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From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores ...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
8
Next Departure
07-Apr-2024
Starting at
USD 2,754.00
Price per day
USD 197.00

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Summary

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.

Map: Best of Turkey (Trafalgar Tours)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Istanbul
Day 2
Discover Colourful Istanbul Dive Into Culture
Day 3
Journey To Gallipoli And Çanakkale
Day 4
Off To Troy, Pergamon And Izmir
Day 5
Explore The Ruins Of Ephesus
Day 6
Onwards To Pamukkale
Day 7
Venture To Hierapolis And Antalya Connect With Loc...
Day 8
Enjoy Ancient Perge
Day 9
On The Road To Aspendos And Konya
Day 10
Continue To Cappadocia Stays With Stories
Day 11
A Day To Explore Spectacular Göreme Dive Into Cult...
Day 12
Onwards To Ankara
Day 13
Return To Istanbul
Day 14
Farewell Istanbul

Travel Cities (8): Ankara, Antalya, Canakkale, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Pamukkale

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 10 Dinner (D)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Antalya: Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch with the Yazir community in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya.

Dive Into Culture

  • Istanbul: Haggle for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops.
  • Learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Nevsehir: Meet Ali, our local host and Cappadocian local, for a tour of his family-run farm. See the sport where his grandfather’s garden once stood, taste freshly baked bread and fresh and dried fruits grown on pigeon natural fertilizer, the traditional farming method for producing a rich and nutritious harvest. 
    This experience advances United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities. Thanks to Ali’s work to revive the traditional farming practices unique to this region of Cappadocia, the region has regained pride in their local traditions. 
    It also advances United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal SDG 12: Sustainable Production and Consumption. Using exclusively traditional farming practices, the farm is one of the few to be producing traditional and rare fruits, herbs and old grains, typical of the region.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul with a Local Specialist
  • Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the War Cemeteries at Gallipoli, the ancient ruins of Troy, the Asclepion Medical Centre at Pergamon, the ancient city at Ephesus, the Cotton Castle Springs in Pamukkale, the Archaeological Museum in Antalya, the home of the Whirling Dervishes at Konya, the underground city of Saratli, Göreme Open Air Museum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisation at Ankara
  • View the Wooden Horse at Troy

Trafalgar Difference

  • Cappadocia: During construction a chapel was discovered which inspired the name; In ancient Rome, it was called 'Exedra', which means the meeting and discussion place of philosophers. The rooms are individual in design at Exedra Hotel hewn out of the surrounding rock and houses. Many handcrafted and antique pieces are on display throughout the hotel adding to the unique architecture that connects the buildings.

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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