Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
Fantastic Turkey (5 Star Hotels)
7 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: İstanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TF
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 42
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Visit the must-sees of Turkey with the 6-day Fantastic Turkey tour. Uncover Istanbul and it’s unique beauty as you discover the old town. Hop on a Bosphorus cruise and soak in the beautiful city while sipping your cocktail. Witness the unique beauty of Cappadocia as you delve into underground cities, walk UNESCO Heritage open-air museum and climb fairy-chimneys. Take off on a balloon ride over the gorgeous valley before driving to Pamukkale. Dip your feet in thermal pools made of “cotton”. Then catch a flight to Istanbul to save time and travel in comfort
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled 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.
Day 2 : Istanbul City Tour
Location: İstanbul
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.
Day 3 : Istanbul, Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia, İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. 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).
Day 4 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.
Day 5 : Cappadocia, Konya
Location: Cappadocia, Konya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Konya Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to hit the road to Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes – members of the Sufism order. Along the way we will stop at Ihlara Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. You can relax and replay cherished moments of discovery at our overnight stay in Konya.
Day 6 : Konya, Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale, Konya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hierapark Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to 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. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. In the afternoon, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul.Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport.
Day 7 : Pamukkale, Istanbul
Location: Pamukkale, İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to 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. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. In the afternoon, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels
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Airport Transfer
From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
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Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
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Flight
Domestic Flight between Pamukkale and Istanbul
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Guide
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Sights and museums
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Travel insurance
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Items of a personal nature
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Visa fees
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Optional activities
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic Flight between Pamukkale and Istanbul
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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.
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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.
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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
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
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