This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines the history, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as the vibrant and welcoming culture that is unique to Turkey. This tour starts in Istanbul and takes you around the highlights of Turkey at a generous pace. The tour includes visiting Gallipoli, walking the marble streets of Ephesus, sightseeing the lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs in Pamukkale and so much more.
includes:
Return airport to hotel transfers
14 Nights accommodation at 5 star hotels
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 7 dinners
Tour guide throughout your tour
Luggage handling
ITINERARY:
Day 1 / 2 - Istanbul
Day 3 - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
Day 4 - Troy - Pergamum - Izmir
Day 5 - Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Izmir
Day 6 - Izmir - Bodrum
Day 7 - Bodrum
Day 8 - Bodrum - Pamukkale
Day 9 - Pamukkale - Antalya
Day 10 - Perge - Aspendos - Antalya
Day 11 - Antalya - Cappadocia
Day 12 - Cappadocia
Day 13 - Cappadocia - Ankara
Day 14 - Ankara - Istanbul
Day 15 - Istanbul
HIGHLIGHTS:
Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
Grand Bazaar, world's largest and oldest covered market
Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
Ancient city of Troy
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saratli, a secret underground city
Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
The Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
Lunch with locals
Special dinners at restaurants
Wine tasting at vineyard
This Tour is valid for the following Thursday departures: 17 Apr, 1, 15, 29 May, 17 Jul & 14 Aug 2025.
BOOK AND PAY IN FULL BY 28 FEBRUARY 2025 TO QUALIFY FOR THIS OFFER.
excludes:
Personal expenses, lunches, drinks, optional tours, customary tips to drivers and guides, travel insurance and any items not mentioned under inclusions
details:
- prices from:R 75610 pps
- travel from:Wed, Apr 16, 2025
- to:Thu, Aug 28, 2025
- book before:Fri, Feb 28, 2025
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terms and conditions:
- The above package is subject to availability at time of reservation.
- Price is per person sharing.
- Prices are subject to change in accordance with currency fluctuations and increased airfares.
- The exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking.
- Advance purchase, peak or high season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
- Price valid for dates as specified.
- When making a booking enquiry it is important that you are in possession of the correct documentation to travel i.e. visas, inoculation certificates etc.
- Group rates available on request.
- Please check that all names and surnames are spelt exactly as they appear in the relevant passports.
- Fares, where indicated, are based on low season rates.
about Turkey
Capital city: Istanbul
Currency: Turkish Lira
Languages: Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, Greek, Armenian
Turkey is a country of vast culture, history and beauty, as well as boasts a unique geographic position sitting partly on the Asian continent and European continent. There is so much to explore in this diverse country from the Aegean coast, to the supernatural landscape of Cappadocia or the bustling, electric capital city Istanbul. Turkey is well worth a visit.
South African passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.