Turkey Adventure

Blue mosques, Roman ruins, fairy chimneys, Neolithic civilization and bustling bazaars – a true Turkish delight

Take in all the delights in Turkey on this 18-day journey from Istanbul to Antalya. Explore Istanbul where East meets West, hike among the fairly chimneys of Cappadocia, discover dawn of human civilization at Gobekli Tepe and soak in the golden hours on top of Mt Nemrut. Set off on a tasting trail in baklava’s birthplace, cruise through Euphrates and sit down to home-cooked meals and get lost in the charming lanes of Mardin, then wrap it all up in the shimmering coast of Antalya. This is an adventure to uncover the hidden gems of Turkey.

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Start: Istanbul, Turkey

End: Antalya, Turkey


Duration
18 days
Group size
1 to 16
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Journey through human civilization, from the prehistoric Neolithic sites of Gobekli Tepe and Catalhoyuk to the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Euphuses and Mt Nemrut.
  • Explore Kaymakli Underground City and take a scenic walk with your leader through the rugged landscape of Cappadocia. Look out for fairy chimneys, deserted rock-cut homes and cave churches!
  • Indulge in home-cooked flavours, see how the mouthwatering Gozleme is made and get on a tasting trail of local specialties in the birthplace of baklava – Gaziantep!
  • Discover the rugged Mesopotamian landscape from Mardin, take part in the Sanliurfa tradition of Sira Gecesi – full of music and dancing – and cruise along the Euphrates River.
  • Check out the back streets of Istanbul’s Old City and uncover stories of iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami, and soak up the sun, salt and turquoise waters of Antalya.

Itinerary

Map of Turkey Adventure including Turkey

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Turkey
Meals

16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Bus, Boat, Train, Public Bus, Overnight Train, Plane

Accommodation

Hotel (16 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)

Included activities
  • Istanbul - Old City Walking Tour (Half Day)
  • Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
  • Troy - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Artemis Temple Visit
  • Selcuk - Gozleme making demonstration and lunch
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia - Valley walk
  • Cappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home
  • Sivas - Old city walking tour
  • Adiyaman - Cendere Bridge
  • Adiyaman - Sunset at Mt. Nemrut
  • Mardin - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Diyarbakir - Diyarbakir Castle
  • Mardin - City walking tour
  • Mardin - Living Museum
  • Sanliurfa - Sira Gecesi Night Entertainment
  • Sanliurfa - Home-cooked lunch
  • Sanliurfa - Gobeklitepe guided tour
  • Halfeti - Countryside hike
  • Halfeti - Boat tour
  • Gaziantep - Local Street Food crawling
  • Gaziantep - Baklava making demonstration
  • Konya - Catalhoyuk guided tour
  • Antalya - Ormana Village visit
  • Antalya - Leader-led Orientation Walk

Optional activities
  • Istanbul - Bosphorus Boat Cruise (Public Boat) - TRY200
  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY2000
  • Istanbul - Galata Tower - EUR30
  • Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - EUR25
  • Istanbul - Archaeology Museum - EUR15
  • Istanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - EUR17
  • Selcuk - Basilica of St John - EUR6
  • Selcuk - Ephesus Archaeological Museum - EUR10
  • Ephesus - Terrace Houses entry - EUR15
  • Goreme - Whirling dervish performance - EUR30
  • Goreme - Turkish Night with Dinner - EUR50
  • Nevsehir - Whirling Dervish Tour - EUR40
  • Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
  • Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR230
  • Goreme - Open Air Museum - EUR20
  • Goreme - Valley Tour - EUR20
  • Goreme - Open Air Museum (including entrance & transport) (min. 4 participants) - EUR30
  • Istanbul - Water Marbling - EUR35
  • Istanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise Sunset with Soft Drinks - EUR560
  • Istanbul - Beyoglu Night Tasting Trail - EUR85
  • Istanbul - Coffee Workshop - EUR32
  • Istanbul - Mosaic Lamp Workshop - EUR50

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Is this trip right for you?

  • You’ll need to carry your bags on and off local trams and trains. The distances aren't far, and it's possible to do this with a wheelie bag – but be aware of cobblestone streets.
  • This trip uses a combination of public and private transport. All vehicles are modern and have air-conditioning, and most are fitted with seat belts. Some journeys are long to maximise the areas visited, but this gives you a chance to interact with the locals and see more of the country. Plus, there'll be plenty of stops to stretch your legs.There is limited time in Istanbul and Antalya, so it’s highly recommended to speak with your booking agent if you are interested in staying longer.
  • You’ll need to carry your bags on and off local trams and trains. The distances aren't far, and it's possible to do this with a wheelie bag – but be aware of cobblestone streets.
  • This trip uses a combination of public and private transport. All vehicles are modern and have air-conditioning, and most are fitted with seat belts. Some journeys are long to maximise the areas visited, but this gives you a chance to interact with the locals and see more of the country. Plus, there'll be plenty of stops to stretch your legs.There is limited time in Istanbul and Antalya, so it’s highly recommended to speak with your booking agent if you are interested in staying longer.

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Important notes

1. This trip starts in Istanbul on Day 1 at 1 pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Istanbul.
2. There is an internal flight on this trip and most internal flights in Turkey have a luggage restriction of 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Overnight train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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