>> Tours of Turkey
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Turkey has so much to offer the traveller, during their vacation, with its breathtaking natural beauty , unique historical sites and the famous Turkish hospitality . Step foot on the soil that holds intact remains from the Hittites to the Ottomans and more classical Hellenistic sites than Greece!
Nearly every major empire has conquered, occupied and left their trace on these lands. Imagine walking through seemingly untouched pristine countryside , only to stumble across hidden ruins where an ancient civilisation had once flourished and vanished. More than half of the places referred to in the Bible are also located in modern day Turkey - from Noah's landing on Mt Ararat in the east, to the Aegean coast in the west where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her final mortal years and the Seven Churches of the Revelation were built.
Turkey also boasts more than 300 archaeological sites and numerous world heritage listed regions . Explore civilisation through time, from the world's oldest city Catal Hoyuk to the renowned Museum of Anatolian Civilisations in Ankara.
Join one of our fabulous tours and experience the magic of Turkey
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| 6 Day Aegean Express Tour: fr £349 low season / fr £399 high season |
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7 Day Silk Road Explorer Tour: fr £399 low season / fr £449 high season |
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| 7 Day Cave Dweller Tour: fr £409 low season / fr £459 high season |
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| 10 Day Magic Carpet Tour: fr £499 low season / fr £639 high season |
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15 Day Flying Carpet: fr £899 per person |
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Low season = 7th November - 13th March
High season = 14th March - 6th November
Christmas Tours are classed as high season
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>> 6 Day Aegean Express: fr £349 low season /fr £399 high season per person
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Day 1 Saturday
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 Sunday
Istanbul old city Tour. The city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 3 Monday
Gallipoli battlefields. Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum . Overnight Guzelyali.
Day 4 Tuesday
Troy , Acropolis of Pergamum . Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum . Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 5 Wednesday
Ephesus , Kusadasi. Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus . Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy . Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 6 Thursday
Kusadasi, After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. |
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Aegean Express - Tour Map |
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>> Departure Dates: |
| Departs most Saturday all year round (please call for further information) |
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| >> Tour Package Includes: |
 Inbound airport transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
5 nights Superior Tourist class hotel accommodation
5 breakfasts, , 3 dinners
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
 Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
Entrance visas
Entrance fees to various sites, tips |
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>> 7 Day Silk Road Explorer: fr £399 low season/ fr £449 high season
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Day 1 Tuesday
Kusadasi. Today is an arrival day, so without further ado welcome to Turkey ! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 2 Wednesday
Ephesus , Kusadasi. Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus . Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 3 Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis . Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis . Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale.
Day 4 Friday
Caravansary. Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserails and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 5 Saturday
Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City . Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley , the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 6 Sunday
Nation's Capital- Ankara . In the Nations capital, Ankara , we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Istanbul. (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri , Cappadocia ).
Day 7 Monday
Istanbul . After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
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Silk Road Explorer - Tour Map |
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>> Departure Dates: |
| Departs every Tuesday from June – October and alternate Tuesdays all other months. Please enquire for exact departure dates and availability |
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| >> Tour Package Includes: |
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
6 nights Superior Tourist class hotel accommodation
6 breakfasts, 4 dinners |
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
Entrance visas
Entrance fees to various sites, tips |
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>> 7 Day Cave Dweller: fr £409 low season / fr £459 high season
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Day 1 Tuesday Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 Wednesday Istanbul to Pamukkale (overnight train)
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. This evening we board an overnight sleeper train for the calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
Day 3 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis . Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale.
Day 4 Friday Caravansary
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserails and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 5 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley , the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 6 Sunday Nation's Capital - Ankara
In the Nations capital, Ankara , we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri , Cappadocia).
Day 7 Monday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. |
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Cave Dweller - Tour Map |
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>> Departure Dates: |
| Departs every Tuesday all year round (except 21st & 28th April) |
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| >> Tour Package Includes: |
Inbound airport transfer from your istanbulairport to your hotel or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
5 nights Superior Tourist class hotel accommodation
1 overnight local train trip in Pullman seat (tour guide does not accompany passengers)
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners |
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
Entrance visas
Entrance fees to various sites, tips |
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>> 10 Day Magic Carpet Tour: fr £499 low season / fr £639 high season
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Day 1 - Saturday Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul ! You will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 - Sunday Istanbul old city
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace , the Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 3 - Monday Gallipoli battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali.
Day 4 - Tuesday Troy , Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy , home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum . Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 5 - Wednesday Ephesus , Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus . Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey . At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 6 - Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis . Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale
Day 7 - Friday Caravansary
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserails and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 8 - Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley , the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 9 - Sunday Nation's Capital - Ankara
In the Nations capital, Ankara , we visit the award winning Ancient Civilisation's Museum. Overnight Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri , Cappadocia)
Day 10 - Monday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. |
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Magic Carpet - Tour Map
(ask about the Eastern Explorer Add On) |
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>> Departure Dates: |
| Departs every Saturday June to October – alternate Saturday’s for the rest of the year. Please enquire for exact departure dates and availability. |
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| >> Tour Package Includes: |
Inbound airport transfer from your Istanbul airport to your hotel or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
9 nights Superior Tourist class hotel accommodation
9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
Entrance visas
Entrance fees to various sites, tips |
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>> 15 Day Flying Carpet Tour: fr £899 per person
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Our most popular organised tour allows you to visit the major sites in Western Turkey, with loads of free time to get off the beaten track and discover the undiscovered. This tour also provides you with the option of sailing on a Turkish gulet (yacht).
Day 1 Saturday - Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2 Sunday- Istanbul old city
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 3 Monday - Gallipoli battlefields
Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali.
Day 4 Tuesday- Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 5 Wednesday- Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi.
Day 6 Thursday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Marmaris.
Day 7 Friday - Marmaris
Today you are free to relax and stroll the Harbour town of Marmaris or maybe take an optional day trip to the Greek Island of Rhodes. Overnight Marmaris.
Day 8 Saturday – Koycegiz, Kayakoy
This morning we drive towards the picturesque lakeside town of Koycegiz, where we join a day cruise to visit turtle beach and the mud baths. Late afternoon we head to the resort town of Fethiye visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way. Overnight Fethiye
Day 9 Sunday - Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye, go paragliding or maybe chill out on a nearby beach, the choice is yours. Overnight Fethiye
Day 10 Monday -, Antalya
Experience one of Turkey’s highlights today as we trek up Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Saklikent is literally a mountain split down the middle by an earthquake. Overnight Antalya
Day 11 Tuesday – Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravanseri, the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia
Day 12 Wednesday - Cappadocia, Goreme, Uchisar castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia. Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 13 Thursday - Cappadocia, Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground
City Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Overnight Cappadocia..
Day 14 Friday - Nation's Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation's capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul.
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)
Day 15 Saturday - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. |
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Flying Carpet - Tour Map
(ask about the Eastern Explorer Add On) |
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>> Departure Dates: |
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Please call our office for departure dates
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In Inbound airport transfer from your Istanbul airport to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
14 nights Superior Tourist class hotel accommodation
Fethiye daily boat cruise
Koycegiz lake cruise
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
Personal expenses
Meals unless otherwise stated
Drinks
Entrance visas
Entrance fees to various sites, tips |
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