Combining the best of western and eastern Turkey, this comprehensive adventure offers a sweeping view of this fascinating country. From the architectural highlights of Istanbul's long history, make your way east for a glimpse of Turkey’s less travelled and more traditional side. Explore exotic covered bazaars, mud brick cities and experience life in a place where time seems to stand still. From its incredible Mediterranean beaches to the unreal fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and giant stone heads of Nemrut Dagi—uncover all that Turkey has to offer.
What's Included
- Istanbul city walking tour, 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, flight to Sanliurfa, Visit to Harran beehive houses, Golbasi Park and mosque visit, Sunset excursion to Nemrut Dagi including visits to Karakus Tumulus,Severan Bridge and the ruins of Arsameia, Deyrul Zaferan Monastery and Ulu Mosque in Mardin, Boat trip to Akdamar Island, Entrance fee and guided walk in Ishak Pasa Palace, flight to Istanbul.
- 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners (Allow USD380-500 for meals not included)
- Hotels (17 nts), overnight train (1 nt), boat (1 nt, multi-share/Dec-Apr in a hotel) Home stay (1 nt)
- Private air-con bus, overnight train, boat, plane
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Places Visited
- Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Istanbul/Night Train (B)
Orientation walk of Istanbul. Overnight train 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 Derinkuyu/Ihlara/Konya (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 sea side town of Antalya.
Day 8 Overnight Boat Trip (B,D)
Visit the eternal flame of the Chimera, enjoy a freshly cooked dinner on your boat before sleeping onboard—under the stars of the Aegean Sea.
Day 9 Kas (B,L)
Enjoy a full day of swimming and relaxing, as well as a local lunch.
Day 10 Pamukkale (B)
Guided walk of ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale.
Day 11 Selçuk, Ephesus (B)
Explore ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to the Ephesus Museum, Basillica of St John 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 visit to swimming beaches.
Day 13 Troy/Çanakkale (B)
Guided visit of Troy.
Day 14 Gallipoli/Istanbul (B)
Guided visit of the Gallipoli battlefields.
Day 15 Sanli Urfa
Morning flight to Sanli Urfa. Visit to beehive houses at Harran, guided walk to Golbasi Park and the covered bazaar.
Day 16 Nemrut Dagi (B)
Visit to Karakus Tumulus, Severan Roman bridge, the site of ancient Arsameia and the giant burial monuments of Nemrut Dagi.
Days 17-18 Mardin (2B)
Guided orientation walk of Mardin including Ulu Mosque in Mardin, visit to Deyrul Zaferan Monastery. Option to visit a local hammam.
Days 19-20 Van (2B)
Walk through Hasankeyf. Akdamar Island boat trip and church visit.
Day 21 Istanbul
Morning flight to Istanbul where tour finishes on arrival at airport.
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