Turkey & Maldives
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On this in-depth voyage through Turkey you will visit the sites where history happened. Experience floating above the magical volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia in a colorful balloon. See famous Pamukkale Hot Springs. Taste traditional Turkish cuisine and shop at Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar.
Then unwind, recharge, and rejuvenate at the perfect getaway island. Treat yourself to a luxurious stay at a stunning 4-star private island in the middle of the great Indian Ocean.
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16 Days, 14 Nights: Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Istanbul, Maldives
🚩 Small Group Tours
📣 Private Tour Upgrade from $710
INCLUSIONS
TRIP OVERVIEW (*UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
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Ancient City of Ephesus*
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Carpet Weaver Center
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Village & Vineyard Tour
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Pamukkale Hot Springs*
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Hierapolis Ancient City*
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Old City of Antalya
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Antalya Beaches
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Aspendos Ancient Theatre
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Konya Mevlana Museum
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Whirling Dervishes
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Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Uchisar Castle
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Goreme & Rock Sites of Cappadocia*
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Cavusin Valley
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Pottery & Carpet Workshop
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Love Valley
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Devrent Valley
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Ankara City Tour
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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
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Augustus Temple
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Haci Bayram Mosque
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Citadel of Ankara
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Ataturk Mausoleum
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Istanbul City Tour
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Historic Areas of Istanbul*
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Topkapi Palace
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Hagia Sophia
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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
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Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
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Spice Bazaar
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Cable Car
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Dolmabahce Palace
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Grand Bazaar
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Süleymaniye Mosque
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Bosphorus Cruise
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & ARCHITECTURE
Turkey has a remarkable number of archaeological sites spread out all over the country from many past empires and civilizations. From the ancient Ruins of Ephesus to Aspendos Ancient Theatre and Istanbul’s grand palaces and historic mosques.
STRIKING LANDSCAPS
The natural beauty of Turkey includes Pamukkale Hot Springs, the underground cities of Cappadocia and the Bosphorus strait dividing the European and Asian halves of Istanbul.
Experience one of the world’s most famous hot air balloon rides above the fairy chimney rock formations of Cappadocia. Stay at the first carved rock hotel in Cappadocia and a thermal hotel in Pamukkale.
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
Treat yourself to a true tropical vacation at this private island in the Maldives. Enjoy underwater adventures like snorkeling and diving. Take a sunset or stargazing break under the twinkling stars in the middle of Indian Ocean.
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16 Days & 14 Nights
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Major N. America Airport - Izmir (ADB), Turkey
Depart from your North America airport to fly to Izmir. Night on board the aircraft.
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Arrive Izmir
Upon arrival into Izmir, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. The rest of the day is free.
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Kusadasi | Ancient Ephesus Tour
After breakfast proceed to Ephesus to visit the ancient Ruins of Ephesus: Temple of Artemis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Curetes Street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand Theater. Visit a carpet weaving center. Then a Turkish Village tour. See vineyards to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers.
Breakfast 
Dinner
CELSUS LIBRARY, EPHESUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
AMPHITHEATER, EPHESUS
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Kusadasi – Pamukkale Hot Springs, Hierapolis Ancient City
Check-out after breakfast and travel to Pamukkale (around 3.5 hours).
- Breakfast Dinner
PAMUKKALE CALCIUM TERRACES
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Pamukkale - Antalya | Antalya Old City
Check-out after breakfast and drive to Antalya City (4 hours). Explore the Old City of Antalya and spend time at the crystal white beaches.
- Breakfast Dinner
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Antalya | Aspendos
Excursion to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. This incredibly well-preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd century A.D. and has the capacity for 15,000 people. It is still being used for festivals and music concerts now.
- Breakfast Dinner
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Antalya - Cappadocia | Konya City Tour & Whirling Dervishes
Check-out after breakfast and drive to Cappadocia via Konya (about 7 hours). Enroute stop at Konya to explore famous local foods and visit Konya Mevlana Museum and school of whirling dervishes. Continue to Cappadocia and check-in at the hotel.
- Breakfast Dinner
WHIRLING DERVISHES, KONYA
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Cappadocia | Fairy Chimneys & Moonscape
This morning, enjoy your hot air balloon excursion over Cappadocia (weather permitting). A private transfer to the launch site where you'll join fellow adventure seekers. Your balloon glides over the sublime hills and valleys of Cappadocia giving a true sense of the region’s fairytale terrain.
- Breakfast Dinner
CAPPADOCIA BALLOON RIDE
An amazing sight of numerous hot air balloons bobbing and flowing above valleys and volcanic “fairy chimneys”.
UCHISAR CASTLE
This tall volcanic-rock outcrop is one of Cappadocia's most prominent landmarks and visible for miles around.
CAVES IN CAPPADOCIA
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Cappadocia - Ankara
Check-out after breakfast.
- Breakfast Dinner
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Ankara – Istanbul | Istanbul City Tour
Check-out and transfer to the airport to board the flight for Istanbul.
- Breakfast
BLUE MOSQUE
HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE INTERIOR
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Istanbul | Golden Horn Tour, Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Take the Cable Car to Pierre Loti Hill to enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn.
- Breakfast Dinner
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
An Ottoman imperial mosque since the 16th century.
GRAND BAZAAR
A must see, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
BOSPHORUS STRAIT
Cruise through the natural waterway dividing the Asian and European halves of Istanbul.
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Istanbul – Male (Maldives)
After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport for your flight to Male, Maldives.
- Breakfast
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Maldives
Spend the day at leisure or take optional add-on excursions.
- Breakfast
Water Sport
Water Dinning
Indian Ocean
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Maldives
Spend the day at leisure or take optional add-on excursions.
- Breakfast
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Play Ground
Drinks
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Maldives
Spend the day at leisure or take optional add-on excursions.
- Breakfast
Water Sport
Private Island
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Depart Maldives
After breakfast, speedboat transfer to Velana International Airport (MLE) for your flight home.
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Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
| Destination | Premium Class |
| Kusadasi |
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| Pamukkale |
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| Antalya |
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| Cappadocia |
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| Ankara |
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| Istanbul |
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| Maldives |
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Accommodation Classification
- COMFORT ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- LUXURY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Hotel check-in time is generally 4 pm or later. Check-out time is around 11 am. Hotels usually allow early arrivals and late departures to store your luggage in their luggage room for a few hours.
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
Depending on your flight arrival and departure times we may suggest you consider a pre-tour hotel night and/or post-tour hotel night during booking. The additional night allows you to be well rested before your tour or your flight home.
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Premium Small Group (Land Only)
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Premium |
| 2022 | Apr 16-May 1 | $4,215 + Air |
| 2022 | Oct 1-Oct 16 | $3,850 + Air |
Small Group Tour Price Details
- ‣ Required add-on: domestic airfare Ankara-Istanbul. Indicative fare from $75, actual price available at tour booking.
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
- ‣ Single supplement and triple sharing is not available.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 12 guests
- ‣ Tour departure confirmation 70 days prior to departure
Private Tours (Fixed Date. Land Only)
| Year |
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Premium |
| 2022 | Apr 2-Apr 17 | $4,920 + Air |
| 2022 |
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$4,325 + Air |
| 2022 |
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$4,450 + Air |
| 2022 |
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$4,375 + Air |
Private Tours (Choose Your Dates. Land Only. )
| Year | Tour Dates | Premium |
| 2022 | April 1-30 | $5,260 + Air |
| 2022 | May 1-July 31 | $4,845 + Air |
| 2022 | Aug 1-31 | $4,985 + Air |
| 2022 | Sep 1-Oct 31 | $4,900 + Air |
| 2022 | Nov 1-Dec 31 | Please Call |
Private Tour Price Details
- ‣ Required add-on: domestic airfare Ankara-Istanbul. Indicative fare from $75, actual price available at tour booking.
- ‣ Daily departures.
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
- ‣ Single supplement and triple sharing is not available.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays. 2022 blackout dates: Jan 1-10, April 16-24, Dec 16-31 and major holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is ADB (Izmir-Adnan Menderes Airport).
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is IST (Istanbul Airport).
- ‣ The nearest Maldives airport is MLE (Male-Velana International Airport)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfasts and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Maldives Airport Speedboat Transfer
Exclusions
- ‣ International and Domestic Air Fare
- ‣ Tourism Fee per room per night paid directly to the hotel
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the land tour price is due within 5 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 60 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking.
- ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.
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Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Cappadocia Hot-Air Balloon
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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