Anatolian Trilogy

Anatolian Trilogy

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Anatolian Trilogy

9 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Ürgüp, Kuşadası, Manavgat, Çanakkale

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

295799

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

6-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2225

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Anatolian Trilogy is a perfect well-balanced 9-day trip with 2-domestic flights between Anatolian historical heritage and natural beauties of Turkey. Embark on a journey with this 9-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli and Troy, exploring the diversity of the nation. Witness the grandeur of the empire once held by the Ottomans. Explore the royal palaces, iconic architecture, museums, and castles of the country with this Turkey vacation package.­Trip Notes:You can always book pre or post accommodation in Istanbul or additional nights in Cappadocia or Kusadasi. Please consult us during your bookingThis trip requires a copy of passport from each traveler­ ­

Highlights

  • Anatolian Trilogy is a perfect well-balanced 9-day trip with 2-domestic flights between Anatolian historical heritage and natural beauties of Turkey

  • Embark on a journey with this 9-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli and Troy, exploring the diversity of the nation

  • Witness the grandeur of the empire once held by the Ottomans

  • Explore the royal palaces, iconic architecture, museums, and castles of the country with this Turkey vacation package

  • ­Trip Notes:You can always book pre or post accommodation in Istanbul or additional nights in Cappadocia or Kusadasi

  • Please consult us during your bookingThis trip requires a copy of passport from each traveler­ ­

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul Arrival

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel


Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

Day 2 : Istanbul Classics

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 (HAREM section included), 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 (from outside). 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.

(** No transfer back to hotels**)

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 3 : Istanbul / Cappadocia (Flight)

Location: Ürgüp

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


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.

(** 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 : Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 4 : Cappadocia

Location: Ürgüp

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Optional Tour Before sunrise: Early in the morning there is an optional Hot Air Balloon tour. Cappadocia is the best place in whole world to enjoy the balloon ride experience. Return to the hotel at 08:30AM

­After the breakfast we will begin to discover this nature wonder.The day will begin with the visit of Göreme Open Air Museum(UNESCO).This place includes a lot of churches with unique frescos which were made during the christian period of Cappadocia.Here you will receive information about that period.

Later we will visit a local original cave House where the people are living. In the afternoon we will have photo-breaks to take some pictures at the views of Pigeon Valley,Ortahisar Castle,The Red Valley and the Fairy Chimneys. After the tour we will drive towards our hotel.

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Overnight : Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5 : Cappadocia - Izmir - Kusadasi (Flight)

Location: Kuşadası

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Transfer to airport for your onward flight (included) to Izmir. Upon arrival, continue to Kusadasi and free time at leisure.

Overnight : Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 6 : Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi

Location: Manavgat

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Explore the antique city of Ephesus 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.

Overnight : Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 7 : Kusadasi - Pergamon - Canakkale (Gallipoli)

Location: Çanakkale

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Continue to Pergamon, the city where parchment was invented and discover the Acropolis with hellenistic theater, Trajan Temple and remains of the library. Drive to Canakkale, dinner  and overnight.

Overnight : Kusadasi Meals: Breakfast –  Dinner

Day 8 : Canakkale - Troy - Anzac Cove - Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


In the morning, depart for Troy and visit the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3700 years old city walls and houses, Senate Building, Odeon. Cross Dardanelles Strait by car ferry and continue to Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit 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, After lunch, drive to Istanbul. Transfer back to Istanbul , late arrival and overnight.

(**ATTENTION : This tour finishes in Istanbul very late in the evening, around 11:00pm/23:00 !!)

Overnight : Istanbul Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 : Istanbul Departure

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight.

Possibility to add pre or post accommodation to this package.

Overnight : Not available Meals: Breakfast (if your flight schedule permits)

Day 10 : Istanbul Departure

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your onward flight or an extention night in Istanbul.

What's Included

Accommodation: 8-night accommodations  in 4-star hotels

  • Istanbul Hotels: Yigitalp 4* or similar
  • Cappadocia Hotels: Perissia Hotel 4* or similar
  • Pamukkale Hotels: Tripolis Thermal 4* or similar
  • Kusadasi Hotels: Marina Suites 4* or similar
  • Canakkale Hotels: Hotel Truva 4* or similar

Domestic Flights (Economy class 20kg pp allowance) :

  • Istanbul - Cappadocia
  • Cappadocia - Izmir

Meals: 8 breakfasts & 6 dinners

Guide: An English-speaking guide services during land visits is included.
Transport: All share transfer per itinerary and A/C transport during visits & excursions

Others Included

  • Local taxes
  • Entrance fees to the museums in the program.

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Drinks during meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips to the drivers and guides.

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. 


Check out our Q&As

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    It depends on countries. Mostly you will need a visa which is obtained very easily via internet https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

  • 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.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes! You may enhance your tour by purchasing either an extension or pre/post hotel stays, offered on select tours. Extensions may be “hosted” rather than escorted. When hosted, passengers will be greeted upon arrival by a local tour manager who will provide all included services and be available on-call during the duration of the extension. A minimum number of passengers may be required to operate some extensions. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    Euro, US$ or Turkish Lira

  • 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".

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • 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

  • 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

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • 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)

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Julien  

Recommended

01-Sep-2019

This is the first tour i went with Eskapas in July with a connection to a weekly program in Greece too. Both programs are well organized from the hotel selection to Guides. Especially you are precisely following their timetable. Both Turkey and Greece are fantastic countries that you travel in safety and freedom. Highly recommended. Julien

Shiva Mortimer  

Gracias

15-Oct-2020

Gracias Eskapas Fue un viaje inolvidable. Qspecialmente para la parte del crucero fue impresionante.Los servicios terrestres, las excursiones diarias y los guías estaban muy bien informados.Comparando sus servicios, todo el viaje fue muy económico. Pagamos un poco más para mejorar nuestros hoteles a 5 ***** y nuestra cabina interior a la cabina exterior. Gracias Shiva

Shyla  

Travel to Turkey

14-Oct-2019

Wonderful trip that covers Anatolia, Aegean Region and Istanbul with 2 domestic flight. Great adventure , great trip, excellent choice of hotels and very good local guides. I recommend it

Vince  

Great country

22-Sep-2019

We’ll organised and everything went as planned.

Omar  

Excellent choice

01-Jul-2019

The tour was really awesome!. Every activity planned was on time, as defined, with experienced and well-trained guides. The transportation, meals, hotels were perfect. I am already recommending the tour and the travel agency to all my friends.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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