Flying Carpet Tour

Flying Carpet Tour

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Flying Carpet Tour

15 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

FC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $3603

NB: Prices correct on 04-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Flying Carpet Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich cultural and historical tapestry. Begin in the vibrant city of Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Traverse the poignant battlefields of Gallipoli, and step back in time at the ancient city of Troy. Discover the wonders of Ephesus and the charming village of Sirince, renowned for its fruit wines. Marvel at the natural beauty of Pamukkale's travertines and the serene Salda Lake. Experience the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, with its underground cities and fairy chimneys. Enjoy a blend of boutique and 4-star accommodations, and savor local flavors with included wine tastings and a cooking course. With professional guides and comfortable transport, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage sites and beyond.

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Explore the Old City, a UNESCO Heritage site, including the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia Museum.

  • Gallipoli - Visit the WW1 battlefields, including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Memorial.

  • Troy - Discover the ancient city and museum, a UNESCO Heritage site.

  • Ephesus - Tour the ancient city, another UNESCO Heritage site, and see the Temple of Artemis.

  • Pamukkale - Marvel at the calcium travertines and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis.

  • Cappadocia - Experience the underground city of Kaymakli and the Goreme Open Air Museum.

  • Ankara - Visit Ataturk's Mausoleum, a significant historical site in Turkey.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.

Day 2 : Istanbul Old City

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.

Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields

Location: Gallipoli

Accommodation: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)

Accommodation Name: Hilton Double Tree Canakkale (5 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Day 4 : Troy, Acropolis Of Pergamon

Location: Troy

Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Step back in time today as we visit Troy where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning, Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.

Day 5 : Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi

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Location: Ephesus

Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.

Day 6 : Aphrodisias, Pamukkale

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After a leather shop visit, we will head to Aphrodisias the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, theatre and the Museum. Then, we continue to Pamukkale.

Day 7 : Hierapolis, Salda Lake

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we will explore the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Then we will head to Salda Lake, is known as Turkish Maldives. It is a mountain lake and located in the mountains before we travel down south to Fethiye.

Day 8 : Fethiye

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Location: Fethiye

Accommodation: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Marina Boutique Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you are free to explore the town at your own pace and there is also optional tours and activities.
Optional tours and activities; 12 island boat trip and Saklikent Gorge tour

Day 9 : Kayakoy, Antalya

Location: Antalya

Accommodation: Mediterra Art Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we head to Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Museum with its wealthy collection from the ancient cities around the Antalya Province.

Day 10 : Perge, Aspendos

Location: Antalya

Accommodation: Mediterra Art Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will visit Perge a famous antique site, early in the morning. After Perge we drive to Aspendos which has the best preserved 2nd Century Amphitheatre in Turkey. We return back to Antalya city in the afternoon and the remainder of your day is free.

Day 11 : Konya, Silk Road, Sille

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Location: Konya

Accommodation: Novotel Konya (4 star)

Accommodation Name: Spark Hotel Konya (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying Mevlana museum. We continue along the ancient Silk Road visiting the former Greek village Sille.

Day 12 : Cappadocia, Sultanhani Caravansary, Underground City

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head to Cappadocia, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, an ancient Silk Road stop off for merchants and traders. Later we explore the many levels of an underground city.
After checking into our hotel we visit a traditional Turkish home for dinner. Here you can do a course and help cook if you wish.

Day 13 : Goreme Open-Air Museum

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys. We then visit Pigeon and Red Valley, followed by Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we will learn about hand-made pottery.

Day 14 : Ankara

Location: Ankara

Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.

Day 15 : Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

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Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

    A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

    Travel in style with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

  • Tips except Driver and Guide

    Tips are included except for the driver and guide.

  • Bosphorus Cruise

    Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise as part of the tour.

  • Wine Tasting

    Participate in a wine tasting experience during the tour.

  • Cooking Course

    Take part in a cooking course during the tour.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour package.

  • 14 nights - accommodation

    Accommodation for 14 nights is included in the tour.

  • 14 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners

    The tour includes 14 breakfasts and 7 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

    Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.

  • Tips - Driver and Guide

    Tips for the driver and guide are not included.

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is compulsory but not included.

  • Lunches

    Lunches are not included in the tour package.

Meals

14 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the rich cultural and historical sites of Turkey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at a variety of accommodations including the Port Bosphorus Hotel, Hilton Double Tree Canakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Adem Pira Hotel, Marina Boutique Hotel, RuinAdalia Hotel, Novotel Konya, and the unique Gamirasu Hotel, offering boutique and 4-star experiences throughout the tour.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the Flying Carpet Tour?

    The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the cultural and historical sites of Turkey.

  • Are meals included in the Flying Carpet Tour?

    The tour includes 14 breakfasts and 7 dinners. Lunches are not included in the tour package.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on the tour?

    The tour offers comfortable stays at a variety of accommodations including boutique and 4-star hotels such as the Port Bosphorus Hotel, Hilton Double Tree Canakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, and the unique Gamirasu Hotel.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Travel insurance is compulsory for the tour but it is not included in the tour package.

  • What activities are included in the Flying Carpet Tour?

    The tour includes a Bosphorus Cruise, wine tasting, a cooking course, and entrance fees to various sites.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities suggested during the tour, such as a 12 island boat trip and Saklikent Gorge tour in Fethiye, but these are not included in the tour package.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Jan Runnalls (Google Reviewer)  

Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

Dee Carty (Google Reviewer)  

We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

Jane S (Google Reviewer)  

I wouldn’t recommend this company....

09-Oct-2024

I wouldn’t recommend this company. The tour guide was poor at explaining sites, he also was aggressive with some of the people on the tour. Scam company - if you didn’t pay for the hidden extras then you’d have a tour of being driven around to pushy sales companies to try and get you to buy things. Food places were gross at times, often gas stations (there were other options around too) but clearly commission based. Don’t use this company

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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