- Trip Outline
- Trip Includes
- Trip Excludes
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- Visa and Passport
Day 1
- ARRIVAL / ISTANBUL
Day 2
- ISTANBUL (BREAKFAST)
Day 3
- ISTANBUL-CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST)
Day 4
- CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Day 5
- CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Day 6
- KUSADASI (BREAKFAST)
Day 7
- KUSADASI (BREAKFAST)
Day 8
- KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE (BREAKFAST)
Day 9
- ISTANBUL - HOME (BREAKFAST)
Itineraries
Day 1
Welcome aboard!
Upon arrival at the Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel where you get a general briefing on your trip. Rest of the day on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2
ISTANBUL
Our first day in Istanbul takes us to a number of Byzantine Relics. We first stroll to the great square which was once the Byzantine Hippodrome. Now it is a great park like area surrounded by the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Underground Cistern. The Hippodrome exhibits the Walled Column, The Serpent Column and the Egyptian Obelisque from the Byzantine times and the German Fountain is located in the North end of the Hippodrome. Next we visit the Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine building in the world.. We end the tour with a visit to the Underground Cistern, commonly called the Basilica Cistern. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3
ISTANBUL-CAPPADOCIA
On our last day in Istanbul, we take after breakfast a short drive to the shores of the Bosphorus to visit the Dolmabahce Palace. Overlooking the Bosphorus, its beauty is incomparable with 14 tons of pure gold used for its interior decoration, its priceless paintings, furniture, and a rich collection of Bohemian crystal in addition to its famous Harem section. Then we get on board for a cruise of the Bosphorus. In the afternoon we are transferred to the Airport for the flight to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 4
CAPPADOCIA
Your guide will meet you after breakfast to start an exciting day program. Our first real encounter with Cappadocia’s almost Martian landscape is in the Devrent Valley, where the rock formations are amazing. A walk through the Zelve Open Air Museum is a journey into the past, with its troglodyte houses. This is one of the earliest inhabited and latest abandoned monastic settlements in Cappadocia. After Zelve we visit Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”,where the voice of the wind harmonizes with the songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos, a centre of terracotta art since 2,000 BC, for a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. After lunch an exciting Jeep Safari awaits us where we experience the beautiful sunset at the end. . Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 5
CAPPADOCIA
Our first stop is the Underground City of Kaymakli, one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such settlements. That is, we descend towards the centre of the earth. After this we drive to the Ihlara Valley, a fantastic canyon. After enjoying our lunch on the terraces built on the river flowing from the mountains, we explore the beauties of the valley. At the end of the day we drive to our hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6
KUSADASI
We check out after a leisurely breakfast, we are transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Izmir, then we take an hour’s transfer to our hotel in Kusadasi. Rest of the day on your own. Overnight in Kusadası
Day 7
KUSADASI
After breakfast we drive to the port of Kusadası for a private boat trip that last all day. We enjoy the surrounding while sailing our lunch is served on board. We will moor in the most beautiful places for swimming. Overnight in Kusadası.
Day 8
KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE
As we check out, we drive to Pamukkale giving an en route visit to Aphrodisias, which was the city dedicated to the cult of Aphrodite. We visit Hierapolis on arrival, then have time to stroll over the calcareous terraces of Pamukkale, or to enjoy the thermal facilities. Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 9
ISTANBUL - HOME
We check out after breakfast, we are transferred to Cardak/Denizli Airport for the flight to Istanbul that gives best connection to your international flight out of Istanbul.
ISTANBUL
INCLUDED:
Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport with A/C Luxury Minivan/Minibus
2 Nights Stay In A 4* Hotel (Breakfast)
1,5 Days Guided Istanbul Tour
Bosphorus Cruise
Istabul-Cappadocia Flight Ticket
CAPPADOCIA
INCLUDED:
Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport with A/C Luxury Minivan/Minibus
3 Nights Stay In A 5* Hotel (Breakfast & Dinner)
2 Days Guided Cappadocia Tour
2 x Lunch During Tours
Jeep Safari
Cappadocia-Izmir Flight Ticket
KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE
INCLUDED:
Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport with A/C Luxury Minivan/Minibus
3 Nights Stay In A 4/5* Hotel (Breakfast)
1 Day Boat Trip (Lunch & Soft Drinks)
1 Day Guided Pamukkale Tour
Denizli-Istanbul Flight Ticket
- Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc). It is mandatory to pay USD 5 per person/per day. Our Jimspeco Travel Hub Ltd Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour
- Tourist City Tax – payable directly by the passenger only at each Hotel
- RT-PCR charges in Nigeria & Turkey
- No porterage included
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list
ISTANBUL
EXCLUDED:
International Flight Ticket
Lunch And Dinner
Entrance fees to the museums and sights
Personal Expenses
CAPPADOCIA
EXCLUDED:
Entrance fees to the museums and sights
Lunch And Dinner
Personal Expenses
KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE
EXCLUDED:
Entrance fees to the museums and sights
Lunch And Dinner
Personal Expenses
The best time to visit Turkey is between April and May, and September and October, because the weather is warm and pleasant, and you'll have a great time exploring the cities on your Turkey trip.
The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazar, and Hagia Sophia Museum are just a few of Turkey's best attractions that you should include in your Turkey tour packages.
Turkish Lira is the official currency in Turkey. 1 Turkish Lira is equal to 41 Nigeria Naira. Travelers should use the Lira because it has a very favorable exchange rate, and there is no need to use any other currency in Turkey.
Turkey is famous for its rich culture and picturesque sites. Turkey is also famous for its traditional Turkish coffee, Iskender kebab, Turkish carpets and rugs, Baklava – A sweet dish, the souvenir eye evil. It is also famous for its city Istanbul; you can see lots of foreign tourists here and has lots of tourist attractions. So when on turkey tour do not miss out on these things and places.
When visiting Turkey, you will note that women are dressed in a smart-casual style. As a result, you should dress in smart and fashionable outfits. Carry your normal swimming wear around the shore and on the beaches. However, Modest clothing is appreciated and expected when visiting mosques or other religious sites (No show of thighs, shoulders, and upper arms)
Yes, absolutely you can drink in Turkey. Turkey has one of the highest alcohol consumption rates in the Middle East, at 1.5 liters per person. Turkey is a secular nation, and even though the majority of the population is Muslim, “raki” an alcoholic beverage, is an important part of Turkish food culture.
Traveling to Turkey is safe as long as you take the same precautions you would at home. Understanding the country's culture is essential for enjoying your travels and connecting with its people.
Yes, the eastern part of Turkey, which is also the coldest part of the country, experiences snow and cold winter. The winter season in Turkey lasts from December to February. If you are looking for a truly special skiing experience, you will be in for a real treat if you spend the winter in Turkey.
Turkish is Turkey's official language, and English is widely spoken in Istanbul; visitors are often surprised at how well most Turks speak English. However, attempting to communicate in Turkish is highly valued and considered courteous.
April, May, September, and October are pleasantly warm, with temperatures of 68°F to 86°F, are typically the best months to plan your Turkey trip.
There is no fixed number of days to explore Turkey. A minimum of 5-10 days will allow you to experience some of the country's most popular sights.
Many international GSM operators provide coverage in Turkey in addition to local GSM operators such as Turkcell, Turktelekom and Vodafone. You may ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before travelling to Turkey or just obtain a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from local operators in Turkey.
Most hotels throughout Turkey have internet installed and they open it up for use by customers. The password can be obtained from reception. You should always check whether there is a charge before using it. Otherwise, in most of the busy cities and towns, there are internet cafes.
We have two popular seven-day tours but you can custom tailor all our tour itineraries to suit your timespan and the destinations you want to visit. The Essential Turkey tour is especially good for a first time visitor to the country. It covers the highlights including Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia.
This depends on the disability. The hearing impaired should be accompanied by a professional sign language translator if they want to join guided tours. People with walking disabilities should check with our staff regarding the level of difficulty for the area they want to visit. We can source disabled friendly hotels however in many rural places, wheel chair ramps are non existent and the conditions of roads are unsuitable for wheelchairs. Please email or call us with details of the disability and we can advise further.
It is customary (but optional) to tip your housekeeper in the hotel by leaving a few coins by the bed. You can tip taxi drivers a few lira or round up to the nearest 5 or 10. The same goes for waiters in restaurants. If it’s a more formal restaurant, and no service was added, then 15% is appropriate.
You will have different bus and car drivers throughout. You may wish to tip them 5 or 10 lira each, particularly if they have helped with heavy luggage. Alternatively, you can just give a tip to the guide on a day tour and s/he will share with the driver.
It is usual (but optional) to tip your guide at the end of each tour according to how you found his/her information and communication. One a one day tour, you might tip 10-20 lira to the guide. If you have the same guide for several days, a similar rate may apply on a per day basis.
On a standard gullet cruise, around EUR5 per passenger per day is a good starting point, more on a deluxe cruise. On a chartered vessel, the crew as a team would hope to receive at least EUR50 per day from your group. Please remember that gullet crew only have work for 6 months of the year, and often have a family to support year round.
Turkey is a very affordable and even cheap country to visit. As of the time of writing the Turkish Lira is plummeting in value making the (already low prices) even cheaper. Turkey is one of the most affordable countries in the world to visit.
Turkey is a great destination for families. It has many beautiful beaches and family friendly tours. For families visiting Turkey for a beach vacation, there are many child friendly beach resorts. For those looking to visit for sightseeing purposes, there are many child friendly tour options including visits to palaces, castles, labyrinths and of course, the world renowned hot air balloon flights.
There are many forms of transportation in Turkey including buses, taxis, trams and metro. Many clients prefer to take a domestic flight to get from one city to the next as it can be time efficient and economical.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
- Normal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those passengers who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges
VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Cost of visas including documentation and processing fees as of 1st May, 2022. Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the passengers.
PASSPORT
- Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure