Best of Western Turkey
Start: Istanbul Finish: Istanbul
Duration: 7 Nights
Physical rating: Low
Special diets catered: Halal, Vegetarians
Tour Operator: Eskapas
Group size: 1 - 24
Age range: 6-80
Tour operated in: English ,French ,Spanish
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Tour Overview
This trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to experience as much of Turkey’s stunning scenery and fascinating history as possible. Begin the journey at Istanbul with classics such as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus, continues to Ankara, capital of modern Turkey then leap into Cappadocia fairy chimneys and open air museum Goreme Valley ,before strolling along the streets of Ephesus. Don't miss the remarkable white cliff pools of Pamukkale. We are using superior class hotels 4**** and 5***** . Don't miss it!
Highlights
4**** hotels- Complimentary Whirling Dervish Ceremony ib Cappadocia
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus between day 3-7
- Fully escorted trip
Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrival to Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A
Day 2
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İstanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 3
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Istanbul - Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara – the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 4
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Ankara - Cappadocia (via Salt Lake)
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . En route visit the Underground city that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks ...We continue to proceed to the Derwish House to attend Whirling Dervishes Ceremony which represents the mystical journey of spiritual ascent of man using love, the search for the truth and get to the "Perfection". Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 5
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Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum - a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region with it’s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones . Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR In the early morning departure from your hotel . a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes . Book early this experience.
Day 6
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Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale . Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water. Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 7
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Pamukkale - Ephesus - İzmir
Location: İzmir
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast . Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus . Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House - has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus . Then stop at Leather Production Store . Proceed for Izmir . Overnight: İzmir Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 8
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İzmir Departure
Location: İzmir
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast . ( If the pick up time for departure fligt permits ) Transfer to airport and fly home .End of our services Meals: Breakfast Overnight. : N/A (If you want to connect Izmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST) please advise us during your booking)
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 Nights accommodation in 4****/First class hotels
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Entrance Fees
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Round trip airport transfers
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Fully Guided
Official guide from the beginning to the end of the tour
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Local Taxes
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1 bottle of water 0,5 lt on the coach ( between days 3-7 ) Free WiFi on the bus ( between days 3-7 ) Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia
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All transfer per itinerary and transport during visits & excursions with deluxe A/C coach
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Meals:
7 breakfasts and 1 lunches and 5 dinners
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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Personal expenses
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Before / After flights
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Tips to the guide and driver ( suggested as 3 euro por person per day for the guide and 2 euro per person per day fort he driver )
Optional Extras
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Fly Over Cappadocia with Hot Air Baloon (High Season)
Fly Over Cappadcia (45 minutes) with hot air baloon experience. The price may change (140€ - 260€) we will confirm it during your booking.
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Fly Over Cappadocia with Hot Air Baloon (Low Season)
Fly Over Cappadcia (45 minutes) with hot air baloon experience. The price may change (140€ - 260€) we will confirm it during your booking.
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Çemberlitas Historical Bath Experience in Istanbul Upfront Edit
As it has been for centuries, feel like a sultan in one of the most luxurious Turkish baths, a historic place of great beauty. An excellent escape at any time of the year, to meditate on life, wash your worries or simply offer you a break of well-being with water, tea or coffee offered with the package of Kese Köpük (cleaning, peeling and bubble bath)
Your Peace of Mind Options
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Low Deposit
Eskapas requires a deposit of 99 EUR to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 30 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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Not to be missed!
15-Sep-2019
great value for money
12-Aug-2019
Wonderful places to see
04-Jul-2019
Recommending
03-Oct-2019
Wonderful trip!
08-Jun-2019
Absolutely loved it
12-May-2019
Hassle free trip
31-Aug-2019
well-organised trip
30-Nov-2019
Loved every part of it
21-Apr-2019
Great Tour
12-Jun-2019