Turkey

40 day escorted tour

10 May - 18 June 2013

Price from £4,210 for a motorhome + 2 people
Price from £4,355 for a caravan + 2 people

Your Club Tour Escorts Alan and Pat Gadd.

Tour highlights

A stunning 40 day tour beginning in San Marino and ending Ancona, Italy and travelling through Greece, this itinerary takes you to some of Turkey’s most fascinating places in the comfort of your own unit. From underground cities to key archaeological sites, with time to relax on the beautiful coastline and enjoy all this tour offers.

Two guided excursions of Istanbul, including a two-night hotel stay in the city

An excursion to Ephesus to see the best preserved classical city in the Mediterranean

A trip to Cappadocia to see the unique moon-like landscape

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at San Marino campsite and enjoy an evening welcome drink and meal with the tour escorts.
1 night San Marino campsite.

Day 2

The next day is at leisure – enjoy a trip into San Marino by taking the bus directly from the campsite.
1 night San Marino campsite.

Day 3

Depart San Marino and travel to Ancona (75 miles) to board the ferry. The ferry is currently scheduled to depart at 14.00 and sails overnight to Igoumenitsa, Greece.
1 night in cabin on board ferry.

Day 4

Arrive in Igoumenitsa, Greece at 08.30 and travel to the next campsite at Kalambaka, catching your first glimpse of the magnificent Meteora cliffs (105 miles).
Enjoy an evening group meal on site.
1 night Kalambaka campsite.

Day 5

Day excursion to the 9th century Meteora Monasteries, one of the most spectacular sights in Greece, with guide and entry fee included.
1 night Kalambaka campsite.

Day 6

Travel north east to Plaka, Litochoro (100 miles).
1 night Plaka campsite.

Day 7

Travel to Alexandroupolis, our last campsite in Greece (250 miles).
1 night Alexandroupolis campsite.

Day 8

A day at leisure with time on the beach by the campsite.
1 night Alexandroupolis campsite.

Day 9

We’re now off to Turkey! Travel to Edirne, a historic city which was the second capital of the Ottoman empire (95 miles).
1 night Edirne campsite.

Day 10

Guided excursion to Edirne visiting the famous Selimiye Mosque and the Museum of Health and Medicine, with lunch, guide and entry fee included.
1 night Edirne campsite.

Day 11

Travel to a campsite on the outskirts of Istanbul (115 miles).
1 night Istanbul campsite.

Day 12

In the morning you will travel to the centre of Istanbul for a two-night hotel stay – breakfast included, all other charges are at your own expense. Your units will stay at the campsite and will be watched over. Excursion to Istanbul visiting the Dolmabahçe Palace, cruising the Bosphorus and experiencing the Spice Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, lunch, guide and entry fees are included.
1 night Istanbul Hotel.

Day 13

Day at leisure in Istanbul to explore and discover more of this magnificent city with its opulent heritage where east meets west. Your hotel is located in the Old City, within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar.
In the evening you will enjoy a folklore show and meal at a local restaurant.
1 night Istanbul Hotel.

Day 14

An excursion to take in more highlights in Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar with lunch, guide and entry fees included. Afterwards you will be transferred back to the campsite.
1 night Istanbul campsite.

Day 15

Onwards to the capital, Ankara, which is Turkey’s second largest city (330 miles).
Enjoy an evening group meal on site.
1 night Ankara campsite.

Day 16

An excursion to Ankara to visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum, the citadel with its ancient walls and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Lunch, guide and entry fees included.
1 night Ankara campsite.

Day 17

Travel to Ortahisar in Cappadocia where you will be fascinated by the geographically unique landscape of the region (190 miles).
1 night Ortahisar campsite.

Day 18

An excursion to the Goreme Valley to visit the Kaymakli underground city, the open air museum and the churches in the rock. Lunch, guide and entry fees included.
1 night Ortahisar campsite.

Day 19

An optional early morning balloon flight over the landscape can be organised (payable locally). There will be also be a morning guided walk to experience the strange rock formations up close before returning to the site.
1 night Ortahisar campsite.

Day 20

A day at leisure to relax and enjoy this fascinating region.
1 night Ortahisar campsite.

Day 21

Travel to Sultanhani where you can choose to visit the nearby Caravanseray (85 miles). This impressive structure dating back to 1229 was used by camel caravans as they travelled along the Silk Road.
1 night Sultanhani campsite.

Day 22

Travel to Manavgat in Antalya (200 miles). Perhaps take a trip to see Manavgat waterfall?
1 night Manavgat campsite.

Day 23

A day at leisure to relax on the campsite or to visit the local area. Why not take a trip into nearby Side and away from the tourist trail discover the spectacular theatre dating back to the second century AD.
1 night Manavgat campsite.

Day 24

Travel along the coast which is littered with ancient ruins (175 miles) to Kas. Aspendos is particularly revered for its theatre dating back to AD 61 - 80.
Time to relax in the evening on site with a group meal.
1 night Kas campsite.

Day 25

Excursion to Demre (Kale) includes a guided visit to the ruins at Myra and St Nicholas church, followed by lunch and a boat trip to see the ruins on the hillside and a dip in the sea.
1 night Kas campsite.

Day 26

Travel to Pamukkale, whose calcium rich waters have been attracting visitors for centuries. Enjoy a group meal on site in the evening (185 miles).
1 night Pamukkale campsite.

Day 27

A day at leisure, but don’t miss out on visiting the striking travertines and Roman ruins just near to the campsite.
1 night Pamukkale campsite.

Day 28

Travel back towards the Aegean coast to Kusadasi and in the evening, enjoy a meal on site. (140 miles).
1 night Kusadasi campsite.

Day 29

An excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus to see the best preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Lunch, guide and entry fees included.
1 night Kusadasi campsite.

Day 30

Travel north to Bergama (120 miles).
1 night at Bergama campsite.

Day 31

A morning excursion with a guide to Pergamum to visit the Asclepion, an ancient medical centre where activities ranged from mud baths to sunbathing. There will also be a visit to the Acropolis. Guide and entry fees included.
1 night at Bergama campsite.

Day 32

Travel to Kabatepe campsite (160 miles), you will sail across the Dardanelles by ferry (payable locally – approximately £16).
Enjoy an evening meal on site.
1 night Kabatepe campsite.

Day 33

A morning excursion to the British and European Gallipoli battlefield sites with a guide.
1 night Kabatepe campsite.

Day 34

A day at leisure to relax on site or explore more of the Gallipoli battlefields or surrounding region.
1 night Kabatepe campsite.

Day 35

Our return journey starts as we travel to Alexandroupolis (125 miles).
1 night Alexandroupolis campsite.

Day 36

Travel back into Greece to return to Litochoro, Plaka (240 miles).
1 night Plaka campsite.

Day 37

Travel to Delphi (175 miles) the spiritual home of Classical Greece, home of the oracle and a major place of worship to the god Apollo. Enjoy an evening meal on site.
1 night Delphi campsite.

Day 38

A coach excursion into Delphi for a guided tour, taking in the 4th century Temple of Apollo.
1 night Delphi campsite.

Day 39

Travel to Patras (75 miles) ferry port in the afternoon. The ferry is currently scheduled to depart at 18.00 and sails overnight to Ancona, Italy.
1 night in cabin on board ferry.

Day 40

Arrival in Ancona at 17.00. This ends the tour travel arrangements.

Approximate tour mileage 3000 (40 days). Not including mileage before and after Ancona.
Please note that the itinerary may be subject to changes.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this Escorted Tour.

What’s included:

• Return ferry crossing from Dover-Calais. Off-peak P&O sailings (any length and any height)
• Return Mediterranean ferry crossings (any height, unit length up to 6m)
• Sightseeing programme, local guides and entry fees as described in itinerary
• Service of Carefree Tour Escorts
• Tour pitch fees including hook up (where available)
• Two night hotel stay in Istanbul with breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel pack with directions, pennon, name badges and itinerary
• Maps of Greece and Turkey
• AA European Drivers’ Handbook
• Camping Card International

What’s not included:

• Cabins and reserved seats on UK crossings
• Accommodation on the Mediterranean crossings may be in a 2-berth inside cabin on board or in your own unit or, this will be confirmed at a later date. Any cabin upgrades will incur a supplement.
• Ferry supplements for larger vehicles (over 6m in length) or alternative UK – continent crossings.
• Dardanelles ferry crossing (approximately: £16).
• Personal expenses - fuel, food, tolls, tips or personal excursions.
• Personal Insurance (which is compulsory).
• Vehicle Insurance and Vehicle Breakdown Cover must be taken out prior to leaving the UK. This must cover Eastern Turkey as well as Western ‘European’ Turkey. Please ensure you have the necessary extension of cover, sometimes referred to as a green card, issued from your insurer for this tour of Turkey.
• Visa for Turkey, payable at border €15

Maximum unit length 8.5m.

To book your escorted tour, call us on 0845 130 7701 or 024 7642 2024 quoting your membership number

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