15D14N Absolute Turkey (ETAT)
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This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe
Tour Highlights
- Istanbul city walking tour
- Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum
- Underground city exploration
- Afternoon boat trip (Mediterranean sea, weather permitting)
- Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk
- Ephesus entrance and visit
- Ottoman mansion stay
- Troy entrance and guided visit
- Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit
Good to know
- Travel Style: All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price
- Physical Rating 2*: Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Istanbul - Bolu
Enjoy an orientation walk around Istanbul before moving on to the city of Bolu.
breakfast
Day 3 Bolu - Cappadocia
Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the father of the Modern Turkish Republic, en route to Cappadocia region.
breakfast · dinner
Day 4 Cappadocia
Enjoy an included visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum before free time to explore this unique region.
breakfast
Day 5 Cappadocia - Güneysınır
Enjoy an included visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum before free time to explore this unique region.
breakfast
Day 6 Cappadocia - Konya
Explore one of the many underground cities in the region. Visit Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village. Visit a community park and cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. Experience a homestay as the guest of a local family.
breakfast · dinner
Day 7 Konya - Antalya
Wander the lovely seaside town of Antalya.
breakfast
Day 8 Antalya - Kekova
Spend the afternoon onboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before disembarking the boat and driving to our hotel for the evening.
breakfast · dinner
Day 9 Kekova - Kaş
Opt for a morning swim and some relaxation before travelling on to Kaş.
breakfast
Day 10 Kaş - Selçuk
Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis en route to Selçuk.
breakfast
Day 11 Selçuk
Visit ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to St John’s Basilica and the Mosque of Isa Bey as well as the nearby picturesque village of Şirince.
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Day 12 Selçuk - Ayvalık
Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Visit the G-supported handicraft workshop during an orientation walk of Ayvalik, before enjoying free time in the surrounding area or opting for a boat trip or visit to the beach.
breakfast
Day 13 Ayvalık - Çanakkale
Visit the ancient city of Troy en route to Çanakkale.
breakfast
Day 14 Çanakkale - Istanbul
Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine.
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Day 15 Istanbul Departure
Depart at any time.
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What's included
Included
- 14 nights’ accommodation
- 14 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Round trip airport-hotel transfer
- ~ Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
- ~ Attractions as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Tipping
- Others not mentioned
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
Golden Horn Hotel
★★★★
Istanbul Ebusuud Cad. No: 26 Sirkeci, Fatih, 34410 Istanbul, Turkey
Soylu Hotel Bolu
★★★★
Bolu Beskavaklar Mah D-100 Karayolu uzeri No 61, 14100 Bolu, Turkey
Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia
Uchisar Atatürk Bulvarı Yukarı Mahalle No :40 Uçhisar -Nevşehir, 50180 Uchisar, Turkey
Gurtas Hotel Antalya
★★★
Antalya Muratpasa Mah. Sarampol Cad. No:230, 07040 Antalya, Turkey
Kekova Hotel Kas
★★
Kas Ataturk Bulvari, Gokce Sokak No:4 Antalya, 07580 Kas, Turkey
Anya Resort Hotel Pamukkale
★★★★★
Pamukkale Zakkum Sokak no 3, 20190 Pamukkale, Turkey
Cenka Hotel Selcuk
★★★
Selcuk Atatürk Mh. Kubilay Cd. No:24 Selçuk/İZMİR, 35954 Selcuk, Turkey
Bogaz Hotel Canakkale
★★★
Cankkale İsmetpaşa Mahallesi Hasan Mevsuf Sokak No: 55, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey


