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The April 28th, 2024 departure is a normal group departure. This will be up to 40 travelers. However, there are a few dates that are Small Group tours. For example, May 12, 2024 is going to be a maximum group of 24 travelers.

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Treasures of Turkey (Classic)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Dinner (Traditional dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent)
Day 2
Istanbul - Bursa
Istanbul - Bursa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Tasty meal at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mövenpick Bursa and Thermal Spa)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise past fishing villages and Ottoman palaces
- Visit the Green Mosque
- Visit the Grand Mosque
- Visit the Mausoleum Complex
- Explore Bursa bazaars and silk markets
Landmarks
Bosphorus Strait
Green Mosque
Grand Mosque
Day 3
Bursa - Ankara
Bursa - Ankara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ankara HiltonSA)
Included Activities
- Visit Cumalıkızık village with traditional Ottoman architecture
- Visit Gordion ancient city
Optional Activities
- Swim in the Hilton SA indoor pool
- Use jacuzzi at Hilton SA
- Experience hammam at Hilton SA
Landmarks
Cumalıkızık
Gordion
Day 4
Ankara - Cappadocia
Ankara - Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit Hittite Museum
- Visit Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit underground city of Özkonak
Landmarks
Hittite Museum
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Özkonak Underground City
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Anatolian flavours at Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Watch hot air balloons at sunrise from panoramic viewpoint
- Explore rock-hewn churches in Göreme
- Dine at Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant
- Tour a traditional cave house and meet a local Cappadocian
- Watch Whirling Dervishes performance (Sema ceremony)
Landmarks
Göreme
Paşabağ Valley
Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant
Day 6
Cappadocia - Konya
Cappadocia - Konya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Learn about pottery-making in Avanos pottery studio
- Visit Sultanhani Caravanserai from the Silk Road
Landmarks
Avanos
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Konya
Day 7
Konya - Antalya
Konya - Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Akra Antalya)
Included Activities
- Visit Karatay Medrese
- Visit Ince Minaret Medrese
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Aspendos Roman Theatre
Landmarks
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret Medrese
Mevlana Museum
Aspendos Roman Theatre
Day 8
Antalya
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Akra Antalya)
Included Activities
- Visit Antalya's Old Town
Optional Activities
- Take a boat trip off the Antalya coast
- Explore Antalya harbor
Landmarks
Antalya Old Town
Day 9
Antalya - Pamukkale
Antalya - Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale)
Included Activities
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city ruins
- Explore Pamukkale travertine terraces and thermal pools
Optional Activities
- Use indoor thermal pool at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa
- Use outdoor thermal pool at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa
- Use steam room at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa
- Use Turkish bath complex at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Day 10
Pamukkale - Kuşadası
Pamukkale - Kuşadası
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Qlusive Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Aphrodite in Geyre
- Explore Aphrodisias ancient city ruins
Landmarks
Temple of Aphrodite
Aphrodisias
Day 11
Kuşadası - Ephesus
Kuşadası - Ephesus
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Qlusive Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Walk the Arcadian Way in Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Great Theatre in Ephesus
- Discover leather-making heritage of Anatolia
- Visit Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Join a hands-on Turkish cooking class
Landmarks
House of the Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Day 12
Kuşadası - Çanakkale
Kuşadası - Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kolin, Çanakkale)
Included Activities
- Explore Troy archaeological site
- View replica of Trojan Horse
Optional Activities
- Join The Flavours of Çanakkale city centre walk with local bites
Landmarks
Troy
Day 13
Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent)
Included Activities
- Cross Dardanelles Strait by ferry
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
Landmarks
Dardanelles Strait
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Day 14
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodrome
- Choose between Hagia Sophia Digital Experience or Hagia Sophia visit
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Explore Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Day 15
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bosphorus Strait
Green Mosque
Grand Mosque

Landmarks
Cumalıkızık
Gordion

Landmarks
Hittite Museum
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Özkonak Underground City

Landmarks
Göreme
Paşabağ Valley
Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant

Landmarks
Avanos
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Konya

Landmarks
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret Medrese
Mevlana Museum
Aspendos Roman Theatre

Landmarks
Antalya Old Town

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Temple of Aphrodite
Aphrodisias

Landmarks
House of the Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeological Museum

Landmarks
Troy

Landmarks
Dardanelles Strait
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar

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Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
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Days 1, 13, 14
Mövenpick Bursa and Thermal Spa
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day 2
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day 3
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Akra Antalya
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What are the accommodation, flights, and group size details for this tour?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
  Travelers will be accommodated in 4- to 5-star hotels. Should you wish to book flights through Insight Vacations, we kindly request that you provide your preferred airline, departure date, and departure airport so that we may provide you with a rate. The maximum group size for this particular trip is 40 guests. Each guest is permitted one checked bag with maximum dimensions of 30.5" x 22" x 12.5" (77.5cm x 56cm x 32cm) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is limited to one piece per person, not exceeding 12" x 11" x 6" (30cm x 28cm x 14cm), suitable for placement under the coach seat or in the overhead compartment.
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What is the max group size for this tour?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2023
  The April 28th, 2024 departure is a normal group departure. This will be up to 40 travelers.
  
  However, there are a few dates that are Small Group tours. For example, May 12, 2024 is going to be a maximum group of 24 travelers.
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Asked on May 25th, 2022
if I booked a the tour on 7/8 what happen if the tour will not departure.
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written June 2022
  If the trip was withdrawn, we would do all we could to find you an alternative tour, but if this was not successful then you would receive a full refund of any monies received by Insight.

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