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Highlights of Turkey (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Travel along the age-old trading routes that linked East and West, where the Highlights of Turkey are revealed. Haggle in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, daydream through the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks in ...

Duration
10 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
02-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,365.00
± EUR 2,280.00
Price per day
± EUR 228.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Highlights of Turkey
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
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Map: Highlights of Turkey (Trafalgar)

Summary

Travel along the age-old trading routes that linked East and West, where the Highlights of Turkey are revealed. Haggle in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, daydream through the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks in Ephesus.

Day 1
Welcome To Istanbul
Day 2
Discover Colourful Istanbul Dive Into Culture
Day 3
Journey To Gallipoli And Çanakkale
Day 4
Off To Troy And Izmir Connect With Locals
Day 5
Admire The Ruins Of Ephesus And On To Pamukkale
Day 6
Onwards To Hierapolis And Konya
Day 7
Continue To Cappadocia Dive Into Culture Stays Wit...
Day 8
A Day To Explore Spectacular Göreme
Day 9
Return To Istanbul
Day 10
Farewell Istanbul

Travel Cities (6): Canakkale, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Pamukkale

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Demircidere: Meet the most liberated women in Turkey in the village of Demircidere, where you’ll learn how to bake traditional bread and taste the local wine at our Be My Guest lunch.

Dive into Culture

  • Learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos.
  • Istanbul: Haggle for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Istanbul: Visit the house of Turkey’s greatest classical composer, Dede Efendi. Recently brought back to its former architectural glory, this unique museum holds a rare collection of traditional instruments, which we experience first hand during a private concert by Music Conservancy students.   This experience advances United Nations’ Global Sustainable Goal 4: Quality Education. Our visits provide opportunities for the students to perform.   This experience also advances United Nations’ Global Sustainable Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities. Our visits contribute to Turkey’s cultural vibrancy in safeguarding traditional forms of music which was fast disappearing. Our visits also support the important work of TURKEV association, who researches and safeguards Turkish traditional architectures and houses. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 11: Quality Education and Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul
  • View the Wooden Horse at Troy and the Blue Mosque
  • See the exquisite Blue Mosque

Trafalgar Difference

  • Cappadocia: The Exedra Hotel's rooms, carved from rock, boast unique designs and handcrafted antiques. During construction, a chapel was uncovered, inspiring the name 'Exedra,' a gathering place in ancient Rome.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
  • Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

 

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Istanbul

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Istanbul

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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