Meals

10 Breakfast (B) 5 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Accommodation

Aspen Hotel New Park Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Richmond Thermal Doubletree by Hilton Alsancak Büyük Truva Hotel Çanakkale

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Others

See Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Visit the Grand Bazaar Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisation and Ataturk’s Mausoleum Visit Pasabagi and the Red Valley and marvel at the underground city of Saratli Visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the Whirling Dervishes See the Cotton Castle springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Cemeteries Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Ferry across the Dardanelles from Çanakkale to Eceabat Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul

It’s the city Napoleon said should be the capital of Earth and while it may not quite have reached that stature, Istanbul’s history as the capital of two great empires has left an enviable legacy of art, architecture and culture. Where better to begin your journey across Turkey than in its capital, the gateway to the Orient? Arrive at your hotel and explore the city your way before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse into what lies ahead.
Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time

Discover how centuries of Ottoman rule shaped the city’s heritage as the meeting point between East and West when you join your Travel Director this morning for a guided sightseeing tour, see Hagia Sophia, once the leading church in Christendom, the Hippodrome and see the Blue Mosque. Later, you’ll have some time to explore Istanbul your way or consider an Optional Experience to Topkapi Palace Museum, and a cruise on the Bosphorus, separating Europe and Asia.
Day 3 Day 3: Istanbul – Ankara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Istanbul – Ankara

Ramble past the colourful displays of lanterns, pottery and fabric as you wander through one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar. The scents of Turkish tea will linger long after you leave Istanbul, bound for Ankara. Arriving in the Turkish capital, you’ll visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, before dinner.
Day 4 Day 4: Ankara – Cappadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ankara – Cappadocia

The hometown of the Hittites is under the spotlight this morning. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder and father of the Turkish Republic, then continue to the whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia and visit the underground city of Saratli.
Day 5 Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing And Free Time

Admire Cappadocia’s fairy-tale chimneys this morning as you journey to Pasabagi and Red Valley. Visit a regional rug production centre then enjoy an afternoon on your own amidst the fantasy landscapes left by Mother Nature in the ochre rock. A Choice Experience in Göreme reveals how Christians once worshipped in the many rock churches that remain to this day. This evening you could join a Choice Experience with the Whirling Dervishes, watching them whirl around and around in remembrance of God. Dinner is served at your hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale

First up is the ancient city of Konya, the final resting place of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana whose famous mausoleum you will visit before continuing to the cotton fortress of Pamukkale, home to mineral-rich thermal waters which cascade down snow-white travertine terraces.
Day 7 Day 7: Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Izmir
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Izmir

The ethereal white pools and terraces that cascade down surrounding cliffs are a sight to behold this morning as you see the ruins of the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Head west to the Aegean coastline, arriving in Izmir in time to spend some time exploring this pretty port town, with its lengthy promenade. Learn about its multicultural past, and its history as a Greek city. Consider joining an optional seafood dinner at a favourite local restaurant renowned for its stunning views.
Day 8 Day 8: Izmir Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Izmir Free Time

Today is free for you to enjoy at leisure or our Optional Experience could see you visit Ephesus, a 2,000-year-old site and home to the iconic Library of Celsus and Hadrian’s Temple. Included in this experience is a visit to the stone cottage, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her final years before a lunch is a local restaurant. Afterwards visit the glass makers of Nazarkoy village discovering the regions connection with the Evil eye beads on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience.
Day 9 Day 9: Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - Çanakkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - Çanakkale

Visit the ancient kingdom of Pergamon this morning, most notably its Asclepion Medical Centre, which still bears the image of the snake-entwined staff that remains a symbol of medicine in modern times. Next on today’s agenda is a visit to Troy, an ancient city that inspired Homer’s tales about the wrath of Achilles and the siege of the same city, which was only broken through the clever construction of a wooden Trojan horse, a replica of which can still be seen today. Continue to Çanakkale later where dinner is served at your hotel this evening.
Day 10 Day 10: Anakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Anakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul

A poignant start to the day sees you visit Gallipoli, where significant World War I battles were fought with heavy losses on both sides. You’ll visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair paying tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in this relentless conflict. Later, return to Istanbul. As your journey through Turkey draws to a close, there’s always time for one last Raki!
Day 11 Day 11: Depart Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Depart Istanbul

Your whirlwind encounter with the wonders of Turkey has come to an end. You’ve stood at the crossroads of East and West, trod in the footsteps of the ancients and admired ethereal landscapes that belong in a storybook. For now it’s time to end this chapter with a heartfelt farewell to your newfound friends.

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Wonders Of Turkey (Winter, 11 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Wonders Of Turkey (Winter, 11 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Istanbul – Ankara

Day 4: Ankara – Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 6: Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale

Day 7: Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Izmir

Day 8: Izmir Free Time

Day 9: Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - Çanakkale

Day 10: Anakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul

Day 11: Depart Istanbul

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