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About this trip
This is the secure payment page for the 8-day/7-night Slow Food & Wine tour of Western Turkiye listed here.
You have the option of adding on 3 nights in Istanbul at the beginning or end of this tour. This portion includes:
- Airport transfers
- Welcome dinner
- Day 1: Guided tour of Sultanahmet highlights (Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, and the Basilica Cistern). Includes: Breakfast, Lunch.
- Day 2: Choose from Add-ons
This trip can be customized. Contact us to adjust the duration, locations, or accommodations.
Itinerary Summary
- May 8: Arrival in Istanbul.
- May 9: Sights of Istanbul Day 1. Sultanahmet highlights (Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, and the Basilica Cistern)
- May 10: Sights of Istanbul Day 2. Choose from Add-ons. (If you want to do the Bosphorus Cruise on either May 9 or 10, you can have free time to enjoy a Turkish Bath on the other day.)
- May 11: Fly to Izmir and begin the 8-day Food & Wine Tour.
- May 18: Depart home from Izmir.
Pricing Based on Group Size
If more than 2 guests join this trip, we will adjust the final balance due based on the below prices. These rates are for double-room occupancy.
- Group of 2 Travelers - price per person: $4,300
- Group of 3-4 Travelers - price per person: $3,700
- Group of 5-6 Travelers - price per person: $3,400
- Group of 7-10 Travelers - price per person: $3,000
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Yugen Earthside's standard cancellation policy applies to this trip. Review it here.
Your deposit is fully refundable for 30 days.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Get a free quote through our sustainable travel insurance partner, wanderwell, here.
Climate Impact
- Yugen Earthside automatically includes $10 per guest toward carbon removal contributions through Tomorrow's Air.
- Our local partner automatically includes $15 per guest toward carbon removal contributions and $15 per guest toward sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), both through Tomorrow's Air.
- Travelers may add-on carbon offsets to their trip during checkout. These are done through Sustainable Travel International.
- Read about the differences between carbon offsets & carbon removals here. We support both climate initiatives!
Visas, Vaccines, & More
Visas: Visas are not required for visits lasting less than 90 days.
Entrance Requirements:
- You must have at least 1 blank passport page.
Vaccines: See the CDC recommendations for other standard vaccines to have before travel.
See the US Embassy page for more information about travel to Türkiye (Turkey).
Available Packages
Price per person
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Available options
Required if adding on Istanbul before or after your trip.
4 days/3 nights in Istanbul, price per person
4 days/3 nights in Istanbul, price per person
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