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15 Days | Get to know a Turkish way of life, from coast to city
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Start
Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Trip Code
ERSI
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Dolmus, Gulet (boat)
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Guest house (4 nights)
From £2,184(15 days)
Trip Informations
Get your Turkish delights on a 15-day adventure in Istanbul. This trip is a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic mysticism 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 ancient 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, take the plunge and discover a new way of experiencing Turkey.
Why you’ll love this trip
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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 Eskesihir.
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Take in the dizzying diversity of this epic landscape with a visit to the stunning natural hot springs of Pamukkale, a cruise along the picture-perfect Turkish coast over Sunken Cities, and an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy-tale land of Cappadocia.
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Get to know the friendly locals with a fruit wine tasting in the serene village of Sirince and a home-cooked dinner at a local cave home in Cappadocia, then get treated to a Turkish BBQ feast by your local hosts in Kayakoy and get your hands dirty making ci borek – a popular local snack.
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Pull on your walking shoes and set out on a half-day trek along a section of rugged coastline, following part of the ancient walking trail of the Lycian Way and exploring the exotic landscape of Cappadocia on a short hike in the valley.
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Get among local life, from taking local buses and trains to enjoying a traditional gulet (boat) trip and staying in one of the cave hotels that Cappadocia is famed for.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip uses a combination of public and private transport, and all vehicles are modern and have air-conditioning and most are fitted with seat belts. Some journeys can be long in order to maximise the areas visited, but this gives you a chance to interact with the local community and see more of the country. You'll also be pleasantly surprised to find most Turkish buses have wi-fi and serve coffee and cake! Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the bus, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the ‘Essential Trip Information’ section.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Istanbul
- DAY 2Canakkale
- DAY 3Selcuk
- DAY 4Selcuk
- DAY 5Pamukkale
- DAY 6Kayakoy
- DAY 7Kayakoy
- DAY 8Kas/Kekova
- DAY 9Kas/Kekova
- DAY 10Konya
- DAY 11Cappadocia
- DAY 12Cappadocia
- DAY 13Eskisehir
- DAY 14Istanbul
- DAY 15Istanbul
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Dolmus, Gulet (boat)
bed Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Guest house (4 nights)
festival Activities
circleIstanbul - Orientation Walk
circleGallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
circleSelcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
circleTroy - Archaeological site visit
circleEphesus - Archaeological site visit
circleSirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
circlePamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
circleKayakoy - Village visit
circleLycian Way - Hike from Kayakoy to Oludeniz Beach
circleKayakoy - Home-cooked Turkish BBQ dinner
circleKas - Leader led orientation walk
circleKas - Handicraft market
circleKekova - Turkish Coast Cruising & Sunken Cities
circleKonya - Mevlana Museum
circleCappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home
circleGoreme - Valley walk
circleEskisehir - Odunpazarı Village Visit
circleEskisehir - Ci Börek making & tasting
museum Add on activities
circleIstanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY1700
circleIstanbul - Turkish Hamam (inc. massage) - EUR100
circleIstanbul - Hagia Sophia - EUR25
circleIstanbul - Archaeology Museum - EUR15
circleIstanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - EUR17
circleSelcuk - Basilica of St John - EUR6
circleSelcuk - Ephesus Archaeological Museum - EUR10
circleSelcuk - Meryemana (Mary's House) - EUR15
circleEphesus - Terrace Houses entry - EUR15
circlePamukkale - Hierapolis Museum - Free
circlePamukkale - Cleopatra Ancient Pool - TRY340
circleKonya - Karatay Museum - EUR3
circleGoreme - Whirling dervish performance - EUR30
circleCappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR325
circleCappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR275
circleGoreme - Open Air Museum - EUR20
circleGoreme - Underground city - EUR13
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£2,360
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£2,360
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,360
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£2,431
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,272
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Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,272
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£2,272
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,591
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,184
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,184
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Monday Jul 21, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,184
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,184
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Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£2,184
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Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Istanbul on Day 1 at 1.00 pm. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore Istanbul with your Leader.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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