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Turkey Encounters

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  • Terraced pools of mineral-rich waters in Pamukkale.
  • Fairy chimneys and rock formations at sunset in Cappadocia.
  • Mount Ararat with a historic monastery in the foreground.
  • Tourist observing ancient ruins in Ephesus.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Start point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul old city
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Visit Aya Sofya museum
    • Tour of Topkapi Palace
    • Visit Hippodrome
    • Bosphorous River cruise
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Aya Sofya
    Topkapi Palace
    Hippodrome
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Canakkale

    Istanbul to Canakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield
    • Visit Lone Pine memorial
    • Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
    • Visit ANZAC Cove
    • Visit Johnston Jolly
    • Visit The Nek
    • Visit Gallipoli Museum
    • Explore original trenches and tunnels
    Landmarks
    Lone Pine Memorial
    Chunuk Bair Memorial
    ANZAC Cove
    Johnston Jolly
    The Nek
    Gallipoli Museum
  4. Day 4

    Canakkale to Kusadasi

    Canakkale to Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Troy ancient city
    • Guided tour of Pergamum Acropolis
    • Visit Temple of Trajan
    • Visit Pergamum library
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Pergamum Acropolis
    Temple of Trajan
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  5. Day 5

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus Roman ruins
    • Visit Temple of Artemis site
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Visit Ephesus amphitheatre
    • Visit Ephesus Archaeology Museum
    • Visit traditional carpet village
    • Local wine tasting in Sirince
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Library of Celsus
    Ephesus Archaeology Museum
  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit leather shop
    • Guided tour of Aphrodisias ancient city
    • Visit Aphrodisias stadium
    • Visit Temple of Aphrodite
    • Visit Tetrapylon
    • Visit Aphrodisias theatre
    • Visit Aphrodisias local museum
    Landmarks
    Aphrodisias
    Temple of Aphrodite
    Tetrapylon
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Pamukkale to Fethiye

    Pamukkale to Fethiye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamukkale Travertines
    • Visit Hierapolis ancient city
    • Swim in hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
    • Visit Salda Lake
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Salda Lake
  8. Day 8

    Fethiye

    Fethiye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • 12-island boat trip
    • Saklikent Gorge tour
  9. Day 9

    Fethiye to Antalya

    Fethiye to Antalya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit deserted Greek village of Kayakoy
    • Visit Antalya Necropolis Museum
    Landmarks
    Kayakoy
    Antalya Necropolis Museum
  10. Day 10

    Antalya

    Antalya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Perge ancient site
    • Visit Aspendos amphitheatre
    Landmarks
    Perge
    Aspendos Amphitheatre
  11. Day 11

    Antalya to Konya

    Antalya to Konya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mevlana Mausoleum
    • Visit Mevlana Museum
    • Visit Çatalhöyük Museum
    Landmarks
    Mevlana Mausoleum
    Mevlana Museum
    Çatalhöyük Museum
  12. Day 12

    Konya to Cappadocia

    Konya to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional Turkish home)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultanhani Caravansary
    • Explore underground city
    • Dinner at traditional Turkish home

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish cooking class
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravansary
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
    • See fairy chimneys
    • Visit Pigeon Valley
    • Visit Red Valley
    • Visit Cavusin
    • Visit Avanos Town
    • Learn about handmade pottery
    Landmarks
    Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
    Pigeon Valley
    Red Valley
    Cavusin
    Avanos
  14. Day 14

    Cappadocia to Van

    Cappadocia to Van
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Citadel of Van
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Van
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Van

    Van
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Akdamar Island
    • Visit 10th century church on Akdamar Island
    • Visit Uratu Museum
    • Visit Van cats

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Lake Van
    Landmarks
    Akdamar Island
    Uratu Museum
  16. Day 16

    Van to Kars

    Van to Kars
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Muradiye
    • Visit Bendimaahi Falls
    • Visit Ishak Pasha Palace
    • View Mount Ararat
    Landmarks
    Ishak Pasha Palace
    Mount Ararat
  17. Day 17

    Kars

    Kars
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ani ancient capital
    • Explore churches in Ani
    • Visit Ani Cathedral
    • Explore citadel at Ani
    • Visit mosque in Ani
    • See Church of St Gregory frescoes
    • Visit 12 Apostles Church
    • Visit Kars Castle
    Landmarks
    Ani
    Ani Cathedral
    Church of St Gregory
    12 Apostles Church
    Kars Castle
  18. Day 18

    Kars to Istanbul

    Kars to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Grand Bazaar for last-minute souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Grand Bazaar
  19. Day 19

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Istanbul
    • Last-minute sightseeing in Istanbul

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    Ahmed

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    What does "share a multibed room" mean? It's confusing. We are a couple that means we need one room for us.

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      Ahmed

      Traveler•Written May 2025

      How much are the two flights that this tour has, and is there another alternative way of travel instead of the two flights?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2025

      Tour uses "multi-bed" to describe trip pricing as price per person, 2 people sharing a room. As a couple, you'll be asked to choose between a double room (1 large bed) or twin room (2 single beds).

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      Ahmed

      Traveler•Written May 2025

      Are the flights included in the tour price? If not, how much will they cost?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2025

      Domestic flights are included in the tour price. You would only book your international flights independently.

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    Debbie

    Asked on January 26th, 2025

    Noticed the itinerary does not include the opportunity to take a balloon flight while in Cappadocia. Would this be possible?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Yes, you will get an opportunity for a hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Once you are on the trip, the guide will check who wants to join and book this for you locally. Please note, that it is also weather dependent.

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      Debbie

      Traveler•Written January 2025

      Reading the itinerary, Day 16 says we return to Istanbul, but day 17 we visit the ruins of Ani, 12 Apostles Church & Kars Castle. Day 18 Fly from Kars to Istanbul. Is day 16 a typo & we stay the night is Kars on day 16? There are 2 internal flights on this itinerary, are they included in the costing of the tour?

    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      The internal flights are included in the package: Domestic flight between Ankara and Van and transfers, Domestic flight between Kars and Istanbul and transfers.

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    Bianca

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    do you accomodate single travellers - is there a supplement - what does sharing a multi-bed room mean - are the accomodations hostels?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      Yes, absolutely you can join as a solo traveller. If we aren't able to arrange a same-sex room share, or if you want to guarantee yourself a single room, then the single room supplement would be £1119. A 'multi-bed' room on this trip would just mean a twin room. The hotels are all around the 4-star level.

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