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Fantastic Turkey | 8 Days

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8 Days
Izmir
Istanbul
Min Age : 6
Max People : 24

Turkey Western Tour | 8 Days

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. Begin the journey at Istanbul with classics such as  Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus, continues to Ankara, capital of modern Turkey then leap into Cappadocia fairy chimneys and open-air museum Goreme Valley ,before strolling along the streets of Ephesus. Don’t miss the remarkable white cliff pools of Pamukkale
Notes:
Consult us if you want to connect İzmir to Istanbul with a flight or a 2 days & 1 night short trip (Kuşadası-Pergamon, Troy– Çanakkale- GallipoliAnzac Cove – Istanbul)
Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul to Izmir

Pick-up Time on Day 1

Flexible arrival times.

Price Includes

Click To See

Accommodation : 7 Nights accommodation in four-star hotels as mentioned below
ISTANBUL          Yigitalp or Grand Gülsoy 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
İZMİR                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 English-speaking guide during the trip 
Visits per itinerary with skip-the-line 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)

Price Excludes

Click To See

  • Flights
Personal expenses (drinks, etc)
Tips to the guide and driver 
Itinerary

Day 1Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

Day 2Istanbul

 
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 3Istanbul - Ankara

Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free 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 4Ankara - Cappadocia (via Salt Lake)

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 5Cappadocia

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 6Cappadocia - Pamukkale

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 7Pamukkale - Ephesus - İzmir

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 8Izmir Departure

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 (If you want to connect Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) please advise us during your booking)

Hotels

Istanbul Hotels

Hotel Yiğitalp or Hotel Grand Gülsoy or Hotel Ramada Grand Bazaar or similar 4**** hotel in Old City

Ankara Hotels

Point Hotel or  Latanya Hotel or  Anadolu Downtown or  Holiday Inn Çukurambar or similar 4**** hotel.

Cappadocia Hotels

Izmir Hotels

Hotel Blanca or Hotel Kaya Prestige or similar 4**** Hotel

6 Reviews
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Kathy H.

Solo Traveller

In a nutshell, the trip was fabulous in every respect. I could not have been more pleased with the quality of service and all the amazing experiences that were included. The trip was made even more special by the attention, knowledge and caring of our guide, Oguz. He provided a wonderful introduction to his country and was top-notch, truly. I look forward to more adventures with Eskapas

November 4, 2019

Suzanne G.

Couple Traveller

The people were kind and hospitable. They thanked us for coming to visit. The country is clean from garbage, homelessness and drugs. We never felt unsafe which for many people is a reason for not going. Our Tour manager/ guide was top notched Ayşe. She kept us entertained, on time and was a delight. She was so knowledgeable about her country and all the events within her country. We loved Turkey and I was so happy to spread the word through Facebook our wonderful trip. Everything was perfect!!!!!!!!

October 28, 2019

Anji P.

Couple Traveller

The trip was well organized and the tour guide Mustafa was very through with his schedule and the time. We really liked the Turkey over all and enjoyed very much. we will look forward some other country tours in the near future.

September 23, 2019

Linda B.

Couple Traveller

Fabulous trip. I cannot day enough good things about our guide, Senol. He was absolutely the best. His intimate knowledge of Turkey mixed with his humor made the trip delightful. Everything was managed so well that we didn’t have to worry about anything. The accommodations exceeded our expectations and the buses were very comfortable. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime!

August 19, 2019

Dilip S.

Family Traveller

We had a wonderful time. Had the best guide, excellent service, good tour, comfortable bus for land tours and hotels. Balloon ride was terrific. Our group was very friendly. Ahmet, our tour manager was the best! His superb knowledge of history and top rated hand-holding service at every step of the way is acknowledged. He is an asset to Eskapas.

May 13, 2019
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