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Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul Tour

Duration: 9 days
Price from: 699 €~3,815 RON
Meeting point: Piața Victoriei, Bucharest

Itinerary

DAY 1

Bucharest – Canakkale (650 km) Meeting with the group escort at Piața Victoriei in the car park in front of the Government building at 06:00. Accommodation at Hotel Zileli 3* or similar in Canakkale.

DAY 2

CANAKKALE – TROY – PERGAMON – KUSADASI (400 km) After breakfast we visit Troy, the famous citadel mentioned by Homer in his works. We then visit Pergamon (Bergama) – an important cultural centre in ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, and the place where parchment was invented. Taking the cable car up to the archaeological site, we can admire the Acropolis, the Temple of Trajan majestically situated on a hill with a panorama over the city, the Altar of Zeus, the Theatre and the Temple of Dionysus. Passing by Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, birthplace of Homer and Aristotle Onassis, we arrive in the Kusadasi area. Evening accommodation and dinner in Kusadasi at a 5* or 4* hotel.

DAY 3

KUSADASI – EPHESUS – HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY – PAMUKKALE (210 km) After breakfast we visit Ephesus, one of the most famous and wealthy cities of antiquity, where we will admire the ruins of the ancient Temple of the goddess Artemis (one of the 7 wonders of the world), the first of the 7 churches of the Apocalypse, the famous Library of Celsus and the great Amphitheatre. We continue to the House of the Virgin Mary – the place where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her earthly life. We then reach Pamukkale, a natural wonder, a unique place in the world, included in UNESCO's heritage. Hot spring water flows over natural stone terraces. These have created limestone pools here with stalactite edges. Adjacent to the limestone terraces is the ancient city of Hierapolis, whose ruins date from the time of King Eumenes II of Pergamon. The citadel was rebuilt by the Romans during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and was abandoned in 1219 after the earthquake that destroyed it. Evening accommodation and dinner in Pamukkale at a 5* or 4* hotel.

DAY 4

PAMUKKALE – KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (580 km) After breakfast we head towards Konya, the city of the dervishes – Muslim monks, with roots in Hittite times; during the 12th and 13th centuries Konya was the capital of the Seljuk Turks and quickly advanced to the rank of cultural centre. We will visit the dervish monastery and the tomb of Mevlana Gelaledin-Al-Rumi, founder of the order of Muslim monks, in Konya. We then make a brief stop at Sultanhan, a caravanserai (traditional inn) in Aksaray province. Evening accommodation and dinner at a 5* or 4* hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 5

CAPPADOCIA After breakfast we visit Cappadocia, known throughout the world for its distinctive chimney-shaped landscape as well as for its underground cities, thousands of years old. Optionally, you can fly in a hot-air balloon over the valleys of Cappadocia at sunrise (this activity depends exclusively on weather conditions and on-site availability). Due to its isolated location, Cappadocia was for a long time a place of refuge for Christians persecuted by the Roman legions and became a hermitage for many monks. We will make a stop to photograph Pigeon Valley from above, which houses the world's largest collection of pigeon nests. We also admire the Uchisar 'castle', from where a superb panorama over the Cappadocia valley unfolds. We continue our visit to Devrent Valley, also called the Valley of Imagination, to admire the 'Fairy Chimneys' (rock formations with bizarre shapes). We then stop at the Göreme open-air museum – a monastic complex made up of several churches and chapels carved in stone, once an important religious centre (optional entrance). Evening accommodation at a 5* or 4* hotel in Cappadocia. Optional Anatolian Evening with traditional dances. The programme includes coach transport, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks package. Indicative price: 70 EURO/person.

DAY 6

CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA (280 km) After breakfast we go to the underground city of Kaymakli, built in stone, 8–9 storeys underground, where the first Christians hid from Roman and Byzantine persecution (optional entrance, the visit is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia). We continue to Pasabag, a rock ensemble famous for its monk-like appearance – which is why the area is also known as Monks Valley. We stop in Urgup to admire the 'three beauties' (3 rocks renowned in the area). We then make a stop in the village of Cavusin where the houses are built in stone; we will be able to climb up to several rock monastries from where we can admire a beautiful view over the area (Red Valley). We continue our journey to Avanos, famous for the art of pottery. This small town is crossed by the Kizilirmak river, the longest in Turkey (1,350 km). We will make one last stop to admire the Cappadocia panorama from the Ortahisar 'castle'. After the tour, departure to Ankara, where we will admire the Mausoleum of Atatürk (Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the founder and first president of Turkey, being the country's most important figure). Evening accommodation at a 4* or 3* hotel in Ankara.

DAY 7

ANKARA – ISTANBUL (430 km) After breakfast we set off for Istanbul. Arrival on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus during lunchtime. The first stop will be at Dolmabahçe, the last residence of the sultans and of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The palace is located on the shores of the Bosphorus, with a spectacular view over the Asian side of Istanbul. We then move to Taksim Square, in the city centre, where the Independence Monument stands, erected in memory of Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. Accommodation in Istanbul at a 4* or 3* hotel Optional TURKISH EVENING ON THE BOSPHORUS price: 55 EURO/person

DAY 8

ISTANBUL After breakfast we take part in a walking city tour with the group escort in the old quarter: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the ancient Hippodrome. The tour ends on the shores of the Bosphorus and near the Galata Bridge, and we recommend continuing with a visit to the Grand Bazaar – one of the largest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops, a true paradise for shopping lovers. Here everything is negotiable, from traditional Turkish delicacies to carpets, footwear, leather goods or jewellery (closed on Sundays). + Bosphorus cruise Indicative price: 35 EURO/person for a minimum group of 20 people. Accommodation in Istanbul at a 4* or 3* hotel

DAY 9

ISTANBUL – EDIRNE – BUCHAREST (700 km) After breakfast we leave for Bucharest. After a short stop in Edirne (visit to the Selimiye Mosque) we will cross Bulgaria and arrive in Bucharest during the evening, depending on customs formalities. !! The prices of optional excursions are set at the time the offer is launched, but may be modified subsequently, depending on local partners. THE PRICE INCLUDES: ✅ coach transport (international standard) according to the itinerary; ✅ 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 5*, 4* or 3* hotels: 1 night in Canakkale, 1 night in Kusadasi, 1 night in Pamukkale, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 1 night in Ankara, 2 nights in Istanbul; ✅ 3 dinners: 1 Kusadasi, 1 Pamukkale, 1 Cappadocia. ✅ city tours and visits according to the programme; ✅ Romanian group tour leader. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: ❌ travel medical insurance (not compulsory, but recommended); ❌ cancellation insurance, taken out together with the contract for the sale of the tourist services package, together with the travel medical insurance; ❌ local guides’ fee (approx. 30 Eur/pers/stay) ❌ gratuities for local service providers (e.g. drivers, hotel staff, guides): 20 EURO/person – customary in Turkey, paid on arrival; ❌ optional excursions; ❌ entrance tickets to tourist attractions; ❌ alcoholic or soft drinks at the meals included in the programme, other than those stated as included; ❌ city tax (approximately 20 Eur/pers/stay)

✓ The price includes

✓coach transport (international standard) according to the itinerary
✓8 nights' accommodation with breakfast at 5*, 4* or 3* hotels: 1 night in Canakkale, 1 night in Kusadasi, 1 night in Pamukkale, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 1 night in Ankara, 2 nights in Istanbul
✓3 dinners: 1 Kusadasi, 1 Pamukkale, 1 Cappadocia
✓city tours and visits according to the programme
✓Romanian group escort

✗ Not included

✗travel medical insurance (not compulsory, but recommended)
✗cancellation insurance, taken out together with the contract for the sale of the tourist services package, together with travel medical insurance
✗local guides' fee (Approx 30 Eur/pers/holiday)
✗gratuities for local service providers (e.g. drivers, hotel staff, guides): 20 EURO/person – customary in Turkey, payable on arrival
✗optional excursions
✗entrance tickets to tourist attractions
✗alcoholic or soft drinks at meals included in the programme except those stated as included
✗city tax (approximately 20 Eur/pers/holiday)

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Türkiye: passport, or identity card (with chip or classic) for tourism ONLY. No visa, up to 90 days.

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🚌 Boarding

1.Coach seats are allocated starting from the 4th row, in the order the deposit is paid. For rows 1-3 an extra fee may be paid (specific to each trip).

🚍 Coach rules

🚭 No smoking (including e-cigarettes, vapes, IQOS) — not even with the window open
🍷 No alcohol for the whole duration of the journey
🍪 No food on the coach (seeds, crisps, etc.) — only drinks in containers with a lid are allowed
🎧 Audio only with headphones (no phone speakers)
💺 Seat belt mandatory for the whole journey

📄 The full set of rules (10+ rules and sanctions) is in Annex 4 of the contract (in Romanian).

📍 During the trip

2.The order of the visits may be changed by the guide without affecting the structure of the programme. Sights may be replaced with similar ones for objective reasons (roads, weather, etc).
3.Entrance fees for tourist sights and optional excursions are paid in local currency to the guide and may vary by season.
4.Guiding services in museums or cities may only be provided by local guides, paid on the spot.
5.For lost/stolen luggage, documents or personal belongings, the agency is not liable. Complaints are filed personally with the competent authorities.

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6.The single supplement is paid at least 7 days before departure if the agency cannot find a room partner.
7.Children get a discount only when sharing a room with 2 adults.
8.For tourist packages and holidays in Romania we accept payment with Romanian holiday vouchers: Pluxee, Edenred and Up Romania.

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