Flying Carpet Tour
Flying Carpet Tour
$3667
Tour Overview
Embark on the Flying Carpet Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin in Istanbul, exploring iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Traverse the poignant battlefields of Gallipoli, then step back in time at the ancient city of Troy and the cultural hub of Pergamon. Discover the wonders of Ephesus and the serene beauty of Pamukkale's travertines. Enjoy wine tasting in Selcuk and a cooking course in Cappadocia, where you'll also explore underground cities and the Goreme Open Air Museum. Visit the vibrant city of Antalya, the spiritual heart of Konya, and the historic Silk Road. Conclude your adventure in Ankara, paying homage to Ataturk before returning to Istanbul. With professional guides, comfortable accommodations, and enriching experiences, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Turkey's treasures. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Dolmabahce Palace
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), the Hippodrome and Dolmabahce Palace.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly
Accommodation: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)
Accommodation Name: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4 : Troy, Acropolis of Pergamon
Location: Troy, Pergamon
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Step back in time today as we visit Troy where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning, Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Day 5 : Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus, Selçuk
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus, once a bustling trade hub and religious center. Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from the site of the Temple of Artemis to the grand facade of the Library of Celsus and the impressive amphitheater. We will also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where artifacts from the ancient city bring its history to life. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterward, we head to Selçuk for a wine tasting experience.
Day 6 : Aphrodisias, Pamukkale
Location: Aphrodisias, Pamukkale
Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leather shop visit, we will head to Aphrodisias the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, theatre and the Museum. Then, we continue to Pamukkale.
Day 7 : Hierapolis, Salda Lake
Location: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Salda Lake
Accommodation: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we will explore the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Then we will head to Salda Lake, is known as Turkish Maldives. It is a mountain lake and located in the mountains before we travel down south to Fethiye.
Day 8 : Fethiye
Location: Fethiye, Saklikent Gorge
Accommodation: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you are free to explore the town at your own pace and there is also optional tours and activities.
Optional tours and activities; 12 island boat trip and Saklikent Gorge tour
Day 9 : Kayakoy, Antalya
Location: Kayakoy, Antalya, Antalya Museum
Accommodation: Mediterra Art Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we head to Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Museum with its wealthy collection from the ancient cities around the Antalya Province.
Day 10 : Perge, Aspendos
Location: Perge, Aspendos, Antalya
Accommodation: Mediterra Art Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will visit Perge a famous antique site, early in the morning. After Perge we drive to Aspendos which has the best preserved 2nd Century Amphitheatre in Turkey. We return back to Antalya city in the afternoon and the remainder of your day is free.
Day 11 : Konya, Silk Road
Location: Konya, Mevlana Museum, Çatalhöyük Museum
Accommodation: Novotel Konya (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Spark Hotel Konya (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet, whose teachings continue to inspire people worldwide. Inside the Mevlana Museum, we will explore his beautifully adorned tomb, ancient manuscripts, and exhibits on the Whirling Dervishes and their spiritual traditions.Continuing our journey along the legendary Silk Road, we will visit the Çatalhöyük Museum, which brings to life the fascinating history of one of the world’s oldest and most advanced Neolithic settlements.
Day 12 : Cappadocia, Sultanhani Caravansary, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia, Sultanhani Caravansary, Underground City, Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head to Cappadocia, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, an ancient Silk Road stop off for merchants and traders. Later we explore the many levels of an underground city.
After checking into our hotel we visit a traditional Turkish home for dinner. Here you can do a course and help cook if you wish.
Day 13 : Goreme open-air museum
Location: Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Avanos
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys. We then visit Pigeon and Red Valley, followed by Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we will learn about hand-made pottery.
Day 14 : Ankara
Location: Ankara, Anitkabir, Istanbul
Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Day 15 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
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Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 0lunches, 7dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation
Travel in style with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Tips
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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Bosphorus Cruise
Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise as part of the tour.
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Wine Tasting
Participate in a wine tasting experience during the tour.
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Cooking Course
Take part in a cooking course during the tour.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities are not included in the tour package.
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Tips for Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory but not included in the tour package.
Meals
14 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout your journey across Turkey's historical and cultural landmarks.
Accommodation
Enjoy 14 nights of comfortable accommodation, including stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, Hilton Double Tree in Canakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, and the unique Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, among others.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the Flying Carpet Tour?
The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
Yes, entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour package.
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Is there a cooking course included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
Yes, the tour includes a cooking course where participants can take part in preparing a meal.
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What meals are included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
The tour includes 14 breakfasts and 7 dinners.
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Is there a wine tasting experience included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
Yes, there is a wine tasting experience included during the tour.
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Does the Flying Carpet Tour include a visit to an underground city?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to an underground city in Cappadocia.
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What is the duration of the Flying Carpet Tour?
The tour lasts for 15 days, including 14 nights of accommodation.
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Are tips included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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Is there a cruise included in the Flying Carpet Tour?
Yes, the tour includes a Bosphorus Cruise.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 43 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Flying Carpet Tour
15 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Dolmabahce Palace, Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Selçuk, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Salda Lake, Fethiye, Saklikent Gorge, Kayakoy, Antalya, Antalya Museum, Perge, Aspendos, Konya, Mevlana Museum, Çatalhöyük Museum, Cappadocia, Sultanhani Caravansary, Underground City, Cappadocia, Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Pigeon Valley, Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Avanos, Ankara, Anitkabir ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99