Tour Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Transport

Private bus, boat, walking.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Istanbul. Orientation walk of Istanbul. Afternoon boat trip with dinner (Aegean Sea). Göreme Open Air Museum Visit. Visit to Pamukkale and the ancient site of Hierapolis. Visit to Ephesus. Visit to Troy. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

14 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Accommodation

Simple hotels (13 nts), overnight buses (1 nt).

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Mar 11th - Apr 8th 2024, and Mar 1st - Mar 29th 2025. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. EXTRAS Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking.Istanbul - Welcome Dinner - Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise Göreme - Turkish Night (50EUR per person) - Cappadocia Trekking Tour (Free) - Hot Air Balloon Ride (290EUR per person) - Whirling Dervishes - Turkish Bath (75EUR per person) - Pottery Center Visit (Free) Çirali - Olympos Mountain Flames Walk (2-4USD per person) Pamukkale - Swim in an Ancient Pool (340TRY per person) Selçuk - Selçuk Cooking Class Gallipoli Peninsula - Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour (250TRY per person)

Optional

Istanbul - Welcome Dinner - Aya Sofya Visit (40TRY per person) - Topkapi Palace Visit (40TRY per person) Istanbul - Basilica Cistern (20TRY per person) - Great Palace Mosaic Museum (15TRY per person) - Dolamabahçe Palace (30TRY per person) - Archaeological Museum (20TRY per person) - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (25TRY per person) Göreme - Hot Air Balloon Ride (150EUR per person) - Göreme Open Air Museum Visit (30TRY per person) - Whirling Dervishes (70TRY per person) - Pottery Center Visit (Free) - Turkish Bath (125TRY per person) - Cappadocia Trekking Tour (Free) - Turkish Night (120TRY per person) Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Pamukkale Visit (35TRY per person) - Swim in an Ancient Pool (32TRY per person) - Hierapolis Archeological Museum (5TRY per person) Selçuk - Slope Houses of Ephesus (20TRY per person) - Ephesus Visit (40TRY per person) - Saint John’s Basilica Visit (10TRY per person) - Mosque of Isa Bey Visit (Free) - Şirince Village Visit (Free) - Ephesus Museum Visit (10TRY per person) - House of the Virgin Visit (20TRY per person) Troy - Troy Visit (25-65TRY per person) Gallipoli Peninsula - Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour (40TRY per person) Çanakkale - Galata Tower

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Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Istanbul

Arrive at any time.

Shake off that jet lag and prepare for an evening buzzing with excitement. Head out with your group and CEO for drinks at a favourite local spot. After, feel free to do some exploring in the area on your own or with some fellow travellers. Kick-off your adventure in Istanbul with lively music, and a healthy dose of fun.
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul by pre-booking the following activity to experience before your tour starts: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour.

And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, while any of the optional activities listed can be booked independently upon arrival in Istanbul.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul/Ankara (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Istanbul/Ankara (1B)

View the sights of Istanbul on an orientation walk with the CEO before travelling by bus to Ankara. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure after checking into the hotel.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Istanbul to Ankara 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Istanbul Orientation Walk
Day 3 Day 3: Ankara/Cappadocia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ankara/Cappadocia (1B)

After breakfast, visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum before setting off for the Cappadocia region. Make a stop on the way at Salt Lake, the second-largest lake in Turkey and enjoy the rest of the day to relax or to choose from some of the many optional activities available.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Atatürk
Day 4 Day 4: Cappadocia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cappadocia (1B)

Enjoy some free time this morning. Opt to take part in a Hot Air Balloon excursion before touring the region and visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum. Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a site made up of a number of medieval painted cave churches. Carved by Orthodox monks, many of the churches are up to 1,000 years old and still retain their amazing colour and vibrancy.
One of the best ways to explore Cappadocia is on foot. Opt to join a trekking tour through one of the beautiful valleys. Ask your CEO about the many other walking and hiking options available in the area.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Göreme Open Air Museum Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Whirling Dervishes

Additional Notes: Want to do more with your tour? Book the Cappadocia Balloon Ride or Whirling Dervishes upon arrival by arranging it with your CEO.

If you book the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride, you will be flying on Day 4 or 5 (weather permitting).
Day 5 Day 5: Overnight Bus From Cappadocia To Olympos (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Overnight Bus From Cappadocia To Olympos (1B)

Enjoy more free time to explore beautiful Cappadocia. If interested, your CEO can arrange an optional tour to explore different areas of this vast area. Opt for a soak in a Turkish Bath before your overnight bus to Antalya.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Overnight Bus 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Olympos (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Olympos (1B)

Upon arrival to Antalya, continue to the village of Olympos on the Mediterranean coast. Relax and enjoy the beaches of Olympos. Opt to set off on a walk to see the flames of Mount Olympos at night.
In the morning, set off for a journey along the coast. Passing through the stark Anatolian landscape, enter the richly forested mountain region which leads to the coast and the small village of Olympos. There is time to relax and hit the beach before opting to take a short drive in the evening to Olympos Mountain. Enjoy a brief walk to see the spectacle of the chimera, a phenomenon where flames mysteriously rise from cracks within the local rocks.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Olympos/Kekova (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Olympos/Kekova (1B, 1D)

Continue to the beautiful coastal village of Kekova and spend the afternoon onboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before disembarking the boat and driving to our hotel for the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Local bus: Olympos to Kekova 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Afternoon Boat Trip
Day 8 Day 8: Kekova/Fethiye (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kekova/Fethiye (1B)

From Ucagiz continue exploring the Turquoise Coast to the coastal town of Fethiye.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Fethiye (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fethiye (1B)

Enjoy free time to explore Fethiye. Opt for a boat trip to it’s near-shore islands, hike to Oludeniz lagoon or visit Butterfly valley.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Fethiye/Pamukkale (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Fethiye/Pamukkale (1B)

On arrival to Pamukkale visit the beautiful white cliffs of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient site of Hierapolis.
Time to leave sea level behind, passing through fruit orchards we make our way to Pamukkale. In the afternoon, visit the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale.

We also have the opportunity to explore the ancient site of Hierapolis built on top of the white "castle". This UNESCO World Heritage Site is evidence that the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since the 2nd century BC.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Hierapolis and Pamukkale Visit
Day 11 Day 11: Pamukkale/Selçuk (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Pamukkale/Selçuk (1B)

Head back to the coastal town of Selçuk. In the late afternoon visit one of the best preserved sites, Ephesus.
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus. One of the foremost cities of the world in its time, with a strategic location on the trade route, this well-preserved city is one of the best places in the world to get a real feeling of what life must have been like during Roman times.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ephesus Visit
Day 12 Day 12: Selçuk (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Selçuk (1B)

Enjoy free time for an optional traditional Selcuk cooking class.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Selçuk Cooking Class
Day 13 Day 13: Selçuk/Çanakkale (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Selçuk/Çanakkale (1B)

Travel north to Canakkale and visit the Legendary Troy en route.
Travel to Çanakkale. On the way, visit the world famous Troy.

Enjoy the harbour town of Çanakkale, a busy port with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly, enjoying the atmosphere of the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Troy Visit
Day 14 Day 14: Anakkale/Istanbul (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Anakkale/Istanbul (1B)

In the morning, option to visit Gallipoli Peninsula before driving to the big city for one last night with the group.
Opt to visit Gallipoli early in the morning, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name.

We’ll continue our journey to Istanbul where there will be the opportunity to continue your sightseeing or get in some last minute shopping. Why not top off a wonderful adventure with an optional dinner at one of Istanbul’s atmospheric restaurants.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Big Night Out
Day 15 Day 15: Istanbul (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Istanbul (1B)

Depart at any time.
Your tour might be finished, but the adventure’s far from over. Pre-book the following activity to experience after your tour ends: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night in Istanbul.

And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, or it can be booked upon arrival in Istanbul.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Please note that check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. We are able to organise extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days. Please ask at the time of booking.

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Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia

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Itinerary of your trip Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul/Ankara (1B)

Day 3: Ankara/Cappadocia (1B)

Day 4: Cappadocia (1B)

Day 5: Overnight Bus From Cappadocia To Olympos (1B)

Day 6: Olympos (1B)

Day 7: Olympos/Kekova (1B, 1D)

Day 8: Kekova/Fethiye (1B)

Day 9: Fethiye (1B)

Day 10: Fethiye/Pamukkale (1B)

Day 11: Pamukkale/Selçuk (1B)

Day 12: Selçuk (1B)

Day 13: Selçuk/Çanakkale (1B)

Day 14: Anakkale/Istanbul (1B)

Day 15: Istanbul (1B)

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