2025 - Magic Carpet Tour
2025 - Magic Carpet Tour
Tour Overview
Embark on the enchanting "2025 - Magic Carpet Tour" through Turkey, a journey that weaves together the rich tapestry of history and culture. Begin in the vibrant city of Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Traverse the poignant battlefields of Gallipoli, and delve into ancient history at Troy and Ephesus, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Experience the surreal landscapes of Pamukkale's travertines and Cappadocia's fairy chimneys. Discover the spiritual heart of Konya and the bustling capital of Ankara. With professional guides, comfortable transport, and select meals included, this tour offers an immersive experience into Turkey's past and present. Optional activities and personal tips are at your discretion, ensuring a personalized adventure. Conclude your journey back in Istanbul, enriched by the diverse wonders of this captivating country. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Meals Included: Breakfast
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4 : Troy, Assos, Kusadasi
Location: Kusadasi
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to Assos, taking in the views from the Temple of Athena, overlooking the Aegean and the Greek island of Lesbos. At the ancient harbour, you will have free time to wander the charming streets, maybe grab yourself a meal at a harbourside seafood restaurant. From Assos we head south to Kusadasi.
Day 5 : Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince
Location: Kusadasi
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Day 6 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 7 : Silk Road, Konya
Location: Konya
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Day 8 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Day 9 : Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Day 10 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Transportation will be provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included, except for the driver and guide.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all included sites are covered.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels throughout the tour.
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Meals
The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.
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Tips - Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included in the tour package.
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Lunches
Lunches are not included in the tour package.
Meals
9 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the historical and cultural sites of Turkey.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Nidya Hotel Galataport, a 4-star hotel in Istanbul, and experience the unique charm of the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class accommodation in Gallipoli. Enjoy boutique stays at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi and Gamirasu Hotel, a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees are included in the tour package.
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Is there a professional guide available throughout the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is available for the duration of the tour.
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Are tips included in the tour price?
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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What meals are provided during the tour?
The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, compulsory travel insurance is not included and is an exclusion in the tour package.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
An optional 1-hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry and a traditional Turkish folklore evening are available as optional activities.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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2025 - Magic Carpet Tour
10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MAG
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99