Experience Turkey's rich culture, history and gastronomy in a one-of-a-kind way through this hand picked tour. The country is lively and energetic, with cultures and traditions that are as diverse now as they were thousands of years ago. It's no surprise that it's a popular tourist destination, given its vast scenic scenery and exquisite food. The Western Turkey journey begins and concludes in Istanbul, with stops in Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir, and other locations in between. Your carefully selected itinerary is designed to show you the best of Turkey, with a variety of sights and incredible activities included along the way. 

During the trip, you will get the opportunity to see the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a true architectural masterpiece. As we travel through Turkey's countryside, we'll witness gorgeous wheat fields and orchards and get a taste of rural life. The Cappadocia region has a spectacular twilight landscape, with houses, churches, and monasteries built into rocks that have eroded throughout the years. Don't assume this is only a relic of the past though; people have discovered ways to live in them even now. Explore the tunnels and chambers of an entire subterranean city built beneath Cappadocia, where residents sought refuge during times of conflict. Then there is the magnificently preserved city of Ephesus, named after the goddess Artemis, where it’s so easy to get a sense of life in ancient times. Your guide will take you on a tour of these amazing remains, explaining to you in detail all about the rich 1500-year history.

What are you waiting for? Turkey fascinates and delights at every step of this masterfully paced small group experience, overflowing with history, buzzing with progress, and exploding with taste.

Fly into one of the two international airports in Istanbul, New Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, before meeting your English speaking transfer team who will take you to your first night’s accommodation. Your Turkey Western tour begins and will take you to incredible cities like Ankara, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Troy and Gallipoli. Enjoy seeing the very best of Turkey, with a variety of unforgettable sights and included activities. From the architectural marvel of the great Hagia Sophia, to the tunnels and chambers of the entire underground city preserved in Cappadocia, be prepared to experience this destination positively brimming with history, progress and flavour. After 10 days, we end our small group adventure with an included transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Facilities you can expect during your 4-star hotel stay

• Double bed/twin share accommodation
• Private ensuite with premium bathroom amenities
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Fitness Centre
• 24-hour reception
• Resort style pool (only available at select hotels)

Facilities you can expect during 5-star hotel stay

• Double bed/twin share accommodation
• Private ensuite with premium bathroom amenities
• Flat screen TV
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Exclusions

• Return flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age restrictions

• This tour is restricted for people over the age of 6
  
  

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this trip to operate is two people
• Double or twin share basis
  
  

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• Visitors may require a visa to enter
• It is the visitor’s responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance

Porterage

• Porterage may be available throughout the trip.
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and in some cases climb stairs
  
  

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• Return airport transfers are included in your tour
• A premium coach will transport you to each stop along your Western Turkey tour

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com 
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest
  
  

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
  
  

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our Booking Conditions for all information on refunds
  
  

Special requests

• If you or any members of your travelling party have any special requests (for example a dietary requirement, specific room location etc), please let DealsAway know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to assist you with your request

Behaviour

• Please be aware that the booking conditions state that your holiday can be terminated, with no refund, if the behaviour of you or any members of your travelling party does not meet an acceptable standard. You will also often be required to pay for any damages you or members of your travelling party cause to accommodation, coach, train or cruise ship
  
  

Holiday Extras

• If you wish to purchase any extras or upgrades please contact us at support@dealsaway.com for information on our optional extras
  
  

DealsAway reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website's terms and conditions.