Highlights of Turkey
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore the heart of Turkey, this amazing 9 days tour, offering an immersive introduction to this culturally rich and historically significant land. Our adventure begins amidst the ancient splendor of Istanbul, a city steeped in history and tradition, where the East meets the West in a captivating blend of cultures. As we wander through its labyrinthine streets, we'll marvel at iconic landmarks such as the majestic Hagia Sophia, the grand Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar, immersing ourselves in the vibrant tapestry of Turkish life.
Included
8 Nights Accomodation at the mentioned hotels
Private Airport Transfers with new model vehichles
Domestic Flight Tickets (15 kg allowance)
Meals as per itinerary
Entrance fees to museums except Istanbul
English Speaking Local tour Guides
Daily Excursions as per itinerary on Small Group basis
Daily Bottle Water
Tips at Restaurants & Hotels
Excluded
Personnel Expenses such as minibar at the hotels
Drinks at meals
Tips to the local guide and driver
Travel insurance
Visa
International flight
Know before you go
Luggage: Suitcases, rucksacks or fabric holdalls are all fine to bring with you to Turkey. You should also bring a small daypack/bag to take out during the day. Your main luggage will normally be left in the hotel during your sightseeing trips – you will not need to carry it far, and there are nearly always hotel porters to assist.
Luggage limits: There is no luggage limit for this tour. However, most airlines restrict you to between 20kg and 25kg for your hold luggage and between 5kg and 10kg for hand luggage. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
Clothing: Turkey’s climate changes drastically, with cold winters and hot summers. In western Turkey from late March to May, spring brings with it average temperatures of around 15C, though the weather does gradually warm up with sunny days interspersed with rain showers. From May to the end of October, the climate is hot and sunny, getting cooler as the year progresses. In Central Turkey around Cappadocia, the climate is cold with regular snowfalls from the end of November until late February. With spring the weather warms and the snow disappears altogether, though it still remains cold at night and first thing in the morning. Summer starts from May onwards, with temperature reaching around the mid 30’s. The East of Turkey from late May has warmed up considerably and stays hot until late September with sunny days, but the night time temperatures start to drop. By the end of October you can expect the first of the winter snows. So you must pack for cool and potentially wet conditions late in the year. Modesty rates highly in some parts of Turkey, especially for women and in the East, so please ensure clothes are loose fitting and not too revealing. Loose shorts are OK in tourist sites, as are T-shirts, but these should not show too much bare flesh (your shoulders should remain covered). In Eastern Turkey villages, and any mosques throughout the country, legs and arms should be covered. Attitudes are more relaxed in the seaside resorts.