Cultural Triangle of Turkey - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Istanbul - Take in the colossal Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, and browse the bustling Grand Bazaar
- Cappadocia - Uncover the unique landscape, rock-cut churches, and cave cities of the Devrent Valley and Goreme, and opt for a hot air balloon ride over the region
- Ephesus - See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and admire the colonnaded Library of Celsus and the amphitheatre
- Derinkuyu Underground City - Explore this ncredible subterranean network, carved deep into the earth and featuring an intricate system of dwellings, stables, cellars, churches, and wineries
- Pamukkale - Enjoy a dip in the thermal pools and walk along the beautiful white calcium terraces that have formed over thousands of years
- Hierapolis - Explore this hill-top Roman spa town and opt for a dip in Cleopatra's Pool to swim amongst historic marble Roman ruins
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners
- 7 nights 4-star hotels
- 3 internal flights (Istanbul - Kayseri, Kayseri - Izmir & Pamukkale - Istanbul)
- Private airport transfers on days 1, 3, 5 and 8
- Shared sightseeing in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale (with others in max group of 14 passengers. Private guide is available for a supplement)
- English-speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide for all included sightseeing
- All relevant transfers in private modern air-conditioned vehicles. Transportation for sightseeing tours in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle/coach
- Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer from the airport to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to relax in the hotel or head out and explore the only city in the world to straddle two continents!
Enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour of the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople. You will see highlights of the city including the iconic exterior of Hagia Sophia, which was built by Emperor Justinian in the year 537 AD and was the larg...
Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia. Say goodbye to Istanbul as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. From here you will be transported to Cappadocia, the land of subterranean cave cities and rock castles. Our first ...
This morning there's the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail serenely over Cappadocia on an optional hot air balloon ride (book and pay locally). Later, enjoy a scenic hike through the Ihlara Valley, a stunning landscape shaped by the volcanic activity of Mt. Ha...
Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir - Kusadasi. Say goodbye to Cappadocia as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight west to Izmir. From here you will be transported to the popular beach resort town of Kusadasi. The evening is at leisure.
Today there is a full-day tour of the legendary ancient city of Ephesus. The city dates back centuries and there are relics from the ancient Greek and Roman empires. One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World was once found here, the Temple of Artemis. Sadly it has...
Kusadasi - Pamukkale. Leave Kusadasi and travel to Pamukkale, a jaw-dropping region where white calcium formations have built up over thousands of years due to the chemical properties of water in the area. The results are the 'cotton castles' and thermal pools of Pamu...
Pamukkale - Istanbul. Transfer to Denizli Airport today for your included flight back to Istanbul, where your tour comes to an end. Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Istanbul then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You can also opt to exclude the flight back to Istanbul if you wish.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Optional activities including a Bosphorus dinner cruise and Cappadocia hot air balloon ride
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