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Highlights of Turkey
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Istanbul (Turkey)
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Ends in
Istanbul (Turkey)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 2, 2025 to OCT 9, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$2,310.30
Overview
Travel along the age-old trading routes that linked East and West, where the Highlights of Turkey are revealed. Haggle in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, daydream through the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks in Ephesus.
Visited During Tour
Canakkale (Turkey) | Cappadocia (Turkey) | Demircidere (Turkey) | Eceabat (Turkey) | Ephesus (Turkey) | Gallipoli (Turkey) | Goreme (Turkey) | Hierapolis (Turkey) | Istanbul (Turkey) | Izmir (Turkey) | Konya (Turkey) | Pamukkale (Turkey) | Saratli (Turkey) | Troy (Turkey)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 274-370
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1Welcome to Istanbul
Meet at the crossroads of East and West – the effervescent capital of Istanbul launches your journey of discovery through centuries of turmoil and triumph. Spend the day exploring after being transferred to your hotel. Later, you’ll meet your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu -
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2Discover Colorful Istanbul Dive Into Culture
Delve into the treasures of the Ottoman Empire, strolling through the exquisite Topkapi Palace with its spellbinding views of the Bosphorus. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Hippodrome, to see where thundering chariots once raced to victory before viewing the Blue Mosque – its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles are a sight to behold. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the museum of Classical Turkish Music. The evening is yours to further explore the city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu -
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3Journey to Gallipoli and Çanakkale
Remember the heroism of the many thousands of men who fought bravely at Gallipoli. You'll see Lone Pine Cemetery and the battlefields that today still hold special significance for the Turkish, Australian and New Zealand nations. Spend a quiet moment commemorating the lives lost at Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place during World War I. This evening, stay in Çanakkale where tonight you’ll dine at the hotel.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Kolin -
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4Off to Troy and Izmir Connect with Locals
Visit a land of Trojan legends, an ancient city immortalized by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. Admire the archaeological excavations at Troy revealing nine separate periods of settlement and the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse commemorating the epic war machine constructed by the Greeks to end a lengthy siege. This afternoon, Connect With Locals over lunch in the village of Demircidere at a Be My Guest experience. Travel to the broad boulevards of seaside Izmir later and dine in your hotel this evening.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention -
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5Admire the Ruins of Ephesus and on to Pamukkale
Journey into antiquity and explore the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus admiring the well-preserved façade of the Library of Celsus and its famous Temple of Artemis. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian guarded by Medusa's head, and the Great Theater, built by the Romans in the 2nd-century and still in use today. You’ll learn about the intricate heritage and art of carpet weaving during a visit to a Turkish carpet emporium. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Colossae Thermal -
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6Onwards to Hierapolis and Konya
This morning, enjoy a leisurely visit to the ancient ruins of the Holy City of Hierapolis, imagining ancient patrons seeking revival and rest within their limestone-laden thermal springs. Visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum in Konya, a former dervish lodge of the Mevlevi order, which reveals the origins of Sufism. Your last stop today is Konya where tonight you'll dine at the hotel.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Dedeman -
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7Continue to Cappadocia Dive Into Culture Stays With Stories
Continue your journey to Cappadocia, you'll see a 13th-century caravanserai and underground city of Saratli on the ancient Silk Road. Then Dive into Culture to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to watch the Whirling Dervishes then enjoy a Regional Meal at a local restaurant. Tonight we stay in one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories hewn out of the surrounding rock and houses.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Exedra -
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8A Day to Explore Spectacular Göreme
The whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia take center stage today as you embark on a full-day excursion that will see you visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, the Paşabağı and Kizil Vadi valleys. Join your fellow travelers for an included dinner this evening.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Exedra -
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9Return to Istanbul
Take a short flight this morning to Istanbul, Dive into Culture as you shop for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow companions for dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu -
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10Farewell Istanbul
Say a fond farewell to Turkey and newfound friends as you prepare to depart to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
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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.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.* DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 13:30 and 16:30 on the first day of the trip only. Guests meet their Travel Director at approximately 18:30 for a Welcome Reception and a short introduction on the first day of the tour, please be aware when booking your flights. * DAY 10: Complimentary transfers to Istanbul Airport (IST) arrive at 06:00 and 12:00 (noon) on the last day of the trip only. * CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS from/to Istanbul Airport (IST): Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights not at Trafalgar designated hotels should make their own transfer arrangements. * CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS from/to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): Complimentary transfers are not available , only Chargeable transfers from/to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are available on the first/last day of the tour or in conjunction with pre/post accommodation booked through Trafalgar. However, Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights not at Trafalgar designated hotels should make their own transfer arrangements. * INTERNAL FLIGHTS: A single checked bag is allowed, with a weight not exceeding 44lbs. (20kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 17lbs. (8kg).* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Marvel Tours.
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