Ultimate Turkey

From$2799USD
21 days,Istanbul to Istanbul
Trip Code: ETUT

Dining in a local family home and tasting regional delicacies, relaxing on an overnight boat trip, exploring ancient ruins and bargaining in bazaars, watching the sunset over Nemrut Dagi surrounded by mysterious rock sculptures, marvelling at the landscapes of Cappadocia.

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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.
  • 20 breakfasts, 3 dinners (Allow USD380-500 for meals not included)
  • Hotels (18 nts), boat (1 nt, multi-share/Dec-Apr in a hotel), homestay (1 nt)
  • Private air-con bus, boat, plane
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Map of the route for Ultimate Turkey Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Istanbul/Ankara (1B)

Istanbul city orientation walk, transfer to Ankara.

Days 3-5 Cappadocia (3B,1D)

Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Option to visit the Göreme Open Air Museum and hike in the Rose Valley.

Day 6 Konya/Village Stay (1B,1D)

Explore one of the many underground cities in the region. Explore Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village.

Day 7 Antalya (1B)

Explore the lovely sea side town of Antalya.

Day 8 Uçagiz/Aegean sea (1B,1D)

Enjoy a freshly cooked dinner before sleeping aboard our boat under the stars.

Day 9 Kas (1B)

Enjoy a morning swimming and relaxing, transfer to Kas.

Day 10 Pamukkale (1B)

Guided walk of ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale.

Day 11 Selçuk/Ephesus (1B)

Explore ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to the Basillica of St John and the mosque of Isa Bey, as well as the nearby picturesque village of Sirence.

Day 12 Ayvalik (1B)

Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Optional boat trips and visit to swimming beaches.

Day 13 Troy/Çanakkale (1B)

Guided visit of Troy.

Day 14 Gallipoli/Istanbul (1B)

Guided visit of the Gallipoli battlefields.

Day 15 Kars (1B)

Fly to Kars and visit the pinkish stone ruins of Armenian cathedrals, homes, fortresses and palaces at nearby Ani, the former capital of the Armenian Empire. Opt to visit the Kars Castle for panoramic views of the city.

Day 16 Van (1B)

Visit Ishak Pasha Palace en route to Van, the cultural centre of the area's Kurdish majority. Option to visit the ruins of the Fortress of Van.

Days 17-18 Mardin (2B)

Enjoy an Akdamar Island boat trip and church visit before exploring Hasankeyf. Orientation walk of Mardin including Ulu Mosque and a visit to Deyrul Zaferan Monastery. Option to visit a local hammam.

Days 19 Mount Nemrut/Kahta (1B)

Visit the Karakus Tumulus (Women's Monument), Severan Roman bridge and the site of ancient Arsameia at the giant burial monuments atop Mount Nemrut.

Day 20 Sanli Urfa (1B)

Visit beehive houses at Harran and enjoy a guided walk to Golbasi Park and the covered bazaar of Sanli Urfa, the supposed birthplace of Abraham and an important Islamic place of pilgrimage.

Day 21 Istanbul (1B)

Return flight to Istanbul where our tour finishes on arrival. Please do not book any ongoing travel before 5pm.

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