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Classical Turkey
9 Days Starting in Istanbul, Türkiye and ending in Acarlar, 35920 Selçuk/Izmir, Türkiye
Visiting: İstanbul, Çanakkale, Troy, Pergamon Ancient City, İzmir, Pamukkale, The ancient city of Laodicea, Aphrodisias Ancient City, Kuşadası, Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
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Tour code:
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 18
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
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Tour operated in:
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Private Available:
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From:
$2127 (USD)Tour Overview
Turkey has played a major role in the history of the Mediterranean world. Due to its strategic location straddling two continents, it has been a crucial crossroads and staging post on the trade routes between east and west. This tour combines the country's many natural wonders and man-made marvels, including the striking architecture of Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the remarkable classical sites of Troy, Aphrodisias and Ephesus, and the ancient hot springs of Pamukkale.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Istanbul
Location:
İstanbul
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Levni Hotel
Meals Included:
No Meals
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Transfer to the Levni Hotel for 3 nights. Meeting and welcome drink.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location:
İstanbul
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Levni Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Morning tour of Istanbul including the remains of the Hippodrome, which at its height could accommodate 100,000 spectators, the Blue Mosque, with its exquisite blue tiles and Hagia Sofia, built as a church by Emperor Justinian in the sixth century. Afternoon visit to the Basilica Cistern, a marvel of Byzantine engineering located underneath the city, and finish at the Egyptian Bazaar.
Day 3 : Istanbul
Location:
İstanbul
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Levni Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Morning tour of Topkapi Palace, formerly the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Tour the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul’s legendary covered market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4 : Canakkale
Location:
Çanakkale
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Kolin Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Morning drive to Canakkale. Tour of the Gallipoli battlefield, scene of the aborted Allied invasion of 1915. Visit Cape Helles, Suvla Bay and Anzac Cove. Stay at the Kolin Hotel for 1 night.
Day 5 : Troy - Pergamon - Izmir
Location:
Troy, Pergamon Ancient City, İzmir
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Key Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Drive from Canakkale to Izmir, stopping en route to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy. Continue to Pergamon for a tour of the historic town, including visits to the Acropolis, the Asclepion and Temple of Athena while in Troy. Transfer to the Key Hotel for 1 night.
Day 6 : Hierapolis - Pamukkale - Laodicea
Location:
Pamukkale, Pamukkale, The ancient city of Laodicea
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Morning drive to the ruins of Hierapolis and the travertine terraces, and the hot springs at Pamukkale. Continue to Laodicea, where the ruins of one of the seven biblical churches of Asia remain. Stay overnight at the Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 7 : Aphrodisias - Kusadasi
Location:
Aphrodisias Ancient City, Kuşadası
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Ilayda Avantgarde
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Drive to Aphrodisias. Visit the Temple of Aphrodite and the most complete amphitheatre to have survived from the ancient world. Drive on to the village of Sirince, with its authentic Greco-Mediterranean architecture of narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Enjoy wine tasting at a nearby vineyard. Continue to Kusadasi and stay 2 nights at La Vista Boutique Hotel Kusadasi.
Day 8 : Ephesus
Location:
Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Ilayda Avantgarde
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Morning tour of Ephesus, once the capital of Roman Asia Minor. See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World, as well as the main site with its fabled Library of Celsus. Continue to the house of the Virgin Mary. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the hillside town of Priene and the ancient Ionian ports of the Menderes Valley.
Day 9 : Fly To London
Location:
Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport and fly to London, via Istanbul.
What's Included
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No single supplement on selected departure dates (limited availability)
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4- & 5-star accommodation
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Flexible - extension, room & flight upgrades available
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Flights with Turkish Airlines
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
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Experienced local tour manager
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8 breakfasts & 2 dinners
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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What are the four tour categories
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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