Trip Style
Geluxe Collection
Departures
Budget
Premium
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ETIS
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 7 Day Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia. Sitting at the bridge between Asia and Europe, Turkey's rich culture and history draws influence from ancient kingdoms and sprawling landscapes. You'll start by taking in the sights, sounds, and flavours of Istanbul before heading inland to the underground cities and fairy chinmeys of Cappadocia. Next, you'll bask in the natural beauty of the area on hikes and bike rides, before visiting the ancient city and temples of Ephesus. A mix of highlights and active exploration, discover Turkey how it...read more was meant to be seen.
Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head out on a short orientation walk to the old square to see the iconic Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque lit up at night before arriving at a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner of local specialties. Stay: Levni Hotel Istanbul (D)
Head out on a walking tour of Istanbul, visiting the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern. Enjoy street food döner sandwiches and wraps for lunch then explore the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar before taking the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Stay: Levni Hotel Istanbul (B/L)
Take a morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia in time for a lunch of traditional pide, a type of Turkish pizza. Drive to the Dervent Valley, stopping at landscape viewpoints and at the iconic "Three Beauties" to marvel at the fairy rock chimney formations. Continue to the underground city of Kaymakli for a visit before arriving at the hotel in the evening. Stay: Exedra Hotel Cappadocia (B/L)
Choose between a hike or an e-bike ride through the rock formations of Cappadocia before visiting the impressive rock-carved churches at the Göreme Open Air Museum. Climb the stairs up to the top of a rock formation of Uchisar Castle for incredible views before driving to a small village to have dinner and tea with a local family. Return to the hotel in the evening. Stay: Exedra Hotel Cappadocia (B/D)
Drive to the town of Ugrup for time to shop and explore before continuing to a local food and vegetable market in Avanos. Next, take part in a cooking class to learn how to prepare typical Turkish gözleme. Afterwards, catch a flight west from Kayseri to Izmir and transfer to the Village of Şirince to take part in a short orientation walk before enjoying the rest of the evening at leisure. Stay: Nisanyan Hotel Selcuk (B/L)
Drive to Ephesus for a tour of the site, including a visit to St. John's Basilica. Enjoy some free time for lunch in Selçuk before visiting the House of the Virgin Mary and the Greek Orthodox church. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in Şirince for the night. Stay: Nisanyan Hotel Selcuk (B/D)
Departure transfers to Izmir airport are included. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Take a walking tour of Istanbul and sample delicious street food.
- Visit the fascinating underground city of Kaymakli.
- Hike or ride an e-bike through the fairy chimneys and rock formations of Cappadocia.
- Learn how to make some local delicacies with a cooking class.
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Experience, Istanbul Your OMG Day: Meskender Valley Hike or E-Bike Tour, Cappadocia
- Your Local Living Moment: Zelve Village Dinner, Zelve
- Your Foodie Moment: Gozleme Cooking Class, Zelve
- Complimentary arrival and departure transfer
- Evening orientation walk of Istanbul to the Old Square to see the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque lit up at night
- Welcome dinner
- Walking tour of Istanbul's old city with visits to the Hipodrome, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern
- Visit the Kaymkli underground city
- See the rock-carved churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum
- Climb the stairs to the Uchisar Castle
- Take a Turkish cooking class to learn how to prepare gözleme, a type of stuffed pastry
- Orientation walk of Sirince
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus including St
- John's Basilica and the House of the Virgin Mary
- Farewell dinner
- All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (6 Nights)
- On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Private vehicle, plane, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Availability
Monday 09 Sep 2024
Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Status
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A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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