Anatolian Civilizations (Small Group)
Anatolian Civilizations (Small Group)
$1750
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Turkey with the "Anatolian Civilizations" tour, designed for small groups seeking a rich cultural experience. This tour takes you through the vibrant cities and stunning landscapes of Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli. Discover Turkey's dynamic history and culture, from the bustling Spice Market and the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the poignant battlefields of Gallipoli. Enjoy the natural beauty of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and Pamukkale's thermal waters. With comfortable 4-star accommodations, guided tours in English or Spanish, and a mix of included meals, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Turkey's past and present. Note that the itinerary may vary slightly based on arrival days or other factors. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar
Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar .
Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 3 : Istanbul - Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation Name: Best or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 4 : Ankara - Salt Lake - Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dinler Urgup or Perissia or Avrasya or Dinler Nevsehir or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks.
Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 5 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Dinler Urgup or Perissia or Avrasya or Dinler Nevsehir or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum - a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones . Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR
In the early morning departure from your hotel . a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes ..
Day 6 : Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Tripolis or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale . Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 7 : Pamukkale - Ephesus - Izmir
Location: İzmir
Accommodation Name: Hotel Blanca or Kaya Prestige or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast . Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus . Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House - has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus . Then stop at Leather Production Store . Proceed for Izmir . Overnight: İzmir Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 8 : Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - Çanakkale
Location: Çanakkale
Accommodation Name: Hotel Iris or Akol
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast . Drive to Pergamon ( Bergama ) region and visit the ruins of Asclepion (or Acropolis depending on our time) which is the first hospital of Asia Minor in human history . Then continue to Troy , visit the famous city that evokes the poetic name of Homer's Iliad. Continue to Canakkale . Overnight:Çanakkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
Day 9 : Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Anzac Cove - Istanbul
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast . We will cross Dardanelles Strait by car ferry and continue to Gallipoli Peninsula. We will visit one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly, Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, 57. Regiment Turkish Memorial,The Nek,Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Overnight:İstanbul Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Istanbul Departure
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast . Transfer to airport and fly home .End of our services .
Overnight: N/A Meals: Breakfast ( If the pick up time for departure flight permits )
What's Included
9 Nights Accommodation
- Istanbul 4**** | Hotel Yigitalp ou Grand Gulsoy ou similar in old city
- Ankara 4**** | Best ou similar
- Cappadocia 4 **** | Hotel Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similar
- Pamukkale 4**** | Tripolis ou similar
- Izmir 4**** | Hotel Blanca ou Kaya Prestige ou similar in the city center
- Canakkale 4**** | Hotel Iris or Akol
Guide: English or Spanish speaking official guide during visits according to your request. Please consult us during yor booking.
Meals: 9 Breakfasts - 1 Lunch - 6 Dinners
Transport: All transfer per itinerary and A/C deluxe transport during visits & excursions
Others Included:
•1 bottle of water 0,5 lt on the coach ( between days 3- 9 )
•Free Wi-Fi on the bus ( between days 3-9 )
•Entrance fees and tickets to the mentioned sites
•Local taxes, VAT, Hotel Stay-over taxes (2%)
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights are not included in the tour package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses are not covered in the tour package.
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Tips
Tips to the guide and driver are optional and not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all transfers per itinerary and A/C deluxe transport during visits and excursions, ensuring a seamless journey through Turkey's historical and cultural landmarks.
Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable 4-star accommodation in Turkey, including stays at Hotel Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy in Istanbul, Best in Ankara, Hotel Dinler Urgup or similar in Cappadocia, Tripolis in Pamukkale, Hotel Blanca in Izmir, and Hotel Iris in Canakkale.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 9 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels in various locations including Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir, and Canakkale.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners.
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Is there a guide available during the tour?
Yes, an English or Spanish speaking official guide is available during visits according to your request.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes all transfers per itinerary and air-conditioned deluxe transport during visits and excursions.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees and tickets to the mentioned sites are included in the tour.
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Is there an option for a hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia?
Yes, there is an optional hot air balloon tour available in Cappadocia, offering a unique experience to see the region from the sky.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Istanbul.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available on the bus between days 3 and 9.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Anatolian Civilizations (Small Group)
10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, İzmir, Çanakkale, Gallipoli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
440356
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Halal