Anatolian Adventure Tour
Anatolian Adventure Tour
Anatolian Adventure Tour
10 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Türkiye
Visiting: İstanbul, Gelibolu, Troy, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
37
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
12 to 95
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Battlefield Tours, Beach Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Ruins-Archaeology
From:
$1975
$1886
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$89
NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
This exciting 10 day tour begins in the bustling city of Istanbul before moving on to the important historical sites of Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus and Pamukkale. We visit the hot thermal pools at Hierapoli, follow the ancient Silk Road to Konya and tour the stunning and surreal landscape of Cappadocia before visiting Ankara.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Into Istanbul, Transfer To Hotel
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Istanbul hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the centre of Istanbul for the start of your trip. The rest of your day is free to explore this vibrant city.
Day 2 : Istanbul, Old City Tour
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Istanbul hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip begins this morning with a full day tour of Istanbul. Lying across two continents this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum and explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace before ending at the famous Hippodrome.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields And Memorials Tour
Location: Gelibolu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Canakkale hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart Istanbul this morning for the drive to Gallopoli where we will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site. Although home to some of the fiercest fighting during the War today the site is full of poignant memorials set against a subdued wooded landscape. Our tour will include the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston Jolly as well as The Nek and Gallipoli Museum. There will also be chance to see the original trenches and tunnels used during the war before we head to our hotel in Canakkale.
Day 4 : Tour Of Troy And The Acropolis Of Pergamum
Location: Troy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kusadasi hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we make the short drive to the ancient city of Troy. Lying undiscoverd until midway through the 19th Century the excavations here brought the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer back to life. We then continue our drive south to the acropolis of Pergamum. A former kingdom we enjoy a full tour of the site including the Temple of Trajan and the famous library which is believed to have rivalled the library of Alexandria and helped shape Pergamum into a renowned cultural and political centre.
Day 5 : Kusadasi, Ephesus Roman Ruins Tour
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kusadasi hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we drive to the Roman site of Ephesus. The city at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. We visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Roman city. This afternoon we visit the fruit wine growing village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey.
Day 6 : Drive To Pamukkale And Hieropolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pamukkale hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel east this morning to Pamukkale, site of the well known white calcium terraces known as Travertines. Pamukkale translates as 'cotton castles' and the naturally occuring geology here has created cloud like formations unlike anywhere else. We then head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to enjoy a dip in the hot thermal pools lodged amongst ancient columns left by the Romans who used the pools for their therapeutic powers.
Day 7 : Drive The Silk Road To Konya
Location: Konya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cappadocia hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel back in time today as we follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya. We learn more about the history of this important trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai before arrivingin Konya where we include a visit to the Mevlana museum - the former home of the original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes.
Day 8 : Cappadocia, Full Day Tour
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cappadocia hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we set out to explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Unlike nowhere else on earth, this bizarre setting creates a fairytale view full of improbable rock formations and underground villages. Often described as the jewel of Turkey we have a full tour here to explore the subterrenean churches and fortresses used by Christians to avoid persecution over a thousand years ago.
Day 9 : Cappadocia, Drive To Ankara, Return To Istanbul
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Istanbul hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave early this morning for the drive to Ankara, Turkey's modern day capital city. We visit Anitkabir - mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before returning to Istanbul by road. This is a long day's drive, and we can arrange an upgrade to an internal flight from Kayseri in Cappadocia if you prefer (please ask for current times & prices).
Day 10 : Istanbul, Free Time, Transfer To Airport
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing and shopping in Istanbul before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Optional tours are available locally to see more of Istanbul, and we can also add extra nights in the Istanbul hotel if you'd like to spend more time exploring the city.
What's Included
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All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Yes.
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24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
Yes
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Yes.
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Accommodation
Yes.
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Fully Guided
Yes.
What's Not Included
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Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Not Included.
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Tips for guide & driver
Not Included.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As per the Itinerary.
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Is travel insurance compulsory?
Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.
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When is my balance payment due?
60 days prior to departure
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s
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Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Encounters Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform encounters travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Encounters Travel requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of encounters travel charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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