FAQ

What does Fully Escorted Tour mean?
You will be traveling with the same group of people from the beginning until the end. Fully Escorted Tours can not be customized as the travel dates, hotels and the route are already fixed. Same guide (or tour director) and the driver will be escorting you through the entire trip.
What does Flexible Package Tour mean?
Flexible Package Tours are somewhat similar to Fully Escorted Tours but you will be greeted by local representatives rather than a Tour Director and will not be escorted during the entire trip. However, all transportation and pick up services (from hotels, airports, etc) are still arranged by us. Instead of traveling with the same group of travelers, you will be joining to local tours on each area. This style is ideal for people who want some freedom but still have the comfort of guidance. Please note that all Flexible Packages can be also customized according to your needs and expectations.
Am I traveling with a group?
Yes and No.
Fully Escorted Tours: You will be traveling with the same group from the beginning until the end.
Flexible Packages and Custom Made Tours: You are not going to be traveling with the same group of people through the entire program. If you book a Flexible or Custom Made Tour you will be travelling on the regular transports according to your choice (Plane/Bus) but you will be with a small group on daily local tours at the chosen areas this gives you an opportunity to meet different people through your trip.
I requested a Custom Made Tour. How do you organize all transports and tours at that much different locations?
We have branch offices & affiliated companies based in every location and all work coordinated. They will know at what time and by which transport you will be arriving at that location and be ready to meet you, to transfer you to your hotel and organise your local tours.
What are the departure dates of your tours?
Flexible and Custom Made Tours allow you to pick up your own travel dates. Fully Escorted Tours have specific departure dates.
How do I save money?
As the travel agencies can get a better price than the customer, packages work out to be more economical. All our package tours already have all your needs included (except your personal
expenses) and you will never pay any extra fee! Our prices are cheaper than traveling the same
itinerary on your own.
You won't only save money, but you will also save time! By booking a package with us,
everything is arranged to make your holiday hassle free. You won't have to worry about booking
accommodation, buying tickets for your transport, finding your hotels and finding the right tour
when you reach the sites.
Can we choose our hotels?
You can choose the hotels you would like to stay in if you request a Flexible or a Custom Made
Tour. Please let your travel agent know about your hotel preference. Hotels are fixed on Fully
Escorted Tours.
Is there a discount for kids?
Yes there is. 0-2 years: free of charge. 2-4 years: 1/3 of the price. 4-6 years: half a price.
Discounts are subject to change, depending on the month of the travel, hotels, etc.
Can we get a private guide?
Yes you can. Please select "private guide" option on the Custom Made Tour request form or let
your travel agent know. There are 2 types of touring when it comes to local guided tours on each
area.
Regular Touring: There will be 15 to 25 people on board during the daily tours. All tours are
guided.
Private Touring: There will be only your party on board during the daily tours. All regular local
tours can be upgraded to private tours.
Do I have to pay the full amount?
We require %50 of the total amount of your package tour in order to complete your booking.
You will be required to pay the rest of the amount 75 days prior to your arrival day. Please refer
to Online Booking.
Above apply only on Flexible and Custom Made Tours. Required amount is subject to change.

Itinerary
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Day 1 Friday
Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul
4 star
Ramada Old City Hotel
Turkey vacation Day 2 Saturday
Trabzon

Morning flight to Trabzon, on the Black Sea coast to visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela and the historic city of Trabzon.
Overnight Trabzon
4 star
Usta Park Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 3 Sunday
Rize, Erzurum

Today we travel along the Black Sea coast towards to Artvin before driving through the wild landscapes of Çoruh Valley. We visit the picturesque Ishan village on our way to the scenic heights of Erzurum.
Overnight Erzurum
5 star
Renaissance Polat Erzurum
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 4 Monday
Ani, Dogubayazit

This morning tour the Seljuk monuments of Erzurum and lunch in Kars before continuing to Ani, close to the Turkish Armenian border. We continue to Dogubeyazit located at the foothill of Mount Ararat, the highest mount in Anatolia and where Noah's Ark is thought to have landed.
Overnight Dogubeyazit
3 star
Simer Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation
Day 5 Tuesday
Dogubeyazit, Van

Tour the Ishak Pasa Palace before driving along the Iranian border through barren landscapes of volcanic stones stopping at Muradiye Waterfalls for lunch. We continue to Van, on the banks of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake.
Overnight Van
4 star
Merit Sahmaran Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 6 Wednesday
Van, Hosap, Akdamar

Morning drive to Çavustepe, to explore the ancient Urartian citadel before continuing to the village of Hosap. After lunch in Gevas we take a boat excursion to Akdamar Island and the 10th century Holy Cross Church.
Overnight Van
4 star
Merit Sahmaran Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 7 Thursday
Ahlat, Tatvan, Bitlis, Diyarbikar

Today we drive along the north shore of Lake Van to visit Ahlat, Tatvan and the picturesque town of Bitlis. Late afternoon arrival in Diyarbakir, located near the bank of the Tigris River.
Overnight Diyarbakir
4 star
Class Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 8 Friday
Hasankeyf, Midyat, Mardin

Morning drive to Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top Roman ruins of ancient Cephe, and the old town of Midyat, an architectural treasure. After lunch, we tour Anitli before continuing to Mardin which overlooks the vast plains of Mesopotamia.
Overnight Mardin
4 star
Büyük Mardin Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 9 Saturday
Harran, Urfa

Visit the famous ‘beehive’ village houses of Harran and the ancient city of Urfa, home of Abraham. Discover the "City of the Prophets" as we visit Abraham's Caves, the pool of sacred carp and the busy and colourful bazaar.
Overnight Sanliurfa
4 star
Hotel Harran
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 10 Sunday
Nemrut Dag, Kahta

Today will be an experience to remember as we visit to Mount Nemrut and the mountain top sanctuary of Antiochus I, at sunrise or sunset (depending on season). A brief stop at Ataturk Dam built on the Euphrates River, before exploring Eski Kahta.
Overnight Kahta
3 star
Hotel Nemrut
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 11 Monday
Halfeti, Zeugma, Gaziantepe

In Halfeti we take a boat ride on the Euphrates to explore Rumkale Fortress and the valley submerged by Birecik Dam. Visit the ancient Roman city of Zeugma and tour Gaziantep, and the Archaeological Museum where the superb Roman mosaics of Zeugma are displayed.
Overnight Gaziantep
4 star
Ravanda Hotel
(B, L, D)
aTurkey vacation Day 12 Tuesday
Antakya, Adana

Morning drive to Antakya, the ancient Antioch where the disciples of Jesus were first called "christians". After lunch, visit the Mosaic Museum, one of the richest collections of Roman and Byzantine Mosaics in the world, the Grotto of St Peter and drive across the Plain of Issus, before continuing to Tarsus, the birthplace of St Paul and meeting place of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
Overnight Adana
5 star
Cukurova Surmeli Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 13 Wednesday
Karatepe, Kayseri

Today we visit the open-air museum of Karatepe, an 8th century BC Neo-Hittite site before continuing north to the city of Kayseri for our flight to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul
4 star
Ramada Old City Hotel
(B, L, D)
Turkey vacation Day 14 Thursday
Istanbul

Free day to explore the exotic city of Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul
4 star
Ramada Old City Hotel
(B)

Day 15 Friday
Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
(B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)

Tour includes

Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Tips except driver and guide
Entrance fees

14 nights - 4 star / 5 star / 3 star accommodation.
1 night 5 star Adana Cukurova Surmeli
1 night 4 star Diyarbakir Class Hotel
1 night 3 star Dogubeyazit Simer Hotel
1 night 5 star Erzurum Renaissance Polat Erzurum
1 night 4 star Gaziantep Ravanda Hotel
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Ramada Old City Hotel
1 night 3 star Kahta Hotel Nemrut
1 night 4 star Mardin Büyük Mardin Hotel
1 night 4 star Sanliurfa Hotel Harran
1 night 4 star Trabzon Usta Park Hotel
2 nights 4 star Van Merit Sahmaran Hotel
14 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 12 Dinners

Tour does not include

Suggested optional activities
Tips – driver and guide
Domestic Flights

Tour Type: Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it