Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
14 Days
Visiting: İstanbul, Ankara, Özkonak, Cappadocia, Göreme, Pigeon Valley, Sultanhanı, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, İzmir, Pergamon Ancient City, Troy, Gelibolu
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QT-2024
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$3714
$3243 (USD)
Operator discount: -$379
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$92
-13%
Tour Overview
Conquer your bucket list to walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks, Romans, Crusaders, Ottomans and the Turks themselves. Begin your escorted tour of Turkey in the historic city of Istanbul. Soak in the history and diverse cultures along its tree-lined boulevards, and in its cafés, and sophisticated eateries. Continue your Turkish vacation with indelible sights and historic Byzantine monuments that evoke an era of innovation. Discover rock-carved chapels, fortifications, and monasteries from Ozkonak and Goreme to the stories of the Silk Road in Sultanhani. Feel your head spin with a visit to the Mevlana Monastery Museum where 13th-century Whirling Dervishes were founded by the mystic Persian poet Rumi. Hear the tales of Troy where Trojans marched, and a magnificent wooden horse remains a legend worldwide. And take in the countless natural wonders of Turkey with dramatic landscapes, breathtaking views, rose-hued rock formations, and the serene, pristine beaches of the “turquoise coast” on the Turkish Riviera. Raise a cup of Turkish coffee, soak in the Mediterranean Sea, and toast your timeless vacation in Turkey!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Istanbul,Turkey
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
ISTANBUL A full day guided sightseeing includes visits to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Enjoy [LF] a traditional Turkish coffee experience at an historical coffee roaster.
Day 3: Istanbul,Ankara
Location: İstanbul, Ankara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ISTANBUL [LF] Visit the underground Basilica Cistern.ANKARA Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk. 277 mi / 445 km
Day 4: Ankara,Ozkonak,Cappadocia
Location: Ankara, Özkonak, Cappadocia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ANKARA Visit the Museum of Anatolian CivilisationsOZKONAK Guided visit of the underground city.CAPPADOCIA Free-time this evening. 217 mi / 350 km
Day 5: Cappadocia: Excursion To Goreme,Pigeon Valley & Red Valley
Location: Göreme, Pigeon Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
GOREME Visit the open-air museum to see the rock-cut chapels and monasteries. PASABAG VALLEY See the earth pillars in the middle of a vineyard.PIGEON VALLEY Enjoy views of this distinctive landscape.RED VALLEY Admire the beautiful valley with its rose-hued rock. Later stop to take photos of Uchisar Castle. 16 mi / 25 km
Day 6: Cappadocia,Sultanhani,Konya
Location: Cappadocia, Sultanhanı, Konya
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Konya,Antalya
Location: Konya, Antalya
Meals Included: Breakfast
ANTALYA – Stop at Upper Duden Falls and guided walk of the Old Town. 168 mi / 270 km
Day 8: Antalya
Location: Antalya
Meals Included: Breakfast
ANTALYA Free day to explore on your own.
Day 9: Antalya,Pamukkale
Location: Antalya, Pamukkale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PAMUKKALE – Visit the ancient city of Hieropolis founded as a thermal resort around 190 BC. See the stunning travertine terraces with the thermal water pools. 149 mi / 240 km
Day 10: Pamukkale,Ephesus,Izmir
Location: Pamukkale, Ephesus, İzmir
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
EPHESUS Follow your Guide for a walk through the ancient ruins and the archaeological museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.IZMIR Orientation tour upon arrival 186 mi / 300 km
Day 11: Izmir
Location: İzmir
Meals Included: Breakfast
IZMIR Free day to explore on your own.
Day 12: Izmir,Pergamum,Troy Area
Location: İzmir, Pergamon Ancient City, Troy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
PERGAMUM Guided visit of the Asklepion, a shrine to the Greek God of medicine.TROY Guided visit of the excavations and see the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse that commemorates the Trojan War. 211 mi / 340 km
Day 13: Troy Area,Gallipoli,Istanbul
Location: Troy, Gelibolu, İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
GALLIPOLI Visit the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Anzac Cemetery and the Lone Pine Memorial before crossing the Dardanelless by ferry.ISTANBUL Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 230 mi / 370 km
Day 14: Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Archaeological Site of Troy|Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia|Hierapolis-Pamukkale|Historic Centre of Istanbul
Accommodation
Istanbul:Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Ankara:Latanya HotelCappadocia:Barcelo CappadociaKonya:Dedeman Konya Hotel Convention CenterAntalya:Ramada Plaza by WyndhamPamukkale:Colossae Thermal & Spa HotelIzmir:Renaissance HotelTroy Area:Doubletree By Hilton CanakkaleIstanbul:Barcelo Istanbul
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
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