Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia
- Trip code: 481X110
- Dauer: 15
- Stil: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Weiße Klippen und hellblaue Travertine (Kalksteinbecken) von Pammukkale und die schimmernde Blaue Moschee bieten dir auf einer unglaublichen Tour die besten historischen Höhepunkte und Naturwunder der Türkei. Beginne deine Reise durch die Paläste Istanbuls, bevor du die bizarren unterirdischen Städte und feenhaften Schornsteine Kappadokiens erkundest. Bleibe bei öffentlichen Bussen und günstigen Unterkünften, die nicht nur die Kosten senken, sondern dir auch die Möglichkeit geben, die Einheimischen wirklich zu treffen. Folge deiner Neugier und entdecke 15 Tage lang die Kultur und die natürliche Schönheit dieser faszinierenden Region, von den antiken römischen Straßen von Ephesus bis zu den geschäftigen Basaren.
Übersicht
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Istanbul. Orientation walk of Istanbul. Afternoon boat trip with dinner (Aegean Sea). Göreme Open Air Museum Visit. Visit to Pamukkale and the ancient site of Hierapolis. Visit to Ephesus. Visit to Troy. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Meals Included
14 Frühstück, 1 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD235-305 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Start / Finish
von Istanbul
Group Size Notes
Max. 18, im Schnitt 12
Checklist
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Introduction
Weiße Klippen und hellblaue Travertine (Kalksteinbecken) von Pammukkale und die schimmernde Blaue Moschee bieten dir auf einer unglaublichen Tour die besten historischen Höhepunkte und Naturwunder der Türkei. Beginne deine Reise durch die Paläste Istanbuls, bevor du die bizarren unterirdischen Städte und feenhaften Schornsteine Kappadokiens erkundest. Bleibe bei öffentlichen Bussen und günstigen Unterkünften, die nicht nur die Kosten senken, sondern dir auch die Möglichkeit geben, die Einheimischen wirklich zu treffen. Folge deiner Neugier und entdecke 15 Tage lang die Kultur und die natürliche Schönheit dieser faszinierenden Region, von den antiken römischen Straßen von Ephesus bis zu den geschäftigen Basaren
Optional Activities
Istanbul
- Willkommens-Dinner
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Göreme
- Türkische Nacht (45EUR pro Person)
- Trekkingtour durch Kappadokien (Gratis)
- Fahrt im Heißluftballon (290EUR pro Person)
- Tanzende Derwische (20EUR pro Person)
- Hamam (50EUR pro Person)
- Besuch eines Töpferzentrums (Gratis)
Çirali
- Flammenspaziergang am Olymp (2-4USD pro Person)
Pamukkale
- Antikes Schwimmbecken (150TRY pro Person)
Selçuk
- Selçuk Cooking Class (25EUR pro Person)
Gallipoli Peninsula
- Führung durch die Schlachtfelder von Gallipoli (40TRY pro Person)
Group Leader
Englischsprachiger CEO (Chief Experience Officer) während des gesamten Trips
Highlights
Discover historic cities and extraordinary scenery, get cultured in local villages, relax on an afternoon boat trip, explore the bustling streets of Istanbul
Accommodation
Einfache Hotels (13 Nächte), Nachtbus (1 Nächte)
Transport
Private bus, boat, walking
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
Mindestalter für diese Reise sind 18 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich
Day 2 Istanbul/Ankara
View the sights of Istanbul on an orientation walk with the CEO before travelling by bus to Ankara. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure after checking into the hotel
Day 3 Ankara/Cappadocia
After breakfast, visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum before setting off for the Cappadocia region. Make a stop on the way at Salt Lake, the second-largest lake in Turkey and enjoy the rest of the day to relax or to choose from some of the many optional activities available
Day 4 Göreme
Enjoy some free time this morning. Opt to take part in a Hot Air Balloon excursion before touring the region and visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum. Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a site made up of a number of medieval painted cave churches. Carved by Orthodox monks, many of the churches are up to 1,000 years old and still retain their amazing colour and vibrancy
Day 5 Overnight bus from Göreme to Olympos
Enjoy more free time to explore beautiful Cappadocia. If interested, your CEO can arrange an optional tour to explore different areas of this vast area. Opt for a soak in a Turkish Bath before your overnight bus to Antalya
Day 6 Olympos
Ankunft in Antalya und Weiterreise in das Dorf Olympos an der Mittelmeerküste. Opt entspanne dich und genieße die Strände von Olympos. Begib dich auf eine Nachtwanderung, um die Flammen des Olymps zu erleben
Day 7 Olympos/Kekova
Continue to the beautiful coastal village of Kekova and spend the afternoon onboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before disembarking the boat and driving to our hotel for the evening
Day 8 Kekova/Fethiye
From Ucagiz continue exploring the Turquoise Coast to the coastal town of Fethiye
Day 9 Fethiye
Zeit zur freien Verfügung um Fethiye zu erkunden. Optional kannst du einen Bootsausflug zu den nahen Inseln machen, zur Lagune von Ölüdeniz wandern oder das Schmetterlingstal besuchen
Day 10 Fethiye/Pamukkale
On arrival to Pamukkale visit the beautiful white cliffs of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient site of Hierapolis
Day 11 Pamukkale/Selçuk
Head back to the coastal town of Selçuk. In the late afternoon visit one of the best preserved sites, Ephesus
Day 12 Selçuk
Enjoy free time for an optional traditional Selcuk cooking class
Day 13 Selçuk/Çanakkale
Travel north to Canakkale and visit the Legendary Troy en route
Day 14 Çanakkale/Istanbul
In the morning, option to visit Gallipoli Peninsula before driving to the big city for one last night with the group
Day 15 Istanbul
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul by pre-booking the following activity to experience before your tour starts: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, while any of the optional activities listed can be booked independently upon arrival in Istanbul.
Day 2 Istanbul/Ankara
Day 3 Ankara/Cappadocia
Day 4 Göreme
One of the best ways to explore Cappadocia is on foot. Opt to join a trekking tour through one of the beautiful valleys. Ask your CEO about the many other walking and hiking options available in the area. Wenn du die Fahrt im Heißluftballon im Voraus gebucht hast, wirst du heute abheben
Day 5 Overnight bus from Göreme to Olympos
Day 6 Olympos
In the morning, set off for a journey along the coast. Passing through the stark Anatolian landscape, enter the richly forested mountain region which leads to the coast and the small village of Olympos. There is time to relax and hit the beach before opting to take a short drive in the evening to Olympos Mountain. Enjoy a brief walk to see the spectacle of the chimera, a phenomenon where flames mysteriously rise from cracks within the local rocks.
Day 7 Olympos/Kekova
Day 8 Kekova/Fethiye
Day 9 Fethiye
Day 10 Fethiye/Pamukkale
Time to leave sea level behind, passing through fruit orchards we make our way to Pamukkale. In the afternoon, visit the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale.
We also have the opportunity to explore the ancient site of Hierapolis built on top of the white "castle". This UNESCO World Heritage Site is evidence that the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since the 2nd century BC.
Day 11 Pamukkale/Selçuk
Kannst du die Ruinen der antiken römischen Stadt Ephesos erkunden. Diese gut erhaltene Stadt war einst eine der führenden Städte der Welt und genoss eine strategisch günstige Lage an der Handelsroute. Heute ist sie einer der besten Orte der Welt, um ein authentisches Gefühl dafür zu bekommen, wie das Leben im römischen Zeitalter gewesen sein muss.
Day 12 Selçuk
Day 13 Selçuk/Çanakkale
Travel to Çanakkale. On the way, visit the world famous Troy.
Enjoy the harbour town of Çanakkale, a busy port with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly, enjoying the atmosphere of the night.
Day 14 Çanakkale/Istanbul
Opt to visit Gallipoli early in the morning, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name.
We'll continue our journey to Istanbul where there will be the opportunity to continue your sightseeing or get in some last minute shopping. Why not top off a wonderful adventure with an optional dinner at one of Istanbul's atmospheric restaurants.
Day 15 Istanbul
Your tour might be finished, but the adventure’s far from over. Pre-book the following activity to experience after your tour ends: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night in Istanbul.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, or it can be booked upon arrival in Istanbul. Beachte bitte: Gewöhnlich wird am Vormittag ausgecheckt. Es gibt jedoch die Möglichkeit einer Gepäckaufbewahrung. Wenn du ein paar Tage länger hierbleiben möchtest, können wir gerne einen Aufenthalt nach der Reise für dich organisieren. Frage einfach bei der Buchung danach
