Turkey Walk Tour

Tour Overview

18 day Premium quality tour from $3,990

Visiting - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Olympos, Lycian Way, Gulet Cruise, Greek Island Kastellorizo, Kas, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Troy, Gallipoli

Activities - Culture, History, Archaeology

Experience a quality Turkish walking holiday. Be guided through magnificent Cappadocia Region, a lunar landscape area with canyons and valleys full of 'fairy chimneys', the world-famous rock formations. Combining walking with history and archaeology, you will enjoy the 'Lycian Walk' further south on the Mediterranean Coast, walking through the National Parks of picturesque Turkey. Explore Ephesus and Troy before heading up to Gallipoli. Walking through the peninsula and experiencing the 'Anzac Spirit' first hand.

After walking through historic sites of Turkey, exploring canyons, breathing the nature, you will be pampered at the end of the day in comfortable accommodation. You will have your very own air conditioned vehicle throughout your holiday, no need to worry about transporting your luggage each day. These tours are escorted by Fairy Chimneys’ experienced tour leader Dr V. John Basarin and by local tour guides in Turkey. We will take a maximum of 15 participants on these tours.

Your Tour Leader - Dr John Basarin

Dr John Basarin is Australia’s pre-eminent Gallipoli expert. For six years he has led evocative ANZAC Day tours to Turkey’s long silent battlefields. A popular speaker, Dr John ’s extensive contributions to WWI history and Turkish-Australian culture have been acknowledged by 2010 ANZAC Peace Prize, 2005 Victorian Premier's Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs and participation in the AE2 Australian submarine project. More about Dr John ...

Combine the Turkey Walk Tour with Anzac Day at Gallipoli and save 5%

5% off both tours when you book this Turkey Walk Tour with the 3 day Anzac Tour with John Basarin.

This is a unique opportunity to combine Dr John Basarin’s Turkey Walk Tour with a pilgrimage to Gallipoli and attend the commemorations of the 97TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN. Opportunity not to be missed!

Author of books on Gallipoli & the winner of 2010 RSL’s Anzac Peace Prize V. Dr John Basarin.

Tour Highlights

• Fully escorted by Dr John Basarin and guided by local tour guides
• Visiting ancient sites of Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Ephesus & Troy
• Walking in authentic locations including Gallipoli, Lycian Way
• Quality boutique hotels and cultural interaction with Turkish hospitality
• Staying at cave hotel in Cappadocia and walking in amazing valleys
• Day visit to enchanting Greek Island of Kastellorizo - Maximum 15 passengers

Arrival to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. This evening, you will be briefed at dinner by your tour leader about the Turkey and your tour. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

We are in the old city today. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, The Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the amazing Grand Bazaar where there over 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

Visit Spice Market and take an unforgettable Bosphorus Cruise. PM Airport transfer, flight from Istanbul to Kayseri-Cappadocia.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Optional Hot Air Ballooning.

Complementary lecture on Turkish rugs and pottery making. Visiting Goreme Open Air Museum and Kaymakli Underground City. Explore Urgup township in the afternoon.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Walking at Soganli Valley, Golgolu and Pancarlik Valleys and through Red Valley, Goreme Valley. Easy to medium walk, about 13 kms. Overnight in Goreme. Optional Turkish Cultural Evening Accommodation.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Walking through Ihlara Canyon passing through Belisirma Village, where people live in a canyon in troglodyte dwellings. Easy to medium walk, 14 kms. Overnight in Goreme.

Accommodation in MDC Cave Hotel

Early departure to Antalya. Visiting Konya, home of Mevlana and whirling dervishes on the way. Walking 3 km in a 230 million year old cave. 10-11 hour drive. Overnight in Antalya.

Accommodation in Alp Pasa Hotel

Depart Antalya for Kas. Walking in Olympos National Park from Ulupinar to Chimera, the burning rocks. Easy to medium walk, part climbing, 7 kms. Overnight in Kas.

Accommodation in Aqua Princess Hotel

Walking to Patara from Akbel via Delikkemer following an amazing Roman aqueduct and arriving at 2000 year old Patara city. Easy to medium walk, 14.5 km.

Accommodation in Aqua Princess Hotel

Half day boat tour on a gulet to Kekova Islands and sunken city. Walking through Simena island village of 100 sarcophagi, followed by a visit to ancient Myra. Overnight in Kas.

Accommodation in Aqua Princess Hotel

Day visit to Greek Island of Kastellorizo. Overnight in Kas.

Accommodation in Aqua Princess Hotel

Early departure from Kas to Kusadasi. 8-9 hour drive. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in Pine Marina Hotel

Visit Ephesus, the most important city of antiquity where St Paul visited. Depart to Canakkale. 7-8 hour drive. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Akol Hotel

Morning visit to Troy and Gallipoli Military Museum. Explore township of Canakkale in the afternoon. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Akol hotel

Visiting Turkish, English and French memorials in Helles and walking on the Gallipoli Peninsula (ANZAC). Approx walking 12 kms. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Akol Hotel

Depart for Istanbul. Afternoon visit Grand Bazaar (last minute shopping). Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

Free day in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Aziyade Hotel

Transfer to Airport.

What's included

• Arrival & Departure airport transfer (Meet & Greet)
• All accommodation as per itinerary
• All tours as per itinerary
• Private Van/Bus, Driver, Petrol and tolls
• Professional Tour Guide/Lecturer where mentioned
• Kekova Island (Sunken City) Boat Tour from Kas
• Entry fees to all museums in the itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary (BLD)
• Comprehensive walking and insights to Gallipoli with John Basarin

Not included

• Optional Tours
• Meals and beverages where not mentioned
• Tips, Shopping, Personal Expenses
• International Airfares and Travel Insurance
• Any items not mentioned in the program

Hotels

Tour Departures

Start	Finish	Price	Single Supplement Policy Single Supplement, commonly referred to as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room. Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus on most tours a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement unless they specifically want a single room to themselves. Single travellers that are happy to share with someone of their own sex do not need to select single supplement. On the rare occasions that there is no option but to charge for a S.S. we will advise you before completing your booking However with pre and post tour accommodation we are unable to allocate shared accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase. Single Supp	Tour Departure Availability AvailableYou can book this tour now. The tour will depart as scheduled with a minimum number of passengers. GuaranteedThis tour is guaranteed to depart giving you absolute peace of mind. LimitedThis tour is filling up fast so be quick! RequestWe are taking expressions of interest for this departure and will run the tour if there is enough interest Sold OutSorry this departure is full! Availability
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