Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts), overnight train (1 nt).

Checklist

Documents:• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)• Passport (required) (With photocopies)• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)• Binoculars (optional)• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)• Cash, credit and debit cards• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)• Ear plugs• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)• Fleece top/sweater• Footwear• Hat• Locks for bags• Long pants/jeans• Moneybelt• Outlet adapter• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)• Reusable water bottle• Shirts/t-shirts• Sleepwear• Small travel towel• Sunglasses• Swimwear• Watch and alarm clock• Waterproof backpack cover• Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:• Hand sanitizer (required)• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:• Sandals/flip-flops• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)• Sturdy water shoes/sandals• Sun hat/bandana• Swimwear

Group Size Notes

Max16, avg 12

Meal Budget

Plane USD260-340 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein.

Optional Activities

Istanbul- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise- Galataturm (30EUR pro Person)- Besichtigung der Aya Sofya (25EUR pro Person)- Besuch im Topkapi-Palast (1500TRY pro Person)Göreme- Besuch eines Töpferzentrums (Gratis)- Balloonfahrt in Kappadokien- Turkish Bath (75EUR pro Person)Cappadocia- Teppichvorführung (Gratis)Istanbul- Archäologisches Museum (15EUR pro Person)- Dolmabahçe-Palast (1200TRY pro Person)- Cisterna Basilica (900TRY pro Person)Mardin- Latifiye Mosque- Tellallar BazaarKars- Kars Museum

Start / Finish

Istanbul nach Kars

Transport

Plane, private vehicle, ferry, boat, walking

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Highlights

Discover historic cities and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Troy, Visit the historic WWI battlefield of Gallipoli, Marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia, Enjoy dinner in a local family home, Marvel at the ancient site of Gobekli Tepi, Wander the UNESCO-listed open-air museum town of Mardin, Gaze across the mountains towards Mount Ararat, Discover the historic ruins of Ani—the legendary “City of 1,001 Churches”

Internationale Flüge

Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden.

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre.

Inklusivleistungen

• Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Handwerksprojekt Çöp(m)adam, Ayval?kDein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und BegrüßungstreffenDein Foodie-Moment: Pide Demonstration and Lunch, SelçukDein Local-Living-Moment: Abendessen bei einer einheimischen Familie, Çavu?inDein Discover-Moment: IstanbulDein Local-Living-Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Karahan. Istanbul evening orientation walk. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Orientation walk in the old Kemeralti bazaar in Izmir. Tour the Mevlana Museum. Tea at sunset from a viewpoint over Cappadocia. Hike through the "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia. Kaymakli underground city exploration. Internal flight. Visit the Karakus Tumulous Monument. Sunset from the summit of Mt Nemrut. Gobekli Tepi archaeological site visit. Walking tour of Mardin. Boat ride on Lake Van. Walking exploration of Akdamar Island. Visit Van Castle. Ishak Pasha Palace Tour in Do?ubeyaz?t. Tour the Ari Complex. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
• 14 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen