TUI Tours | Turkish Cities & Culture, Small Group Tour
TUI Tours | Turkish Cities & Culture, Small Group Tour
$1833
TUI Tours | Turkish Cities & Culture, Small Group Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Antalya
Visiting: Antalya, Izmir, Distretto Di çanakkale, Istanbul, Pamukkale
Tour Overview
This seven-night classic tour lives up to its name with an itinerary packed full of Turkey’s must-sees, from the mosques and museums of Istanbul to the ancient city of Ephesus. Stroll beautifully arranged streets and visit fascinating ruins and museums, get closer to history and culture, indulge in delicious foods and enjoy panoramic views during this fascinating round-trip tour.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSIstanbul: a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects the cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here.Pamukkale: (Cotton Castle) is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. Hierapolis: an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake.Antalya: Before Antalya became one of Turkey’s top summer resort towns, it was the ancient city of Attalia, founded during the Hellenistic period, later becoming part of the Roman Empire. As such, Antalya’s old town is one of its most important sights harking back to its rich past. Ancient cities: Explore the mesmerising ancient cities of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, and visit their impressive temples and monuments, while learning about fascinating legends.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Antalya
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: Falcon
Upon arrival at the Antalya Airport hop on a transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the area. At the end of the day enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 2 : Antalya – Ephesus – Izmir
Location: Izmir
Accommodation Name: Kaya Prestige
Today revolves around Ephesus – Turkey’s largest archaeological area. During the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city in the world after Rome, boasting a population of over 250,000 citizens. You’ll learn all about it on a tour before heading to Izmir. Cross the Taurus Mountains and drive through the fertile valley to reach the largest archaeological site in the country, Ephesus. There, you will explore the theatre, the marble street, the Library of Celsus, Hadrian's Temple, and many other historic structures.
Overnight in Izmir.
Day 3 : Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale
Location: Distretto Di çanakkale
Accommodation Name: Troia Tusan
After a tasty breakfast, we will visit two more UNSECO-stamped ancient cities – Pergamon and Troy. In Pergamon once stood the famous altar of Zeus. On the Acropolis Hill, you will see the steep theatre, the ruins of the library and the partially rebuilt temple of Trajan. Next, drive on to Troy along the charming coastal landscape. The afternoon is dedicated to Troy and Homer. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann, it is considered the most famous of the ancient sites in Turkey. Dinner and overnight stay in Canakkale.
Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 4 : Canakkale – Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Innova Sultanahmet
Today, you will leave the ancient world behind, as you travel by car and ferry to the cosmopolitan Turkish city of Istanbul. After crossing the legendary Dardanelles by car ferry, you will reach your new destination: Istanbul the cosmopolitan city on 2 continents. You will visit one of Istanbul's greatest sights, the Topkapi Palace, which was the seat of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. The individual parts of the palace are today a museum. Among other things costume, porcelain and weapons collections. In the early evening, you will have free time to stroll through the "Grand Bazaar", one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world made up of 61 streets and over 4,000 shops.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Innova Sultanahmet
Today after breakfast enjoy a full-day city tour through the lively metropolis, which was once called Byzantium. First stop at the Hippodrome, the ancient horse racecourse. This ancient arena in Sultanahmet Square was mainly used for chariot races. It was the centre of everyday life for men in the Byzantine period. You will then visit the "Blue Mosque" – named after the blue tiles that decorate its interior. Built in the early 1600s, it’s the only mosque in Istanbul with six minaret towers. At the end, we visit the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia. This renowned building began as a church approximately 1,500 years ago, later transitioned into a mosque, and eventually became a museum. The afternoon is free at your leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 : Istanbul – Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Colossae Termal
Welcome to Asia! Today you will leave the European continent and reach Asia via the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world. After a drive through the Central Asian highlands, you arrive in Pamukkale. Treat yourself to a thermal bath at your hotel.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 7 : Pamukkale – Antalya
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: Falcon
Today we will visit Pamukkale’s thermal pools and stop at an ancient Roman city before making tracks back towards Antalya. The limestone terraces of Pamukkale, today a UNESCO natural monument, are the result of thousands of years of millennia of sedimentation. Next, on to the Ancient Hierapolis which offers the best-preserved necropolis from the Roman period. On the way to Antalya, you will visit a carpet weaving workshop, where the women of the surrounding villages learn the traditional craft.
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 8 : Antalya Departure
Location: Antalya
After breakfast transfer will be waiting to take you to Antalya Airport. It’s time to say farewell to Turkey today as your tour comes to an end.
What's Included
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Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-5 and 7)
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7 nights’ accommodation
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7 Breakfasts
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5 Dinners at the hotel (Day 1-3 and 6-7)
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Arrival transfer from Antalya Airport to the hotel (Day 1)
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Departure transfer from the hotel to Antalya Airport (Day 8)
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Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour
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All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Ephesus tour (Day 2); Pergamon and Troy tour (Day 3); Topkapi Palace tour (Day 4); Istanbul city tour (Day 5); Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour and carpet-weaving workshop (Day 7)
What's Not Included
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Domestic or International flights
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Turkey entry visa
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Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section drinks during meals
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Tips for the guides & drivers
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Optional excursions and activities (if any)
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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