2 for 1 Turkey

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• One-way domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

• 9 nights of 4 and 5-star accommodation

• Enjoy daily breakfast
  

• English-speaking tour leader
  
• Airport taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)

Today, depart for Istanbul, Turkey!

Please note: Some customers may depart on Day 2 and arrive Day 2.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival into Istanbul, make your way to Exit 14 and be met by the tour leader and transferred to the hotel. If you are too early for check-in, your luggage can be stored at the hotel until the room is ready. The rest of the day is yours to explore this vibrant city at leisure.

Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium, Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a fascinating city, which crosses two continents: Europe and Asia. Istanbul is full of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to everyone's taste.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar, Istanbul

Meals included: None

After breakfast, enjoy an Istanbul City Tour. Visit the Hippodrome, the ancient structure was the scene of chariot races, featuring the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Continue to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, near the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, built in the 16th Century by the architect Mehmet, and known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik Tiles.

The next stop is Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain robes worn by the sultans and their families.
Later in the afternoon, after lunch at leisure (not included), head to the famous Spice Bazaar, where the air is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. Browse the authentic gifts, Turkish coffee, herbs, spices and handicrafts.

Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. If the tour is affected, it will be replaced with a visit to the Underground Cistern.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar, Istanbul

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields on a 342km trip. Upon arrival in Gallipoli around midday, enjoy some free time for lunch before departing for the battlefields. Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Conk Bayiri (Chunuk Bair) and Lone Pine. After the tour continue to Canakkale and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar, Canakkale

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, depart Canakkale for your next adventure on an approximately 447km travel day. On route to Kusadasi, visit the famous archaeological site of Troy, known for the legends of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After the tour, travel to Pergamon, where you will enjoy some free time before departing for a tour of its magnificent Acropolis. Pergamon’s impressive temples and library once made it a renowned cultural and political centre. Today, the town is famous for its jewellery, stones and silver, so a stop at a jewellery centre is a must. Arrive in Kusadasi this evening and check into the hotel.

Overnight: Comfort Ada Class Hotel or similar, Kusadasi

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. Visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary. After a lunch break (not included), visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey, a carpet weaving centre.

Afterwards, enjoy a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince, known for its pretty white painted houses. Sirince also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. Enjoy a visit to a vineyard and learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. On the way back to the hotel, visit one of the famous leather production centres of the region.

Overnight: Comfort Ada Class Hotel or similar, Kusadasi

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, depart for Pamukkale (approximately 188 km/day). Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel. Today, enjoy a tour to the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (which means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish) and the ruins of Hierapolis. Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of bathing in the waters of the natural springs.

Overnight: Tripolis Hotel or Similar, Pamukkale

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Konya, stopping for coffee and a break on the approximately 650km travel day. Upon arrival, visit the imposing, green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect the ‘Whirling Dervishes’. Afterwards, continue the journey to the magnificent historical region of Cappadocia. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: El Puente Cave Hotel or similar, Cappadocia

Meals included: Breakfast

Following breakfast, drive to the Ozkonak underground city, one of Cappadocia’s best preserved underground cities. Afterwards, visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. Next, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, the ‘Heart of Cappadocia’. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th Century, describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Afterwards, visit a pottery workshop to see how the locals make pottery. Then continue to Pasabagi to see three headed fairy chimneys, a unique natural formation. Next stop is Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations. Enjoy some time shopping at a handicraft centre. The last stop is the Three Beauties; three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After the tour transfer back to the hotel.

Optional Activity: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (book on tour, not included)
Early this morning, why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? Take a hot air balloon over the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia.

Overnight: El Puente Cave Hotel or similar, Cappadocia

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy the morning at leisure or take the opportunity to take part in an optional tour.

Optional Tour: Early Morning Jeep Safari $130 per person
Starting at 06:00, drive to Cappadocia Valley to explore the scenery while all the balloons are up in the air, following their path by land through the Fairy Chimneys. You will be back at the hotel just in time to prepare for your return flight to Istanbul.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Kayseri Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival be transferred to the accommodation to enjoy your final evening at leisure.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar, Istanbul

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, be transferred to the airport in time for the return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Qantas Tours packages are non-refundable. If your Qantas Tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other Qantas Tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

Departure Dates
2024:
March: ^05
April: ^16, ^23
May: 07, 14, 21
June: ^04
July: ^09
August: ^06
September: ^10, ^24
October: 08, 15, 22
November: 05, 12
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
 
Surcharges
Please note:
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $650 per person. 
 

Arrive early in Istanbul, Turkey  
$300 per person, subject to availability
High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply

No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• High season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023

01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024

18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024

01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024

23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024

06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
 
Stay behind in Istanbul, Turkey

$300 per person, subject to availability

High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

High season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023

01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024

18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024

01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024

23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024

06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
 
Stopover Packages
Doha
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way
 
Singapore
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $2,000 one way
 
Dubai
Twin-share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way 
 
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• Stopover not available during the following dates:
2024

• Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 01 - 10 March 2024
• Singapore Grand Prix: 18 - 24 September 2024
• Doha Grand Prix: 28 November to 2nd December 2024
• Doha MotoGP: November 2024 (TBC for dates)

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December to 10 December 2024
*F1 Calendar 2024

 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class/Premium Economy: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note: 
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

 
Domestic Flight Information
Baggage allowance per person:
1 x 15kg of checked baggage
1 x 8kg hand luggage

Accommodation used 
4 & 5-Star (Self-Rated): 

• Istanbul: La Quinta Hotel
• Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel
• Kusadasi: Comfort Ada Class Hotel
• Pamukkale: Tripolis Hotel
• Cappadocia: El Puente Cave Hotel

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for children aged 12 and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not available

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 25, maximum group size 36 per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities  
Day 10: Early Morning Jeep Safari $130 AUD per person

Please note:

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).

• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Gratuities/tipping

• Optional activities/tours

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

• City Tax

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group.

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined.

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Istanbul

March - April have highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C

May-October have highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C

November has highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C

Cappadocia

Cappadocia has a continental climate characterised by dry summers and sometimes snowy winters. Rainfall is sparse and the region is largely semi-arid to arid. There is a sharp difference in the temperature between day and night and it is not uncommon to have cold nights interspersed with hot days.

Kusadasi

There are two main seasons in Kusadasi: the cold season and the hot season, which basically correlate with winter and summer in other parts of Europe. The shoulder seasons, autumn and spring, experience weather patterns that are a mix of both the cold and warm seasons.

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity:

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR

Meals:

Daily breakfast is included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER

Mobility:

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:

A moderate level of fitness will be required.

Moderate may involve more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven.

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities / Tipping:

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 5 EUR per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.

Please note: tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing:

Please note: If entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping: 

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

A tourist visa is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. You will be able to start your eVisa application process once you receive your final travel documentation 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Important:

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you are entering.

Please note:

• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.