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Best of Turkey
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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, 1 lunch, 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 £1,747(15 days)
Trip Informations
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 Eskisehir.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
Get to know a Turkish way of life, from coast to city
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Istanbul
- DAY 2Day 2 • Canakkale
- DAY 3Day 3 • Selcuk
- DAY 4Day 4 • Selcuk
- DAY 5Day 5 • Pamukkale
- DAY 6Day 6 • Kayakoy
- DAY 7Day 7 • Kayakoy
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kas
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kas
- DAY 10Day 10 • Konya
- DAY 11Day 11 • Cappadocia
- DAY 12Day 12 • Cappadocia
- DAY 13Day 13 • Eskisehir
- DAY 14Day 14 • Istanbul
- DAY 15Day 15 • Istanbul
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Dolmus, Gulet (boat)
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Hotel (10 nights), Guest house (4 nights)
festival Included 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
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
museum Optional activities
circleIstanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY2000
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 - EUR230
circleCappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
circleGoreme - Open Air Museum - EUR20
circleGoreme - Underground city - EUR13
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Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£2,409£1,927
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Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£2,360£1,888
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Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,519£2,015
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£2,272£1,817
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£2,360£1,888
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£2,272£1,817
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£2,354£1,883
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Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,184£1,747
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Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£2,211£1,769
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£2,420£1,936
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Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£2,184£1,747
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Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£2,184£1,747
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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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Tineke
May 14, 2025
A fantastic trip that covered so much of a beautiful country. We couldn't have seen it all on our own & Intrepid made our 2 week holiday so much easier. Thanks Mete & Intrepid travel.
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Yolanda
May 09, 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Turkey! The rich history, stunning landscape, fun and educational experiences make this trip a must. Our guide Mali exceeded expectations. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and made sure things ran smoothly.
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Kelly
May 08, 2025
This trip was excellent. Our guide Ahmet Berke was a delight and so full of knowledge, humour and thoughtfulness. Culture, history, food, nature, music, tradition; Türkiye has consistently blown us away day by day and was the refreshing adventure our group needed. Highly recommend Türkiye and this trip.
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Abigail
May 06, 2025
By far the best way to see Turkey! All the best bits, including Roman cities, swimming in the crystal waters of the Turquoise Coast, and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. This is not a relaxing holiday, but there is enough free time to recharge your batteries as needed
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Pam
May 05, 2025
This is a fabulous way to see the highlights of Turkey with ease in a small group. Comfortable accomodation and transport with a fantastic knowledgeable leader. Thank you for a great time.
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DESMOND
May 03, 2025
Just completed a 14 day best of turkey tour. Incredibly well organised and delivered. A wonderful experience and could not recommend it more.
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Marcella
Apr 29, 2025
The trip was excellent from start to finish our guide was both professional and informative and very friendly
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Grant
Apr 26, 2025
Our Turkey experience was incredibly well-organized and enjoyable. The flexibility to opt out of activities without any pressure made the trip even more comfortable and accommodating. We were blessed with fantastic weather and small crowds, which enhanced the overall experience. The swimming opportunities were refreshing and invigorating, and the mix of the group couldn’t have been better. A big thank you to our travel agent for organizing such a memorable trip—it was truly a great value experience!
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Raymond
Apr 26, 2025
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Melia
Apr 23, 2025
A fantastic review of the country with a great balance of free time and guided activities. Would absolutely recommend.