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Anatolian Adventure (12 Days)

12 days

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.5

904 traveler reviews

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Istanbul
Troy
Pergamum
Kusadasi
Cappadocia

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Highlights

Istanbul, Gallipoli battlefields & memorials, Troy, Pergamum Acropolis, Ancient Greek & Roman ruins at Ephesus & Hieropolis, Pamukkale calcium travertines, Sultanhani Caravansary, Cappadocia underground churches & fairy chimneys.

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer to hotel
Day 2 Istanbul. Old city tour
Day 3 Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
Day 4 Tour of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum
Day 5 Kusadasi. Ephesus Roman ruins tour
Day 6 Drive to Pamukkale and Hieropolis
Day 7 Drive the Silk Road to Konya
Day 8 Cappadocia. Full day tour
Day 9 Cappadocia. Drive to Ankara. Return to Istanbul
Day 10 Istanbul. Free time. Transfer to airport

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Encounters Travel

4.5

(904 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Encounters Travel
4.5

Paula
· December 28th, 2024
Operated by Fez travel, an all round wonderful experience, our tour guide Halil and driver were excellent. Highly recommended.
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Jaime
· September 14th, 2024
Excellent introduction to Classical Greece. Our guide, Georgina, was super knowledgeable , capable, and friendly.
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Dates & Availability

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$4,645

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NZ $3,485 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 278062

Currencies
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.
Type L
Italy
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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Encounters Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Encounters Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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