Turkey Group Discovery 10D/9N

Turkey Group Discovery 10D/9N

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Turkey Group Discovery 10D/9N

10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadocia

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

50716

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2683 $2556 Travel Club discount: -$127

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 10-day adventure through Turkey with the "Turkey Group Discovery 10D/9N" tour. Begin your journey in Istanbul, exploring its rich cultural and historical landmarks, including the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Travel to the poignant Gallipoli battlefields, then uncover the ancient ruins of Troy and Pergamum. Wander through the well-preserved city of Ephesus and the charming village of Sirince. Marvel at the surreal landscapes of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Follow the historic Silk Road to Konya, and delve into the enchanting rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia. Conclude your tour with a visit to Ankara before returning to Istanbul. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of included meals, making this an unforgettable Turkish adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Turkey’s cultural and historical centre with a full day tour of Istanbul

  • Visit the ruins at Troy, Pergamum, Hierapolis and Ephesus

  • Explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia

  • Head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to soak in the hot thermal springs

  • Visit the Gallipoli battlefields and memorials

  • Discover the ancient city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis

  • Travel along the ancient Silk Road to Konya and visit the Mevlana museum

  • Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara

Places You'll See

Itinerary

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Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Duration: 10 Days

Departure Time: 09:30


Istanbul Airport Pick-Up


Upon arrival you will be picked up at the Istanbul airport and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. Take the rest of the day to discover the magnificent city at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul, Turkey

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Istanbul Old City Tour (B)


Set off today of your full day tour of Istanbul! Spread across two continents, this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Visit the famous 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum, former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul - Canakkale, Turkey

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Location: Canakkale

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Gallipoli Battlefields & Memorials (B/D)


This morning you'll take a drive to Gallipoli, where you will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site. Once home to some of history's fiercest battles, today the site contains a plethora of memorials. Visit the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum. You will have the chance to see the original trenches and tunnels used during the war, before your transfer to your accommodation in Canakkale, where you'll stay the night.

Day 4: Canakkale - Kusadasi, Turkey

Location: Kusadasi

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Troy & The Acropolis of Pergamum (B/D)


Start your day with a short drive to the ancient city of Troy. Lying undiscovered until midway through the 19th century, the excavations brought back to life the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer. Drive south to the acropolis of Pergamum, a former kingdom where you will have a full tour, including the Temple of Trajan and the famous library, which helped shape Pergamum into a renowned cultural and political centre. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5: Kusadasi, Turkey

Location: Kusadasi

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Ephesus, Sirince & Kusadasi (B/D)


After breakfast this morning, visit Ephesus, the city that at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. Discover the Temple of Artemis and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Roman city. In the afternoon, visit the vineyard village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6: Kusdasi - Pamukkale, Turkey

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Pamukkale & Hierapolis (B/D)


Your day starts with a drive to Pamukkale, site of the white calcium terraces known as travertines. Pamukkale is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of Turkey; the buildings appearing to be made of snow or clouds as a result the hot thermal springs that pour down the hillside depositing calcium carbonate, which solidifies as travertine. We call this geological fairyland Pamukkale, or 'Cotton Castle.'


The ruins of Hierapolis are the other main attraction. The city was founded in 190 B.C. by Eumenes II, king of Pergamon. In the 2nd and 3rd centuries, it reached the height of its development as a Roman thermal bath epicentre. Hierapolis has extensive ruins: the city walls, the octagonal Martyrium of St. Philip, the 2nd century theater, Temple of Apollo, basilica, then the necropolis which spreads 2 km and contains ancient tombs. This area is considered to be one of the best-preserved cemeteries in all of Anatolia. The thermal hot springs have been used since Roman times, now you too can take a relaxing soak in these mineral-rich waters. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7: Pamukkale - Cappadocia, Turkey

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Silk Road to Konya (B/D)


Today, travel back in time fand follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya. Learn more about the history of this important trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai, before getting to Konya and visiting the Mevlana museum. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8: Cappadocia, Turkey

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cappadocia (B/D)


Today head out and explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Unlike anywhere else on earth, this setting creates a fairytale view full of improbable rock formations and underground villages. Enjoy a full tour of the place often described as the 'jewel of Turkey,' and explore the subterranean churches and fortresses used by Christians to avoid persecution over a thousand years ago. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9: Cappadocia - Istanbul, Turkey

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ankara & Return to Istanbul (B)


This morning you will take a drive to Ankara, Turkey's modern day capital city. Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul where you will stay the night.


**Note: Please be prepared for a long travel day with a lot of driving.

Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey

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Location: Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Istanbul Airport Drop-Off (B)


This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for your transfer to Istanbul airport, where you'll catch your departing flight on to your next destination. We wish you safe travels!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    9 nights shared accommodation in 4 and 5 hotels (3N in Istanbul, 1N in Canakkale, 2N in Kusadasi, 1

  • Transport

    Airport transfers, Van
    Airport pick-up drop-off
    Transportation as per itinerary

  • Meals

    9B/6D

  • Activities

    Tours &; sightseeing
    Istanbul Old City tour
    Gallipoli battlefields & memorials visit
    Troy & the Acropolis of Pergamum tour
    Ephesus, Sirince & Kusadasi tour
    Pamukkale &; Hierapolis visit
    Silk Road &; Konya
    Cappadocia &; Ankara

  • Guides

    All activities as per itinerary with English-speaking guide

  • Extras

    Fees &; permits
    Entrance fees
    All permits and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Optional activities

  • Airfare

  • Travel insurance

  • Other meals & drinks

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Single supplement for private room available upon request

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with airport transfers, van transportation, and pick-up/drop-off services as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights of shared accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels, including 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Canakkale, 2 nights in Kusadasi, and more.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 9 nights of shared accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels. You will stay 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Canakkale, 2 nights in Kusadasi, and 1 night in Pamukkale.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour package. This includes both pick-up and drop-off at the Istanbul airport.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes various activities such as a full day tour of Istanbul's Old City, a visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and memorials, tours of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum, a visit to Ephesus, Sirince, and Kusadasi, a visit to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, a journey along the Silk Road to Konya, and a tour of Cappadocia and Ankara.

  • Will there be a guide during the tour?

    Yes, all activities as per the itinerary will be conducted with an English-speaking guide.

  • Are entrance fees and permits included in the tour cost?

    Yes, all entrance fees, permits, and taxes are included in the tour cost.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available, but they are not included in the tour package.

  • Is airfare included in the tour package?

    No, airfare is not included in the tour package.

  • Can I request a private room during the tour?

    Yes, a single supplement for a private room is available upon request.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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For true explorers.

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To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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