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Rail Turkey with Black Sea

9 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.7
149 traveler reviews

Rail Turkey with Black Sea

9 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.7
149 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
Age range 11 to 85

Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Stroll through Trabzon's lush Aya Sofya Museum
  • Capture views from Sumela Monastery's cliff
  • Wander ancient ruins in the city of Ani
  • Experience a scenic train ride to Ankara

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul Old City
  3. Day 3 Istanbul to Trabzon by Domestic Flight
  4. Day 4 Sumela Monastery, Cosandere Valley, Karaca Caves, Erzurum
  5. Day 5 Double Minaret Madrasah, Kars Castle and Ani Monuments
  6. Day 6 Kars to Kayseri by Dogu Express ( Overnight Sleeper Train )
  7. Day 7 Cappadocia
  8. Day 8 Cappadocia to Istanbul by Domestic Flight
  9. Day 9 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Turkey Escapades

Number of tours

28

Age Range

8 to 82 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Fay
    · June 20th, 2025
    It was a well organized and great tour
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  • Raquel
    · May 11th, 2025
    The tour is exceptionally well organised with clear and advanced communication. You are always well received and taken to where you need to be. A variety of activities is part of each day and you can add in additional days to rest as you see fit. All transfers are stylish and comfortable and the accommodation is 4-5 start with all the necessary requirements for tourists. You are usually also in high tourist areas, which is walking distance to everything. Tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly.
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Rail Turkey with Black Sea
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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  • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Turkey Escapades. 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 60 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 Turkey Escapades will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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