Highlights of Türkiye for 2

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the highlights of tantalising Turkiye
• Journey through the past & present via Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Cappadocia & more
• Visit Topkapi Palace on a city tour of old Istanbul
• Admire the Hippodrome and Sultan Ahmet Imperial (Blue) Mosque in Istanbul
• Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Spice Bazaar
• Experience the historic battlefields of Gallipoli
• Journey to the once-lost ancient city of Troy
• Explore the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon
• Step back in time in the remarkable ruins of Ephesus
• Admire the ‘cotton castle’ terraces of Pamukkale
• See amazing 10th century frescoes at Goreme Open Air Museum
• Visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia

FLIGHTS

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

ACCOMMODATION

• 9 nights of 4 and 5-star accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy daily breakfast

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airport taxes and surcharges

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 60 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 60 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)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Istanbul, Türkiye

Day 2 Welcome to Istanbul, Türkiye

Day 3 Istanbul City Tour

Day 4 Istanbul – Gallipoli Tour – Canakkale

Day 5 Canakkale – Troy Tour – Pergamon Tour – Kusadasi

Day 6 Ephesus Tour & Sirince Tour

Day 7 Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour

Day 8 Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia

Day 9 Cappadocia Tour with Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum

Day 10 Cappadocia - Istanbul

Day 11 Istanbul, Türkiye - Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 12 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until 28 November 2026. This travel offer is priced for 2 people based on a twin share. 

Departure Dates 
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability. 

Departure Cities  
Sydney, *Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland. 
 
Departure City Surcharges  
• Melbourne: $50 per person.
• Brisbane or Adelaide: $100 per person.
• Auckland: $700 per person. 
 
International Full-Service Airline(s)  
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Preferred Airline Surcharge   
• Cabin Class: Economy Class.
• Qatar Airways: $300 per person.
• Emirates Airways: $300 per person.
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai. 
 
Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Istanbul, Turkiye - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Stay Behind
Istanbul, Turkiye - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• You can arrive early, up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or stay behind until 60 days after your package’s end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026
3 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
26 June 2026 - 17 July 2026
18 September 2026 - 9 October 2026
12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027
 
Stopover Packages   
• Doha.
• Dubai.
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation.
• Daily breakfast.
• Return airport transfers.
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
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.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below 2024 and 2025 date ranges:
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2025
Doha Grand Prix: end November to start December 2025
Doha MotoGP: November 2025 (TBC for dates)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): December 2025
Christmas and New Years Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
(TBC for all event exact dates for 2025)
 
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 15-kilogram of checked baggage.
• 1 x 8-kilogram hand luggage. 

Accommodation used 
4 & 5-Star (Self-Rated) 
• Istanbul: La Quinta Hotel.
• Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel.
• Kusadasi: Comfort Ada Class Hotel.
• Pamukkale: Adempira Spa & Thermal 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. 

• Day 9: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (book on tour, not included) 
• Day 10: Early Morning Jeep Safari - $140 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
  Land - Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 8 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.
• Optional activities/tours
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• City Tax

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. 

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

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 + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

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

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer 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. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your 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 tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, 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).