Take a step back in time in cultural Turkey
Welcome to Turkey, where you will experience the rich history, stunning landscapes and culture around every corner. From the ancient city of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Turkey has something for everyone.
You'll have the opportunity to experience the local culture, shop at bustling markets, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Our expert guides will ensure that you have an authentic and unforgettable trip
You'll have the opportunity to experience the local culture, shop at bustling markets, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Our expert guides will ensure that you have an authentic and unforgettable trip
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Investment
Deposit: $300 pp, then monthly payments OR one payment of $1,815 pp (based on double occupancy)
What's included in this trip
What's not included:
What's included in this trip
- 3 nights accommodation at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul
- 2 nights accommodations at DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos in Cappadocia
- Daily Breakfast
- Half Day Instanbul City Tour
- Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
- All transfers as per above mentioned program
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing
- Airport to hotel and vice versa transfers
- Taxes and service charges
- Travel Pack with Ace Travels recommendations on places to see, things to do and where to eat during your free time
- Assistance from Ace Travels with airfare bookings
What's not included:
- International/Domestic Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Early Check in / Checkout at the hotels.
- Meals other than specified/beverages not mentioned in tour program description
- Any Optional Tours
- Tips & Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visa /Passport handling fees
Single Supplement: an additional $660.00 per person
Highlights of this Trip
- Blue Mosque, a marvel Ottoman masterpiece with its matchless collection of six minarets
- Topkapi Palace, a wonderful gathering of pretty courtyards surrounded with porticoes and dotted with pavilions
- Grand Bazaar, thousand of shops crammed together beneath one roof
- Ozkonak Underground City, a supernormal underground structure with a single main passage and built along it by cut volcanic granite
- Three Beauties, an amazing natural formation, is the most famous natural beauty and symbol of Cappadocia
Available 2023 Dates
March 18| April 15| May 20 | June 17 | July 15
Aug 12 | Sept 16 | Oct 7 | Nov 18 | Dec 9
Aug 12 | Sept 16 | Oct 7 | Nov 18 | Dec 9
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1
ISTANBUL ARRIVAL
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Welcome to Istanbul! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Ataturk airport our representative will meet you at the international arrivals exit gate, inside the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight: Istanbul |
Day 2
PYRAMIDS & CAIRO SIGHTSEEING TOURS
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Head out at 8:30 am from your hotel for a day tour of Istanbul’s old city.
During the tour you will visit Istanbul’s Byzantine Hippodrome - the heart of Constantinople’s political and sporting life, and the scene of games and riots throughout 500 years of Ottoman history as well. Follow it with a once in a life time visit to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque , also known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the walls interior design. The Blue Mosque was built in the 16th century by architect Mehmet, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasa, and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the three mosques in Turkey that has six minarets. Follow this with a visit to Topkapi Palace was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a museum and as such a major tourist attraction. It also contains an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and important relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammad Cloak and Sword. The Topkapi Palace is among the monuments contained within the ’Historic Areas of Istanbul’, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Lunch break at 1:00 pm. After lunch visit, the Grand Bazaar (Kapaliçarsi) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world. In this labyrinth, there are 60 streets and 5,000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts, and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware, and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware, and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight: Istanbul Meals : Breakfast |
Day 3
ISTANBUL - BOSPHORUS CRUISE (OPTIONAL)
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After breakfast, the day is free at leisure, or do an optional tour for the Bosphorus cruise at additional cost.
Pickup time is about 08:30 am from your hotel. You will visit Grand Spice Bazaar, which has mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, etc. Then take you on the Bosporus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with the possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosporus. A unique example of military architecture. Lunch will be around 1:00 pm. CAMLICA HILL is the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. After cruise you will embark on a shopping tour. Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, a handcrafts center, and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of ancient craftsmen. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight: Istanbul Meals : Breakfast |
Day 4
ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA (BY FLIGHT)
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Today, we depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight: Cappadocia Meals : Breakfast |
Day 5
CAPPADOCIA TOUR WITH UNDERGROUND CITY AND GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM
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You will be picked up at approximately 9:30 am. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you will visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make pottery. Then you will go to Pasabagi where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi, you will visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you will head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. The last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end at approximately 6:00 pm and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight: Cappadocia Meals :Breakfast |
Day 6
CAPPADOCIA TO ISTANBUL
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Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future on one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.
Meals :Breakfast |
Who is this trip for?
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Cancellation Policy
Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure
In the event of cancellation of travel arrangements due to any reasons – we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the time/date we receive your notification in writing. Cancellation fees as below apply to the land packages and/or services.
120 days prior to arrival – 10% of the Tour.
120 - 61 days prior to arrival – 25% of the Tour.
60 - 31 days prior to arrival – 40% of the Tour.
30 - 07 days prior to arrival – 75% of the Tour.
06 days - 72 hours prior to arrival - 90% of the Tour.
Less than 72 hours or No Show – No Refund.
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
In the event of cancellation of travel arrangements due to any reasons – we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the time/date we receive your notification in writing. Cancellation fees as below apply to the land packages and/or services.
120 days prior to arrival – 10% of the Tour.
120 - 61 days prior to arrival – 25% of the Tour.
60 - 31 days prior to arrival – 40% of the Tour.
30 - 07 days prior to arrival – 75% of the Tour.
06 days - 72 hours prior to arrival - 90% of the Tour.
Less than 72 hours or No Show – No Refund.
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
You do not want to miss out on this great deal!
Limited spaces available. First come, first serve!
Limited spaces available. First come, first serve!
F.A.Q's
1. Does the price include airfare?
No. Everyone will need to book their international airfare independently. Ace Travels Agency can also help you book your airfare reservations. Domestic airfare is also not included. A roundtrip flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia is about $115 - $200 per person (subject to change as per availability).
2. When is final payment due?
In general, the final payment is due 60 days before the departure with some exceptions where payment may be required earlier.
3. Can I opt for a payment plan?
Yes, you can opt for the payment plan option also. After putting down the deposit, you can pay the balance amount in multiple installments of any amount provided the full payment must be received 60 days before the tour starts.
4. Does the price include all meals
Only the ones specified above
5. Do U.S. citizens need a passport and/or a visa?
Yes, you need a valid passport with an expiration date of at least six months after your return. Under the Visa Exemption rule, American citizens are required to have an e-visa to enter Turkey. U.S. citizens can obtain a single-entry 90-day tourist e-visa at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/. You can apply for your e-Visa any time before your travel. However, you are advised to create an e-Visa application at least 48 hours before your departure.. Please click https://tr.usembassy.gov/visas/ for more information. Apart from Passport & Visa no other ID is required.
6. Is alcohol included?
No, it is not
7. How many bags can I check in?
This will vary by airline. Please check with your specific airline for details.
8. Can I book different dates at this same price?
No. Offer valid for travel on the dates listed above only.
9. Can I add on days before and after the tour dates?
Yes! Please note extra days will be at an additional cost.
10. Is there a way to add travel insurance on this trip or do we have to purchase separately?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. When purchasing travel insurance a lot of details are required like date of birth, age, departing city, trip price, state of residence, etc. hence, it is recommended to purchase Travel Insurance from the US only. Ace Travels will follow up with a quote shortly after registration.
11. Is this an Ace Travels curate group trip?
No. This is a hybrid independent and group type travel. You will be on your own but excursions will be done as part of a group.
12. Can I bring my dog Daisy?
No!
