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Best of Turkey (Winter 2025)

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  • Length

    14 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Istanbul (Turkey)

  • Ends in

    Istanbul (Turkey)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    MAR 16, 2025 to MAR 23, 2025 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Trafalgar sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
    Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).

    Yes

From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,992.50

Overview

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.

Visited During Tour

Ankara (Turkey) | Antalya (Turkey) | Aspendos (Turkey) | Avanos (Turkey) | Canakkale (Turkey) | Cappadocia (Turkey) | Eceabat (Turkey) | Ephesus (Turkey) | Gallipoli (Turkey) | Goreme (Turkey) | Hierapolis (Turkey) | Istanbul (Turkey) | Izmir (Turkey) | Konya (Turkey) | Pamukkale (Turkey) | Pergamon (Turkey) | Perge (Turkey) | Troy (Turkey)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are Best of Turkey (Winter 2025) tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
Start Date  End Date  Bonus Offers From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Sunday Mar 16, 2025 Saturday Mar 29, 2025 Trafalgar Sale
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Exclusive Rates on all Trafalgar Tours!

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Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Trafalgar Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Trafalgar tours.

You're sure to enjoy more affordable Trafalgar tour packages when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$2,992.50
Yes
(Departure #20250316)
Sunday Mar 23, 2025 Saturday Apr 5, 2025 Trafalgar Sale
Exclusive Rates on all Trafalgar Tours!

Exclusive Rates on all Trafalgar Tours!

Book any Trafalgar tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Trafalgar Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Trafalgar tours.

You're sure to enjoy more affordable Trafalgar tour packages when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$2,992.50
Yes
(Departure #20250323)
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 437-1411

Best of Turkey (Winter 2025)

Trafalgar Tour Code 437-1411

Map of Best of Turkey (Winter 2025) from Trafalgar
  • Day
    1

    Welcome to Istanbul

    Stand at the ancient crossroads between Europe and Asia, embarking on a journey of discovery through ancient lands and the marauding empires who fought to rule it. Arriving in vibrant Istanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a memorable Light Meal to kick off your epic adventure.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim
  • Day
    2

    Discover Colorful Istanbul Dive Into Culture

    Spend your day delving into a city where modern and ancient coexist effortlessly. Gain insights into the Ottoman Empire's power during your guided tour of the Topkapi Palace and see the 4th-century Egyptian obelisk. Visit Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. See the exquisite Blue Mosque, said to rival even the Great Mosque in Mecca. Dive Into Culture this afternoon, with a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Spend your afternoon haggling with passionate market vendors lining its labyrinthine lanes.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim
  • Day
    3

    Journey to Gallipoli and Çanakkale

    Pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives at Gallipoli – the national pride of two nations, the Turkish and Australians, were awakened at the site of the bloody WWI battlefields and are commemorated to this day. See Anzac Cove and the Dardanelles, and visit the cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, the final resting place of many Allied soldiers. We continue to Çanakkale where we dine at our hotel tonight.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Kolin
  • Day
    4

    Off to Troy and Izmir

    Explore the legends of Troy and see the symbolic replica of the famous Wooden Horse the Greeks used to break their siege of this ancient city. Retire in Izmir this evening where you'll dine at your hotel.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
  • Day
    5

    Explore the Ruins of Ephesus

    Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, past the amazingly intact façade of the Library of Celcus and down to what was once its thriving port. During your visit to a Turkish carpet emporium, learn about the rich heritage and intricate artistry of carpet weaving. Visit the House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening you may consider joining an optional dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir and indulge in some of the local raki.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
  • Day
    6

    Onwards to Pamukkale

    Leave the coastal city of Izmir behind as you journey inland to Pamukkale. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel before dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Colossae Thermal
  • Day
    7

    Venture to Hierapolis and Antalya Connect with Locals

    Tread in the footsteps of the ancients who sought relief and relaxation at the Roman health spa at Hierapolis, then admire the bubbling pools and delicate white cascades of water of Pamukkale's Cotton Castle Springs. Our stop for the next two nights is the Mediterranean retreat of Antalya. Enjoy some time on your own ambling through the winding lanes of its old city and admiring beautifully preserved Ottoman architecture. This evening, join your companions for dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Delta Hotels by Marriott Antalya Lara
  • Day
    8

    Enjoy Ancient Perge

    Enjoy a morning on your terms to soak up the enchanting seaside atmosphere of the Turkish Riviera, embarking on an optional yacht cruise or relaxing at the hotel pool. This afternoon, we travel to the Roman city of Perge to visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum and see treasures spanning the centuries.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Delta Hotels by Marriott Antalya Lara
  • Day
    9

    On the Road to Aspendos and Konya

    Witness the world's best-preserved theater of antiquity during your first stop in Aspendos this morning, before continuing to Konya, where we will gain insights into the mystical Whirling Dervish sect whose remains lie in the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum. We continue to the Karatay Tile Museum, spellbound by its exquisitely Seljuk-tiled dome, before returning to our hotel where we'll dine tonight.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Dedeman
  • Day
    10

    Continue to Cappadocia Stays With Stories

    See a well-preserved 13th-century caravanserai, at which weary travelers used to rest. We journey to Cappadocia with its honey-colored rocky spires providing an enchanting backdrop for our visit to the underground city of Saratli on the ancient Silk Road. Tonight we stay in one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories located with views of the valley and ancient Ortahisar rock castle.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Exedra Hotel
  • Day
    11

    A Day to Explore Spectacular Göreme Dive Into Culture

    The other-worldly landscapes of Cappadocia take center stage today as we explore its volcanic landscape dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. We visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum to admire the extraordinary rock-hewn churches and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ. Dive Into Culture to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. This evening, indulge in the flavors of traditional pottery kebabs during a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Exedra Hotel
  • Day
    12

    Onwards to Ankara

    Arriving in the youthful capital of Turkey today, we visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the final resting place of the country's beloved Atatürk, the first president of the modern Turkish nation. This evening we dine at our hotel in Ankara.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Mercure Ankara
  • Day
    13

    Return to Istanbul

    Returning to Istanbul, we enjoy the rest of the day on our own. Delve into the depths of the Basilica Cistern, savor the intoxicating smells of the Spice Market or ascend Galata Tower for exquisite views of east and west. Consider an optional cruise navigating the waters of the Bosphorus before meeting your Travel Director and fellow companions for a memorable dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim
  • Day
    14

    Farewell Istanbul

    Our epic journey into antiquity has come to an end as we bid Istanbul and newfound friends a fond farewell.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Best of Turkey (Winter 2025) tour:

Travelers Notes

* UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling or transiting through the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for entry and transit. Applications open November 27, 2024. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.* Day 1: Complimentary transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the trip or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Trafalgar. * Day 14: Complimentary transfers to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the trip or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Trafalgar.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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