Name: 2023 Best of Turkey
Location: İstanbul, Turkey

Yellow Hat Travels

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25 reviews

Duration: 9 days

Group size: 8 - 18

2023 Best of Turkey

İstanbul, Turkey

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Yellow Hat Travels

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25 reviews

Duration: 9 days

Group size: 8 - 18

Welcome to Turkey - a land of contrasts and beauty, where East meets West and ancient history blends seamlessly with modern culture.

From the bustling city streets of Istanbul to the serene beaches of Antalya, Turkey is a destination that will captivate your senses and leave you with unforgettable memories.

Experience the unique landscape of Cappadocia, with its fairy chimneys and underground cities, or relax on the pristine beaches of the Turquoise Coast.

Indulge in the rich and diverse cuisine of Turkey, with its mouth-watering kebabs, mezze, and baklava. Sip on traditional Turkish tea and coffee while immersing yourself in the vibrant and welcoming culture of the Turkish people.

Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a blend of both, Turkey has something for everyone.

So come and discover the magic of Turkey, a land where ancient history and modern culture combine to create an experience that will stay with you long after you've returned home.

Istanbul ONLY - 5 NIGHTS

Not ha enough work leave days? Or you're just interested in the exotic city of Istanbul - do come along.

For 5 night, you will have so much to see, enjoy and experience in Istanbul.

Enjoy incredible days away from work.

R23,000

Deposit:R3,000

Past Trip

Istanbul & Cappadocia ONLY - 6 NIGHTS

You are already in Istanbul, why not take this package and add Cappadocia after your days in Istanbul. With this option, you will have a 7 night getaway to Turkey, which will include Istanbul and Cappadocia.

R32,000

Deposit:R3,000

Past Trip

Istanbul + Cappadocia + Bodrum- 9 NIGHTS

This is a great way to enjoy Turkey; namely, the vibrant and alive city of Istanbul. Then head to Cappadocia for the out of this world scenery. End your trip on a chilled mode down in the chilled coastal town of Bodrum.

R41,000

Deposit:R3,000

Past Trip

Professional Photographer

R5,800

Deposit: R0

You are in Turkey - and you probably have seen this amazing IG content of Istanbul or Cappadocia - long flowy dress - you - snap away!

Hire your dress from home

R2,000

Deposit: R0

Tell us your size, and your colour of choice. Take your dress with and avoid hiring costly dresses in Turkey.

Day 1
Day 1
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey
Welcome to Istanbul.

Our luxury private shuttle will pick you up from the airport to the hotel in Istanbul.

Depending on when you land, we will rest up to be ready for the next day or we will hit Istiklal Street for some vibrant energy and soaking in Istanbul vibes.

This is a 4 night stay in Istanbul for those who opt to continue to Cappadocia and/or Bodrum. It is a 5 night stay for those who will only be in Istanbul and head back home after the visit in Istanbul.
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Day 2
Day 2
Shopping and Dinner Cruise
After breakfast, we hit the Grand Bazaar! This is a Shoppers paradise. If you want to re-do your wardrobe, thinking of starting a business in selling quality products, or just want to buy good gifts for family and friends, this day will be worth it.

In the late afternoon, we go back to the hotel to freshen up and rest a bit. Around 7pm, our cruise shuttle transportation will pick us up from hotel to the port for the
Sunset and 3-course dinner on board.

Dress up nice and make memories.
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Day 3
Day 3
Walking Tour with Lunch
Today we enjoy a fun walking tour in the best part of Istanbul - this is a chance too to get the hidden gems of Istanbul, best known by locals and to also enjoy traditional yummy treats.

We will start the tour early in the morning to avoid the heat, or we will do it later in the day so that you have fun in a comfortable temperature.

If you are a foodie, take this day to sample the best of culinary treats that Istanbul is known for.
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Day 4
Day 4
On to the Next or Home?
Today, wake up a bit late - Istanbul is a busy city, by now you probably want to chill a bit - of course do hit the streets again in the late afternoon, because that's what you do when in Istanbul.

Later, the whole group will meet up for dinner to say goodbye to the new buddies who will be ending their trip in Istanbul. They will have the last day in Istanbul the next day and leave on Day 6 back home.

The next day - Day 5 - the tribe that decided to head on to Cappadocia will prep for the day of departure to Cappadocia the next day.
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Day 5
Day 5
Cappadocia - here we come!
We hope you enjoyed your days in modern and exotic Istanbul.

Today we will fly to Cappadocia where you will marvel at the landscapes like no other.

History in this place is mind blowing and the cave hotel you will be staying at is something to write home about.
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Day 6
Day 6
Once in a Lifetime!
It's an early start today: we leave the hotel around 5am for our morning Hot Air Balloon ride over the dreamlike landscapes.

We start with breakfast on-site, then the ride and a champagne celebration afterwards.

This is an experience you will treasure for the rest of your life.

After this experience, enjoy the day out in the town, soaking the last day - for those who will be ending their trip here.
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Day 7
Day 7
Did someone say Beach, Sun and Sand?
Today we leave magical Cappadocia for days by the coast - Bodrum. On arrival, our shuttle driver will drop us off at our hotel.

The afternoon is yours to spend wondering the beautiful streets of our coastal town, and enjoying Mediterranean breeze.
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Day 8
Day 8
We are off to the beach!
Today we hit the beach and enjoy water activities. There are jetskiis if you would like some fun and adrenalin rush, boat trips or you can opt for a relaxed day on the beach.
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Day 9
Day 9
Self-care vibes
Free time to yourself. Wake up late if you want to.

Take a walk by yourself or your new travel buddy around the beautiful town of Bodrum, or just sit on the beach and soak in the beauty of Bodrum. You can enjoy a stroll along the harbour, dine at one of the many restaurants, or enjoy a drink at a waterfront bar

Why not check out Bodrum Bazaar: a vibrant and colourful market that offers a wide range of goods, from Turkish carpets and ceramics to leather goods and jewelry.

Also, Bodrum is known for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars and nightclubs offering entertainment until the early hours of the morning.
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Home Time
Home Time
Let's go home now!
This is never an easy day; but we have to head back home with tons of beautiful memories.

Our shuttle will pick you up from the hotel to the airport for your flight back home.

Thank you for travelling with us to this exotic country!
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Day 1

Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Istanbul.

Our luxury private shuttle will pick you up from the airport to the hotel in Istanbul.

Depending on when you land, we will rest up to be ready for the next day or we will hit Istiklal Street for some vibrant energy and soaking in Istanbul vibes.

This is a 4 night stay in Istanbul for those who opt to continue to Cappadocia and/or Bodrum. It is a 5 night stay for those who will only be in Istanbul and head back home after the visit in Istanbul.

The host was awesome, Buhle is very patient I mean she had to deal with personalities of 6 women that’s a lot. Our shuttle driver Mr B, the best guy ever, made an effort to make sure we enjoy the mother city. Accomodation, I was disappointed, the first hotel the lifts hardly worked, the carpets were dirty and the view well I don’t know if I should call it that…. Please don’t ever book that place for your guests, it’s central yes but that place cannot be a 4 star. I couldn’t even eat their breakfast cause it didn’t seem freshly made, that’s just me I opted for McDonald’s. The second apartment/hotel had loadshedding, no backup lights, no one to tell us the schedule we just sat there and waited, on holiday loadshedding. Come on guys, do better. I enjoyed the trip except when it was time to go back to our hotel, now that was a nightmare.

By Matlhako S for Cape Town & Winelands in Style on Dec 13, 2023

An experience of a life time! Absolutely satisfied with the standard of the hotel, it was both luxury and paradise. The itinerary was well curated, 10/10. Our host was the cherry on top, vibrant individual that genuinely cared about our well being, as a group and individually. I will most definitely be coming back for more trips and recommend others as well🥂🫶🏽

By Nyeleti B for Zanzibar on Dec 11, 2023

If I could I would give you a zero. I made a payment on 11 May 2023 for quotation on trip. On 1 June, I received an email that they are still working on my quote. To this day I have never received a quotation from them. Pay back my money.

By Vuyokazi M for Curate-a-Private Trip (Consultation Deposit) on Nov 09, 2023

There's no trip to review because no one got back to me with a quote after paying the deposit Really bad service. I'm even tired of calling - its been months of calling and no response to my emails.

By Kwanele M for Curate-a-Private Trip (Consultation Deposit) on Nov 08, 2023

What an unpleasant experience. We paid full price three months before the travel dates as required. From there it was a game of cat and mouse trying to get reservation details so we could apply for visas, and know what the travel arrangements were. At some point, we were informed that we would have a whole day layover in Dubai which we didn't mind because we just thought we get to explore Dubai en route to Morocco but then in the same breath told our trip days would not be impacted (no clarity on whether we leave a day earlier from SA or leave Morocco a day later. Just confusion). The trip was canceled less than 3 weeks from the travel date. Then came the intensely stressful pushing and begging to get our refunds. Communication from the agency is absolutely terrible. You get ignored for weeks on end and at some point, we didn't think we would see our money. Alas, we were paid back and I will never trust another travel agency again. Once bitten twice shy!

By Maite M for Morocco Group Trip on Nov 02, 2023

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Yellow team - Just wanted to thank you for an amazing experience. Our trip was the best and we are coming back for more. My friends and myself had the best time… accommodation was outstanding and we loved how close it was to walk to nice restaurants for dinner. And our driver Abdul was the best. Thank you so much - you will hear from us soon again 😀 once we recover.

By Lynette M on 14 Nov, 2023

Zanzibar 30/09 till 06/10 If it is was up to me I would rate them a minus 5star, I wouldn’t recommend anyone to even use this travel agency. When we enquired about the flight details we where told that they would come back to us only for them to send us reserved flight tickets day before the trip and made excuses about how they were busy. To only receive our flight tickets on the day of departure, Mind you I had settled my trip 3months before ad per requirement by the travel agent. The package that was sold for us was from the 30Sept till 06Oct only for us to be returning back to the country on the 05/10 where we spent the whole day at the airport meaning we lost out on two days of our trip for Yellow hats to say there was a miscommunication regarding the trip details. When you try make contact with the travel agents they ignore your calls and texts and when you try reach out on social media they block you so that they keep a clear image when in reality they’re just real scammers. Also the accommodation they booked us in was just the worst type for what we had paid for, with the most horrible food ever and other rooms had pipes bursting. ALL THAT I CAN SAY IS BOOKING A TRIP YELLOW HATS WILL LEAVE YOU DISAPPOINTED!!!

By Thopi P on 12 Nov, 2023

This was first trip with YHT. To simply express my disappointment with my recent trip with Yellow Hat Travels. From the beginning, the poor communication, substandard accommodations, and lack of respect for travelers' needs were evident issues. Despite my efforts to seek updates days before the trip, I had to run around after your agency, adding to my frustration. While there were positive aspects, such as the excellent driver and accommodating fellow travelers, the overall experience fell far below expectations. Regrettably, based on this experience and the hassle of seeking information, I have decided not to use Yellow Hat Travels for my future travel needs.

By Ivy S on 02 Nov, 2023

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