Turkey

15D14N Absolute Turkey (ETAT)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

<p>Arrive at any time.</p>

Day 2: Istanbul - Bolu

<p>Enjoy an orientation walk around Istanbul before moving on to the city of Bolu.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Bolu - Cappadocia

<p>Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the father of the Modern Turkish Republic, en route to Cappadocia region.</p>

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Cappadocia

<p>Enjoy an included visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum before free time to explore this unique region.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Cappadocia - Güneysınır

<p>Enjoy an included visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum before free time to explore this unique region.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Cappadocia - Konya

<p>Explore one of the many underground cities in the region. Visit Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village. Visit a community park and cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. Experience a homestay as the guest of a local family.</p>

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Konya - Antalya

<p>Wander the lovely seaside town of Antalya.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Antalya - Kekova

<p>Spend the afternoon onboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before disembarking the boat and driving to our hotel for the evening.</p>

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Kekova - Kaş

<p>Opt for a morning swim and some relaxation before travelling on to Kaş.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Kaş - Selçuk

<p>Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis en route to Selçuk.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Selçuk

<p>Visit ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to St John’s Basilica and the Mosque of Isa Bey as well as the nearby picturesque village of Şirince.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Selçuk - Ayvalık

<p>Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Visit the G-supported handicraft workshop during an orientation walk of Ayvalik, before enjoying free time in the surrounding area or opting for a boat trip or visit to the beach.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Ayvalık - Çanakkale

<p>Visit the ancient city of Troy en route to Çanakkale.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Çanakkale - Istanbul

<p>Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine.</p>

Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Istanbul Departure

<p>Depart at any time.</p>

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation / Hotels

Golden Horn Hotel

Golden Horn Hotel (★★★★☆)

Ebusuud Cad. No: 26 Sirkeci, Fatih, 34410 Istanbul, Turkey

Renovated in 2020, Golden Horn Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Hagia Sophia. The air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi. Rooms at Golden Horn are spacious and include a flat-screen satellite TV. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. A rich breakfast is served on Golden Horn's terrace, where guests can take in panoramic views of Istanbul. Golden Horn Hotel has a great location for sightseeing Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district. Airport transfer service is available upon request at a surcharge. Istanbul Airport is 46 km away.

Soylu Hotel Bolu

Soylu Hotel Bolu (★★★★☆)

Beskavaklar Mah D-100 Karayolu uzeri No 61, 14100 Bolu, Turkey

Located in Bolu, Soylu Hotel offers an à la carte restaurant and special diet menus on request along with facilities available for your relaxation such as a sauna and hammam. Evening entertainment is available in the property. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk is found on site. All the air-conditioned rooms in Soylu Hotel offer a minibar, telephone, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and slippers. Extras include a seating area and a desk. Soylu Hotel features facilities including meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a games room. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including billiards and table tennis. The property offers free parking. Historic Orta Hammam is 2 km, Yedigoller National Park is 37 km away.

Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia

Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia (☆☆☆☆☆)

Atatürk Bulvarı Yukarı Mahalle No :40 Uçhisar -Nevşehir, 50180 Uchisar, Turkey

Situated in Uchisar, Grand Uchisar Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 1.2 km from Uchisar Castle, 11 km from Zelve Open Air Museum‎ and 14 km from Nikolos Monastery. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Grand Uchisar Hotel also boast a city view. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and halal options. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Urgup Museum is 15 km from the accommodation, while Özkonak Underground City is 28 km away. Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is 34 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Gurtas Hotel Antalya

Gurtas Hotel Antalya (★★★☆☆)

Muratpasa Mah. Sarampol Cad. No:230, 07040 Antalya, Turkey

Conveniently set in the centre of Antalya, Gurtas Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units include a wardrobe. A buffet, vegetarian or halal breakfast is available at the property. At Gurtas Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Turkish cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Mermerli Beach, Old City Marina and Hadrian's Gate. Antalya Airport is 10 km away.

Kekova Hotel Kas

Kekova Hotel Kas (★★☆☆☆)

Ataturk Bulvari, Gokce Sokak No:4 Antalya, 07580 Kas, Turkey

Situated in Kas, less than 1 km from Little pebble Beach, Kekova Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Kas Bus Station, Kas Lions Tomb and Kas Ataturk Statue. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Kekova Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play table tennis at this 2-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Big pebble Beach, Ince Bogaz Cinar Beach and Lycian Rock Cemetery.

Anya Resort Hotel Pamukkale

Anya Resort Hotel Pamukkale (★★★★★)

Zakkum Sokak no 3, 20190 Pamukkale, Turkey

Conveniently located in Pamukkale, ANYA RESORT HOTEL offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel provides mountain views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan or halal options. You can play darts at ANYA RESORT HOTEL, and car hire is available. Pamukkale Travertines is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey is a 14-minute walk away. Denizli Çardak Airport is 73 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Cenka Hotel Selcuk

Cenka Hotel Selcuk (★★★☆☆)

Atatürk Mh. Kubilay Cd. No:24 Selçuk/İZMİR, 35954 Selcuk, Turkey

Hotel Cenka Ephesus in Selcuk provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar. It is situated 3.6 km from Great Theatre of Ephesus and offers a lift. The bed and breakfast features city views, a children's playground, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. A minibar and kettle are also available. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Guests at Hotel Cenka Ephesus can enjoy table tennis on-site, or cycling in the surroundings.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ephesus Museum, Artemis Temple and Basilica of St. John, Ephesus. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is 60 km from the property.

Bogaz Hotel Canakkale

Bogaz Hotel Canakkale (★★★☆☆)

İsmetpaşa Mahallesi Hasan Mevsuf Sokak No: 55, 17100 Canakkale, Turkey

Situated in Canakkale, 1.3 km from Mega Beach, Canakkale Bogaz Hotel features views of the city. The property is set 1.2 km from Cimenlik Castle, 1.9 km from Canakkale Archaeological Museum and 5.5 km from Canakkale Bus Station. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Canakkale Bogaz Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a terrace. All units have a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Canakkale Bogaz Hotel include Mart Stadium, Canakkale Clock Tower and Canakkale Naval Museum. Canakkale Airport is 2 km from the property.

What's Included & Excluded

Inclusions

  • 14 nights’ accommodation
  • 14 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • Round trip airport-hotel transfer
  • ~ Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
  • ~ Attractions as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping
  • Others not mentioned