
Backpack Turkey: Istanbul - Izmir - Cappadocia - Istanbul
Dates - 26th May'23 - 3rd June'23
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Backpacking trip - you travel with a budget, stay in backpack hostels with other travelers coming from different countries, you explore the culture of the different country, explore the city - either by walk or by local transport, try the different local cuisine, enjoy the nightlife.
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Hostels - All hostels are picked up keeping COVID protocols in mind
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Trip Description - Travel + Meet new people + See city like a tourist + Socialize + Explore + Eat + Walk + Dance + Drink + Enjoy
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Couples/Sole Female travelers are welcome but keep note you would be staying in backpack hostels where you would be staying in mixed dorms of either 6/8/10 beds shared by both males and females. Hostels have common bathrooms as well.
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Solo female travelers - please let us know at the time of booking if you want to stay in an only Female dorm or want a private room
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Trip cost - 69,000 INR inclusive of GST + 5% TCS refunded/claimed back to you when filing an income tax return
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Minimum group size: 10, Max group size: 15
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The trip can be customized as per your dates, and budget. Please reach out on the email or number mentioned.
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For itinerary queries please contact naman.mayoite@traveltodiscover.co or call at 9741000732.
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Day 1: Istanbul
Your trip starts in Istanbul. You have to reach Istanbul by the afternoon at 1 pm
Check-In: Hostel/Hotel - Centrally located
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Reach Istanbul - Check-in
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Meeting with all the other travelers
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Food and walking tour of the Old City - Self-guided
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Evening at the Galata bridge
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Chill in the evening close to Galata Tower
Day 2: Istanbul
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Start with an early breakfast at the hostel
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Start with the bus tour Hop on Hop off from Taksim Square
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Visit the Blue Mosque
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Visit Hagia Sophia
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Lunch
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Explore the Sultanahmet Square
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In the Evening take a cruise along the Bosphorous Akka Golden Horn
Day 3: Istanbul
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Start with breakfast at the hostel
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Visit Topkapi Palace
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Lunch
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Explore the district of Balat
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Evening at Leisure
Day 4: Istanbul / Denizli / Pamukkale / Izmir
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Make an early start and catch a morning flight to Denizli
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Transfer to Pamukkale
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Explore Pamukkale - Hot thermal baths
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LUNCH
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After lunch continue your journey to Izmir
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Reach by evening, followed by Dinner
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Leisure time
Day 5: Izmir
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Start with an early breakfast at the hostel
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Explore the Old town in Izmir by visiting Kemeraltı Pazarı
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Lunch
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Explore the Old town
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Sunset
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Evening at Leisure
Day 6: Izmir
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Do a day trip exploring Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
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Return by late afternoon
Day 7: Izmir/Cappadocia
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Make an early morning start to Cappadocia
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Reach Cappadocia
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Start by exploring the old town of Gerome
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LUNCH
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Free to explore
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Relax at the hotel
Day 8: Cappadocia
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Breakfast at the hostel
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Explore Dervent valley, where the rock formations are amazing
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Make a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum which is a journey into the past, with its troglodyte houses
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AfterZelve making a visit to Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”
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LUNCH in town
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Free day
Day 9: Cappadocia
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Make an early start - a Hot Air balloon ride
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Make a visit to Goreme open-air museum
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Visit the Kaymakli or Kayseri underground city
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LUNCH
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Free time
Day 10: Head back to Istanbul
Inclusions:
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Guidebook Turkey tour
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Stay in Hotel Archeo in Istanbul - Double room with balcony - breakfast included
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Stay in Izmir L'Agora hotel - Twin Room including breakfast
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Stay in The Dorm Cave by travelers - Deluxe Double room including breakfast
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Bus tour in Istanbul + Bosphorous Cruise
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Flight from Istanbul to Denizli direct
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Bus to Izmir
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Flight from Izmir to Nevsehir - early morning - with a layover in Istanbul
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Return flight to Istanbul from Nevsehir or Kayseri - Afternoon on 26th March'23
Exclusions:
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Flights from India to and fro
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Hot air balloon ride - Cost will be known beforehand - Approx 260 USD per person
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Travel Insurance
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Tours in Cappadocia
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Visa fees
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Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times
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Anything not mentioned
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Local taxes paid
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Due to any unavoidable circumstances - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually
Terms & Conditions
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You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.
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If you are caught doing anything illegal you would be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.
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You have to follow all the instructions told by the trip leader at all times.
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When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.
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You have to abide by all rules and regulations of the other country.
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You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.
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We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared (like flight delays etc)
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No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.
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We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself
Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Refund / Cancellation - You can cancel the trip anytime you want - The refund processing time is 15-20 days
Your package cost Minus (15k + Taxes + All the tickets booked either Hostels, trains, buses, tours your name cancellation charges ( Be Assured all details of cancellation would be given to you ))