Wonders of Turkey - With Anzac Day, Classic Group
Wonders of Turkey - With Anzac Day, Classic Group
$3195
Wonders of Turkey - With Anzac Day, Classic Group
11 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Göreme, Ankara
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Tour code:
Z983N26
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with the "Wonders of Turkey - With Anzac Day, Classic Group" tour. This cultural adventure begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Experience the poignant Dawn Service at Gallipoli, honoring the ANZAC troops, and delve into ancient history at Troy. Discover the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the mystical Whirling Dervishes in Konya. In Cappadocia, marvel at fairy chimneys and explore underground cities. Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a farm-to-table lunch in Izmir and a regional dinner in Cappadocia. Travel in comfort aboard a luxurious coach and stay in exquisite accommodations throughout your journey. This tour not only offers breathtaking sights but also supports local communities through initiatives like the Copmadam workshop and Goreme Women's Cooperative, promoting gender equality and cultural vibrancy.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Turkey. You’ll start in vibrant Istanbul, where a representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Gallipoli And Anzac Cove
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: Kolin Hotel, Canakkale.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at breathtaking coastal views as you make your way along the shores of the Sea of Marmara to historic Gallipoli. Located in the southern part of East Thrace, it was here that for nine months during the Great War, Anzac troops fought in an in an attempt to gain control of the Dardanelles Strait. Learn more about these events as you visit Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery. Later, join your group as you head from Eceabat across the sea to Çanakkale. Home to famous archaeological site, Troy, this historic destination will be your home for the night.
Day 3: Canakkale
Location: Çanakkale
Accommodation Name: Kolin Hotel, Canakkale.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dawn and first light signals the commencement of the annual Dawn Service. Attend alongside Australian, New Zealand and other foreign dignitaries and military personnel to honor the fallen soldiers. After the service pay your respects at the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Cemeteries, whilst learning more about the events which lead to the Anzac troops fighting in an attempt to gain control of the Dardanelles Strait. This afternoon return to your hotel for the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps relax poolside and admire the beautiful surroundings or book in for one of the many treatments on offer at the hotel spa.
Day 4: Troy, Pergamon And Kusadasi
Location: Kusadasi
Accommodation Name: Charisma De Luxe, Kusadasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Copmadam, a women's co-op turning recycled materials into unique items, and addressing women's employment issues. After some time exploring, continue your journey to Izmir where you will stop for a Farm-to-Table lunch at Nif Bağları, a family-owned wine producer. Explore the four acres of crop fields, nestled amidst picturesque surroundings before continuing your journey to the coastal resort of Kusadasi.
Day 5: The Pools Of Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to Pamukkale, famous for its mineral-rich thermal waters and chalk-white limestone terraces, explore the area with your Travel Director. See the ruins of the ancient Roman spa city of Hierapolis, founded in 190 B.C. You’ll see the city’s well-preserved theater and its turquoise travertine pools. Later, head back to your hotel, the esteemed Doğa Thermal Health & Spa. Take full advantage of its indoor and outdoor thermal pools, steam room and its Turkish bath complex.
Day 6: Konya, The Whirling Dervishes And Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll travel to Konya. The home of the Whirling Dervish, this city offers tradition in abundance. Noteworthy buildings line its streets, with beautiful mosques and modern buildings providing a delightful contrast. Visit the Mevlana Tekke museum, with its recognisable turquoise dome. See the Karatay Madrasa before moving on to another ornate 13th-century madrasa, the Ince Minaret. Continue your journey to Urgup, an historic town in the heart of Cappadocia. You will recognise this famous area from the bright balloons that decorate its sky and the striking golden, volcanic landscapes that surround it. Your abode for the night is the unique Alfina Cave Hotel Cappadocia, built in old cave dwellings. Get some rest here before your travels continue in the morning.
Day 7: Women Of Göreme
Location: Göreme
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Move on to Göreme, a striking town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, to explore its rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a women’s Coop addressing women’s employment issues. Move on to the Pasabag Valley, located on the road to Zelve. You’ll find otherworldly earth pillars here, ‘fairy chimneys’ and troglodyte dwellings. Visit the underground city of Özkonak, where you’ll have time to explore its tunnels and caves with your Travel Director. Later, join a Cappadocian local who has lived in the city for decades and take a tour of their cave house. You’ll learn more about their unique way of living, local traditions and family life. Dinner tonight will at a local restaurant, later you’ll witness a performance of Whirling Dervishes.
Day 8: Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation Name: Ankara HiltonSA
Meals Included: Breakfast
One for art lovers, this morning, you’ll learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. A town based in Cappadocia, it is famous for its earthenware pottery. On your way, stop off at one of the best-preserved Seljuk Caravanserais in Anatolia. Continue your journey to Ankara, where you’ll visit the Hittite Museum and Anit Kabir, the Mausoleum of Atatürk—Turkey's greatest modern leader and the first President of the Republic of Turkey. Perhaps relax in the spa and wellness center at your hotel this evening.
Day 9: To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s time to head to Istanbul. A glorious fusion of east and west, this popular city offers something for everyone, with history, culture, modernity, delicious cuisine and of course, the friendliest of faces. Board a cruise along the Bosphorus. As you make your way from Eminönü to the Black Sea, witness the area’s beautiful Ottoman palaces and fortresses lining the waterfront. Your evening is at leisure, why not ask your Travel Director for suggestions on places to dine.
Day 10: Istanbul And The Ottoman Empire
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll take in the sites of Istanbul. In the morning visit the historic Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, where Roman chariot races were held. Explore Hagia Sophia with Insight Choice. Choose between visiting Hagia Sophia Digital Experience, offering an immersive journey through the landmarks marvels, or alternatively, visit Hagia Sophia built in A.D. 537 and famous for its domed roof. Visit the Topkapi Palace, perched above the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the primary inlet of the waterway. In the evening, join your fellow travelers and toast to your trip over dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11: Farewell Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s time to say goodbye to your new friends, as your trip comes to an end. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward flights, or for those extending their stay in Istanbul, speak to your Travel Director for tips and tricks on where to head.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Istanbul, including an immersive digital experience and a visit to Hagia Sophia.
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Top Rated Highlights
Visit Gallipoli, Troy, Pamukkale, Konya, Goreme, and Ankara with guided tours and local experts.
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Make Travel Matter
Visit the Copmadam workshop in Ayvalik and the Goreme Women's Cooperative to support local women's employment.
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Transport
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach featuring double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom.
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Additional Included Highlights
Personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are included.
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Insight Experiences
Join a Cappadocian local for a tour of their cave house to learn about their unique way of life.
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Well-being
Enjoy the comfort of sanitized luxury coaches with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available on board.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any related costs are not included.
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Additional Transfers
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not as per the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach featuring double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are available, and physical distancing measures are implemented.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent, Kolin Hotel in Canakkale, Charisma De Luxe in Kusadasi, Doga Thermal Health & Spa in Pamukkale, DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos in Cappadocia, and Ankara HiltonSA.
Dining Summary
6 Dinner (D)10 Breakfast (B)
Additional Included Highlights
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
Cappadocia: Join a Cappadocian local, who has lived in the city for decades and take a tour of their cave house to learn more about their unique way of life.
Well-being
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour to support local communities?
The tour includes visits to the Copmadam workshop in Ayvalik and the Göreme Women's Cooperative. These experiences support local women by creating employment opportunities and contribute to the region's cultural vibrancy, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
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What kind of dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy a variety of authentic dining experiences, including a traditional dinner in Istanbul, a Farm-to-Table lunch at an organic farm in Izmir, and a regional dinner in Cappadocia featuring a performance of Whirling Dervishes. The tour also concludes with a dinner at a local restaurant in Istanbul.
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What are some of the cultural highlights of the tour?
Cultural highlights include visiting the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli, exploring the ancient city of Troy, and visiting the Mevlana Tekke museum in Konya. You will also have the opportunity to explore the underground cities and rock-cut churches in Göreme.
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How does the tour incorporate historical learning?
The tour includes visits to significant historical sites such as the Gallipoli Peninsula, where you attend the Dawn Service, the ancient city of Troy, and the ruins of Hierapolis in Pamukkale. Additionally, you will visit the Hittite Museum and the Mausoleum of Atatürk in Ankara.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach, and physical distancing measures are implemented.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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