Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
7 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TF
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 6-day cultural journey through Turkey's most iconic destinations with the "Fantastic Turkey" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Istanbul, exploring the historic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia with a local expert guide. Travel in comfort with private air-conditioned coaches and a domestic flight, ensuring you maximize your time in each location. Discover the enchanting underground cities and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and enjoy optional activities like hot-air ballooning or a traditional Turkish bath. Continue to Konya, the home of the whirling dervishes, and marvel at the natural beauty of Pamukkale's white terraces. With accommodation in luxurious 5 and 4-star hotels, daily breakfasts, and select dinners included, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and relaxation. Customize your experience with optional activities and create unforgettable memories in Turkey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ottoman Legacy 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.
Day 2 : Istanbul City Tour
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ottoman Legacy 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.
Day 3 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. 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 Hamman (Turkish bath).
Day 4 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 Goreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Goreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.
Day 5 : Cappadocia, Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hierapark Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to hit the road to Pamukkale. Along the way we will stop at Ihlara Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. Time to rest up at our overnight stay in Pamukkale.
Day 6 : Pamukkale, Istanbul
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to 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. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. In the afternoon, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul.Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport.
Day 7: Pamukkale, Istanbul
Location: Pamukkale
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to 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.
The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.
In the afternoon, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces - 30 EUR
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in 5 and 4-star hotels throughout the tour.
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Meals
Enjoy 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners during the tour.
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Transportation
Travel in air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses and enjoy a domestic flight between Pamukkale and Istanbul.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Receive airport transfers from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on day 1.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Flight
Domestic flight included between Pamukkale and Istanbul.
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Items of a Personal Nature
Items of a personal nature are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included in the tour price.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private air-conditioned coaches and a domestic flight between Pamukkale and Istanbul, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across Turkey's iconic destinations.
Accommodation
Experience luxury and comfort with stays in 5 and 4-star hotels throughout your journey in Turkey, including the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Istanbul, Avrasya Hotel in Cappadocia, Novotel Konya Hotel in Konya, and Hierapark Hotel in Pamukkale.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5-star and 4-star hotels.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport transfers are included from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the first day of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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Is there a domestic flight included in the tour itinerary?
Yes, there is a domestic flight included between Pamukkale and Istanbul.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a group dinner in Istanbul, a Bosphorus Boat Cruise, a Turkish Bath Experience, a Hot Air Balloon ride over Cappadocia, and a Turkish Night Show.
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What are some of the key sightseeing locations included in the tour?
Key sightseeing locations include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Derinkuyu Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar, Devrent Valley, Karatay Madrasa, Mevlana Museum, and Pamukkale White Terraces.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Istanbul.
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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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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.
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