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:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

440332

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1485

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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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

  • 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 bookingConsult 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)

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

  • Flights

    Flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as drinks are not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, an official guide will be present during the trip to assist and provide information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there WiFi available during the tour?

    Yes, free WiFi is available on the bus between days 3 to 7 of the tour.

  • 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.

  • 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 of this operator

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Eskapas Travel met all my expectations, I had a wonderful holiday.

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The Eskapas 10 day Anatolian tour of Turkey was by far the best experience for my month stay in Turkey. Most of my trips in the past to countries include too many stories about how things went wrong when traveling and planning trips myself. The Eskapas tour started off great with me being picked up by Eskapas at the Turkey airport exit and ending well with a driver picking me up at the scheduled 2am time to get me back to the airport after the tour. I give Ismail the credit for arranging the airport transfers which took the pressure off me. Reading other Eskapas positive reviews mentioning Ismail’s name and her tour arrangement success was one of the deciding factors for me using Eskapas. Now for the tour, I was not doing too well after drinking Istanbul tap water before starting the tour. Nader, the tour guide found me an open pharmacy on a Turkish national holiday when most pharmacies were closed. I and the tour group appreciate him finding that pharmacy. Nader has been leading tours for over 30 years In Turkey and had informative responses to any and all questions. I learned a lot about the Turkey culture from him that I would have missed had I planned this tour on my own. The quality of hotels we stayed at far exceeded my expectations. It was pleasant to have a conversation with others on the tour discussing if a hotel was a 4 or 5 star. I expect to book a tour next year to Egypt using Eskapas. Lessons learned, don’t drink the public water in Turkey and take an Eskapas tour.

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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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