Magic Carpet Tour

Magic Carpet Tour

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Magic Carpet Tour

10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

MAG

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

7-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $1966

NB: Prices correct on 04-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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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.

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum

  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque

  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)

  • Istanbul - Hippodrome

  • Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour

  • Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove

  • Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial

  • Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels

  • Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches

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Day 1 : Istanbul

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Location: Istanbul

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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

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

    A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

    Transportation will be provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

  • Tips except Driver and Guide

    Tips are included, except for the driver and guide.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to all included sites are covered.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at various hotels throughout the tour.

  • Meals

    The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

    Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.

  • Tips - Driver and Guide

    Tips for the driver and guide are not included.

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is compulsory and not included in the tour package.

  • 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

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour package?

    Yes, entrance fees are included in the tour package.

  • Is there a professional guide available throughout the tour?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is available for the duration of the tour.

  • Are tips included in the tour price?

    Tips are included except for the driver and guide.

  • What meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, compulsory travel insurance is not included and is an exclusion in the tour package.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Jan Runnalls (Google Reviewer)  

Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

Dee Carty (Google Reviewer)  

We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

Jane S (Google Reviewer)  

I wouldn’t recommend this company....

09-Oct-2024

I wouldn’t recommend this company. The tour guide was poor at explaining sites, he also was aggressive with some of the people on the tour. Scam company - if you didn’t pay for the hidden extras then you’d have a tour of being driven around to pushy sales companies to try and get you to buy things. Food places were gross at times, often gas stations (there were other options around too) but clearly commission based. Don’t use this company

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    Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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