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Highlights of Turkey

8 days
From Istanbul to Dalyan
4.5
16 traveler reviews
Highlights of Turkey - Explore!
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Explore!
Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
68252
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Highlights

  • Explore historic sites in Istanbul
  • Visit the poignant Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Ephesus
  • See Pamukkale's white terraced pools
  • Enjoy a riverboat trip in Dalyan

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Full day tour of Istanbul’s highlights
  3. Day 3 Visit the memorials of the World War I site of Gallipoli. Stay in Canakkale
  4. Day 4 Explore the ancient sites of Troy and Pergamon
  5. Day 5 Visit the famed Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Drive to Pamukkale
  6. Day 6 Explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Drive to Dalyan
  7. Day 7 Take a riverboat to Caunos
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Dalyan
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
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    3.9
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  • A
    · May 20th, 2023
    Our guide and the amazing ancient sites
    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 21st, 2023
    Trip to Ephesus was excellent - getting there early meant it wasn't too busy so we could take in the majesty of the site. The mud bath on the final day was an amusing highlight! We also enjoyed the Canakkale, a safe and pleasant town.
    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 23rd, 2023
    Guide was very knowledgable about where to find some quiet spots even in the busiest locations - entering Hierapolis & Pamukkale by the alternative gate made for a lovely chance to enjoy much of the site before hitting the crowds.
    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 11th, 2023
    Gallipoli and Pergamum
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 11th, 2023
    Crossing the Bosphorus and seeing Troy.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 15th, 2023
    The sites of Troy and Ephesus were particularly impressive for the ancient history enthusiast. The visit to the site of the Gallipoli battles in World War 1 was a moving experience.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · September 25th, 2023
    Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Still love the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and the peace of the mosques
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 13th, 2023
    Ephesus
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 19th, 2023
    I highly recommend this tour! The points of interest were very interesting and the timing of the whole trip was perfect. Explore Worldwide hires the best local tour guides and they have a wealth of knowledge that they share with the group.
    Trip date: February 2023

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8 days
Highlights of Turkey
From Istanbul to Dalyan

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before February 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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