Anatolian Crossroads with 3 flights
Anatolian Crossroads with 3 flights
Anatolian Crossroads with 3 flights
8 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: İstanbul, Ürgüp, Kuşadası, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
265766
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
This trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to experience as much of Turkey’s stunning scenery and fascinating history as possible. Begin the journey at Istanbul classics Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus, then leap into Cappadocia fairy chimneys and open air museum Goreme Valley ,before strolling along the streets of Ephesus. Don't miss the remarkable white cliff pools of Pamukkale. We are using superior class hotels with 3 domestic flights included. Don't miss it!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Mileage: 20 km Meals: N/A Overnight. : Istanbul
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden house which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd and explore Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles and continue with the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar.
Mileage: 10 km Meals: (Breakfast-Lunch) Overnight. : Istanbul
Day 3 : Istanbul / Cappadocia
Location: Ürgüp
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Walk along the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European part of Istanbul. Free time in the Egyptian Bazaar, a lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Then boat trip along the Bosphorus, which connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the crossing you will be able to admire the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, beautiful wooden residences.
(**This excursion finishes in Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square; no transfer back to hotels**)
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight (included) to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight.
Overnight Meals: B-L-D
Day 4 : Cappadocia
Location: Ürgüp
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, possibility to enjoy a hot air balloon flight (see the options) to admire the breathtaking moonlike landscape of Cappadocia over the Fairy Chimneys, orchards and vineyards (at extra cost)
Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region : explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Mileage: 60 km Meals: (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) Overnight. : Ürgüp Cappadocia
Day 5 : Cappadocia / Izmir / Kusadasi
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to airport for your onward flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, continue to Kusadasi and overnight
Mileage: 140 km Meals: (Breakfast) Overnight. : Kuşadası
Day 6 : Kusadasi / Ephesus / Kusadasi
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore the antique city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and a photo stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. .
Mileage: 50 km Meals: (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) Overnight. : Kuşadası
Day 7 : Kuşadası / Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Pamukkale, popularly known as the 'cotton castle'. Here, immense tiers of white limestone cascading down a barren hillside you will enjoy the beauty of the terraces. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and Masterpiece Theater.
Mileage: 250 km Meals: (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) Overnight. : Pamukkale
Day 8 : Pamukkale - Istanbul Departure
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Denizli Airport for Istanbul with a domestic flight to connect your international flight
Mileage: 30 km Meals: (Breakfast) Overnight. : N/A
What's Included
7 Night accommodation in superior class 4**** hotels as mentioned below
- ISTANBUL Yigitalp, or similar
- CAPPADOCIA Hotel Dinler oe wimilar
- KUSADASI Neopol, Marina, Derici
- PAMUKKALE Tripolis
Domestic flights (upon specific flight request, supplement applies)
- Istanbul / Kayseri (or Nevsehir)
- Kayseri / Izmir
- Denizli / Istanbul
Guide: Shared sightseeing and English speaking guide during visits .
Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 lunches and 3 dinners
Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
- Transfers per itinerary
Others Included:
All taxes and service charges
Entrance fees to museums
What's Not Included
- Before/After flights
- Personal expenses (drinks, etc)
- Gratuities and tips for the guide
Please Note
This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.
On the other hand It is always advisable that you get a photocopy taken of your passport’s information page, prior to your travel, for security reasons. This is particularly useful if the trip is international, and the person is far away from their home country. A photocopy of your passport makes passport renewal an easier process, especially in a situation where the passport was damaged, lost or stolen.
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
All our departures are guaranteed departure tours. That means you’ll definitely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
It depends on countries.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euro or US$ or Liras
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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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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.