This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From amazing white cliff waterfalls to bustling bazaars, our local CEOs will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.
What's Included
- Istanbul city walking tour, overnight sleeper train, Dinner with local family in Cappadocia, Ihlara Valley entrance and guided walk, Derinkuyu underground city entrance and tour, Overnight boat trip to Kekova Island, Guided walk and entrance to Simena Castle of Kalekoy, Entrance and guided tour of Pamukkale formations and Hierapolis ruins, Guided tour and entrance to Ephesus ruins, Guided tour and entrance to Troy, Guided walk and entrance to to Gallipoli sites.
- 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners (Allow USD285-375 for meals not included)
- Hotels (12 nts), simple village homestay (1 nt), boat (1 nt, multi-share/Nov-Apr spent in a hotel)
- Private air-con van, boat.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
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Places Visited
- Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Istanbul / Ankara (B)
Istanbul city orientation walk, transfer to Ankara.
Days 3-5 Cappadocia (2B,1D)
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Option to visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and hike in the Rose Valley.
Day 6 Konya, local village stay (B,D)
Explore the underground city of Derinkuyu, view painted cave churches in the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Explore Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village.
Day 7 Antalya (B)
Explore the lovely seaside town of Antalya.
Day 8 Overnight boat excursion (B,D)
Enjoy a freshly cooked dinner before sleeping aboard our boat under the stars of the Aegean Sea.
Day 9 Kas (B,L)
Enjoy a full day of swimming and relaxing, as well as enjoying a local lunch aboard your boat.
Day 10 Pamukkale (B)
Guided walk of ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale.
Day 11 Selçuk (B)
Explore ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to the Ephesus Museum, St John's Basilica and the mosque of Isa Bey, as well as the nearby picturesque village of Sirence.
Day 12 Ayvalik (B)
Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Optional boat trips and visits to swimming beaches.
Day 13 Troy, Çanakkale (B)
Visit to the ancient city of Troy.
Day 14 Gallipoli, Istanbul (B)
Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries and Lone Pine.
Day 15 Istanbul (B)
Depart at any time.
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