Western Turkey Explorer

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Operated with a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

• Accommodation

  5 nights’ accommodation in selected hotel categories.

• Meals

  5 breakfasts and 5 lunches (Days 2-6).

• Transport

  Domestic flights from Denizli to Istanbul (Day 6), inbound/outbound airport transfers, and air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour.

• Entrance Fees and Activities

  All activities mentioned in the itinerary: Treasures of Istanbul guided tour (Day 2), Gallipoli and Troy guided tour (Day 3), Pergamum and Asklepion guided tour (Day 4), Ancient Ephesus guided tour (Day 5), Pamukkale and ancient city of Hierapolis visit (Day 6).

• Other

  Meet and Greet service.

What's Not Included

• Admission Fees

  Admission fees to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Troy Ancient City, Pergamum, Asklepion, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, and Pamukkale.
  
  

• Meals and Drinks

  Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section and drinks during meals.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for the guides and drivers.
  
  

• Optional Excursions

  Optional excursions and activities (if any).
  
  

• Personal Expenditures

  Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
  
  

Requirements

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Turkey. Shoes should be removed before entering a mosque or private house. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

 

Please Note

• Entrance tickets to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Troy Ancient City, Pergamum, Asklepion, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary and Pamukkale can be purchased from the tour guide in cash Euro, Dollar or Turkish lira (skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues)
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
• Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden
• The tour guides will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guides in cash Euro, Dolar, or Turkish lira on each tour.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
• Only one bag per person is allowed (15 kg) plus one hand luggage (8 kg).
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Istanbul:

• Superior Hotel Category = Recital Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel or similar 5*

Day 3 Canakkale:

• Superior Hotel Category = Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Colins Hotel or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Kusadasi:

• Superior Hotel Category = Efe Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour, including domestic flights from Denizli to Istanbul, and inbound/outbound airport transfers.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation with options ranging from superior 4-star hotels like Recital Hotel in Istanbul, Buyuk Truva Hotel in Canakkale, and Efe Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi, to deluxe 5-star hotels such as Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel, Colins Hotel, and Charisma De Luxe Hotel.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Istanbul:

• Superior Hotel Category = Recital Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel or similar 5*

Day 3 Canakkale:

• Superior Hotel Category = Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Colins Hotel or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Kusadasi:

• Superior Hotel Category = Efe Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar 5*