• Luxury Accommodation – at 5-star hotels in Istanbul and Cappadocia
• Transportation – private ground transportation to all listed excursions and activities
• Airport Transfers – airport pickup and drop-off
  
• Turkish Bath – relax and let yourself be pampered
  
• Pictures – professional photographs of the trip
  
• Turkish Food Tour
  
• Welcome Gift Bags
  
• Detailed Itinerary
  
• Daily Breakfast
  
• Welcome Dinner
  
• Nightlife – vibrant nightlife experience
  
• Cultural Highlight Tour
  
• Entrance Fees – to all listed excursions

• Flight – roundtrip flight from home country to Istanbul, Turkey
• Travel Insurance – mandatory international/travel medical insurance
  
• Passport Fees – current passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the trip date
  
• Gratuity – tips and gratuities to hotel staff
  
• Some Lunches and Dinners – meals not specified in the itinerary
  
• Covid Tests – test required to enter or return from Turkey (if applicable)
  
• Separate Tours – additional tours and excursions not included in the package
• Some lunches and dinners
• Additional tours and excursions not included package

THIS TRIP ISN’T FOR EVERYONE.

Understand that Turkey is located between Europe and Asia, and standards are not the same as the USA.

IT IS FOR YOU IF:

• You are open-minded.
• You enjoy eating, walking and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
• You love to have a great time and are open to meeting others and accept the different personalities you will encounter.

THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:

• You tend to bring first world expectations with you everywhere.
• You tend to be negative or dramatic or are just plain depressing to be around.
• You're not into trying new things or stepping outside of your comfort zone.
• You don’t like Turkish food. That is what we’ll be eating. Every day.
• You have very specific and particular travel preferences and tend to criticize everything around you.
• You can’t easily walk up stairs. If you find walking tough, then this trip isn’t suited to you.
• Turkish standards are not the same as in the USA. Keep an open mind and you will have a great time!

PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE

• Check if you need to update your passport  (Must be valid for more than 6 months from your travel dates)
• Inform your bank of your travel destinations
• Sign up for State Department/Embassy alerts

FLIGHT

Book your roundtrip flight to Istanbul Havalimani Airport in Istanbul. Book as early as you can to save money. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into Turkey. 

VISA

• All U.S citizens/residents entering Turkey need a tourist visa ( Apply here)
• It is a multiple entry visa and last 90 days upon approval
• Please apply within a month of departure to allow yourself enough time to avoid unnecessary delays or/and trip interruptions 

GENERAL INFO

Rooms are double occupancy with 2 beds (unless selected otherwise). If you don't already have a roommate, you will be paired with one. The water pressure might not be like what you're used to, BRING POTENT INSECT REPELLENT islands are typically full of mosquitos! All activities and meals are done as a group, if you choose to opt out of an activity or group dinner, you will be responsible for any additional expenses.

FOOD/DRINKS

We will consume a variety of Turkish food. Meals are not provided every day, so you are free to eat other dishes in non-group meal activities. Turkish cuisine tends to be spicy and consists of a lot of vegetables, carbohydrates, oils, and fats. They do have great vegetarian options as well. Alcoholic drinks are not included. 

WARNING - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This tour involves a lot of walking. Please ensure that you are physically able to participate in those activities.

MONEY/CURRENCY

Turkey utilizes the Turkish Lira (TRY) as its currency. Currently $1 USD ~ $40 TRY. Many places do not accept credit cards, please bring cash for tips, restaurant expenses, and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival, you can change your USD to the local currency TRY at the Airport.