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6-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane
6-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane
6-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane

6-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane

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Features
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Overview
  • Engaging adventure to Turkey's notable archaeological sites
  • Ancient artifacts & displays in museums in Ephesus & Ankara
  • Moon-like landscapes & fairy chimneys of the Devrent Valley
  • Greek & Roman ruins in Hierapolis, Ephesus & Pergamum
  • Whirling dervish performance, ferry ride & thermal bath soak

Activity location

    • Ankara, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided 6-day Tour of Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included5 nights 4-star hotel accomodation
  • What's includedWhat's includedDaily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry ticket across the Dardanelles
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Rooms will be allocated based on your group size. For an even number of travelers, you will be allocated the required number of double rooms. Odd-numbered groups will be allocated the required number of double rooms plus an additional single room.
  • Pickup begins at 5 AM on day 1. You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Uncover the marble memories of once-great Greek and Roman cities, explore underground passageways that once hid persecuted Christians, and learn about Sufism from whirling dervishes. Weave through Turkey's breathtaking hinterland to check out treasured archaeological sites on this multi-day tour.

Day 1 Early morning flight to Ankara from Istanbul. Browse artifacts that date back to the Paleolithic Age at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and visit the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first President of the Republic of Turkey.

Day 2 Scope out fields of monolithic “fairy chimneys” in Cappadocia's Devrent Valley, snap photos of the weather-worn chapel at Göreme, and crawl around the underground passageways between dwellings carved out of the rocks in Kaymakli.

Day 3 Learn about Sufism in Konya, see the swirling steps of whirling dervishes, and hear tales about a famous mystic at the Mevlana Museum before riding to Pamukkale for dinner at your hotel.

Day 4 Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryem Ana and visit House of virgin Mary. After lunch continue to Ephesos, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre

Day 5 Early departure for Pergamum. After lunch visits of Asklepion. Contniue for Troy. The legendary town in the iliad of Homeros, visit the Athena temple

Day 6 Cruise across the Dardanelles on a comfortable ferry, and then enjoy a scenic drive along the winding shores of the Sea of Marmara before you arrive back in Istanbul and get dropped off at your hotel.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Ankara, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey