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Best of Turkey (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Get your Turkish delights on a 15-day adventure from Istanbul. This trip is a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic history and Ottoman influence, inland discoveries and coastal cruising – and everything in between! Discover Gallipoli on a guide...

Duration
15 Days
Cities
7
Next Departure
08-May-2025
Starting at
USD 2,395.00
Price per day
USD 160.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Best of Turkey
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 16
Categories
tour category: Horsetour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Cookingtour category: Train

Summary

Get your Turkish delights on a 15-day adventure from Istanbul. This trip is a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic history and Ottoman influence, inland discoveries and coastal cruising – and everything in between! Discover Gallipoli on a guided tour that will teach you about its significance during the First World War, unlock the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus, admire Oludeniz’s Blue Lagoon from high up on the Lycian Way and swim in the Mediterranean on a traditional gulet cruise from Kas. From the winding laneways of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia, you'll discover the local’s side to Turkey.

Map: Best of Turkey (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Istanbul
Day 2
Canakkale
Day 3
Selcuk
Day 4
Selcuk
Day 5
Pamukkale
Day 6
Kayakoy
Day 7
Kayakoy
Day 8
Kas
Day 9
Kas
Day 10
Konya
Day 11
Cappadocia
Day 12
Cappadocia
Day 13
Eskisehir
Day 14
Istanbul
Day 15
Istanbul

Travel Cities (7): Canakkale, Eskisehir, Fethiye, Goreme, Istanbul, Konya, Pamukkale

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient and modern lives within Turkey as you explore thousands of years of history in the remarkable ruins of Ephesus, discover a WWI battlefield in Gallipoli and immerse yourself in the vibrant vibe of the university town Eskisehir.
  • Take in the diversity of this epic landscape with a visit to the natural hot springs of Pamukkale, a cruise along the picture-perfect Turkish coast over Sunken Cities, and an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia.
  • Get to know the friendly locals over a home-cooked dinner in Cappadocia, then get treated to a Turkish barbecue feast by your local hosts in Kayakoy.
  • Pull on your walking shoes and set out on a half-day hike along a section of rugged coastline, following part of the ancient walking trail of the Lycian Way and exploring the landscape of Cappadocia.
  • Get among local life – from taking local buses and a traditional gulet (boat) ride to staying in one of the cave hotels that Cappadocia’s famed for.

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Istanbul

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Istanbul

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