Could you tell me if the great salt lake is likely to be dry in October?

We cannot say that the Salt Lake is completely dry in October. However, as it follows the dry summer period, if there is not much rainfall, dryness is usually observed in October.

What happens if the number of travelers does not meet the minimum requirement?

If the minimum number of travelers is not met, the tour may be canceled, and refunds will be processed.

Can I customize my tour itinerary?

Customization options may be available; please inquire for details.

Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?

Yes, there may be an additional cost for travelers wishing to book single occupancy.

Is it currently safe to travel to Turkey? Can you hold space for 1 person on the departure date of 6 November 2024? How many people have already booked on this departure date?

You are currently the first request for this tour, so it seems unlikely that it will proceed. If you have any other suitable dates, we may be able to assist. Here are a few alternative tour options: Turkey in a Nutshell 7 Day Tour - October 30 - November 5, The Wonders of Turkey: Classical Turkey 13 Day Tour - November 6 - 18

Can we depart Istanbul on September 21 or 22?

There is no request from other travelers for this date. Maybe you may consider September 11 or September 25?

Does this tour include the Bosphorus Cruise? What will be the price of this tour in New Zealand Dollars? When we book, how to pay in New Zealand Dollars? What will be cost of Hot Air Balloon Expedition in New Zealand Dollars? Do we have to book it at the time of booking the tour or we can book when we are there? Which meals are included? Are there vegetarian options as one of us is vegetarian (egg, milk, butter and cheese etc are fine but not fish, chicken or red meat)?

Bosphorus Cruise is not included, it is an optional tour. Hot air balloon price is USD320 per person and can be arranged when you arrive in Cappadocia. Only farewell dinner is included in Istanbul. Breakfast is included in every city. Lunch is excluded in every city. Dinner is included except in Istanbul. We can inform our tour guide about vegetarian requirements and have plenty of vegetarian options available in Turkey.

Concerning the type of payment, should it be only by Euros?

It is not just Euros. You may also pay as US dollars , Canada dollars , Australia dollars , sterlin.

Will the transportation from the hotel to the airport be provided throughout the tour? Is the Bosphorus tour in Istanbul during the day or night?

We are providing 2 transfer rights. This service is include to the package. The timing of the Bosphorus cruise may vary between daytime and late afternoon based on the schedule for that day.

What meals are included in the tour?

Breakfast is included at all accommodations, with specific dinners included depending on the itinerary.

Turkey in a Nutshell 7 Day Tour

7 days

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.9

9 traveler reviews

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We saw so much in the short time we had in Turkey. Her knowledge of the region's history, religion, architecture, etc was superb.
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Operator: Dorak 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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 15 - 35
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Start point
Tayakadin, Terminal Caddesi 1, 34277 Arnavutköy/Istanbul, Türkiye (Our greeters meet the guests at Gate 8 of the Arrivals Terminal at Istanbul International Airport.)
Accommodation
Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)
Day 2
Istanbul
Accommodation
Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
- Visit Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi)
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
Landmarks
Roman Hippodrome
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi)
Topkapi Palace
Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (UCHISAR KAYA HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore rock-cut churches and chapels with fresco decorations
- Visit Uchisar
- Visit Pigeons' (Guvercinlik) Valley
- Experience Turkish carpet weaving demonstration
- Visit Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Uchisar
Pigeons' Valley (Guvercinlik)
Day 4
Cappadocia to Ankara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (NEW PARK HOTEL ANKARA)
Included Activities
- Visit Salt Lake
- Visit Anitkabir (Atatürk's Mausoleum)
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Expedition over Cappadocia (approximately 1 hour) - $285 per person
- Jeep Safari Tour in pursuit of hot air balloons (alternative to balloon ride)
Landmarks
Salt Lake
Anitkabir (Atatürk's Mausoleum)
Day 5
Ankara to Izmir and Ephesus
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (RAMADA ENCORE IZMIR HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Royal Road (Arcadian Way)
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Ephesus Theatre
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
Optional Activities
- Leather shopping at Selçuk factory outlet stores
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Ephesus Theatre
House of Virgin Mary
Day 6
Izmir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Visit Kemeralti market
- Visit Ancient Agora of Smyrna
- Explore Urla town
Landmarks
Kemeralti
Ancient Agora of Smyrna
Urla
Day 7
Istanbul
End point
Kocatepe, Topcu Caddesi 10, 34437 Beyoğlu/Istanbul, Türkiye (Our greeters meet our guests at the entrance of their hotel.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Roman Hippodrome
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi)
Topkapi Palace

Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Uchisar
Pigeons' Valley (Guvercinlik)

Landmarks
Salt Lake
Anitkabir (Atatürk's Mausoleum)

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Ephesus Theatre
House of Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Kemeralti
Ancient Agora of Smyrna
Urla

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day 3
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day 4
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Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

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4.7
Accommodation
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Food
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Howard
February 14th, 2025
5
None, I was only traveling with my spouse
Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Hello Howard, Thank you for your comment. Even if there are only two people, we try not to cancel the tours that our guests are excited to attend. :) Best wishes, Sevval
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Paula
November 7th, 2024
5
We had the most amazing experience on our recent tour to Turkey. From the moment we stepped of the plane the level of...
We had the most amazing experience on our recent tour to Turkey. From the moment we stepped of the plane the level of service that we experienced was amazing. Our tour guide Bora was a scholar and a gentleman. He knowledge of Turkish history was truly remarkable he told a captivating story of Turkeys history which left us wanting to know more. It was our first time visiting Turkey, it will not be our last. Start to finish amazing.Show more
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Hello Paula, Thank you so much for all of these kind words. It means a lot to us. The happiest part for us was hearing that you truly enjoyed our service and your time in Turkey. Please let us know when you plan to return. :) Sevval Dorak Tours
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Rick
September 28th, 2024
4
I did NOT put excellent!!! It was good. Guides were average, not great. Too much unnecessary details. It is not...
I did NOT put excellent!!! It was good. Guides were average, not great. Too much unnecessary details. It is not necessary for the guides to talk just to fill up the time. Pickup on the first day could have been earlier to allow more time in the Grand Bazaar. We were supposed to spend more time at the G.Bazaar on the final day but it was closed. Obviously someone from Dorak should have known that it is always closed on Sundays. The visit to the salt lake was a waste of time and the lunch there was terrible as was the final dinner on the last day in Istanbul. Outside of those things, we had a nice time.Show more
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Hello Rick, First of all, thank you very much for your comments as a tour leader. As an experienced traveler, your feedback is truly valuable to us. I would like to mention a few things based on the numerous thank-you messages I received from you after communicating with you one-on-one months before the tour and assisting you with every request: We believe we did our best for you. We worked hard to provide full refunds for all canceled individuals, and this was an action we took entirely for customer satisfaction. Additionally, we upgraded your hotel to a five-star hotel free of charge for your satisfaction. Our guide is a gentleman with whom we have worked for a long time, and our major agencies have been very pleased with him. Your thoughts about him surprised us. As a guide, he is responsible for providing information to guests, and I am sure he did his best. You visited the Spice Bazaar due to the Grand Bazaar's closure. I want to clarify that we do not control the closure days of museums or bazaars. Since we operate tours every day of the week, some days may overlap with these closures during longer tours. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control at Dorak. Salt Lake is a natural wonder and the largest salt lake in Europe. The salt found there is also very healthy. Therefore, I would like to emphasize that it was not a waste of time. We worked with you for weeks to create the entire itinerary.. Thank you again for all your comments and feedback. We will evaluate the necessary changes based on them. Sevval Dorak Tours
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Lynn M
September 19th, 2024
5
We saw so much in the short time we had in Turkey. Our tour guide Yasemin was fantastic. Her knowledge of the...
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Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Hello Lynn, Thank you for your kind words ! We’re glad you enjoyed your time in Turkey and appreciated Yasemin’s expertise. We hope to welcome you back soon ! Sevval Dorak Tours
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Maria
August 30th, 2024
5
What a wonderful experience, our guide Ayhan Köpür was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful, always looking...
What a wonderful experience, our guide Ayhan Köpür was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful, always looking after us.. I’ve been in tours with other companies but the hotels Dorak chose for us were outstanding in all the cities we stayed in.. excellent communication with the managers as well.. I would definitely use them again.. Thank you Dorak for our excellent Turkish tourShow more
Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Hello Maria, Thank you so much for your kind words ! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our guide, Ayhan Köpür, and that his knowledge and attentiveness made your trip memorable. We also greatly appreciate your feedback on the quality of the hotels we selected and the communication with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted that we could meet your expectations. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Thank you once again for choosing Dorak for your Turkish tour ! Sevval Dorak Tours
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Betsy
November 13th, 2023
5
We truly enjoyed the " Turkey in a Nutshell" 7 days long tour. The entire trip was perfectly coordinated and...
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Traveled in September 2023
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Dear Betsy, it was a pleasure to have you on board. Hope to see you again on your next vacation to Turkey!
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Büşra
October 30th, 2023
5
We enjoyed the tour very much. We attended with my wife and the places visited fascinated us. I definitely recommend...
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Traveled in May 2022
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Thank you so much Busra for having taken the time to inform us about the fantastic time you had on Turkey in a Nutshell 7 day Tour. We hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the near future.
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Dzenan
October 30th, 2023
5
It was a marvellous adventure and worth every single minute. Also our guide was awesome.
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Dorak Tours
We couldn't be happier to read that you truly enjoyed your experience with us. Hope to see you soon!
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JENNY
October 19th, 2023
5
I love Istanbul, Cappadocia the most. Istanbul is a very unique city with mixture of Asia and Europe, the city is...
I love Istanbul, Cappadocia the most. Istanbul is a very unique city with mixture of Asia and Europe, the city is lively, safe & clean. You can find many different kinds of foods, snack, sweet here and most of them are tasty. Cappadocia has very unique scenery that you cannot miss and the scenery you cannot find in another place. The hot air balloon is a must try activity and worth to ride although it costly than Egypt but trust me you won't regret after the ride, we ride in the early of the morning to see sunrise, the light shine slowly on the chimney look mountain, it looks really beautiful. After the ride we enjoy the celebration of sparkling juice&snack, we also get a certificate with our name from the Pilot & staff, this is unforgettable memories. I enjoy the shopping in Cappadocia as well, we found very good quality fashion leather with reasonable price, and quality good jewelry and pottery as well.Show more
Traveled in October 2023
Reply from: Dorak Tours
Thank you for leaving such a great review Jenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience, and we hope you have kept positive travel memories from this trip. Thank you for choosing Dorak Tours as your travel partner, and we hope to hear from you soon about your future travel.
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