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Best of Turkey (Bus Tour)

Summary:

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores ...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
8
Next Departure
22-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,884.00
Price per day
± EUR 206.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
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  • Trafalgar
 
Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Best of Turkey
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Horsetour category: Boattour category: Nature

Summary

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.

Map: Best of Turkey (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Istanbul
Day 2
Discover Colourful Istanbul Dive Into Culture
Day 3
Journey To Troy And Çanakkale
Day 4
Experience The Poignant Anzac Cove Dawn Service
Day 5
Onwards To Gallipoli And Izmir
Day 6
Explore The Ruins Of Ephesus And On To Pamukkale
Day 7
Venture To Hierapolis And Antalya Connect With Loc...
Day 8
Antalya Free Time
Day 9
On The Road To Aspendos And Konya
Day 10
Continue To Cappadocia Stays With Stories
Day 11
A Day To Explore Spectacular Göreme Dive Into Cult...
Day 12
Onwards To Ankara
Day 13
Return To Istanbul
Day 14
Farewell Istanbul

Travel Cities (8): Ankara, Antalya, Canakkale, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Pamukkale

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 11 Dinner (D)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Antalya: Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch with the Yazir community in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya.

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®

  • Nevsehir: Meet Ali, our local host and Cappadocian local, for a tour of his family-run farm. See the sport where his grandfather’s garden once stood, taste freshly baked bread and fresh and dried fruits grown on pigeon natural fertilizer, the traditional farming method for producing a rich and nutritious harvest.  This experience advances United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities. Thanks to Ali’s work to revive the traditional farming practices unique to this region of Cappadocia, the region has regained pride in their local traditions.  It also advances United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal SDG 12: Sustainable Production and Consumption. Using exclusively traditional farming practices, the farm is one of the few to be producing traditional and rare fruits, herbs and old grains, typical of the region.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul
  • Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the War Cemeteries at Gallipoli, ancient ruins of Troy, ancient city at Ephesus, Cotton Castle Springs in Pamukkale, Archaeological Museum in Antalya, home of the Whirling Dervishes at Konya, underground city of Saratli and Göreme Open-Air Museum

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
  • 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

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