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Turkey in 8 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
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A swift, all-encompassing tour of Turkey! Explore the emblematic highlights this magical country has to offer, including cultural and gastronomic melting-pot Istanbul and fairytale-like Cappadocia.
Trip Highlights
- Ankara
- Cappadocia
- Istanbul
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until March 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + £ 230
Add up to 4 nights to your stay
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From £ 499
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- 7 nights in Superior category hotels.
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From £ 599
- 7 nights in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
- Hotels in Istanbul are close to the city center.
luxury istanbul
From £ 699
- 7 nights in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
- Only the hotels in Istanbul are Luxury, the rest are Superior.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
Itinerary
Delight in the fascinating sights of Turkey! Discover Suleymaniye’s magnificent Mosque in Istanbul, roam the myriad of magical bazaars and take a cruise on the Bosphorus through the heart of the city. Cross the spectacular Bolu mountains to Ankara, to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and discover the caves of the Goreme Valley.
Ready to discover the cultural treasures and incredible landscapes of Turkey? Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport ready to catch a flight to Istanbul. Arrive in the bustling melting-pot of Istanbul, once the capital of Turkey and a city of immense history, wonderful culture and delicious cuisine. Transfer* to your hotel, get settled and, if time allows, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure exploring this historic, lively city. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
* Note: In case your flight is arriving/taking off from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) International Airport, transfers are not included and you could add them for an extra cost during the booking Process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Tryp by Wyndham Istanbul ... or similar
36 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, head to the grandiose Suleymaniye Mosque, located on the third hill of Istanbul, boasting one of the most incredible panoramic views of the city. The mosque was designed by the imperial architect of great importance, Mimar Sinan, commissioned by ruler Suleiman the Magnificent, and built circa 1550. After the visit, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Bear in mind that if you choose to wander the city independently, there is no included transfer back to the hotel.
Discover its labyrinthine bazaars, vibrant city life and eclectic architecture. To fully immerse yourself in the local culture and to ensure you discover the ins and outs of this intricate city, we recommend an optional full-day city tour of Istanbul* and/or an optional dinner show on the Bosphorus**! Overnight stay in Istanbul.
* Optional Full-Day Istanbul City Tour: See the most emblematic sights in Istanbul, beginning with the incredible Hagia Sophia Basilica and the Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant in Sultanahmet before continuing with a tour of the outside of the iconic Blue Mosque and the historic Hippodrome. End the afternoon at the bustling Grand Bazaar, home to more than 4000 shops!
** Optional Dinner Show on the Bosphorus: A great way to enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner on a cruise that sails down the Bosphorus at night. See the illuminated suspension bridges of Istanbul as they twinkle in the evening light. Enjoy exciting dance shows (belly dance and dervish), Turkish music, a delicious dinner and two drinks per person.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Tryp by Wyndham Istanbul ... or similar
36 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent.
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Full-Day Istanbul City Tour
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Dinner Show on the Bosphorus
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with the famous Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans and filled with exotic aromas. Next, head to a boat trip on the Bosphorus Channel, which runs through the heart of the city, marking the border between Europe and Asia. Appreciate captivating views of the old palaces of the Sultans and traditional riverside houses as you view the city from a different perspective. After disembarking, the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the delights of Istanbul at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to the Anatolian side of the city to see its more important sights and discover more of Istanbul!* Overnight stay in Istanbul. Bear in mind that if you choose to wander the city independently, there is no included transfer back to the hotel.
* Optional Half-Day Anatolian Istanbul Excursion with Lunch: Explore the Anatolian part of the city! This stunning region is home to some of the country's most beautiful architecture and waterfront attractions. From the iconic Beylerbeyi Palace to the murals adorning the winding streets, you'll be awestruck by the variety and beauty of the sights. Drive directly to the Camlica Hill, located in the underrated Üsküdar district. Take in the stunning panoramic views from the highest point and soak up the bustling atmosphere from the city below. With its rich history and vibrant culture, the Anatolian part of Istanbul is an unforgettable destination. Enjoy lunch included.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Tryp by Wyndham Istanbul ... or similar
36 Reviews
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Activities
Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Visit
Moderate
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Half-Day Anatolian Istanbul Excursion with Lunch
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your journey to Ankara, crossing the spectacular mountains of Bolu along the route. Arrive and enjoy a panoramic tour of Ankara, the Turkish capital and a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Later, pay a visit to Anıtkabir, the Mausoleum of Ataturk. Inaugurated in 1953, it is dedicated to the founder of Modern Turkey. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Ankara.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankar... or similar
1313 Reviews
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Activities
Ankara & Ataturk Mausoleum
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your journey to Cappadocia, famed for its unique geological formations, passing by the spectacular Salt Lake along the way. Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to start enjoying the landscapes of this magical region, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. If you want to contemplate an unforgettable sunset, we recommend our Optional Safari and Sunset tour* through the valleys of the city. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.
* Optional Jeep Safari and Sunset in Cappadocia: Immerse yourself in the magical Cappadocia valley landscape, enjoying the sunset as you do impressive, adrenaline-pumping dips, donuts, and tricks in a 4X4 jeep.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramada By Wyndham Cappado... or similar
865 Reviews
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Activities
Salt Lake Visit
Moderate
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Jeep Safari and Sunset in Cappadocia
Challenging
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Breakfast at the hotel. Why not start the day with an unforgettable optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia*. Mid-morning, discover the fascinating region of Cappadocia, whose landscape was formed by the erosion of soft layers of lava and ash from ancient volcanic eruptions over 3 million years ago! Visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex with beautiful frescoes. Next, explore the Valleys of Avcilar, Pasabagi and Güvercinlik, where the so-called "Fairy Chimneys" are located. End the day with a visit to local carpet workshops. Afterwards you can enjoy the optional visit to Kaimakli, the subway city** or an authentic Turkish night in Cappadocia.*** Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
* Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight: Float over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, tuff valleys and rock-cut churches and experience the sunrise from a unique viewpoint on a 40 minutes hot air balloon flight. Enjoy panoramic sunrise views and celebrate with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine and a personalized flight certificate. Minimum age limit for children: 6 years old.
Note: The optional hot air balloon flight depends on weather conditions at the destination and will be confirmed the day before. If the activity cannot take place, it will be refunded upon return.
** Optional Visit to Kaimakli, the Underground City: Visit the incredible Kaymakli, a maze of tunnels and rooms carved eight levels deep into the earth 20 km from the city of Nevsehir. Believed to have been built in the Hittite period, the widest of the underground cities in the region.
*** Optional Turkish Night in Cappadocia: A fun evening filled with typical dances from the different regions in Turkey, including the famous belly dance. Enjoy this colorful event and the party atmosphere as you take in the traditions of the area! Unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) during the show.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramada By Wyndham Cappado... or similar
865 Reviews
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Activities
Full-Day Highlights of Cappadocia Excursion
Moderate
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Turkish Night in Cappadocia
Light
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Ballooning in Cappadocia
Moderate
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Visit to Kaymakli, the Underground City
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Breakfast at the hotel. You're returning to Istanbul today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to the city. Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Tryp by Wyndham Istanbul ... or similar
36 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it's time to bring your adventure through Turkey to an end. At the indicated time, transfer** to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK and end your trip***.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
** In case your flight is arriving/taking off from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) International Airport, transfers are not included and you could add them for an extra cost during the booking Process.
*** Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the UK/Ireland the following day.
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Istanbul - UK/Ireland.
- Flights: Cappadocia - Istanbul.*more information
- 7 nights hotel accommodation in Superior category hotels.**more informationSee hotels included
- 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
- Some transfers included.***more information
- Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.****more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul.
- ATOL Protection.
- Guide/s during the excursions.
Not included
Drinks, entrance fees, tips and any other services not mentioned in "What's included".
Note: In case your flight is arriving/taking off from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) International Airport, transfers are not included and you could add them for an extra cost during the booking process.
Important: The airport transfer on departure is not included when adding additional nights to the itinerary. If required, a departure airport transfer can be added for an additional cost.
Mandatory tips of 30$ per person (for Guides, drivers, porters and waiters) are not included in the price and must be paid at the destination. These are the ONLY mandatory tips you will be required to pay for during this tour. Tipping for the rest of the trip is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Turkish culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.
Please note that passengers arriving to Turkey from January 15th 2023 onwards must make a tourism tax payment of $5 per person. This payment is imposed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and is mandatory for all passengers entering their country. This tourist tax is not included in the total booking amount and it will be collected by the tour guide in order to be paid to the authorities.
Please note: Any hotel mentioned in the offer, whether the main one or an alternative, is as likely as each other to be confirmed. You will find your final hotel confirmation on your updated trip summary 7 days before departure.
* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days after you have made your booking or delivered to you on arrival at your destination.
The maximum baggage weight for the Cappadocia – Istanbul flight is 15KG.
** The hotels of the Superior Category in Istanbul are not close to the city center (Taksim). For the 2 upper categories the hotels in Istanbul are close to the city center.
*** In case your flight is arriving/taking off from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) International Airport, transfers are not included and you could add them for an extra cost during the booking process.
**** The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
**** The order of the itinerary changes according to the arrival date and is determined based on the days you travel to Cappadocia, which are Tuesday and Friday. Therefore, the 4 nights in Istanbul are distributed accordingly:
Monday and Friday arrivals: 3 nights in Istanbul at the beginning, 1N Ankara, 2N Cappadocia and 1N at the end in Istanbul.
Tuesday and Saturday arrivals: 2 nights in Istanbul at the beginning, 1N Ankara, 2N Cappadocia and 2N at the end in Istanbul.
Any hotel mentioned in the offer, whether the main one or an alternative, is as likely as each other to be confirmed. You will find your final hotel confirmation on your updated trip summary approximately 7 days before departure.
If you choose the Sup. Istanbul Center or Luxury Istanbul category, only the location and category of the hotel in Istanbul will change. The rest of the hotels in your itinerary will be the same in each category. In the event of any changes, the hotels you stay at will always be in the same category as you selected, or a superior one.
Mandatory tips of 30$ per person (for Guides, drivers, porters and waiters) are not included in the price and must be paid at the destination. These are the ONLY mandatory tips you will be required to pay in Turkey.
Please note that passengers arriving to Turkey from January 15th 2023 onwards must make a tourism tax payment of $5 per person. This payment is imposed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and is mandatory for all passengers entering their country. This tourist tax is not included in the total booking amount and it will be collected by the tour guide in order to be paid to the authorities.
Payments at destination with credit or debit cards may be subject to commission and fluctuations in currency exchange. We recommend making all payments in cash.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.
Visa
Visa is not required.
Currency
Turkish Lira
Language
Turkish
Electricity
230 V 50 Hz
Health
Vaccines recommended: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/408/hepatitis-a-vaccine-recommendations-for-turkey-updated
Time zone
UTC + 03:00.
Tourist Office website
https://www.goturkeytourism.com/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
The extra bed in hotels are fold-out style and smaller in size than a standard single bed. Triple rooms are not bigger or more spacious only because they are occupied by 3 people.
Babies: 0 - 2 years.
Children: 2 - 11 years old (the third bed will be a rollaway bed).
This is a fast-paced itinerary that includes a comprehensive number of sights and activities in order to give you the most complete experience of Turkey! You can expect several early morning departures and a full daily schedule of activities.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Payments at destination with credit or debit cards may be subject to commission and fluctuations in currency exchange. We recommend making all payments in cash.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.
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