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Essential Turkey

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Duration7 days

Embark on a weeklong journey through Turkey starting in Istanbul with its bazaars and mosques, pay your respects at Gallipoli and see Roman ruins in Pergamum. Witness the beautiful Aegean Coast with an optional tour to Ephesus and dip your toes in Pamukkale's beautiful cascading mineral pools.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour overview

Duration7 days
StartsIstanbul
EndsIstanbul
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 32
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays/Sundays
Hotel Rating3-4 star
CountriesTurkey
Arrival TransferYes - from IST or Sabiha
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 5
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Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Istanbul – Visit highlights of the Old City including the beautiful Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and imposing Topkapi Palace
Pamukkale – Stroll around the terraced pools and opt for a relaxing dip in the naturally warm and calcium rich waters
Gallipoli – Pay your respects at the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials and visit ANZAC Cove, a famous WW1 landing site
Troy – Discover the legendary ruins and see a replica of the famous wooden horse which as the story goes, was used to sack the city
Kusadasi - Relax in this Turkish beach resort town or opt to join an excursion to Ephesus nearby
Pergamum – Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre which is one of the steepest in the classical world
Hierapolis – See the UNESCO-listed ruins of this ancient spa town, built on the site of natural hot springs

Included

5 breakfasts
6 nights 3-4 star hotels
Economy class flight from Denizli (Pamukkale) to Istanbul
Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Pamukkale Terraces and Hierapolis
Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Optional activities including Ephesus excursion
Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and EUR €2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: EUR€200-215pp, paid in EUR
Tipping Kitty: EUR€40-50pp, paid in EUR
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.