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Absolute Turkey: Winter
15 days, Istanbul to Istanbul
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On the winter edition of our comprehensive Turkey tour, you'll see the country's incredible sights without battling the crowds. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the ancient city of Hierapolis to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local Chief Experience Officers (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.
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Trip Code: ETAW
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 2Istanbul/Ankara
Enjoy an orientation walk around Istanbul before moving on to the capital city of Ankara.
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BreakfastDay 3Ankara/Göreme
Visit Anitkabir before driving to the Cappadocia region. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family.
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Breakfast | DinnerDays 4–5Göreme
Enjoy an included visit to the Open Air Museum before free time to explore this unique region. Opt to see it from above on a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy a guided walk through the valley with a visit to an underground city.
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BreakfastDay 6Göreme/Güneysınır
Visit Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village. Stay as the guest of a local family.
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BreakfastDay 7Konya/Antalya
Wander the streets of the 'white city' and opt to visit the Catalina Convent.
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BreakfastDay 8Antalya
Enjoy more time in Antalya to explore.
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BreakfastDay 9Antalya/Pamukkale
Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
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BreakfastDay 10Pamukkale/Selçuk
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus.
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BreakfastDay 11Selçuk
Free time to walk up to the remains of St John's Basilica, visit the mosque of Isa Bey or just wander the streets and cafés of this vibrant Turkish town. Enjoy a cooking class in a nearby village in the afternoon.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 12Selçuk/Ayvalık
Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Visit the G-supported çöp(m)adam handicraft workshop during an orientation walk of Ayvalik, before enjoying free time in the surrounding area.
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BreakfastDay 13Ayvalık/Çanakkale
Visit the ancient city of Troy en route to Çanakkale.
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BreakfastDay 14Çanakkale/Istanbul
Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine.
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BreakfastDay 15Istanbul
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalık
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, Çavuşin
- Your Local Living Moment: Turkish Village Homestay, Güneysınır
- Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Selçuk
- Istanbul walking tour
- Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum
- Guided walk in a valley with Underground City exploration
- Traditional dinner with local family (Cappadocia)
- Village homestay
- Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk
- Ephesus entrance and visit
- Cooking class in a nearby village
- Ottoman mansion stay
- Troy entrance and guided visit
- Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit
Accommodations
Hotels (13 nts), simple village homestay (1 nt).
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned van.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $659.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.