

Turkey Classic 8 Day
(Istanbul - Bursa -Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Sultanhana - Cappadocia - Ankara – Istanbul)
Tour fee includes : Airport transfer service, 5 nights' accommodation in a local 4-star hotel + 2 nights'
Cappadocia cave hotel, tour guide, 1 bottle of drinkingwater per day
Turkiye Local Tour :
Designated Fridays of Each Monthin 2026Note : The itinerary sequence may vary depending on the departure date.
Turkiye Local Tour :
Min. 2 person, guaranteed departure
Turkey Classic 8 Day
Designated Fridays of Each Monthin 2026(Fridays) March 20, April 10,April 24, May 22, June 5, June 19,
July3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28,
September 18, October 2, October16, October 23, November 20, December 4
Note: This tour requires registration at least 31 days before the departure date (min 2 people) to guarantee departure.Note: For registrations within 30 days of the departure date, a second confirmation from our company is required to guarantee departure.
Tour Code: 102061-Turkiye3164-TATW
Tour Highlights :
◆ Commitment: Min. 2persons, Guaranteed Departure ◆ Comfort: Four-star Hotel + +2 night CappadociaCave Hotel
◆ Intimate:Includes airport transfer+ bottle water per day ◆ Stunning: Ankara! The true capital of Turkey
◆ Visit: Spanning the Eurasian border + Notable attractions ◆In-depth: Can add more in-depth one-day tour
◆Must-see:Sky Mirror! Salt Lake! ◆MostBeautiful: Blue Mosque VS Green Mosque
◆Must-Visit:Unmissable Rock Forest ◆cotton castle: snow-white Pamukkale ◆Must-Try:Turkish Bath
◆Tour:Ancient Sites of the Silk Road City ◆Experience:Hot Air Balloon ◆Must-See: Traditional Belly Dance

Itinerary Turkey Classic 8 Day
Designated Fridays of Each Monthin 2026
(Fridays) March 20, April 10,April 24, May 22, June 5, June 19,
July3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, September 18,
October 2, October16, October 23, November 20, December 4
Note : The itinerary sequence may vary depending on the departure date.
*Please read the "Booking Procedures" carefully
This tour requiresregistration at least 31 days before the departure date (min 2 people) toguarantee departure.
For registrationswithin 30 days of the departure date, a second confirmation from our company isrequired to guarantee departure.
To protect your right, Before booking, please read the following and agree that before book the tour,
you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree, please stop to processing the booking
Day1 : Istanbul IST airport → Istanbul GroupHotel(40KM)
Your exciting journey begins the moment you land atIST airport. Free Airport pick-up service is available : a foreign driver will be waiting for you according to the actual flight arrival time and will take you to your hotel for rest.
- Note: Today is a free day, and all meals areself-catered. Hotel Check-in time is generally 15:00 on the same day
- Free airport pick-up service: 00:00-24:00, depending on flight schedule.
- Add Istanbul day trip : Bookings must be made at least 31days in advance! You can also choose an Istanbul day trip (optional, minimum 2 people required) to be among the first to experience the Eurasian charm of the Aegean Sea.
- Reference hotel: Istanbul4 star Hotel
Day2 : Istanbul →Bursa (154KM)
Gather at 8:30 in the morning, and the tour guide will lead a tour of [Hagia Sophia Mosque]/[Blue Mosque] (from now on, until the mosque is reopened for visits)/[Groundwater Palace], then drive to Bursa, a city in northwestern Turkey, here is The birthplace of many famous Turkish foods and a stop on the famous Silk Road. After the tour, check in to the hotel in Bursa.
- Reference hotel: Bursa 4 Star Hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 3 : Bursa → İzmir(345KM)
Explore Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, in the morning, with the exterior of The Great Mosque and free to explore the silk market Koza Han. Visit the early 15th-century Green Mosque Yesil Cami and the Green Mausoleum Yesil Turbe, where Sultan Mehmed I was buried in 1421, both of which are famous for their original architecture and fine tile decorations. Finally, we came to Cumalikizik, a World Heritage Site in 2014, a well-preserved Ottoman town that still retains the Ottoman architectural characteristics of more than 700 years ago, with colorful Ottoman buildings lined up on both sides of the stone-paved old streets. Visit a local Turkish leather clothing shop.
- Reference hotel: Izmir 4 Star Hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 4 : İzmir→ Ephesus→ Pamukkale(276KM)
After breakfast, we set off for a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, which was once ruled by the ancient Romans and the ruins were not fully developed, but you can still get a glimpse of the prosperity of the time from the existing parts. Then we went to Pamukkale to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, which the Turks call the eighth wonder of the world, which not only has natural hot springs for thousands of years, but also this quirky cotton-like hill. After the tour, head to a spa hotel in Pamukkale to rest.
- Reference hotel: Pamukkale 4 Star Hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 5 : Pamukkale→ Sultanhanı Caravanserai→ Cappadocia(617KM)
After breakfast, drive to Cappadocia, arrive at Sultanhana, the most magnificent post station in Turkey, and take a short break to Cappadocia to stay in a unique local cave hotel. (Note: The driving time is long on the day, so you can prepare meals and spare power banks in advance) Please note: Due to the special geographical environment of Capa, the roads around some cave hotels are narrow and impassable for large vehicles, and it may take a short walk (usually about a few minutes) to and from the hotel during pick-up, thank you for your understanding!
- Reference hotel: Cappadocia cave hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 6 : Cappadocia
Today's itinerary is a soothing day trip to Cappadocia: visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, stroll through the Goreme Town, visit the Pashabe Elf Chimney, and experience the exotic scenery in the landform comparable to the surface of the moon. Visit a local Turkish specialty shop. In the afternoon, you can also choose to take a four-wheel drive ATV, horseback riding, hiking and other activities at your own expense. After dinner, check into the hotel and rest.
Tips: It is recommended to book a hot air balloon in advance!
The location and price cannot be guaranteed on the tour booking, the hot air balloon company may sell out early or increase the price temporarily, the price of the hot air balloon will fluctuate greatly due to the weather/holidays, etc., if it cannot take off, a full refund will be given.
- Reference hotel: Cappadocia cave hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 7 : Cappadocia → Ankara (294KM)
After breakfast today, visit Goreme's unique [Pigeon Valley], the exterior of [Uchisar Castle], and then drive through [Tuz Salt Lake] to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, which is also the second largest city in Turkey. After arriving, visit the Atatürk Memorial, and then go to the hotel to rest.
- Reference hotel: Ankara 4 Star Hotel
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Day 8 : Ankara→ Istanbul (479KM)
After breakfast, drive to Istanbul, visit [Topkapi Palace] after arrival, and after the end, you can choose to feel the local folk customs - the Grand Bazaar [Spice Market] or choose to take the [Bosphorus Cruise] (at your own expense) to see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Eurasian Road, which is a perfect end to this trip.
- After that, the trip will end and be transferred to IST Airport at 19:00. You can also choose to leave the group directly at the airport at 14:00 after arriving in Istanbul (at your own expense).
- Breakfast: hotel's restaurant
- Lunch & Dinner: not included. Freedom of choice
Turkey Classic 8 Day
Registration Instructions:
Tour fee:
March/Apr/Nov/Dec : €978 per person (double room) /€1258 per person (single room)
May/June/July/Aug/Sep/October: €1078 per person(double room) / €1358 per person (single room)
Mar/Apr/Nov/Dec: €685 pp (0-6 years) Other months €755pp.
Children must share a room with two adults and not occupy a bed.
Note: Children 6 years and older are chargedthe adult price.
PLEASE NOTE: To protect your right, Before booking, please read “Booking Procedures“ and agree that before book the tour. Or contact us through info@gegeu.com for further information and the terms and conditions.
Turkiye Local Tour : Turkey Classic 8 Day “ Four-star Hotel + +2 night Cappadocia CaveHotel!
Min. 2 person, guaranteed departure.
Tour fee includes : Airport transfer service, 5 nights' accommodation in a local 4-star hotel + 2 nights'
Cappadocia cave hotel, tour guide, 1 bottle of drinkingwater per day
Mandatory Fee : These activities are compulsory for all tour participants The cost of these activities is to be paid by the participants themselves. (to be paid together with tour fee prior to departure) Total €218/person:Entrance tickets to attractions (Mandatory Fee : €218/person(Children under 8 years old are admitted free of charge)Includes: First entrance tickets to attractions (Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis, Sultan Hana, Göreme Open AirMuseum, Pashabe Fairy Chimneys, Topkapi Palace)
Turkiye Local Tour - Min. 2 person, guaranteed departure. Please carefully review the provided information and itinerary of Turkiye Local Tour . Before completing the application form, we recommend reading through all the enclosed details.★ OTHER INFO
- When registering, please fill in your email address and mobile phone number truthfully for future replies and confirmation purposes.
- Without GEG confirmation, bookings areinvalid. Please purchase flight tickets only after receiving booking confirmation.
- Tour vouchers must be issued by GEG, ifagents use their own voucher with additional information or terms, GEG reserves all rights to decline responsibility.
- We do not provide any transportation arrangements (such as flights) forparticipants to travel to the tour country. The company is not responsible for any transportation delays or incidents before joining the tour.
- The "Tour Vouch" contains the relevant information for the departure tour, including the "Emergency Phone Number". Please bring it with you. You must show it for verification when boarding the bus.
- Turkiye Local Tour: NO share room services!
- Note: This tour requires registration at least 31 days before the departure date (min 2 people) to guarantee departure.
- Note: For registrations within 30 days of the departure date, a second confirmation from our company is required to guarantee departure.
- Note: This tour belongs to Local Tour Series. All tours have different itineraries! Please refer to “Registration Instructions”and descriptions of respective itinerary.
Important Information:Smart Tips
- Note: This tour requiresregistration at least 31 days before the departure date (min 2 people) to guarantee departure.
- Note: For registrationswithin 30 days of the departure date, a second confirmation from our company is required to guarantee departure.
- Note: This tour belongs to Local Tour Series. All tours have different itineraries! Please refer to “Registration Instructions”and descriptions of respective itinerary
- Most hotels in Turkeyrequire you to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, slippers, and kettle; local plugs are European standard two-prong round plugs.
- Turkey has a large temperature differencebetween day and night; even in summer, it is recommended to bring a thick coat, swimwear, slippers, sunscreen, and a headscarf or scarf.
- Optional Activities (at Your Own Cost):Participants may voluntarily participate in potentially dangerous activities
included in the official tour itinerary, such as rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, diving, bungee jumping, hot air ballooning, 4x4 driving, camel riding, etc. Any disputes, property losses, or personal injury arising from such activities will be the sole responsibility of the participant, and our company will not be liable. All optional activities are personal endeavors; participants are advised to choose carefully and to purchase personal travel insurance in advance. - Note: Hot air balloon flights are not guaranteedand depend entirely on weather conditions. A full refund will be issued if the flight is cancelled.
- Regarding optional activities in the Turkeyitinerary: Early registration does not guarantee successful booking. Early
registration allows us to reserve seats in advance, increasing the chances of success. (Some tours are not suitable for guests under 1.1 meters tall, those with a fear of heights, asthma, high/low blood pressure, or other medical conditions.) - The official currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY).Some tourist areas accept Euros/USD, but the exchange rate is unfavorable. It is recommended to exchange for Lira or use a credit card (Visa/Mastercard). You can exchange Lira at the airport or ask your tour guide for assistance on the first day of the tour.
- Both men and women must dress appropriatelywhen entering a mosque – covering shoulders, knees, and hair (women are advised to bring a headscarf or scarf). Loose clothing is recommended; avoid shorts, sleeveless tops, or tight-fitting clothing.
- Turkish tour guides are all locals and areprofessionally certified Mandarin-speaking guides. All explanations and
communication during the tour will be conducted in Mandarin. - Important Information: One week beforedeparture, we will again notify tour members of the tour guide information and
hotel address via email. - Recommendation: Purchase mobile data in advanceso that you can contact the tour guide in case of emergencies (such as getting lost).
- This tour is based on a minimum of 2participants. Solo travelers must pay the difference in fare and stay in a
basic single room in advance. Room sharing is not guaranteed for single travelers. - Note: There is a possibility that the tour willnot be completed if only one person joins! For better protection, please
inquire before booking if you are traveling alone. - March 2026 is Ramadan, and non-Muslims arepermitted to eat breakfast and lunch. Please understand and be tolerant of Ramadan culture.
- Private tours, choose your departure date.Price inquiries: info@gegeu.com
- Turkish cuisine:Kebap (roasted mutton), TestiKebap (beef stew in a clay pot), Baklava (coal casserole), Turkish tea and
coffee, etc. - Turkish souvenirs: Blue eye ornaments, Lokum(Turkish candy), handmade carpets, rose water, ceramics, leather clothing, etc.
- Additional accommodation service! *Thisadditional accommodation price does not include city tax, which must be paid
separately by the guest at the hotel. "Last Day" includes breakfast only. Check-out time is before 12 noon.
Consumer Guide :
In order to make the journey more fulfilling and exciting, some of theattractions and programs along the way are listed as below. To facilitate tour members in managing their budgets more easily, pleases see the following prices of some major attractions, dining fees, and suggested self-paid programs for reference.
Tour members can decide whether to participate inmeals, attractions, or self-paid programs according to their personal preferences. It is not compulsory to attend the optional activities, however, each person must pay a total of € 10 EUR as tips for the guide and driver per day. The ticket prices for attractions are for reference only and the actual ticket prices at the official site of the attraction will prevail. Please pay in cash to the guide according to the price list.
Self-funded items for theitinerary (customers who haveregistered in advance do not necessarily mean successful registration, and we will reserve a seat in advance to increase the chance of success.) [Some itemsare not suitable for those under 1.1 meters/fear of heights/asthma/high blood pressure/low blood pressure/panic disorder or other cardiovascular disease guests]Optional Activities:
- Istanbulday trip (includes boat ticket, lunch, and one-way cable car ride) € 170 EUR/ pp
( need tobook in advance ) (Minimum 2 people) Werecommend booking flights that arrive at the airport before 10:00 or depart after 19:00. Otherwise, arrangements cannot be made. Please be aware of this.
Attractions include:take a boat tour on the Bosphorus Strait to enjoy the scenery of Asia and Europe, taste a delicious Turkish barbecue lunch, visit Taksim Square, walk on Ortakoy Street, and take pictures outside the Doma Bahce New Palace.Afterwards, visit the beautiful Golden Horn, take the cable car up Loti Hill to overlook the entire city of Istanbul, and taste authentic Turkish coffee at the cafe on the hill at your own expense. - Bobrus Cruise (non-charterprice) Take a cruise to experience the different scenery on both sides ofEurasia, which lasts 90 minutes € 60EUR
- Turkish Bath (approximately1 hour) Local characteristicbathing methods, generally separate for men and women €70
- Turkish Night (without meal) Song and danceperformances, such as characteristic belly dance performances, etc. €80
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon:Duration 45 minutes - 1 hour, including certificatesand champagne celebrations. (can be booked in advance) €300
- Zelve Canyon Light Show A visual feast in the canyons of Cappadocia, the first choice for history lovers! (irregularly) €55
- JeepOff Road JEEP SAFARI : Experience the speedand passion of off-road vehicles ( minimum order of 4 p ) €320 /CAR
- ATV Off Road ATV SAFARI: The joy and speed of driving alone (min booking for 2 per) €70 /CAR
- Sunset Camel: Riding a camel SAFARI for 1 person (minimum order for 2 people) €70 /pp
- Twirling Dance : The Turkish dervishesdance continuously, which is more like a ritual than a dance, but it is also
like a pious penance, and the dancers are intoxicated by it. €60 /pp - Paragliding : The flight time is 10-15 minutes, the specific time is determined by the wind speed, and the altitude is about 450 meters according to the weather conditions €125 /pp
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon:Duration 45 minutes - 1 hour, including certificates and champagnecelebrations. (can be booked in advance) 300 EUR/pp
Tipping:
Tipping Standard: After joining the tour, tipping should be paid in cash to the tour guide. € 10 EUR pp per day
The Cancellation and Refund policy
When registering, please read carefully andunderstand the cancellation and refund policy before making registration: If you need tocancel your reservation for any reason or under any circumstances afterregistration, the following rules will apply to compensate for expenses:
(1) 31 days prior to departure date – Full Refund
(2) 30-16 days prior to departure date – 50% of tourprices
(3) 15 daysor less prior to departure date – NO REFUND
Turkey Classic 8 Day
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