What's Included

• Gecko's expert English-speaking local tour guide.

• Visit to the battlefields, monuments and cemeteries of Gallipoli.

• Boat trip on the Turquoise Coast, sleeping under the stars on a comfortable mattress on the boat deck.

• Time at the natural pools, shelves and ridges of Pammukale.

• Walks in the lunar-like landscape of Cappadocia including: Akvadi (White Valley), Pigeon Valley, Pasabaglari (Priest Valley) and Kizilçukur (Red Valley).

• 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners, one of which is a traditional Turkish dinner as guests of a local family.

• Visits to one of the greatest Greco-Roman sites in the world – Ephesus to the Lycian city of Phaselis.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Istanbul; Tuz Golu salt lake; underground city of Derinkuyu; Konya; and Ayvalik.

• Free time to explore Istanbul, Antalya, Fethiye and Selçuk.

 

Geckos Nuts & Bolts

Transport

• Ferry
• Local bus

Accommodation

• Boat
• Pension
• Hotel
• Overnight coach

Meals

• 14 breakfasts
• 1 lunch
• 2 dinners

Not Included

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, entrance fees for optional sites, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, additional meals (including some meals on boat), drinks, optional sightseeing tours, travel insurance, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.

Optional Extras

• Antalya - Archaeological Museum
  EUR 7 / TRY 15
• Ayvalik - Archaeology Museum
  3-5 Euro
• Ayvalik - Castle entry
  3 Euro
• Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon - 1 hour flight
  165 EUR per person (cash) / 175 EUR per person (credit card)
• Cappadocia - Traditional Turkish night - dinner and dancing
  20 Euro
• Ephesus - Ephesus terrace houses
  EUR 7 / TRY15.00
• Fethiye - Pinara Ruins
  5 Euro
• Goreme - Anatolian folklore night
  EUR 20 / TRY47
• Goreme - Open Air Museum
  9 Euro
• Istanbul - Archaeology Museum
  EUR 5 / TRY10.00
• Istanbul - Aya Sofia Museum
  EUR 11/TRY 25.00
• Istanbul - Carpet Museum (Blue Mosque)
  1 Euro
• Istanbul - Chora Church
  EUR 7 / TRY15.00
• Istanbul - Cistern Basilica
  EUR 5 / TRY10.00
• Istanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
  EUR 5/ TRY10.00
• Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (incl. harem)
  EUR 15 / TRY35.00
• Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Palace & Museum)
  12 Euro
• Istanbul - Turkish Hamam (Turkish bath) including massage
  approx EUR 40 / TYR100
• Kayakoy - Butterfly Valley boat cruise
  EUR 13 / TRY 30
• Kayakoy - Saklikent gorge
  EUR 9 / TRY 20
• Oludeniz - Blue Lagoon
  EUR 2.5 / TRY 5
• Pamukkale - Hierapolis Cleopatra pool
  EUR 11 / TRY 25
• Pamukkale - Hierapolis Museum
  EUR 1.5 / TRY 3
• Selcuk - Mary's House
  EUR 10
• Seljuk/Ephesus - Archaeological Museum
  3 Euro
• Troy - Monument entry
  9 Euro

Fitness

This trip is graded as 'Moderate', meaning a reasonable level of fitness is required. These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days. Accommodation and travel conditions may be basic and varies from local pensions to budget hotels.

Vaccinations

Vaccination requirements do change, but generally you do not need vaccinations on this trip.

If vaccinations are required, do not leave them until the last minute. Some should be received at least a month before departure. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return. To find out which, if any, vaccinations are mandatory or recommended for your destination contact your local doctor, immunisation centre or medical centre for up-to-date information.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we strongly recommend Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics to obtain the most up-to-date advice on health risks and vaccinations (see www.traveldoctor.com.au for locations and detailed vaccine information or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel. Travellers living outside Australia and New Zealand will need to consult a similar organisation in their own country (please ask your travel agent for recommendations), but can still access the following link for information: www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport.

Carry your Certificate
You should be issued with an International Certificate of Vaccination booklet that records each vaccination. Always carry this with you on your travels; it could provide essential information for doctors in the event that you fall ill whilst travelling.