SEPTEMBER TRIPS: SELECTED JUST FOR YOU
11 days to explore Turkey from top to bottom, visiting must-see destinations such as Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, Çanakkale, and Istanbul.
A magical journey steeped in legends, spices, and the Orient.
Straddling two worlds. A unique and magical charm envelops Turkey, a bridge between East and West, the cradle of history and legends, a mythological land of heroes, with lunar landscapes, views of a sea teeming with seagulls, and dazzling in its explosion of Ottoman minarets, gold, and brocades.
Cosmopolitan culture. Our tour begins in Ankara and ends in Istanbul, almost forming a loop that will take us on a journey to discover the secrets and landmarks of this country, which has its roots in a timeless history. The two capitals—the spiritual and the political—open the doors to a cosmopolitan taste of the East: Ankara and Istanbul are must-see destinations with their colorful and imposing mosques, which dominate the skyline, breaking it up into a thousand tall, slender spires, along with their lively markets, the calls of the muezzins, and an unforgettable aroma of spices and mint tea.
Archaeology and Landscapes. We’ll also enjoy the magic of Cappadocia, viewing it from above—from the privileged and breathtaking vantage point of a hot-air balloon—as the light of dawn filters through the folds of the rocks and man-made structures, creating an unforgettable, moon-like landscape. We will then embark on a true journey through time, admiring the most important archaeological sites of the past, where the line between history and legend is blurred: Pergamon, Ephesus, Hierapolis, and above all Troy will bring to mind ancient myths that still resonate in the heart of the entire nation.
Notes
This tour involves departure by plane. You will be able to leave from the airport of your choice, depending also on flight availability, and you will meet the rest of the group and chaperone directly at your destination.
You can make your travel experience even more personal by adding an extension of a few days at the beginning or end of the tour. We then always provide some optional excursions for an even more flexible experience.
At the start of the trip, the tour guide will collect the mandatory fee of approximately €280 per person. This amount includes entrance fees to museums, monuments and any taxes to be paid locally. Tips for the driver, escort and local guides are already included in the lump sum.
- Assistant for departures from Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino and Venice Marco Polo airports
- Return flight with baggage allowance included
- Airport taxes
- Airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- Travel by GT bus for the exclusive use of Boscolo clients
- Local Italian-speaking guide-escort for the entire tour
- 10 nights’ lodging and breakfasts
- 8 lunches and 8 dinners
- Personal WIFI radio guides throughout the trip
- The exclusive Boscolo Travel Kit
- Medical, baggage and pandemic risk insurance
- “No Problem” hotline, available 24/7
In Cappadocia, it is possible to participate in a folklore show that brings together the best of Turkish folklore, with folk dances, including belly dancing.
In Cappadocia, it is possible to take part in an impressive optional sunrise hot air balloon ride, a unique experience above a landscape of another world. Alternatively, an optional jeep excursion is available.
In Istanbul, it is possible to participate in an optional evening tour of the city by night to take in its atmospheric atmosphere, followed by dinner at a restaurant.
Given the large number of tourists, the order of site visits may be subject to change. Our local escorts will adjust the program so as to ensure that everything planned is carried out in the right time frame.
Due to the reorganization of the country’s cultural heritage system, along with the resulting increase in ticket prices and high inflation, the amount of the mandatory flat fee could change significantly during the season.