Magical Turkey Family Adventure
10 Days
from
$3,240
to
$3,940
per person*
Highlights:
Turkey
(Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi)
Trip Start/End:
Istanbul
/
Istanbul
A cave hotel, wild jeep safari, hot air balloon ride, vineyard visit (for the adults), a water park & time at the beach turn timeless Turkey into a one-of-a-kind family adventure. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Ottomans & Trojans as they discover Istanbul, Cappadocia & Kusadasi with private guide. From the bazaars & souks of Istanbul to Cappadocia’s Valley of the Fairy Chimneys & relaxation on the beaches of the Aegean coast at a family-friendly resort. A kaleidoscope of adventures await to be enjoyed by children of all ages.
This tour features family friendly hotels, delicious cuisine, private guide, driver, transfers, all internal flights & more.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Istanbul
| - Transfer - Private - Airport (with Assistant) - Vehicle/Assistant/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Welcome Package
- Dinner (not included)
| Ottoman Imperial (4*)
Premium (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Istanbul
| - Private - 1/2 Day Walking Tour - Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Self-Guided - Grand Bazaar
- Dinner (not included)
| Ottoman Imperial (4*)
Premium (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Istanbul
| - Transfer - Private - Port - Vehicle/Driver
- Self-Guided - Prince's Islands Excursion - Ferry
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Private - Port - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Ottoman Imperial (4*)
Premium (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Istanbul - Cappadocia
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Istanbul - Cappadocia [Direct (1 hr)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Private - Cappadocia Panoramic (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Private - Traditional Turkish Lunch Hosted by Local Family - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
- Dinner (not included)
| Gamirasu Cave (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Cappadocia
| - Optional activity Hot Air Balloon - Vehicle
- Private - Cappadocia Wonders (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Private - Horse Riding Tour (2hrs)
- Dinner (not included)
| Gamirasu Cave (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Cappadocia - Izmir - Kusadasi
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Cappadocia - Izmir [Stop in Istanbul (1 hr)] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Izmir - Kusadasi [1.5 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Korumar (5*)
Standard (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Kusadasi
| - Self-Guided - Jeep Safari - Jeep Safari
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Korumar (5*)
Standard (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Kusadasi
| - Local taxi (not included)
- Self-Guided - Aqua Park - Aqua Park Ticket
- Lunch (not included)
- Local taxi (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Korumar (5*)
Standard (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 9
- Kusadasi
| - At Leisure
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Korumar (5*)
Standard (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 10
- Kusadasi - Izmir - Istanbul
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Izmir - Istanbul [Direct (1 hr)] - Economy
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Istanbul
Ottoman Imperial Hotel
Day 1: Istanbul
Enjoy a private airport transfer today with a car/driver and airport assistant.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, plane tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: Ottoman Imperial (4*) The Ottoman Imperial (4*) hotel will provide you with traditional Turkish hospitality, comfort, elegant premium service, an unbeatable view of Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultanahmet Square, as well as a blend of Ottoman and Istanbul cuisine. With its exquisitely furnished guest rooms reflecting Ottoman art, trend-setting restaurants and bars, extensive guest services and in-house amenities, the Ottoman Imperial responds to the needs of the most demanding leisure and business travellers.
Cistern Basilica
Day 2: Istanbul
Enjoy your walking tour to Cistern Basilica, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque and Hippodrome. Cistern Basilica is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Then walk over to Topkapi Palace, which contains holy relics of the Muslim world. Next, visit the historical Blue Mosque, otherwise known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque. To conclude this walking tour, enjoy the Hippodrome, one of the oldest sites in Istanbul.
Spend your afternoon at leisure visiting the Grand Bazaar, a short walk from your hotel. Savour the unique atmosphere in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. This tapestry of sights, smells and sounds will leave an impression you will not soon forget!
Accommodation: Ottoman Imperial (4*) Day 3: Istanbul
In Istanbul, enjoy a port transfer with a private vehicle and driver.
In the morning, take a private transfer to the pier before boarding a public boat to the Princes' Islands. Cruise on the sea of Marmara to Buyukada, the largest and most popular of the islands. Enjoy a day at leisure on this beautiful island where time appears to stand still. Motorized vehicles are forbidden. Consider hiking, taking a phaeton ride (horse-drawn carriage), or renting bicycles to explore the pine capped hills of the island, while admiring the beautiful facades and gardens of the old wooden mansions. Cruise back to Istanbul by public boat.
In Istanbul, enjoy a port transfer with a private vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Ottoman Imperial (4*) 
Goreme
Uchisar castle
Gamirasu Cave
Day 4: Istanbul - Cappadocia
Airport transfer with your private car and driver.
Enjoy a direct flight from Istanbul to Capadoccia. The flight duration is about 1 hour.
Airport transfer with your private car and driver.
Enjoy a full day tour with your own private car and guide in Cappadocia. You will be driven to Devrent Valley and then to Pasabagi Valley, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From here you will be driven to Avanos, the famous pottery town, to have lunch. After lunch depart from Avanos to see the beautiful examples of Byzantine art in the churches of Goreme Open Air Museum. Then you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Conclude with a visit to the Pidgeon Valley.
Immerse yourself in true Turkish culture when you are welcomed into the home of a local family. Enjoy a traditional feast of fresh, local Cappadocian food. 100% of the proceeds of this visit are provided to the local Turkish family in thanks for their generous hospitality.
Accommodation: Gamirasu Cave (4*) Gamirasu Cave (4*) is an exquisitely restored 30 room, troglodyte cave house opened in 1999, in Ayvali Village near Urgup in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. The hotel is located in a restored thousand-year-old Byzantine monastic retreat which offers modern conveniences without distracting from the spiritual feeling of the area which, has been known to be inhabited for more than five thousand years. Gamirasu cave Hotel is featured in major international travel guides as one of the best cave hotels of Cappadocia. It is often mentioned as a romantic escape for honeymooners in wedding magazines.
Cappadocia cave dwellings
Horse riding
Day 5: Cappadocia
As an optional activity you can choose to have a Hot Air Balloon and have a complete view of Cappadocia area
Enjoy a full day tour in Capadoccia and visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks. Then visit the subterrenean city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, established in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution, in which a visitor is able to descend several levels underground. You will be driven to Cavusin Valley to see the troglodyte dwellings where people lived until mid 20th century. After lunch a visit to the Red valley, finally a visit to a Wine House, Cappadocia is famous for its fertile vineyards due to the mineral-laden volcanic soil of the area.
Experience the spectacular beauty of Turkey's Cappadocia region on horseback. Traversing the countless valleys and mountains by horseback is a unique way to explore and brings riders in touch with the area's breathtaking beauty. Visit Byzantine cave churches and fascinating underground cities or simply take in the breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Gamirasu Cave (4*) 
Kusadasi
Korumar, Kusadasi
Day 6: Cappadocia - Izmir - Kusadasi
Airport transfer with your private car and driver.
Enjoy your flight from Cappadoccia to Izmir. The flight has a stopover in Istanbul.
Transfer to Kusadasi with private vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Korumar (5*) Korumar (5*) located on a cliff protruding the Aegean Sea. Located off Kusadasi, a getaway to explore nearby Kirazli, a traditional Koy village and the Hellenistic remains of Pygale, both within a 20-minute drive. The hotel is constructed on its own private bay which overlooks the nearby Pigeon Island. Rooms open out onto private furnished balconies with sea views. Each room is fitted with satellite TV channels, an intimate seating area and includes en suite bathrooms with either shower or bathtub. Guests can choose among Turkish cuisine and international classic dishes. Food can be enjoyed overlooking the sea on the terrace, or indoor in a more elegant ambiance, both complemented by a varied wine selection. Facilities of the hotel include tennis courts, gym, a traditional hammam, a jacuzzi pool and massage treatments.
Jeep Safari
Day 7: Kusadasi
Enjoy a jeep safari through Kusadasi today. This is for those who like adventure, and don't mind a little mud and dust. You will see nature at its best!
Accommodation: Korumar (5*) 
Kusadasi Aqua Park
Day 8: Kusadasi
Enjoy a day at Europe's biggest aqua park! The entire family will love this park along the Aegean coast. From 80km/hr rides to a kiddie pool with a pirate ship - to a lazy river, there is something for everyone. Not just water, there is a dryland with restaurants and rooms with Wi-Fi and television.
Accommodation: Korumar (5*) Day 9: Kusadasi
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Korumar (5*) Day 10: Kusadasi - Izmir - Istanbul
Airport transfer with your private car and driver.
Enjoy a domestic flight from Izmir airport to Istanbul. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Istanbul airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- Ottoman Imperial Hotel
Ottoman Imperial (4*) - Istanbul
The Ottoman Imperial (4*) hotel will provide you with traditional Turkish hospitality, comfort, elegant premium service, an unbeatable view of Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultanahmet Square, as well as a blend of Ottoman and Istanbul cuisine. With its exquisitely furnished guest rooms reflecting Ottoman art, trend-setting restaurants and bars, extensive guest services and in-house amenities, the Ottoman Imperial responds to the needs of the most demanding leisure and business travellers.
- Gamirasu Cave
Gamirasu Cave (4*) - Cappadocia
Gamirasu Cave (4*) is an exquisitely restored 30 room, troglodyte cave house opened in 1999, in Ayvali Village near Urgup in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. The hotel is located in a restored thousand-year-old Byzantine monastic retreat which offers modern conveniences without distracting from the spiritual feeling of the area which, has been known to be inhabited for more than five thousand years. Gamirasu cave Hotel is featured in major international travel guides as one of the best cave hotels of Cappadocia. It is often mentioned as a romantic escape for honeymooners in wedding magazines.
- Korumar (5*)
Korumar (5*) Room
Korumar (5*) - Kusadasi
Korumar (5*) located on a cliff protruding the Aegean Sea. Located off Kusadasi, a getaway to explore nearby Kirazli, a traditional Koy village and the Hellenistic remains of Pygale, both within a 20-minute drive. The hotel is constructed on its own private bay which overlooks the nearby Pigeon Island. Rooms open out onto private furnished balconies with sea views. Each room is fitted with satellite TV channels, an intimate seating area and includes en suite bathrooms with either shower or bathtub. Guests can choose among Turkish cuisine and international classic dishes. Food can be enjoyed overlooking the sea on the terrace, or indoor in a more elegant ambiance, both complemented by a varied wine selection. Facilities of the hotel include tennis courts, gym, a traditional hammam, a jacuzzi pool and massage treatments.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Turkey
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Currently, holders of all types of passports, if they are traveling as tourists, can purchase a 90-day sticker visa at the port of entry for approximately USD$20 cash. Visas san also be obtained prior to arrival for approximately $75. Processing generally takes 3 working days. Travelers arriving by cruise ship for a day trip to Turkey do not require a visa if they are not staying on shore overnight.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Turkey for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/turkey.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Ankara.
Government: Republic since 1923.
Language: Turkish. Kurdish is also spoken by a minority in the southeast. French, German and English are widely spoken in major cities and tourist areas.
Religion: Muslim, mostly Sunni, with a very small Christian minority. Turkey is a secular state which guarantees complete freedom of worship to non-Muslims.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Telephone: Country code +90.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is mostly good, but can be patchy in some rural areas in eastern Turkey.
Internet: Internet cafes exist in main urban areas. Some restaurants and hotels have Wi-Fi Internet access.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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