Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

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Amazing Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

10 Days Starting in Istanbul and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: Istanbul, Gelibolu, Troy, Kuşadası, Ephesus, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Saklikent, Antalya, Dalyan, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, İstanbul

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

TA1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 42

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-59

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3154 $1652 Operator discount: -$1419 Travel Club discount: -$82 -48%

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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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

  • This 10-day tour hits the unmissable gems of Turkey, from the volcanic-rock mountains to the ancient cities and coastal towns.

  • Spend 3 nights by the coastal town of Fethiye, enjoying cocktails by the turquoise water or making the most of optional activities including paragliding, mud bathing and river cruising.

  • Experience bucket-list moments with optional activities such as floating over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in a Hot Air Balloon.

  • Swim in the revitalising, mineral rich waters of Pamukkale and explore the Cotton Castle landscapes.

  • Visit the historical heartlands of Turkey, including the shores of Gallipoli to honour the fallen ANZAC Soldiers and famous ancient cities of Troy, Pergamum and Kusadasi

  • Enjoy less time transiting and more time holidaying with an included domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul to shorten the time you spend driving in our Travel Talk Coaches.

  • Stay in hand-picked, centrally located and authentic 5 & 4-Star hotels with all breakfasts and 7 dinners included.

Itinerary

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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.



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.





Included Activities

Sightseeing of Blue Mosque

Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia

Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum

Optional Activities

Bosphorus Boat Cruise - EUR 10

Entrance Fees

Blue Mosque - Free

Hagia Sophia - Free

Topkapi Palace Museum 100 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.







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.



Included Activities

Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City

Entrance Fees

Troy Ancient City - 50 TL

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.







Included Activities

Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City

Entrance Fees

Ephesus Ancient City - 100 TL

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.







Included Activities

Sightseeing of Saklikent

Sightseeing of Oludeniz

Optional Activities

Paragliding - EUR 120

Entrance Fees

Saklıkent - 10 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.









Included Activities

Dalyan Boat Trip

Mud Bath

Iztuzu Beach

Optional Activities

Mudbath

Iztuzu Beach

Entrance Fees

Mud Bath - 8 TL

Iztuzu Beach - 1 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.





Included Activities

Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces

Entrance Fees

Pamukkale White Terraces - 80 TL

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 Hamman (Turkish bath).





Included Activities

Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City

Sightseeing of Ihlara Valley

Optional Activities

Turkish Bath Experience - 130 TL

Entrance Fees

Derinkuyu Underground City - 50 TL

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.





Included Activities

Goreme Open Air Museum Visit

Sightseeing of Cavusin

Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley

Sightseeing of Uchisar

Optional Activities

Hot Air Balooning - 195 EUR

Entrance Fees

Goreme Open Air Museum - 75 TL

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    5 and 4 star hotels

  • Airport Transfer

    From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)

  • Meals

    9 breakfasts | 7 dinners

  • Transportation

    A/C coach or mini-bus, Domestic flight.

  • Flight

    Domestic Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul.

  • Guide

    Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • Tips and gestures

  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums

  • Optional activities

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)



  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Domestic Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    No

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Average group size is around 12-42 people

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No passenger under the age of 18

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

Jessie Mae Sia  

My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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Jes Snowden (Google Reviewer)  

The Best of Turkey by...

10-Sep-2024

The Best of Turkey by Land was fantastic! If it’s a “tour” of Turkey you’re seeking, this one is the pick of them all. We travelled to the most spectacular locations, and experienced breathtaking moments and views, in every stop! Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and talked us through the history of the land. He was friendly and very patient, considering the hours he puts into his tours. Mus was able to swap the days activities for some days to ensure we were given the best opportunity for photo’s and leas tourists in other locations. Our bus drivers did an amazing job getting us to all locations safely! Thank you Ahmet & Ali, you are superstars… Highlights for us were Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethyie and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. The group consisted of all ages, which worked out to be a good mix. The weather varied between 25 - 36 degrees throughout the trip, so be sure to pack the sunscreen and portable fan. Hotels varied, each one having it’s own idiosyncrasies, but overall very good. Some of the days were extremely long but we got through them.. I’d recommend this tour to anyone that wants a taste of the beautiful land that Turkey is ☺️

Courtney Godden (Google Reviewer)  

First time doing a tour...

28-Jul-2024

First time doing a tour overseas, wow what an amazing experience. Smaller tour group which was awesome, great hotel choices, professional transportation services and saw the best of Turkey in 12 days. Our tour guide Aykut's hospitality was second to none, he went above and beyond for every member of the group. His knowledge of his country's history and culture was outstanding and explained in a memorable way for a lasting memory. Aykut's has extensive experience as a tour guide and it shows in every way, many special tips from living/growing up in Turkey. Aykut's planning meant everything ran smoothly making our only job to turn up with your belongings and enjoy your experience. Thank you again Aykut for going the extra mile, making sure places had gluten free options for me and for all the funny jokes ☺️

elle mcdowell (Google Reviewer)  

We had an amazing time...

10-Jul-2024

We had an amazing time on our 12 day tour of Turkey! Our guide Yild was attentive, always was there to help us make the most of our trip and great fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others!!

Samantha Treadwell (Google Reviewer)  

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I...

13-Aug-2024

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I cannot recommend the best of Turkey by Gulet for 12 day tour enough. On this tour we were able to see all parts of turkey from the coast line to the major cities and immerse ourselves in the culture and history! Mustafa is the best tour guide who priorities experiences, learning and safety of all tour participants (he also doubles as a comedian so ensures many laughs are had). From sailing on the Mediterranean Sea, experiencing the best food and culture in Istanbul, to paragliding over Pamukkale springs, and finally ticking off the bucket list moment of hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, this has been a trip not to forget. I cannot recommend this tour enough and would encourage anyone going to turkey to book this trip with Travel Talk!

Victoria McCullough (Google Reviewer)  

I did the travel talk...

26-Aug-2024

I did the travel talk turkey tour with mus. He's an awesome guide full of local knowledge. There had been wild fires at Gallipoli so rearranged our itinerary to allow us a chance to visit which we did! I spent 3 days on the gulet and was a great way to relax. Would highly recommend the tour as a way to visit turkey and would do it again.

Leigh Anaru (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished the 10 day...

30-Apr-2024

Just finished the 10 day ANZAC tour in Türkiye. Wow what an experience! The tour although busy was jam packed with amazing experiences made all the more richer by our highly knowledgable and very funny guide Aykut. The bus was full of 44 Aussies and Kiwis which would've been no easy feat to control. Aykut and our drivers Naci and Sevki were kind and patient making our long drives enjoyable. Gallipoli was a bucket list of mine, and what a beautiful humbling experience it was, especially the following day tour of the cemeteries. Other than that highlight, the early morning hot air balloon and all the other sites the Kapadokya offers was pretty special too. I will be using Travel Talk again. 5 stars!

Bec Wood (Google Reviewer)  

We did the 11 Day...

26-Apr-2024

We did the 11 Day Anzac Tour of Turkey. It. Was. Phenomenal. My husband and I absolutely love Turkey and were excited to explore the country. Highlights were definitely the Hot Air Balloons in Cappadocia and the privilege of attending the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove. A bucket list item ticked off. This was my second Travel Talk in 2024 and I would absolutely do another one in the future. The tour was organised and our guide, Mustafa, was fantastic.

Scarlett Lily  

One of the best holidays I’ve had

25-Feb-2021

We went on a tour of the Balkans and it was above our expectations. Bojan was the best tour leader gave us so much information about the places we were visiting but also a great laugh! The tour ran so smoothly and was the perfect way to see the area in a little amount of time. It was one of the best holidays I have been on, I loved every minute of it and I can’t wait to book another tour with travel talk. They are great value for money!

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James Wilkins (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the exotic Morocco...

29-Oct-2023

Just completed the exotic Morocco tour with our excellent guide Abdul! He was one of the best tour guides I have met, he brought so much energy and knowledge on the tour and could not imagine doing the tour without him. The tour itself was so diverse, seeing so many different landscapes. It has been one of the best trips I have done. Would highly recommend!

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