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TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Antalya and domestic flight back to Istanbul

9 DAYS LEGENDARY TURKEY VACATION PACKAGE WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURE SUMMARY
:
If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey, Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, battlefields of Gallipoli, the Trojan Horse of Troy, Pergamon offers one of the Seven Churches of St John from the Bible before reaching the ancient city of Ephesus, the white calcium hot pools of Pamukkale, beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast in Antalya and back to Istanbul by domestic flight.

 

HOTELS IN THE TOUR PACKAGE:

The prices of this program have been determined with the cooperation of specified hotels. These prices are only valid for accommodation in these hotels and a hotel that is not on the list cannot be requested. If there is a modification in the status of the specified hotels, TravelShop Group has the authority to arrange a different hotel in the same category and under the same conditions.

 

PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDES:

For these programs, we produce an outstanding, experienced, knowledgeable professional guide who speaks English very well. However, if you have special groups of at least 25 people other than our specified groups, we can provide you with guides in other languages. You have to take a private tour for a private guide and state your choice in advance.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS:
Many of our tours DO NOT include domestic flights because of the different cancellation policy of airline companies. If you want us to arrange your domestic flights TravelShop Group is more than happy to assit you with best possible rates. These flights have a limitation of 15 kg of luggage with 8 kg of in-cabin weight depending on the Airlines. Please abide by these in-flight regulations. You should be present at the Airport an hour prior to flight times. We reserve and book your flight Tickets a week before the travel dates with the names provided by yourselves. If there is a typo or a lettering mistake on the names, our company holds no responsibility of any incovenience thay may be experienced so it is best to have a copy of the passport provided to your reprsentative.

COACH TRANSFER & TRANSPORTATION:
All of the buses we use are luxury air-conditioned buses. Most of them have TV, freezer available and our luxury Mercedes Sprinter has internet and mini bar. All of the buses used intercity are very clean, comfortable and safe. You will witness a lot of interesting and beautiful views during the journey. For long bus journeys, we give a small break every 2-5 hours to relax.

The table bellow includes all our buses, available seats and maximum people allowed.

BUS CAPACITY

FACILITIES

BUS NAMES

Available Seat

Maximum Pax

A/C

Fridge

TV

Internet

Minibar

Tee & Coffee

WC

Luggage space

Mercedes Vito

8

5

✔  

✔  

 

 

 

✔  

Volkswagen Caravelle

8

5

✔  

✔  

 

✔  

 

 

Merceded Sprinter

14

10

✔   

✔  

 

 

 

✔  

Volkswagen Crafter

14

10

✔  

   

 

 

 

Deluxe Merceded Sprinter

10

8

✔  

 

 

 

Prestij Mini Bus

27

22

 

 

 

Turkuaz Bus

31

26

 

 

 

Luxury Bus

32

28

✔  

 

 

 

Luxury VIP Bus

46

40

✔  

 

 

 

Luxuy Big Bus

54

50

 

 

 


*We will arrrange the bus according to the availability and the number of pax requested.                                      *Please keep in mind our luggage bus restriction. We need to leave some free seats in case the customers bring big luggages.
MEALS:

Dinners usually served in the hotels on half board category. Lunches will be served in restaurants on the destination route.  Meals are mostly served as Set Menu or Open Buffet Style. If you have meal preferences or special diet requirements, please inform us beforehand for necessary arrangements during your tour confirmation.    



MUSEUM:

On our Tour Routes, we include all the “must see” museums and sight-seeing venues in our itinenary. This service is included within the Tour price. Some museums have different operation days and times but we will have similar sites to fill in for them. 

SHOPPING:
Turkey is a great destination for shopping opportunities especially Trukish rugs/carpets, jewelry, leather, textile, ceramics and many other hand made artifacts. During the tours, we recommend some of the reliable and reasonable shopping venues to be visited. Our shopping stops are consisted of trustworthy, guaranteed vendors. Our guide will direct you to such stores during the tours. You may get informed by our guide in regards to shopping mattters while on the tour. Some of our shopping venues may apply group discount that you may want to take advantage of.

TIPPING:
For drivers’ and tour guides’ motivation to give a better service, tips are mandatory. We only request the basic amount which is 2 Euro for tour guide and 1 Euro for the driver per day per person. Please give your tips to the driver and the guide in an envelope with your notes!


AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICES:
We provide your airport transfers for arrival and returns. Please, provide us the flight details when purchasing the tour for proper arrangements with flight code, destination, date and arrival timing. Our airport officer will be present to Welcome you after you pass the customs, luggage claim and greet you with a name board outside the EXIT GATE 13 for both international and domestic flights.

9 DAYS LEGENDARY TURKEY VACATION PACKAGE WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURE - Distances

Distances

Kilometer

Miles

Hours

Tour Start Time

Tour End Time

Istanbul - Gallipoli

297

185

4

6:30 AM

12:00 PM

Canakkale - Troy

31

20

40 min

8:30 AM

10:00 AM

Troy - Pergamon

194

121

3

10:00 AM

13:00 PM

Pergamon - Kusadasi

195

122

3

15:00 AM

18:00 PM

Kusadasi - Ephesus

18

12

20 min

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

Kusadasi - Pamukkale

185

115

2.40

8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Pamukkale - Antalya

240

150

3.30

8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Antalya - Istanbul (By Plane)

715

445

1:10

8:30 AM

17:00 PM


SEASONS OF TURKEY:

  • Winter Season: Between the months of December, January, February as the weather is around 10 degrees celsius
  • Spring: Between the months of March, April and May as the weather is around 22 degrees celsius
  • Summer: June, July and August are summer time with approx 30 degrees celsius.
  • Autumn: September through November is considered to be autumn month with a National average of 20 degrees celsius.
  • Have your attire accordingly and dress with proper clothing as per the guidance above.

THINGS TO BE CARED FOR AND BROUGHT ON YOU

Turkey is a very modern Islamic country. You may just have fun and go around as in any European country when you are in Turkey. Only a few things to pay attention for such as entering into a Mosque with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Women should be carefully head-covered when in a holy environment. Rest is pretty much the same as in any western city. Bars, cafes and restaurants are open until late nights and People get entertained safely.  We suggest for you have the items listed below.

  • Travel Insurance that covers Health as well. Globally recognized credit cards
  • Cash needed for small purchases where cards are not accepted. It is best to use an official Exchange office for Turkish currency transactions.
  • Clothing in line with seasonal standarts as indicated above.
  • Camera
  • Universal adaptor and charger equipments for electronical devices.
  • Comfortable trekking shoes for walking around as the tours most likely to have walking distances
  • International Telephone Communication checked
  • Have a copy of your flight ticket with you
  • a.personal.identification.on.you.at.all.times

THINGS TO BE CHECKED PRIOR THE TOUR;


Please check the information below before your departure

  • International Flight Tickets
  • Negative PCR Test
  • Vaccination Certificate
  • Tour itinenary
  • Confirmation received from us to include Hotel reservations etc.
  • Domestic Flight Tickets if any (Please check your title/name spelling printed correctly)
  • Passport Validation Terms
  • Visa if needed (check before your trip for the dates on your visa )
  • If visa needed, please ask us for invitation letter to ease the visa application process
  • Flight details for on time Airport transfer services
  • Observe the luggage limitation by Airlines for domestic flights ifa ny
  • Obtain emergency contact details from our office


If you have any further information that is not listed above please contact us by the details below:

Please email us at headoffice@travelshopbooking.com

 

For additional information please do not hesitate to contact us - please see details provided below.

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Itineraries

Day 1

Date : February 29, 2024

Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2

Date : March 1, 2024

Istanbul City Tour

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3

Date : March 7, 2024

Gallipoli Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 4

Troy Tour - Pergamon – Kusadasi

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3 hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre at that times. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5

Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6

Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7

Pamukkale to Antalya

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
For our dearest guests who experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we will depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the the Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and unique view of nature by viewing the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton White Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and registered in the UNESCO heritage list. After the Hot Air Balloon Excursion, we will celebrate our landing with champagne ceremony and return to the hotel for a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. After 2 hour we will have coffee break, after coffee break then continue to Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

Day 8

Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town.
The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Day 9

Antalya to Istanbul - End of Tour

(Breakfast included)
Today we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShopBooking.

9 DAYS LEGENDARY TURKEY VACATION PACKAGE WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURE INCLUDES:

  • Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
  • 2 nights hotel in Istanbul
  • 1 night hotel in Canakkale
  • 2 nights hotel in Kusadasi
  • 1 night in hotel in Pamukkale
  • 2 nights hotel in Antalya
  • 8 open buffet breakfasts
  • 6 local dinners at hotels
  • 6 local lunches during to tours
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Gallipoli Tour
  • Guided Troy Tour
  • Guided Acropolis of Pergamon Tour
  • Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
  • Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
  • Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
  • Professional English - speaking tour guides
  • Return airport transfer

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE TOUR DATES AND DEPARTURES:
Please check this tour is avalible different Departure dates as mentioned below.

9 DAYS LEGENDARY TURKEY VACATION PACKAGE WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURE PRICES IN EURO

Room Type

Triple

Double

Single

Per Person

 €    519,00

 €    549,00

 €    785,00

Periods

November 2023 to April 2024

 

GUARANTEE DEPART DATES

03 Nov 23

17 Nov 23

1 Dec 23

19 Jan 24

16 Feb 24

01 Mrch 24

15 Mrch 24

29 Marc 24

12 April 24

26 April 24

 

 

 

Destination

HOTEL CATEGORY & LISTS

Istanbul

5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

Canakkale

4 Star Troia Tusan Hotel

Kusadasi

5 Star Ramada Hotel & Suite

Pamukkale

5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel

Antalya

4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel



 

 

 

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

 

EXTRA SALES FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE TOUR PROGRAM:
With the knowledge of nearly 20 years of TravelShop Group, we have prepared our optional tours in our specified tour program, by choosing the most beautiful and most important activity in each region, for our valuable guests, with the most affordable prices. You do not have to attend all of the optional tours specified in the schedule. In order for us to serve you better, it is obligatory to attend, the optional tours specified only with the TravelShop Group and cannot be taken from any other companies. If you wish, you may buy our optional tours from our discounted prices on our website or you can make a reservation from our current prices when you come to Turkey. Every optional tour taken with the TravelShop Group is under the guarantee of the TravelShop Group

OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: 2nd day it is possible to book ;
Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Tipping
  • Insurance: All types
  • Hotel room taxes
  • Insurance: All types
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Hotel room taxes
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 80,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.
Please Note: Domestic flight price for under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange another similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

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If the departure dates of our given plan don’t align with your prefrence or you have a group of
minimum 25 pax, we can arrange a professional guide (in different languages) and vehicle that you have requested for your group on special dates between March 2023 – April 2024.
If you wish to make this program for your own group or if you want to make your own serial group, you must guarantee a minimum of 25 guests and inform us your departure dates in advance so that we can make new reservations in the specified Hotels. Guests need to pay their deposite (30 Euro per Person) so that we can confirm their reservations before they arrive.
Kindly note that we may not be able to make last minute reservations.

HOW CAN I GET A QUOTA AND CAN I NOTIFY THE GUESTS’ NAMES THAT WILL JOIN THE TOUR LATER?
If you want to do marketing about our tours and announce one or more of our departure dates, all you have to do is to secure your place by making a prepayment of 30.00 Euro Per Person. You must notify us with all the names that will participate in our tour before starting the tour. After paying the deposit, you will not be affected by price increases in our tour.

These prices are our guaranteed prices, however, If there are any extreme spikes in the prices in Turkey, the price might be updated excluding already confirmed groups with confirmed names and fixed departure dates. You will be given notice of the price chance 1 week prior. That’s why, we kindly request you to inform us about all your confirmed groups.