Best of Western Turkey
8 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: İstanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, İzmir
Tour operator:
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 24
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
6-80
Special diets catered:
Halal, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Hot Air Ballooning, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walking
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
Itinerary
Day 1 : 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 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Istanbul - Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Ankara - Cappadocia (Via Salt Lake)
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Pamukkale - Ephesus - Izmir
Location: İzmir
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: 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 : Izmir Departure
Location: İzmir
Meals Included: 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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Airport Transfers at Destination
Round trip airport transfers
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Entrance Fees
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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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Meals:
7 breakfasts and 1 lunches and 5 dinners
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All transfer per itinerary and transport during visits & excursions with deluxe A/C coach
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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
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
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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 )
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Personal expenses
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)
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
It depends on countries. Mostly you will need a visa which is obtained very easily via internet https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
All our departures are guaranteed departure tours. That means you’ll definitely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
Reviews from Travellers on this Tour
Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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