Historical Turkey
10 Days & 9 Nights
Tour departs South Africa Thursdays
Tour Costs
Per person sharing twin/double: From €1199
Single Supplement: €315
Please note these prices are entirely
subject to confirmation.
R150 discount to previous clients
R100 discount to members of
The Egyptian Society of SA
The cost of the tour includes:
Kindly note that the tour cost is shown in EUROS. The sum due will be calculated at the time of billing in SA Rands according to the prevailing rate of exchange. Terms & conditions apply.
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Istanbul — Ankara flight with Turkish Airlines on day 3
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9 nights accommodation at selected 4 star hotels on half board basis
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Services of a professional English speaking tour guide throughout
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Transportation with air-conditioned vehicles throughout
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Meals as per the itinerary
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All entrance fees to the museums and sites
The cost of tour does not include:
Air fares & departure tax (except flight Istanbul/Ankara as indicated)
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Visas and visa handling charge
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Gratuities
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Extras at hotels, restaurants or during the tours
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Travel insurance
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Historical Turkey Itinerary
DAY 1 (Friday) ISTANBUL
Meet and greet on arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Then transfer to your hotel with an English speaking representative’s assistance. Overnight Istanbul.
 Day 2 (Saturday) ISTANBUL
Today there will be a full days city sightseeing. There will be visits to the Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, the Hippodrome, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch included. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast + Lunch)
Day 3 (Sunday) Ankara - CAPPADOCIA
Early morning departure for the transfer to Istanbul Airport for the Turkish Airline flight to Ankara. On arrival you will be collected from Ankara Airport and then continue to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Atatürk in Ankara. After lunch, drive to Cappadocia through the countryside. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 4 (Monday) CAPPADOCIA
Today there will be a full day tour of Cappadocia including the natural citadel of Uchisar, Göreme and Zelve Valleys, also the underground city of Kaymakli. Overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
 Day 5 (Tuesday) Cappadocia - PAMUKKALE
An early departure is required for a long day’s drive. You will visit the 13th century Sultanhan Caravanserai of Seljuks’ on the way to Konya. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the Whirling Dervishes Order, then proceed to Karatay Theological School. Lunch by the picturesque Egirdir Lake. Late afternoon check-in to your hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 6 (Wednesday) Pamukkale - KUSADASI
There will be a morning visit to the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre and the Necropolis. Drive to Kusadasi via Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 7 (Thursday) KUSADASI
Today there will be a drive to the magnificent ruin Roman city of Ephesus, followed by visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John and the Selcuk Archaeological Museum. Return to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
 Day 8 (Friday) Kusadasi - CANAKKALE
Early departure to Ancient Pergamum where you will visit its Acropolis and Asklepieion. Lunch is included in the town, then continue to Troy. Explore the ancient city with nine habitation levels covering a period of 3000 years. Overnight in Canakkale.
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 9 (Saturday) Canakkale - ISTANBUL
Today you will cross the Dardanelles by ferry and visit the Anzac Bay, the Memorials of Gallipoli on the way to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast + Lunch)
Day 10 (Sunday) Istanbul - DEPARTURE
Transfer to Istanbul Atatürk Airport for departure flight.
(Breakfast)
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