Which is the best airport in Istanbul for this tour?

Complimentary arrival transfers depart Istanbul Airport (IST) at 13:30 and 16:30 on the first day of the tour. Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) on the last day of the tour at 06:00 and 12:00 (noon). For arrival transfer, flight must arrive 2 hours prior to the shuttle time. For the departure transfer, flight must depart 3hours before the shuttle time.

Do we have time to take a balloon ride in Cappadocia? My husband might join me only 2 days, is that allowed? Any fee?

You may coordinate with the Travel Director on tour if there will be free time in Cappadocia to take a balloon ride. We do have an option to join the tour late but we do not recommend it if he will only join for 2 days as we have a policy that even if you join in the tour late you will still pay the full tour value.

Are there optional activities or excursions on this tour. If so, what are their estimated cost. I need to have a good understanding on the total cost of the trip.

We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Optional excursions are not prebookable, they will be booked once you are on the trip with your Travel Director.

Does this tour allow a hotair balloon ride in Cappadocia?

You may opt in using the afternoon to take the optional we offer or you can chose to do anything else on your own. So if you are looking to do a hot air balloon ride you may do so during that evening but you would have to book it on your own.

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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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 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul independently
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace with views over the Bosphorus
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
- View the Blue Mosque
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the museum of Classical Turkish Music
- Discover Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kolin)
Included Activities
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery at Gallipoli
- Visit Gallipoli battlefields
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Chunuk Bair
Landmarks
Lone Pine Cemetery
Anzac Cove
Chunuk Bair
Day 4
Çanakkale to Izmir
Çanakkale to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Made with fresh, homegrown produce in Demircidere), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention)
Included Activities
- Visit Troy archaeological site
- View replica wooden horse at Troy
- Be My Guest experience in Demircidere
- Visit local bakery in Demircidere
- Lunch in Demircidere with local family
Landmarks
Troy
Day 5
Izmir to Pamukkale
Izmir to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Colossae Thermal)
Included Activities
- Explore ruins of Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus at Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis remains at Ephesus
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus
- Visit Great Theatre at Ephesus
- Visit local carpet emporium
- Relax in thermal pools at hotel
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Temple of Artemis
House of the Virgin Mary
Temple of Hadrian
Great Theatre
Day 6
Pamukkale to Konya
Pamukkale to Konya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Dedeman)
Included Activities
- Visit ancient ruins of Hierapolis
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Mausoleum of Mevlana
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum
Day 7
Konya to Cappadocia
Konya to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (At a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Exedra)
Included Activities
- Visit 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit underground city of Saratli
- Learn about traditional pottery making in Avanos
Optional Activities
- Witness Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Landmarks
Saratli
Avanos
Day 8
Göreme
Göreme
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Exedra)
Included Activities
- Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos
- Watch a leatherwork display
Optional Activities
- Watch sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia valleys and rock formations
Landmarks
Göreme Open-Air Museum
Paşabağ (Fairy Chimneys)
Avanos
Day 9
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Bosphorus Cruise
Day 10
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Lone Pine Cemetery
Anzac Cove
Chunuk Bair

Landmarks
Troy

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Temple of Artemis
House of the Virgin Mary
Temple of Hadrian
Great Theatre

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum

Landmarks
Saratli
Avanos

Landmarks
Göreme Open-Air Museum
Paşabağ (Fairy Chimneys)
Avanos

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Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 9
Kolin
Hotel
day 3
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
Hotel
day 4
Colossae Thermal
Hotel
day 5
Dedeman
Hotel
day 6
Exedra
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Janet5.0•November 2015
Fantastic! Well organised and informative. Loved it from the first moment.
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Ronald
Asked on January 11th, 2025
Which is the best airport in Istanbul for this tour?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  Complimentary arrival transfers depart Istanbul Airport (IST) at 13:30 and 16:30 on the first day of the tour. Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) on the last day of the tour at 06:00 and 12:00 (noon). For arrival transfer, flight must arrive 2 hours prior to the shuttle time. For the departure transfer, flight must depart 3hours before the shuttle time.
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Sandra
Asked on April 21st, 2024
Do we have time to take a balloon ride in Cappadocia? My husband might join me only 2 days, is that allowed? Any fee?
Other
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2024
  You may coordinate with the Travel Director on tour if there will be free time in Cappadocia to take a balloon ride. We do have an option to join the tour late but we do not recommend it if he will only join for 2 days as we have a policy that even if you join in the tour late you will still pay the full tour value.
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Anthony
Asked on February 19th, 2023
Are there optional activities or excursions on this tour. If so, what are their estimated cost. I need to have a good understanding on the total cost of the trip.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2023
  We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Optional excursions are not prebookable, they will be booked once you are on the trip with your Travel Director.
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Crystal
Asked on July 27th, 2022
Does this tour allow a hotair balloon ride in Cappadocia?
Other
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2022
  You may opt in using the afternoon to take the optional we offer or you can chose to do anything else on your own. So if you are looking to do a hot air balloon ride you may do so during that evening but you would have to book it on your own.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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