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Contemplate the heroic deeds of the ANZACs and pay you respects at Gallipoli on Remembrance Day - 11 of November 2007 on a 12 day tour that includes the best of Turkey. If you have only a few days up your sleeve, consider our 4 day ' Gallipoli & Troy' weekender visiting both Gallipoli and legendary Troy.
The tours featured in this section offer carefully selected elements of our usual tours and are unique in that all offer something special or target a region of specific interest. For example, our 4 day 'Gallipoli & Troy' weekender tour offers the traveller with little time the chance to pay their respects at the memorials at Gallipoli and visit the legendary Troy at a minimum cost. So head away and enjoy all the fun you can handle.
Our 2 special selection itineraries
 
Top up your holiday in Turkey with one or more of these little gems. For the awe factor, it’s got to be a trip that includes a visit to the UNESCO-protected Nemrut Dagi, one of Turkey’s most awesome sights; or try out Bursa, former capital of the Ottoman Empire for size. Bolt on one or any number of the bolt-ons featured and super-enhance your Turkish experience.
IMPORTANT:For the purpose of quotations, all prices featured are based on 2 passengers travelling and surcharges apply for one passenger travelling. Please also note that supplements may apply over the Christmas/New Year period. For further details regarding all our bolt-ons, check out our go guides online.
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 Nemrut Dagi - 4 day/3 nights
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Operational – May – September (Due to inclement weather at other times)
Nemrut Dagi (Mount Nimrod), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Turkey’s most breath-taking sights. Rediscovered by a geologist in 1881, and impressively located in a region that lies between the Taurus Mountains and the River Euphrates, Nemrut Dagi was built by narcissistic Antiochus II (69 to 34 B.C.), the king of a minor buffer state called Commagene between the Roman and Persian empires. Nemrut Dagi comprises a colossal funerary sanctuary dedicated to the megalomaniac king and two hierothesiums (open-air shrines) dedicated to numerous gods in statue-form including Apollo, Fortuna, Zeus, Hermes and Hercules. The heads of the gods (which have since toppled from most of the statues thanks to earthquakes) are outstanding works of art, and in their setting seem as mysterious as the figures on Easter Island. The peak of Nemrut Dagi itself is capped by the great shrine and what is rumoured to be the undiscovered tomb of Antiochus I and three female relatives. Attempts to penetrate the secret of this great tumulus pyramid where it is believed his burial vault lies have been in vain.
Note: Persons of medium fitness can achieve the summit in around 20 mins.
Special prerequistes: Warm clothes and sensible shoes, as it gets especially cold at the summit.
Departures operate in conjunction with our Turkey Unplugged and Turkey Discovered tours from May - September.
For Turkey Unplugged - Start Monday end Wednesday (fly to Istanbul) - so includes extra night FREE in Cappadocia! (Sunday)
For Turkey Discovered - Start Friday end Sunday (fly to Istanbul). Entrance fees not included.
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 Gulet cruising - 3 Days/3 nights
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Relax on a cool gulet! A gulet is a masted, rigged sailing boat built to a traditional Turkish design. Gulets can sleep anywhere between 4 - 20 people, dependent upon craft supplied. Board and enjoy a traditional Turkish gulet cruise on the Med for three nights, after which we rejoin the group on our Turkey Discovered 15-day or Mediterranean Sunbake 19-day tours. All meals included! Swim, relax, chill-out.
Although personal supplies cannot be brought aboard the gulet boat, a variety of softdrinks, water & alcohol can be purchased at reasonable prices. Payment is generally settled as items are purchased. on the go tour leaders do not accompany travellers aboard the gulet cruise, although a rep does.
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Accommodation aboard gulet for 3 nights |
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All meals |
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Appropriate port taxes |
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Services of gulet crew and company rep. | |
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 Cruising the med - 8 Days/7 nights
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Up anchor at Fethiye or Marmaris on Turkey’s spectacular Mediterranean coast for a memorable 7 night gulet cruise, dropping anchor at small islands, inlets and bays for sunning, swimming and relaxation. Gulet cruise is inclusive of onboard accommodation, all meals* and services of gulet crew. Craft size and type is dependent upon the size of your party.
Call us with your requirements, and we’ll be pleased to provide you and your travelling with a quotation. Cruise can commence at your choice of Fethiye or Marmaris.
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Accommodation aboard gulet for 7 nights |
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All meals* |
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Appropriate port taxes |
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Services of gulet crew and company rep. |
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Marine fuel |
*Opt for inclusion or non-inclusion of meals. If opting for non-inclusion, you are free to cater for the individual needs of your travelling party.
Beverages - alcoholic/non-alcoholic are available at additional cost from the gulet’s bar. Alternatively, an ‘all inclusive’ arrangement can be offered.
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 Meteroa - Greece - 4 days
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Departure dates:
17 Jun, 01 July, 15 July, 29 July, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 07 Oct
Meteora (derived from the Greek adjective meteoras which means ‘suspended in the air’). Located in the north-east of Greece on the edge of the Pindus Mountains, are a number of almost inaccessible and spectacular rock pillars that rise from the plains of Thessaly, at the top of which are perched a number of 11th century monasteries. It’s difficult to imagine how the monasteries were built, let alone how difficult it must have been to get to the top. Now accessed by rock-cut steps, there are several left, tended by a few monks and nuns and serving as museums. The Holy Trinity monastery gained (meteoric - excuse the pun) fame when used in the final scenes of the 007 movie - ‘For Your Eyes Only’!
Day 1: Athens – Delphi
Morning drive to Delphi, via Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Enjoy a guided exploration of ancient Delphi. Overnight - Delphi
Day 2: Delphi - Kalambaka - Morning free in Delphi
Continue through picturesque countryside and Lamia to Kalambaka, a town guarded by amazing vertical rocks on its northern periphery. Overnight – Kalambaka
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Day 3: Kalambaka via Meteora – Athens
This morning, enjoy a visit to Meteora. Via Trikula, Lamia and Thermopylae (visit Leonidas Monument to Athens, arriving early this evening. Overnight - Athens.
Day 4: Athens
Arrangements end after breakfast
| 4 day/3 night bolt-on includes: |
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Return transport by bus from Athens to Meteora via Delphi |
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Delphi - 1 night 2-3 |
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Meteora (Kalambaka) - 1 night 2-3 |
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Athens - 1 night 2-3 |
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3 breakfasts, 1 dinner |
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Excursions in Delphi and Meteora |
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Services of an English speaking local guide during scheduled sightseeing |
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 Alpine skiing - Uludag
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Have a holiday full of the white stuff. Snow in Turkey? You better believe it. The alpine resort of Uludag (240km from Istanbul) on mighty Mt Uludag (2,443m/8015 ft) is where it’s all at. The season kicks off here around mid-December and continues through to mid-March. Facilities at Turkey’s most fashionable and cosmopolitan resort (ski area between 1900 - 2500 m /6230 - 8196 ft) are as you’d expect from any European resort, with facility for alpine, cross country (20km/12.5 miles) and heli skiing plus snow boarding.
Uludag ski centre offers qualified instructors & equipment for hire.
Lifts: 14 (7 chairs, 7 surface) comprising cablecar: 1, chairlifts: 6, T-bars: 7.
Packages comprising combo - Istanbul and Uludag or just Uludag are available. Call us with your requirements, and we’ll be pleased to provide you and your travelling party with a quotation.
Allow us to offer a quotation bespoke to your individual requirements.<
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Return transfers from Istanbul via Bursa to Uludag |
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Accommodation as required |
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 Istanbul after dark! – 1 day
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Istanbul is one of the world’s most exciting cities. Stunningly illuminated at night by neon advertising, spotlit mosques, street traffic and the steady ambient glow from cafes, bars & restaurants, it’s a good place to be after the sun has set for the day! Try out our Istanbul by Night bolt-on. A short drive through the city will take you to an exclusive venue where a full three course dinner will be served inclusive of two local drinks. After dinner, relax & enjoy the exciting floorshow entertainment. Witness traditional belly dancers getting jiggy with it, folklore dancers & enjoy the dulcit tones of local singers from various regions of Turkey. A complete break from the norm. If you fancy an enjoyable night on the tiles, try this!
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Relevant transport where itinerary dictates in Istanbul |
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Dinner, two local drinks & entertainment at a venue in Istanbul |
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