Taste of Turkey
Taste of Turkey
Taste of Turkey

Taste of Turkey

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Coach Tour & Gulet Cruise
10 Days ex Istanbul

Departs on selected Thursdays

Meals and Sightseeing as per itinerary

This is a good itinerary to connect to the Greek Islands via Rhodes.

Day 1: Istanbul

Arrival transfer to your hotel. Welcome briefing.

Day 2: Istanbul (B)

Istanbul full day tour including Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (Supplement applies)

Day 3: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale (B D)

Morning departure for the Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight.

Day 4: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir (B L D)

Today visit Troy with its famous wooden horse. Before arriving into Asclepion, have lunch with locals in a traditional village. Then contnue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Centre in Asclepion and continue to Izmir for two nights accommodation.

Day 5: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir (B)

Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus including St. Mary’s cottage. Visit a regional rug production centre.

Optional: Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 6: Izmir – Bodrum (B D)

After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the castle of St.Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s. Dinner & Overnight in Bodrum

Day 7: Bodrum Gocek or Fethiye – Gulet cruise (B D)

After breakfast drive to Fethiye. Board your gulet cruise in the afternoon.

The Gulet's are basic local yachts - a lower standard than the hotels on the first portion of the tour.

Day 8: Gulet cruise (Lycian coast) (B L D)

Sail across beautiful bays surrounded by high-forested hills.

Day 9: Gulet cruise (Lycian coast) (B L D)

Continue cruising along the Mediterranean coast. Explore nearby Lycian ruins, swim and relax.

Day 10: Marmaris (B)

After breakfast on board your gulet, disembark in Marmaris.

This is a good itinerary to connect to the Greek Islands via Rhodes.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • A/C transportation & transfers
  • Accommodation in a combination of Superior First Class hotels with private facilities
  • Moderate Tourist class cabin on the Gulet cruise
  • Meals & sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Local taxes and charges
  • Turkey Travel Notes by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

  • International airfares
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Port Taxes and fuel surcharges
  • Porterage
  • Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Departure taxes
  • Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
  • Visas (unless specified)
  • Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Notes:

Gulet Cruises

Gulet cruises are of a basic budget standard with no guide on board, crew only.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Airport transfers are only included on days of the tour ex Istanbul Ataturk (IST) Airport - a surcharge will apply for transfers to/from Sabiha Gocken (SAW) airport.

If you are arriving or departing Istanbul on any days other than the arrival and departure days of the tour, transfers will not be included in the price of the coach tour.

Porterage for one suitcase is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity, the single bag should not exceed the dimensions of 30”x18”x10” and not weigh more than 50lbs (23kg). A charge of US $4 per travelling day is collected by the tour director for each additional piece of baggage, or if the suitcase exceeds established weight and/or dimension limitations.

**DOUBLE BEDS**

Please note we have requested a double bedded room but cannot guarantee one will be available. In Turkey double rooms are very limited. Please ask on check-in with the hotel to see what is available.

Accommodation based on the following or similar

Istanbul

W Hotel Istanbul

Canakkale

Kolin Hotel

Izmir

Swissotel Hotel

Pamukkale

Doga Thermal Health & Spa

Gulet Cruise

The Gulet's are basic local yachts with limited air conditioning - a lower standard than the hotels on the first portion of the tour.

Dress Codes
Modest dress is required for entrance to holy sites – Men: Long pants, Women – skirt or long pants and shoulders covered.

Hotels
On coach tours, hotels in regional areas (i.e Pamukkale) can be of a slightly lower standard than the other hotels on the tour.  

Sightseeing
All sightseeing tours require a moderate amount of walking around historical / cultural sites. This is particularly true in Cappadocia where walks can be up to 1 or 2 km long and where a good level of fitness will ensure you get a maximum enjoyment from your visit. On some tours you may visit a carpet or handicraft shop where the locals will show how their crafts are made. There is no obligation to buy any products at any of these places.

Transfers
Transfers are operated by drivers and are not guided. Some drivers may only have a basic command of English.

Optional Tours
Optional tours offered during coach tours may not be guaranteed (even if pre-booked ex New Zealand) as they are subject to a minimum number of participants.  

Private Sightseeing tours (if booked)
If a private sightseeing tour is booked it is important that you discuss the days arrangements with the guide as the touring programmes have a degree of flexibility. It is important to discuss with the guide so that any specific requirements can be met or addressed at the time.

Istanbul airport transfers:
For coach tours: airport transfers are included on days of the tour ex Istanbul Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gocken Airport. Transfers from the hotel to the Airport may be on scheduled shuttles. Late Evning or early morning flights may require private transfers at a supplement.

For independent / private tours: if included, airport transfers are applied ex Ataturk Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gocken Airport.

Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. Note prices usually display available discounted rates if any, (eg. Early Bird Deals if applicable). All featured tour itineraries and offers maybe subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are valid for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.

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