Fantastic Turkey | 8 Days
Fantastic Turkey | 8 Days
Fantastic Turkey | 8 Days
8 Days Starting in Istanbul and ending in Izmir
Visiting: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, İzmir, Izmir
Tour operator:
Tour code:
440332
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
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.
We have options for Spanish and French speaking departures during your booking
Consult us if you want to connect Izmir to Istanbul with a flight or a 2 days & 1 night short trip (Kusadasi-Pergamon, Troy- Canakkale- Gallipoli- Anzac cove - Istanbul)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar 4**** hotels
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: Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar 4**** hotels
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: Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar 4**** hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance fee 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: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 4 : Ankara - Cappadocia (Via Salt Lake)
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Best or similar 4**** hotels
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: Dinler Urgup or Perissia or Avrasya or Dinler Nevsehir or similar 4**** hotels
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 . Book early this experience.
Day 6 : Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Tripolis or similar 4**** hotels
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.
Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 7 : Pamukkale - Ephesus - Izmir
Location: İzmir
Accommodation Name: Blanca or Kaya Prestige or similar 4**** hotels
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 Departure
Location: Izmir
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast . ( If the pick up time for departure fligt permits ) Transfer to airport and fly home .End of our services Meals: Breakfast Overnight. : N/A
What's Included
Accommodation : 4 Nights accommodation in 4-star hotels(local standards) as mentioned below
ISTANBUL Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy or similar 4**** hotels in old city center
ANKARA Hotel Best ou similar 4**** hotels
CAPPADOCIA Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similar 4**** hotels
PAMUKKALE Tripolis ou similar 4**** hotels
IZMIR Blanca ou Kaya Prestige ou similar 4**** hotels
Transport: All transfer per itinerary and transport during visits & excursions with deluxe A/C coach
Guide : Official guide during the trip
Visits per itinerary with tickets
Meals: 7 breakfasts and 1 lunches and 5 dinners
Other:
- Entrance fees to museums
- 1 bottle of water 0,5 lt on the coach ( between days 3-7 )
- Free WiFi on the bus ( between days 3-7 )
- Local taxes (18% VAT and 2%Hotel stay-over taxes are included)
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 such as drinks are not included.
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Tips
Tips to the guide and driver are not included.
Please Note
Physical Demands
Be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to three hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Sleep with street noise and no (or weak) air conditioning.
Travel on a bus without a toilet (rest stops every two hours).
Visa Required
If you are an American or Canadian citizen, you must obtain a visa prior to your arrival in Turkey. Before you fly, get your e-Visa at www.evisa.gov.tr. The website will take you through a series of steps (have your passport handy), ending with your credit card payment (currently US $50 for Americans and US $60 for Canadians; MasterCard or Visa only). Once you pay, you will be emailed a link to download and print your e-Visa. Always carry it inside your passport! Holders of passports from any country other than the US or Canada are also responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents prior to joining the tour.
Flights
This tour doesn't include airfare, so your flight arrangements are completely up to you.
Most tour members arrange to fly into Istanbul (IST) and out of Izmir (ADB) — choose "multicity" on flight-booking websites. Departures from Izmir require international connections. Some flights may require a connection and overnight stay in Istanbul, so consult us if you need a connection to Istanbul and pre/post accommoation.
Our tour bus will provide free transportation to Izmir airport on the last day of the tour, departing immediately after breakfast (around 8 a.m.) and arriving at the Izmir airport by 10 a.m. .
We suggest arriving a day or two before your tour begins to allow ample time to get over jet lag and be well-rested for the first few days of your tour.
If you're traveling to the Greek islands after the tour and plan to fly home from Athens, please note that ferry/cruise and flights schedules can vary and weather delays and strikes are not uncommon. This trip may conclude in Kusadasi to connect Celestyal cruises to Greek Islands.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all transfers and excursions conducted in a deluxe air-conditioned coach, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout your exploration of Turkey's cultural and historical sites.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4-star accommodations throughout your journey in Turkey, with stays at Yigitalp or Grand Gulsoy in Istanbul, Hotel Best in Ankara, Dinler Urgup or similar in Cappadocia, Tripolis in Pamukkale, and Blanca or Kaya Prestige in Izmir, all offering comfort and convenience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 4-star hotel accommodations in various locations such as Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Izmir. The hotels are local standards and are located in central areas.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an official guide will be present during the trip to assist and provide information.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
All transfers and transport during visits and excursions are conducted with a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to museums and attractions as per the itinerary are included in the tour package.
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Is there any optional activity available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional hot air balloon tour available in Cappadocia, which offers a unique experience of viewing the region from the sky.
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What is the physical demand of the tour?
The tour requires participants to be on their feet, walking and standing, for up to three hours, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
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Is there WiFi available during the tour?
Yes, free WiFi is available on the bus between days 3 to 7 of the tour.
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What should I know about visa requirements for this tour?
American and Canadian citizens must obtain a visa prior to arrival in Turkey. An e-Visa can be obtained online, and it is important to carry it inside your passport. Citizens of other countries should also ensure they have the necessary travel documents before joining the tour.
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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.