Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Gelibolu, Troy, Kuşadası, Ephesus, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Saklikent, Antalya, Dalyan, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, İstanbul
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TA1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
A compact tour of Turkey’s amazing wonders and natural beauties.
This 10-day tour starts off exploring the beautiful Istanbul, before heading to Gallipoli to pay respect to fallen soldiers at Anzac Cove.
After this, you will head south and visit the ever popular Trojan Horse, before taking in the ancient wonders of Ephesus.
Also included in this tour is a boat trip around Dalyan coast.
Lastly you will visit the healing pools and ancient ruins of Pamukkale and then fly back to Istanbul.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide.
Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar.
After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.
Accommodation
Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2: Istanbul, Old City Tour
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul.
We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia.
In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
Accommodation
Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Optional Activities
Bosphorus Boat Cruise - 10 EUR
Entrance Fees
Blue Mosque - Free
Hagia Sophia - 25 EUR
Topkapi Palace Museum 1700 TL
Day 3: Istanbul, Gallipoli
Location: Gelibolu, Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kolin Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli.
A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Accommodation
Kolin Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
Sightseeing of Lone Pine
Sightseeing of Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
Sightseeing of War Trenches
Day 4: Troy, Kusadasi
Location: Troy, Kuşadası
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Signature Blue Resort – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse.
Spend the afternoon in the the seaside town of Kusadasi.
Accommodation
Signature Blue Resort – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
Entrance Fees
Troy Ancient City - 27 EUR
Day 5: Ephesus, Fethiye
Location: Ephesus, Fethiye
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, our first stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here.
Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
In the afternoon we depart for Fethiye where we can explore the buzzing resort town.
Accommodation
Hotel Greenland - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
Entrance Fees
Ephesus Ancient City - 40 EUR
Day 6: Fethiye, Saklıkent, Oludeniz
Location: Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, Saklikent, Antalya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we make our way to Saklikent, one of the deepest canyons in the world.
We will then continue our journey to Oludeniz.
Besides its spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport.
Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding and microlighting.
Late in the afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.
Accommodation
Hotel Greenland - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Saklikent
Sightseeing of Oludeniz
Optional Activities
Paragliding -Â 120 EUR
Entrance Fees
Saklıkent - 13 TL
Oludeniz Beach - 7 TL
Day 7: Fethiye, Dalyan, Fethiye
Location: Fethiye, Fethiye, Dalyan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Greenland – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our next stop is Dalyan, a small town situated along the south-western coast popular for its natural and unspoiled beauty.
We will join a boat trip to visit the most popular mud bath in Turkey, and we then continue to Iztuzu beach, homeland of world famous Caretta Caretta turtles.
After a fantastic boat ride we will reach Iztuzu sandbar with fine sand and turquoise sea.
Accommodation
Hotel Greenland - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Dalyan Boat Trip
Mud Bath
Iztuzu Beach
Optional Activities
Mudbath
Iztuzu Beach
Entrance Fees
Mud Bath - 50 TL
Iztuzu Beach - 7 TL
Day 8: Fethiye, Pamukkale
Location: Fethiye, Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hierapark Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle' in Turkish.
Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.
Accommodation
Hierapark Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces - 30 EUR
Day 9: Pamukkale, Cappodocia
Location: Cappadocia, Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we sit back and relax on the coach, as we head to Cappadocia.
Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by.
In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground.
End the day with an optional traditional Hammam (Turkish bath).
Accommodation
Avrasya Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
Optional Activities
Turkish Bath Experience - 30 EUR
Entrance Fees
Derinkuyu Underground City - 13 EUR
Day 10: Cappadocia, Istanbul (By Flight)
Location: İstanbul, Cappadocia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast.
We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin.
In the afternoon we will visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art.
In the evening we fly to Istanbul, your tour ends in Istanbul Airport at 9:30pm, please book your flights accordingly.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
Sightseeing of Cavusin
Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
Sightseeing of Uchisar
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balooning - 290 EUR
Entrance Fees
Goreme Open Air Museum - 20 EUR
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 7 dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, Domestic flight.
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Airport Transfer(s)
From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
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Flight
Domestic Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Free Date Changes
Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.