What airport in Istanbul should I arrive/depart from? What time should I arrive at the airport to qualify for a transfer to the hotel? When I leave Istanbul, what time is the earliest flight should I depart from there?

If you send your flight details we will arrange your transfer from Istanbul Airport. We don't issue your flight tickets. Flight tickets will be on your own. As soon as you will arrive we will inform you about all details. The guide will contact you.

Is it possible to get a list of the tour add ons and their prices. Trying to figure out how much more this is going to cost me.

I don't know what I want to add because I don't know all the options which will be available and how much they will cost. If you can provide me with a list of the other activities and their prices I would appreciate it.

When we are in Cappadocia, will we be staying in an underground cave hotel?

The hotel in Cappadocia is usually Crowne Plaza Kapadokya so basically that property has no cave rooms.

Are there any travelers on this day? How many do you need to have a trip that will go. Is there a single supplement available

We don't have any reservations for November departures. At least 4 people needed to operate the tour. Single room price for November 2023 is 1920 USD.

Before I book tours I would like to know what parts are optional and what the cost of the options are.

Classics of Turkey – Optional Tours 2023 Day – 2 : Evening Dinner Show, 80 USD per person. Day – 3 : Bosphorus Cruise 30 USD per person. Day – 4 : Whirling Dervish Show, 30 USD per person. Day – 5 : Hot Air Balloon Ride, 275 USD per person. You can book these tours with your tour guide when you are here on tour. You can pay cash or with credit card.

I cannot tell the difference in these 3 tours except the cost. Can you please clarify what are the differences?

Compared to Classics of Turkey, Super Saver tour has more optional tours and hotels are different. Moderate is a mix of these tours. Moderate has the same tours of Classics of Turkey but has same hotels with Super Saver.

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Operator: Neon Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Meeting outside of Gate Number 8, 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Day 2
Istanbul
Accommodation
Hotel (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Entrance ticket to Topkapi Palace Museum (Harem section excluded)
- Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace Museum
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Double Tree by Hilton Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anzac Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine Cemetery
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Memorial
- Crossing of Dardanelles Strait
Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Chunuk Bair Memorial
Day 4
Canakkale to Izmir
Meals
Lunch (Traditional village lunch with local hosts), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Troy
- Traditional village lunch with local hosts
- Visit to Asklepion in Pergamum
Landmarks
Troy
Asklepion
Day 5
Izmir
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
Optional Activities
- Full-day tour of Ephesus ruins including marble streets, Theater, Library of Celsus, and Temple of Hadrian
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Stop at regional carpet center to observe traditional Turkish rug weaving
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Temple of Hadrian
House of the Virgin Mary
Day 6
Izmir to Pamukkale
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to leather fashion showroom
- Guided tour of Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Tour of Hierapolis ancient spa city
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 7
Pamukkale to Fethiye
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre
- Visit to Fish Market
Landmarks
Telmessos Ancient Theatre
Day 8
Fethiye
Accommodation
Hotel (Alesta Yacht Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise along turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands
Day 9
Fethiye to Antalya
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Old Harbor
- Orientation walk through Kaleici district
Landmarks
Kaleici Old Harbor
Day 10
Antalya
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Perge ancient city
- Visit to Aspendos Roman theater
Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos
Day 11
Antalya to Cappadocia
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Stop at 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai
- Exploration of underground city of Saratli
Landmarks
Saratli
Day 12
Cappadocia
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Hotel dinner
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride at sunrise
- Half-day tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit to Avanos pottery center
- Tour of Devrent (Imagination) Valley
- Tour of Red Valley
- Hands-on pottery demonstration
- Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Avanos
Devrent Valley
Red Valley
Day 13
Cappadocia to Istanbul
End point
Kayseri, Türkiye (Departure Transfer, 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace Museum
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Chunuk Bair Memorial

Landmarks
Troy
Asklepion

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Temple of Hadrian
House of the Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Telmessos Ancient Theatre

Landmarks
Kaleici Old Harbor

Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos

Landmarks
Saratli

Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Avanos
Devrent Valley
Red Valley

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Where You'll Stay

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Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Double Tree by Hilton Canakkale
Hotel
day 3
Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel
Hotel
day 6
Alesta Yacht Hotel
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia
Hotel
Days 11, 12

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Age Range

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.4
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.2
Food
3.8
Tour Operator
4.4

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Nayan
May 31st, 2024
2.0
We took 11 day tour and the best part was efficient driver and clean bus. However the itinerary of tour was more...
We took 11 day tour and the best part was efficient driver and clean bus. However the itinerary of tour was more focussed on visits to commercial places who are selling rugs, pottery, Leather etc. These sellers charge 5 times more price than shops in Istanbul. Most tourists come to turkey and directly join tour and at end of tour goes back to own country. So many tourists buy and get cheated as Neon tours guide assure tourists that this is the best place to buy. Lot of time is wasted at these places and hence lesser time is given at site seeing.Show more
Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Neon Tours
Dear Ms. Bhatt, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your recent tour didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is important and helps us improve our services. Our aim is always to provide a balanced itinerary that includes both sightseeing and cultural experiences. Your comments about the time management and early departures from hotels are noted, and we will work on better scheduling to maximize your sightseeing time. We appreciate you booking through Make My Trip and choosing Neon Tours. We hope to have another chance to serve you better in the future. If you have further suggestions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Best Regards, Neon Tours Customer Care Team
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Jennifer
May 8th, 2024
5.0
Excellent tour …luxury accommodation, excellent meals and luxury transport. Our tour guide Haydar and driver Celo...
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Traveled in April 2024
J
Jennifer
May 8th, 2024
5.0
Lo ed the tour … accommodation was excellent /transport also excellent. Tour guide Haydar and driver Celo looked...
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Traveled in April 2024
shaila
July 20th, 2021
4.0
The tour guide was very focused on the history of Turkey and was rushing us. We had to stay a couple of extra days to...
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Traveled in September 2018
R
Rehana
June 20th, 2019
5.0
Yes the tour was excellent - it was a great experience for me! Tour guide Mr. Haider is very dedicated to his job. He...
Yes the tour was excellent - it was a great experience for me! Tour guide Mr. Haider is very dedicated to his job. He is very organized, everything were well planned and he explained each tour very precisely. He put personal attention to each member of our tour group. I enjoyed the tour with Mr. Haider & with Neon tour. Driver Mohammed is exceptionally courteous & sweet person - always smiling & gave us comfort. Excellent driver! I recommend Tourradar to many of my friends ‘Show more
Traveled in June 2019
L
Lulu
April 17th, 2019
4.5
The tour is more than I expected. The guide was very professional, friendly and helped everyone. I have a very...
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Traveled in March 2019
L
Lulu
April 11th, 2019
4.0
The worst hotel was Crowne Plaza Ankara Hotel. The bellboys were lazy. No aircon, food was terrible, room was low...
The worst hotel was Crowne Plaza Ankara Hotel. The bellboys were lazy. No aircon, food was terrible, room was low class considering I paid more than the others, toilet was blocked and broken top, bed was hard. I can’t believe you put me in this old room with broken toilet. No response from the reception to fix things. But the whole tour was great only there was no toilet break on first and 2nd day until I told the guide. He was good, knowledgeable and helped everyone. The only restaurant that I liked outside was the Obam and the farewell late lunch in Istanbul.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
Weelisa
January 7th, 2019
3.0
We were a family of 5 (age range of 30-60y/o). The accommodation, transportation and meals included were great. The...
We were a family of 5 (age range of 30-60y/o). The accommodation, transportation and meals included were great. The hotels are comfortable and clean. The bus is always kept clean and our driver was very professional. The itinerary though can be improved: there were a lot of those “tourist-shops” from carpet to pottery (which were sort of okay because there was a cultural aspect to it. But the jewelry and worst, the leather jacket place were a waste of time. And due to these shop-visiting: our time at certain (beautiful) sites like the Ephesus and Hierapolis were cut short and not enough. The most disappointing were the optional tours: we tried both the 4x4 ride in cappadocia (due to inavailability of hot air balloon) and hot air balloon in pamukkale (which they were charging 185usd)—WASTE OF MONEY!!! We had a HORRIBLE experience wherein we landed in the middle of nowhere of a farm land, and we had to walk for 2.5km IN MUD. Apparently this unfortunate thing happens, yet our guide did not warn us about this prior to the ride. So we did not know what we were getting ourselves into when we signed up. Our guide Gökce was very knowledgeable on historical facts, but she can definitely improve on her listening, people skills, social skills and definitely, customer service. When we had complains or concerns, she would not listen most of the time or answer that “she cannot do anything about it”. I did not have any problems though with my pre-booking with Neon Tours, it was very smooth and they were very responsive and accommodating. Turkey is such a beautiful country, and i feel like it could’ve been explored or discovered more. We would rate the overall experience as average.Show more
Traveled in December 2018
D
Df
January 1st, 2019
4.5
It went beyond my expectations. General concern on early starts and late days and seeing ' another Roman Ruin " and...
It went beyond my expectations. General concern on early starts and late days and seeing ' another Roman Ruin " and for me as an Australian, the gallipolli visit appeared very short and rushed ( but most on tour were not really that interested in it by the end of long day). But I am unsure how else to get through this rich itinerary as I did not wish a longer tour. Maybe participates in Tour need more understanding of 'demanding ' schedule prior to going. Also simple things like ' coffee and kettle ' in rooms are actually very important.Show more
Traveled in December 2018
Reply from: Neon Tours
Dear Df, Thank you for sparing your valuable time for your kind feedback. We'd like to see you again in Turkey. Neon Tours
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Anonymous
November 14th, 2018
4.5
A good way to see western turkey
Traveled in October 2018

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Kate
Asked on March 8th, 2024
What airport in Istanbul should I arrive/depart from? What time should I arrive at the airport to qualify for a transfer to the hotel? When I leave Istanbul, what time is the earliest flight should I depart from there?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Neon ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  If you send your flight details we will arrange your transfer from Istanbul Airport. We don't issue your flight tickets. Flight tickets will be on your own. As soon as you will arrive we will inform you about all details. The guide will contact you.
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Colin
Asked on July 29th, 2023
Is it possible to get a list of the tour add ons and their prices. Trying to figure out how much more this is going to cost me.
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  Colin
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  I don't know what I want to add because I don't know all the options which will be available and how much they will cost. If you can provide me with a list of the other activities and their prices I would appreciate it.
- Neon ToursOperator•Written August 2023
  Here is the optional add ons' list and prices. Classics of Turkey – Optional Tours 2023
  Day – 2 : Evening Dinner Show, 80 USD per person.
  Day – 3 : Bosphorus Cruise 30 USD per person.
  Day – 4 : Whirling Dervish Show, 30 USD per person.
  Day – 5 : Hot Air Balloon Ride, 300 USD per person.
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  Colin
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  Thank you so much. I will look these over and see what I would like to do during my upcoming tour!
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Lynn
Asked on June 27th, 2023
When we are in Cappadocia, will we be staying in an underground cave hotel?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Neon ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  The hotel in Cappadocia is usually Crowne Plaza Kapadokya so basically that property has no cave rooms.
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  Lynn
  Traveler•Written June 2023
  We are interested in seeing Parmukkale, Capadocia and Antalya. We are not interested in seeing Ephesus since I had been there twice already. Do you have any tours that only include the three places mentioned?
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Caroline
Asked on April 16th, 2023
Are there any travelers on this day? How many do you need to have a trip that will go. Is there a single supplement available
Group size
Single supplement
- Neon ToursOperator•Written April 2023
  We don't have any reservations for November departures. At least 4 people needed to operate the tour. Single room price for November 2023 is 1920 USD.
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Joe
Asked on December 25th, 2022
Before I book tours I would like to know what parts are optional and what the cost of the options are.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Neon ToursOperator•Written December 2022
  Classics of Turkey – Optional Tours 2023
  Day – 2 : Evening Dinner Show, 80 USD per person.
  Day – 3 : Bosphorus Cruise 30 USD per person.
  Day – 4 : Whirling Dervish Show, 30 USD per person.
  Day – 5 : Hot Air Balloon Ride, 275 USD per person.
  
  You can book these tours with your tour guide when you are here on tour. You can pay cash or with credit card.
K
Kathryn
Asked on November 12th, 2022
I cannot tell the difference in these 3 tours except the cost. Can you please clarify what are the differences?
Tour Details
- Neon ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  Compared to Classics of Turkey, Super Saver tour has more optional tours and hotels are different. Moderate is a mix of these tours. Moderate has the same tours of Classics of Turkey but has same hotels with Super Saver.

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