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✈ 13-Day Tour of Turkey with Airfare and Sightseeing Tours from Gate 1 Travel. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy.

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Teri
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We took this vacation about 8 years ago, and it was a life changing experience. I liked it so much we're doing it again, only this time we're sending our granddaughter!!

Explore the city of Istanbul as well as several important historic sites in the countryside including Pamukkale and Cappadocia

What You Get

  • 13-day/11-night tour of Turkey with airfare
  • 23 options available, including departures in December 2014 and February, March, and April 2015 from NYC (specific gateway determined by availability)
  • Click here to see all options and departure dates.

Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $450 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.

Policies and Fees

For all options, book by: 10/21/14

  • Cancellation policy and fees: $200 fee to cancel; 46-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
  • Taxes: tax included
  • Additional fees: Turkey tourist visa (approximately $20/person) not included. Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

13-Day Guided Tour of Turkey

This tour includes:

  • Round-trip flights from New York City to Istanbul; other departure cities available
  • Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
  • 11 nights of first-class accommodations
  • 3 nights in Istanbul
  • 1 night in Çanakkale
  • 2 nights in Kuşadasi
  • 1 night in Pamukkale
  • 1 night in Konya
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia
  • 1 night in Ankara
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers
  • 20 meals: 11 breakfasts and 9 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Days 1–3: United States and Istanbul

Your Turkish getaway begins on day 2 in Istanbul, which bridges the continents of Europe and Asia. On a half-day introductory tour on day 3, you’ll see the famous Blue Mosque, named so because of its blue tiled interior, as well as the Hippodrome, where athletes once raced chariots, and the Hagia Sophia, a cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum built in the sixth century.

  • How to say “hello” in Turkish: merhaba
  • Optional tour: Half-day tour of the Topkapi Palace—once the residence of the Ottoman sultans—and the Grand Bazaar, where you can buy textiles and spices

Days 4–6: Çanakkale, Troy, Pergamum, and Kuşadasi

Over the next few days, you’ll travel to cities in the Turkish countryside in an air-conditioned motorcoach.

  • World War I history: You’ll visit the ANZAC Cemetery, which memorializes soldiers from the Gallipoli Campaign, on day 4.
  • See Troy, the 4,000-year-old city that wasthe epicenter of the Trojan War, on day 5.
  • Tour an ancient Roman spa, known as the Asclepion, in Pergamum, a city that thrived during theHellenistic period (day 5).
  • Optional tour: Explore ancient Ephesus, dotted with ruins, and the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be Mary’s home toward the end of her life (day 6).

Days 7–8: Pamukkale and Konya

Thermal terraces, petrified waterfalls, and abundant hot springs characterize the ancient village of Pamukkale. The ancient Greeks founded Hieropolis here to take advantage of the therapeutic baths; today, the town is speckled with ancient ruins. After stopping here, it’s off to Konya.

  • Language lesson: Pamukkale means “cotton castle” in Turkish.
  • The Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya is a sacred green-domed lodge adorned with silk carpets and gold (day 8).

Days 9–11: Cappadocia and Ankara

Cappadocia is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site with otherworldly rock formations and a series of underground settlements. Next up, you’ll see Ankara, the country’s capital and second-largest city.

  • Optional tours in Cappadocia: See a performance of the famous Whirling Dervishes (day 9), go on a hot air balloon ride (day 10), or tour the city (day 10).
  • Notable sights in Ankara: the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, first president of the Turkish Republic, and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, which houses artifacts dating back to the Paleolithic Age

Days 12–13: Istanbul and Departure

The group returns to Istanbul for the last leg of the trip before flying home. You’ll have the rest of the time to spend at your leisure.

  • Optional tour: Spend your free day visiting a spice market and cruising down the Bosporus Strait, the river that separates Europe and Asia and bisects Istanbul (day 12).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from the New York City metro area. The departure airport (JFK, EWR or LGA) will be advised at the time of booked based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. Your child may stay in your room; however, there are limits as to how many people per room. Triple rooms are available on this tour. Children must be 8 years old on this tour.

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Traveler's Tips

  • A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.

Getting There

  • Includes round-trip airfare from New York City; alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for additional fee

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Oct 21, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 10/21/14 or promo value expires
  • Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • $200 fee to cancel; 46-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
  • Airfare nonrefundable after booking
  • Must be 18+ to check in, 8+ to travel
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • Airline subject to change/availability
  • Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
  • Motor coaches are not handicap-accessible
  • Turkey tourist visa (approx $20 per person) not included
  • $450 fee to travel solo
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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Teri
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10 ratings|7 reviews
We took this vacation about 8 years ago, and it was a life changing experience. I liked it so much we're doing it again, only this time we're sending our granddaughter!!
Teri
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10 ratings|7 reviews
Gate 1 Travel is AMAZING! This trip is SO good we've done it TWICE! Gate 1 is so easy to work with, they have trips all over the world and the value is tremendous! Don't miss an opportunity to enjoy visiting some place you've always wanted to go, and let GATE 1 take you there!!
Steven
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2 ratings|2 reviews
Looking forward to returning for a second time.
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Shutterbug
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Very seemless trip. We had a great time. I definitely will buy it again! It is very easy to navigate and travel.
Bruce
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Trip is planned for 11/12/23. It appears to be an amazing value. I have purchased 2 other travel Groupons one for Ireland and one for China, both trips were awesome. Highly recommend.

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