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The Best of Turkey

8 days, Istanbul to Istanbul

People and artists walk down the alley of a street market in Istanbul, Turkey

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can鈥檛-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for The Best of Turkey

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Istanbul

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2滨蝉迟补苍产耻濒/脟补苍补办办补濒别

Set off from Istanbul and take a guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine. Continue on to the harbour town of 脟anakkale for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3脟补苍补办办补濒别/础测惫补濒谋办/叠别谤驳补尘补

Enjoy a guided visit of Troy before arriving at Ayvalik. Visit a women's handicraft shop, a 快盈v3 supported project. Opt to enjoy a half-day boat trip.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment 脟枚p(m)adam Visit

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4叠别谤驳补尘补/厂别濒莽耻办

Visit ancient Ephesus before continuing on to 厂别濒莽耻办.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5厂别濒莽耻办

Opt to visit St John's Basilica and the Mosque of Isa Bey or the nearby picturesque village of 艦irince.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6厂别濒莽耻办/Pamukkale

Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Pamukkale/Istanbul

Hop on a morning flight to 陌stanbul. Take a guided orientation walk before free time to explore some highlights, including the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace or Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya).

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Istanbul

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: 脟枚p(m)adam Visit, Ayval谋k
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit
  • Troy entrance and guided visit
  • Ephesus entrance and visit
  • Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk
  • Istanbul city walking tour
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts
Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private air-conditioned van, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - From $709.00

Go even deeper into Istanbul, discovering diverse and lesser-visited districts with your CEO, and some of the best photography spots in the city! Today we will walk along the ancient Constantinople city walls; see Tekfur Palace(the Blaherne Palace) which has got thick walls adjacent to the landwalls ; stroll through the photogenic Fener (Greek) and Balat (Jewish) districts, known for their colourful wooden houses; enjoy lunch together; and cruise the Bosphorus Strait for stunning views of Ottoman palaces and the city skyline. Please note: this is a full day (6+ hours) day excursion. Lunch is included. Your CEO will collect you from the hotel lobby at 9am. Please bring sunscreen, a water bottle, and modest clothing/coverings for shoulders and upper legs for visiting religious sites. There will be a welcome note at the reception with more details from your CEO, so please check on arrival.

Pide Lunch & Demonstration, Selcuk - From $219.00

Visit one of the local restaurants of 厂别濒莽耻办 where you will unlock the secrets of Turkish cuisine. Observe the preparation of a delicious traditional meal, consisting of an appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert (with potential vegetarian options). The best part? At the end of the demonstration, sit down and savour the dishes with the rest of the class!

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The Best of Turkey

| 8 days - Istanbul to Istanbul - from $8091 HKD