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Silk Road Explorer Tour

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From Kusadasi to Istanbul
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Ephesus - Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus
    • Visit to Temple of Artemis site
    • Explore ancient theatre
    • Visit to Ephesus Archaeology Museum
    • Carpet village tour and carpet weaving demonstration
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Ephesus Archaeology Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Pamukkale - Hierapolis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Display of locally handcrafted leather goods
    • Visit to Pamukkale Travertines
    • Tour of Hierapolis ancient city
    • Swim in hot springs

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Ballooning - Short Flight 45 Minutes (EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments; longer flights available on request)
    • Cleopatra's Pool - Swim amongst the ruins in this thermal spring pool
    • Whirling Dervish Show
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
  4. Day 4

    Silk Road - Konya - Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sultanhani Caravansary
    • Visit to Mevlana museum

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - Dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, and entertainment featuring belly dancers, traditional folk dancers, and traditional Turkish musicians. Only show without dinner option also available.
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravansary
    Mevlana Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Cappadocia - Goreme

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
    • Fairy chimneys exploration
    • Underground city exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Ballooning - Start the day with a balloon ride over the moonscapes of Cappadocia. Experienced pilots take you deep into the valleys and as high as 2000 feet. Longer flights available on request. EUR 20 surcharge for credit card payments. Prices subject to change.
    • Turkish Bath - Traditional Turkish bath experience approximately 1 hour, including sauna, marble slab rest, exfoliating scrub, and wash
    Landmarks
    Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
    Cappadocia
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  6. Day 6

    Ankara - Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum)
    Landmarks
    Anitkabir
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  7. Day 7

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Istanbul Classics - Duration 9 am to 4 pm. Visit St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar
    • Bosphorus Cruise - Afternoon cruise between Europe and Asia. Duration 1 hour, allow 30 mins for transport to and from port
    • Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - Dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, and entertainment featuring belly dancers, traditional folk dancers, and traditional Turkish musicians. Available both pre and post tour in Istanbul
    • Bosphorus by Night - 8 pm pickup from hotel for boat departure. Sail the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, passing under suspension bridges whilst viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and modern villas. Includes dinner
    • Istanbul Two Continents Tour - Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill
    • Topkapi Palace Harem - Visit the famous Imperial Harem at Topkapi Palace
    • Bosphorus by public ferry - Cruise between continents on ferry departing every few hours. Spectacular views from the Black Sea to Istanbul. Full day journey, easy to arrange on your own
    • Prince's Islands by public ferry - Escape the bustling city for a day on the Islands in the Marmara Sea. Buyuk Ada (Big Island) recommended. No vehicles allowed, only horse and buggy and bicycles. Easy to arrange on your own
    Landmarks
    St Sophia Museum
    Byzantine Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
    Spice Bazaar
    Rumeli Fortress
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Bosphorus Bridge
    Camlica Hill
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    We got to see everything we wanted to see and the hotels were good but found the tour guide very disinterested and...
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value your feedback and appreciate your honesty in expressing your concerns. Customer feedback is always crucial in helping us improve our offerings. First and foremost, we are pleased to hear that you were able to visit all the desired destinations and that the accommodations met your expectations. However, we deeply regret that you found the tour guide to be disinterested and providing only the minimum level of service. This behavior falls far below our standards, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment caused. We take your feedback seriously, and we will address this matter promptly. While the guide in question has an extensive history of providing satisfactory service without any complaints, we understand the importance of maintaining consistent quality. We will issue a warning to the guide, emphasizing the need for increased engagement and dedication during future tours. Please be assured that we are committed to continuously monitoring the performance of our guides. Your feedback serves as a valuable indicator of their effectiveness and helps us make informed decisions. While we will give the guide another chance to improve based on their past track record, please understand that we will not hesitate to sever our working relationship if we receive any further negative reports. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your feedback, as it allows us to continuously enhance our services and ensure customer satisfaction. Best Regards, Fez Travel
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