Well, package tours are
generally a combination of excursions and trips that are all pre booked and put
together to form a ‘package’. This means that from the moment you board your
flight and fly away from home you will not need to plan anything. In fact the word
‘planning’ shouldn’t even come into your mind because it is all taken care of
by your travel agency.
Services like accommodations, transport, daily tours and
sometimes food and evening activities are included. Package tours can last
anything from a day to a week to a month or even longer and most travel
agencies give you options to select your preference so your holiday itinerary
can be personalized to suit you.
Popular Packages in
Turkey
There a several
popular tours packages starting from Ephesus, while others begin in Istanbul or
Fethiye where the International Dalaman Airport is just one hour away and
traditional wooden gulet boats depart from the picturesque harbour for multi
day cruises. Among the locations typically visited on Turkey package tours are:
Selcuk: This
traditional town is nestled between lush green mountains, just 18 km from the
seaside town of Kusadasi and 3 km from the 2nd largest ancient city in the
world, Ephesus. Here you can taste typical Aegean cuisine in quaint restaurants
and drink wine in the old Greek village of Sirince after visiting the House of
the Virgin Mary and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers.
Kas: A bustling
port town with a pretty harbour and crystal clear water, located on the edge of
the specially protected Kekova region which is home to Lycian ruins, both on
land and under the sea, stunning secluded bays and breathtaking sunset spots.
Don’t forget, the region is also one of the best scuba diving locations of the
entire Turkish Coastline with abundant sea life and colorful plants.
Cappadocia: The
‘Land of Beautiful Horses’ where hot air balloons fill the air each morning at
the sun is rising and extensive valleys are filled with Fairy Chimneys, stone
age caves, pigeon homes and cave hotels. Historians will want to visit UNESCO
Goreme Open Air Museum, home to Early Christian churches and original frescoes,
while the adrenalin seekers can explore the region on foot, by horseback, by
jeep or by speedboat.
The Gallipoli
Peninsula: Where the famous Dardanelles Campaign took place back in 1915. The
peninsula is scattered with grand monuments and tributes to the fallen ANZAC
and Turkish troops who fought in the battle of Gallipoli. Original WW1 trenches
and battlefields still remain untouched and a sunken warcraft lies in wait
below the water at Anzac Cove.
Istanbul: It is
impossible to visit Turkey without paying a visit to this iconic city. With so
much history and culture packed between the ancient walls of Constantinople a
package tour would certainly be an advantage. Explore the Sultanahmet District
where the famous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia dominate the skyline. Browse the
Grand Bazaar which spills out across 67 tiny twisting streets, or relax on a
Bosphorus river cruise and listen to the sad tale behind the Maiden’s Tower.
Pro’s
● Skip the
Planning: Planning a vacation to anywhere can be stressful, confusing and take
a lot of time, but when you book a package tour you can simply skip all that
trouble. Local experts have already done the necessary research to make your
vacation run smoothly therefore you will be able to focus on relaxing and
enjoying the wonderful sights in Turkey.
● Visit the Top
Destinations: You will be able to visit multiple cities and visit the best
sites. If you want to see a lot of Turkey but don’t have so much time then a
package tour can be a good option, with transport and tours pre-arranged you
won’t have to worry about losing a day of your vacation running to and from the
bus station or figuring out confusing public transports.
● Help with
Luggage: Maybe you are someone who doesn’t like to pack light and getting on
and off of buses and between hotels with a heavy suitcase can seem like a big
hassle, especially during Turkey’s hot summer months. However a package tour
you would have direct door-to-door transfers so there’s no need to break a
sweat.
● Expert Local
Guides: When visiting some of Turkey’s ancient UNESCO sites and natural
phenomenons you will have the benefit of an experienced tour guide with local
knowledge so you can really make the most of your vacation.
Con’s
● Limited
Flexibility: Before booking your package holiday you will have the opportunity
to browse the web and find the tour which is right for you, however some will
still find a package tour restricting as you will be tied to your scheduled
itinerary. If you like your vacation to be spontaneous then independent travel
may be a better option.
● A Whirlwind Trip:
While for some holidaymakers visiting a different location every day will be
perfect, but for others hopping from the ‘Cotton Castle’ to a gulet cruise to a
Cappadocia and Istanbul Tour can feel like a little too much and a little too
fast. So if you're someone who likes take it easy, you might prefer to organise
your own itinerary.
Whether you decide
to book a package tour or to discover the wonders of Turkey independently, with
so many beautiful natural sights to visit, quirky towns to explore and beaches
to relax at, you are sure to have a fantastic
holiday in this magical country.
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