Inclusions and Exclusions

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines the history, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as the vibrant and welcoming culture that is unique to Turkey. This tour starts in Istanbul and takes you around the highlights of Turkey at a generous pace. The tour includes visiting Gallipoli, walking the marble streets of Ephesus, sightseeing the lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs in Pamukkale and so much more.

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Return flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul including airline levy
Return airport to hotel transfers
14 Nights accommodation at 5 star hotels
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 8 dinners
Tour guide throughout your tour
Luggage handling

ITINERARY:
Day 1 / 2 - Istanbul
Day 3 - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
Day 4 - Troy - Pergamum - Izmir
Day 5 - Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Izmir
Day 6 - Izmir - Bodrum
Day 7 - Bodrum
Day 8 - Bodrum - Pamukkale
Day 9 - Pamukkale - Antalya
Day 10 - Perge - Aspendos - Antalya
Day 11 - Antalya - Cappadocia
Day 12 - Cappadocia
Day 13 - Cappadocia - Ankara
Day 14 - Ankara - Istanbul
Day 15 - Istanbul

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
• Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
• Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
• Ancient city of Troy
• Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
• Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
• Aspendos and its 1800 year-old theater
• Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Saratli, a secret underground city
• Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara
• Lunch with locals
• Special dinners at restaurants
• Wine tasting at vineyard

This Tour is valid for selected Thursday departures.

BLOCK OUT PERIODS - 06 JUNE, 18 JULY, 15 AUGUST & 03 OCTOBER 2024

LIMITED FLIGHTS!

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

Personal expenses, lunches, drinks, optional tours, customary tips to drivers and guides, travel insurance and any items not mentioned under inclusions

Terms & Conditions

Airline surcharges may apply during selected periods including school holidays, public holidays and long weekends.
Due to the ever changing airline options available, the airline quoted may change and bear additional costs at time of enquiry

Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, airfare increase, currency fluctuations and availability. Airport taxes, fuel levies and surcharges are approximate and based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change. The exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking. Advance purchase, peak or high season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Price valid for dates as specified. Group rates available on request. For standard Terms and Conditions please refer to www.thompsons.co.za. E&OE.