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Fully guided, nine-day tour of Turkey takes adventurers to the landmark locations, such as Troy, Istanbul, and Canakkale

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How to Book

  • Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
  • After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Encounters Travel no later than 7/26/19.

Know Before You Go

  • Additional taxes & fees: $269 fee to travel solo.
  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
  • Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
  • Official language: Turkish
  • Currency: Turkish lira (TL)

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Discover Buzzing Turkish Markets and Ancient Cities on the 9-Day Tour

Flights & Transportation:

  • Round-trip airfare from
    • New York (JFK)
    • Miami (MIA)
    • Los Angeles (LAX)
    • Washington, DC (IAD)
    • Chicago (ORD)
  • All transport and transfers
  • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
  • For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
  • Airline & flight times determined at time of booking

7-Night Hotels (7 nights + 1 overnight flight)

Attractions & Meals

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 4 dinners)
  • Services of a local tour guide throughout
  • Entrance fees to all sites visited in the itinerary
  • Tipping kitty

Tour Itinerary at a Glance

Istanbul is a city that straddles continents. Set along the Bosphorus Strait, this vibrant, thriving metropolis is either the end of Europe or the beginning of Asia, depending on how you look at it. Amid mosques, bazaars, chic restaurants, and modern nightclubs, you’ll find evidence of the city’s important role in the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. After exploring the city you’ll head south past the Gallipoli peninsular and the ancient site of Troy, following beautiful Mediterranean coastlines to the amazing ruined Roman city of Ephesus. The strange calcium travertines at Pamukkale and Roman Hieropolis follow before returning to Istanbul.

  • Day 1: Depart for Turkey.
  • Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to hotel. Early arrivals can visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, then take a boat tour around Bosphorous.
  • Day 3: Visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum, Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome during a morning city tour of Istanbul. In the afternoon explore the city further or take an optional Bosphorous boat cruise on the stretch of water separating Europe from Asia.
  • Day 4: During your transfer to Canakkale, explore Gallopoli on a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site.
  • Day 5: Follow the Mediterranean coastline to Kusadasi, en-route seeing the ancient city of Troy, where the Trojan horse myth is set. Later visit the Acropolis of Pergamum.
  • Day 6: Discover Temple of Artemis and roam the ancient marble streets of the ruined Roman city of Ephesus. Enjoy a second evening relaxing in the coastal town of Kusadasi.
  • Day 7: Travel to see the strange stepped calcium travertines at Pamukkale and the ruins of the Greek and Roman city of Hieropolis. Take an optional dip in the therapeutic spa waters, utilized here for centuries.
  • Day 8: Return to Istanbul with a pit stop in Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar.
  • Day 9: Last-minute leisure in Istanbul for shopping or more sightseeing. Fly back to the USA.

Call Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 for Questions About:

  • Flying from any airport not listed here
  • Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
  • The availability of your desired travel dates
  • Traveling with kids; all travelers, including kids, must purchase a voucher
  • Booking optional tours and upgrades

Optional Tours & Upgrades (all paid locally)

  • Afternoon Bosporus cruise ($59 EUR, $67 USD): Take an afternoon cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia. The cruise lasts one hour; allow 30 minutes for transport to and from the port.
  • Traditional Turkish folklore evening Istanbul ($59 EUR, $67 USD): A great night out with dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks, and entertainment included in the price. The show features belly dancers, traditional folk dancers, and traditional Turkish musicians.
  • Bosphorus by night Istanbul ($75 EUR, $85 USD): At 8 p.m. get picked up from your hotel and board a boat to sail up the Bosphorus. The waterway lies between Europe and Asia and passes under the suspension bridges whilst viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and modern villas lining the European and Asian coasts. The panoramic view of Istanbul from the Bosphorus at night and dinner will both be memorable.
  • Pamukkale hot air ballooning Pamukkale, 45-minute short flight ($200 EUR, $227 USD): View the amazing landscape of Pamukkale from the air, early in the morning with a hot air balloon flight. Longer flights are available on request. Please note there is a $20 EUR, $23 USD surcharge for credit card payments.
  • Whirling Dervish show Pamukkale ($20 EUR, $23 USD)

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Jul 26, 2019. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 7/26/19 or promo value expires
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • 57-day cancellation required for $250 refund; 42-day for $175 refund; 28-day for $125 refund; 14-day for $62.50 refund; 13-day for no refund
  • Airfare nonrefundable after booking
  • Must be 18 or older to check in
  • 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
  • Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Encounters Travel at 877-260-3950 to confirm
  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S
  • Check the State Department’s website for entry/exit requirements
  • Travelers are responsible for holding a valid passport with at least 6 months validity after their return home
  • Travelers must obtain an e-visa online through http://www.evisa.gov.tr for entry to Turkey prior to travel
  • $269 fee to travel solo or ask about sharing a same-sex twin room (if available)
  • Compulsory travel insurance not included and available on request for $79 or arrange your own.
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