PRIVATE DISCOVERY Turkey 19 days/18 nights 24th May 2020
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One thing we’ve learned at Peregrine – you never outgrow adventure. The spirit that drives you to get out there and see the world. Not through a coach window or with 50 strangers wearing headsets, not with a personal butler or a big buffet breakfast – but intimately, authentically, memorably. At Peregrine we’re for premium adventures, and for us that means embracing the spirit of adventure through a more immersive cultural journey. Hand-picked accommodation, small groups, award-winning local guides, added inclusions and a more considered pace. Premium means an exceptional experience, but never an artificial one. Yes, adventure still exists. It’s still out there. It just got a whole lot easier to find.
Private Discover Turkey 19 days/ 18 nights
Sunday 24th May 2020 - Thursday 11th June 2020
About Your Trip
Start Location Leader/Guide Exclusions Istanbul, Turkey 1 English speaking tour leader International airport departure tax Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar throughout. Any visas required Services not mentioned in the Finish Location Included Activities itinerary Istanbul, Turkey Per Daily itinerary Late check out at hotels The Galata Istanbul Hotel or similar Meals and drinks not mentioned in Entrance/Admission Fees the itinerary Where applicable with Drinks with included lunches and Accommodation dinners Hotel 18 nights. included activities Tips for leaders, guide and driver
Expenditure of personal nature Rooming Requirements Airport Transfers Personal Insurance Arrival and departure transfers are Twin / Double share Optional activities included based on 14 pax. Included Meals 18 Breakfasts, 4 Lunch, 2 Dinners.
Transport Guided private transfers throughout
Group leader All Peregrine Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Peregrine Adventures endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Peregrine Adventures we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. Private Discover Turkey Itinerary Day 1 / Sunday 24th May 2020 Istanbul Meals included: Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and
Ottomans have called home. Your welcome meeting will be at 6 pm today.
If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you are going to be late, please inform your booking agent. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand.
Tonight, you will enjoy a dinner to kick-start your trip!
Arrival Transfer Included
Accommodation: Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar
Day 2 / Monday 25th May 2020 Istanbul Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
This morning, you will start your tour with the Hippodrome. Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in
Sultanahmet, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the
Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). Blue Mosque will be your next stop. Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Continue onto Hagia Sophia Museum. The temple itself was so richly and artistically decorated that Byzantine Emperor Justinian proclaimed, "Solomon, I have outdone thee!". You’ll have a lunch break before continuing with the Basilica Cistern, known locally as Yerebatan Sarayi (meaning Sunken Palace) or Yerebatan Sarnici (Sunken Cistern). This underground water cistern was the major water reservoir of Constantinople. End your day with the Grand Bazaar. It is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world.
Included activities Blue Mosque Hippodrome Hagia Sophia Museum Grand Bazaar Basilica Cistern
Accommodation: Legacy Ottoman Hotel or similar
Day 3 / Tuesday 26th May 2020 Canakkale Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Early this morning, after breakfast we begin the drive to Çanakkale (approx. 4,5 hours), located on the shores of the Dardanelles, which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea and touches both Europe (with the Gelibolu Peninsula) and Asia (with the Biga Peninsula). After lunch we will visit Gallipoli, visit the beach and cemeteries of Anzac Cove. Then head up the hill toward the poignant memorials of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Look down upon the rough hills and gullies that became the graveyard for so many thousands of young men from both sides. You will tour the former battlefields and find remnants of trenches used by the Turkish soldiers. Return to Canakkale for the night.
Included Activities Gallipoli Guided Visit
Accommodation: Grand Anzac Hotel or similar
Day 4 / Wednesday 27th May 2020 Selcuk Meals included: Breakfast
En route to Selcuk (approx. 5 hours) today you'll stop at the site of Troy. As well as seeing the remnants of the ancient city walls and the famed wooden horse, you will learn more about the groundbreaking archaeological digs here and how the site has baffled historians. Before arriving at Selcuk we stop at a Carpet Weaving Centre and take some time to learn about this ancient art, wander the grounds and the store at your leisure or simply sit relax and enjoy some Turkish tea. Arrive at Selcuk later in the day and visit Sirince to enjoy a tasting of local fruit wine.
Included Activities Troy - Archeological Guided Site Visit Sirince – Wine Tasting Bergama – Carpet Weaving Demonstration and Shop
Accommodation: Ephesus Paradise or similar
Day 5 / Thursday 28th May 2020 Selcuk Meals included: Breakfast
This morning enjoy an orientation walk around the village of Selcuk, a sprawling town lying at the base of the ancient Aysoluk Hill fortress. You'll visit the last remaining column of the Temple of Artemis, the ancient aqueducts and the 14th-century Isabey Mosque. Later this afternoon visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean and arguably the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world. Tour around the amphitheatre, stroll the marble streets once walked by Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and marvel at the gymnasium, baths and beautifully restored Library of Celsus.
Included Activities Selcuk Orientation Walk Ephesus – Archeological Site Isa Bey Camii
Accommodation: Ephesus Paradise or similar
Day 6 / Friday 29th May 2020 Pamukkale Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning we drive to Pamukkale (approx. 2,5 hours), also known as 'Cotton Castle' and a truly unique sight. This magical and spectacular natural phenomenon was created by deposits from thermal waters that cascaded down the mountainside over hundreds of years, forming a myriad of pools and terraces. As the water overflows from the pools, dazzling cream-coloured stalactites are formed that, from afar, resemble cotton or snow. The pools are filled with hot spring waters that supposedly have healing properties for a person's circulation and digestive systems. Close to Pamukkale are the ruins of Hierapolis, which was founded by the King of Pergamon in 190 BC and by the 2nd Century AD it had become an important Roman bath centre. The extensive ruins of Hierapolis are well worth exploring and include a theatre, temple, holy area, monumental fountain, bath, basilica and necropolis.
Included Activities Pamukkale - Hierapolis & Travertines National Park
Accommodation: Melrose View Point or similar
Day 7 / Saturday 30th May 2020 Fethiye Meals included: Breakfast
This morning we journey to the Mediterranean coast, arriving first in the Greek ghost-town of Kayakoy. Stroll around and take in the eerie atmosphere, due in no small part to population repatriation and earthquake damage. Continue to Fethiye, a culturally fertile town located on a bay, surrounded by pine forests and islands.
Included Activities Kayakoy- Ghost Villages
Accommodation: Reis Royal Hotel or similar
Day 8 / Sunday 31st May 2020 Kas Meals included: Breakfast
Continue on to the seaside village of Kas (approx. 2 hours). Here you'll see charming whitewashed houses covered in bougainvilleas as well as an ancient Greek theatre. Sample the local cuisine and enjoy the night in the town's quaint centre.
Accommodation: Linda Hotel or similar
Day 9 / Monday 1st June 2020 Kas Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Drive to Kekova and embark on a boat cruise around the local islands. Your hosts; Mehmet and Sebahat are people of the Mediterranean. Hailing from the small village of Ucagiz on the Turkish Mediterranean Coast they married young, bought a boat and went fishing. Like a lot of our oceans their home became a victim to over fishing to new and modern methods of reaping the perfect catch. They had a boat, and they had one of the best cooks in the district so they set out to share their love of the sea and their love of food. The cruise takes you to the settlement of Ucagiz and also to the village of Simena. You'll also sail from large bays to beautiful protected inlets where you can go for a swim. Onboard the boat you'll enjoy lunch in Tersane bay. The water here is deep but you can still see the bottom; the shore is lined with the ruins of an ancient city long ago sunken into the clear waters. Look out for rock formations and houses that have been submerged under the clear water. Return to Kas in the evening.
Included Activities Boat Cruise
Accommodation: Linda Hotel or similar
Day 10 / Tuesday 2nd June 2020 Antalya Meals included: Breakfast
Continuing our exploration of the Mediterranean we take a 3.5 hour scenic drive to the jewel in the Mediterranean crown - Antalya. Your hotel is located in the Kaleiçi (old city) and you'll go on an afternoon walk to see Hadrians Gate, the old Roman Harbour and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, and take a guided tour of the Antalya Museum this afternoon.
Included Activities Antalya Museum Guided tour of Phalesis
Accommodation: Puding Marina Hotel or similar
Day 11 / Wednesday 3rd June 2020 Konya Meals included: Breakfast
Continue to Konya (approx. 4 hours), an ancient city important in Roman times, and where the mystic Sufi practice of 'whirling' originates. You'll visit the mausoleum of the famous mystic Mevlana, the museum housing manuscripts of his works, as well as various artefacts relating to the mystic sect. Our journey to Konya is approximately 6 hours on the way glimpse beautiful views of the Taurus Mountains and enjoy a special Peregrine Moment as we stop at Beyşehir to see the Eşrefoğlu Mosque, a fine example of Seljuk Turkish architecture.
Included Activities Mevlana Museum
Accommodation: Sems-i Tebrizi or similar
Day 12 / Thursday 4th June 2020 Cappadocia Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will make your way to Cappadocia (approx. 3 hours). Today's itinerary includes a visit to the incredible underground city of Derinkuyu. See dwellings that span seven levels beneath the ground. From here you'll make your way to the archaeological site of Asikli Höyük, which was first settled in 8,000 BC. Then settle into the relaxed pace of Goreme for the next three nights.
Included Activities Derinkuyu Underground City
Accommodation: Heybe Hotel or similar
Day 13 / Friday 5th June 2020 Cappadocia Meals included: Breakfast
You will have a very early morning today with a hot air balloon ride over the amazing views of Cappadocia. After a relaxing breakfast from your Terrace overlooking the valley we visit the Goreme Open Air Museum. See the many incredible houses, churches and monasteries carved out of the soft cliff face. The Christian sanctuaries contain many examples of Byzantine art, cave chapels and colourful biblical frescoes from the 10th–12th centuries. Later in the afternoon, you'll go on a short walk through 'Love Valley' which is famous for its phallic rock formations. Then head back to your hotel in Goreme. Perhaps take an optional Turkish bath to unwind at the end of the day.
Included Activities Hot Air Balloon Goreme Open Air Museum Valley Walk
Accommodation: Heybe Hotel or similar
Day 14 / Saturday 6th June 2020 Cappadocia Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast and then go for a walk to the most beautiful valley in Cappadocia, Kizilcukur. You'll see fascinating rock formations such as cones, peaks and fairy chimneys, as well as manmade cave chapels from early Christian times. Later in the afternoon visit the red river of Cappadocia famous for its clay which is still used to make magnificent pieces of Art, learn about this ancient craft today when we visit a local potter. For lunch, enjoy a homecooked meal at a local’s house to experience true Turkish cuisine. In the evening, you will visit Saruhan Kervansaray where you will watch a whirling dervishes performance.
Included Activities Kizilcukur Valley Walk Avanos pottery demonstration Whirling Dervishes at Saruhan Kervansaray
Accommodation: Heybe Hotel or similar
Day 15 / Sunday 7th June 2020 Safranbolu Meals included: Breakfast
This morning you will depart from Cappadocia towards Safranbolu. On the way, you will stop by in Ankara – the capital of Turkey. At Ankara, you will visit Anitkabir, also known as Atatürk's Mausoleum. Atatürk is the first president of the republic of Turkey. Ataturk did not say where he wanted to be buried before he died. However, while he was conversing with his friends, he stated that of course I will die someday. If I die, Çankaya (a province of Ankara) is very good location for my grave. Because of that, the Turkish people tried to fulfil his request in order to reflect their love and respect against him. You will then continue on to Safranbolu, where you will arrive after approximately 2,5 hours.
Included Activities Anitkabir
Accommodation: Akce Konaklari or similar
Day 16 / Monday 8th June 2020 Safranbolu Meals included: Breakfast
You will have a generally free day in Safranbolu after visiting some villa’s and a scenic lookout.
Included Activities Kaymakamlar Muze Hidirlik Tepesi
Accommodation: Akce Konaklari or similar
Day 17 / Tuesday 9th June 2020 Istanbul Meals included: Breakfast
Upon departure from Safranbolu, you will begin your journey back to Istanbul. On the way you will stop by in Amasra which is a small town by the beginning of the Black Sea. Since Amasra is a very small town, you may promenade all the town within a few hours by walking. Your return to Istanbul will take approximately 5,5 hours.
Included Activities Amasra Visit
Accommodation: The Galata Istanbul or similar
Day 18 / Wednesday 10th June 2020 Istanbul Meals included: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Today will be your last full day in Istanbul. You will spend your day in the Beyoglu district. Beyoglu is an amazing and lively area with so much to see and experience. Start with the Galata Tower, which gives 360-degree magnificent view of Istanbul and the panorama of Istanbul’s historical peninsula. The Galata Tower has a very interesting history, so make sure to listen! Then you will walk around the streets of Galata and visit the boutique stores before heading towards Istiklal Avenue where you will have a heap of shopping opportunities. The famous Taksim Square is situated on one end of Istiklal Avenue, which you will get the chance to visit. End your time in Turkey with a special dinner on a Bosphorus Cruise, which will be the perfect end to your time in this unique and beautiful country.
Included Activities Galata Tower Istiklal Avenue Taksim Square
Accommodation: The Galata Istanbul or similar
Day 19 / Thursday 11th June 2020 Istanbul Meals included: Breakfast
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. There are no activities planned for your final day. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Departure Transfer Included
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Private Discovery Turkey 19 days/ 18 nights
Sunday 24th May 2020 - Thursday 11th June 2020 Depart Toowoomba Saturday 23 rd May
• Start/Finish Tour Location Istanbul, Turkey • Accommodation Hotel 18 nights • Rooming Requirements Twin / Double share • Single Supplementary extra $1295 pp • Included Meals 18 Breakfasts, 4 Lunch, 2 Dinners from $6495 per person • Transport Guided private transfers throughout • Included Activities Per Daily itinerary single supplement +$1295 • Local sightseeing tours included • Guides English speaking • Balloon Ride Cappadocia included • Entrance/Admission Fees With included activities • Transfers ex Toowoomba • Return International Airfares included
Price excludes visas, travel insurance, tips for guides and drivers and items of a personal nature.
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Conditions apply. Based on minimum of 10 passengers plus guide/s. Price based on twin/double share, single supplementary price extra $1295. Prices correct as at 30th May 2019 and subject to currency fluctuations. Airfare component included in the above price subject to availability and may incur a surcharge. Itinerary subject to change and subject to availability, valid until no later than 90 days prior to departure. Travel Insurance mandatory, note credit card Insurance is NOT ACCEPTABLE due to the nature of trip. Our loyalty program, Everywhere Rewards offers point discounts and can apply. Refer to www.everywhererewards.com.au for T&Cs. Credit card fees will apply. Deposit of $1500 per person non-refundable however best endeavours apply. Gratuities, Visas & items of a personal nature not included in pricing. Please refer instore for further terms & conditions. Interest free up to 12 months subject to approval of HSBC T&Cs with application available instore for both deposits & final payments
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