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Premium Turkey
9 days • 4.8
5
Excellent
27 reviews
9 days
Start
Istanbul, Turkey
Finish
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Code
ERPI
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £2,917(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, on a private yacht and marvel at the Istanbul skyline and artisan palaces, mansions and historical monuments at shore.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient emperors and explore the extraordinary archaeological sites of Pergamon and Ephesus.
Discover the flavours of Turkey, tuck into a traditional home-cooked meal in Cappadocia and get tips from a local chef during a cooking class in Sirince.
Experience an exclusive carpet weaving demonstration at a social enterprise that’s keeping tradition alive and providing employment for local women.
Explore subterranean cities, whimsical fairy chimneys and stay in some pretty incredible cave accommodation – this trip features some of the best experiences in Cappadocia.
Is this trip right for you?
Just as a heads up before you book: this trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
Itinerary
Discover a place of fairy-tale landscapes, layered history and delicious cuisines
Complete with endless architectural jewels and fascinating cultural sites, not to mention otherworldly landscapes and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. This 9-day Premium journey has been carefully crafted to show you the best spots in the most efficient timeframe; with fewer travel days so you’ve got more time to explore the places you visit. Begin the adventure in the great city of Istanbul, before making your way to Kusadasi and picture-perfect Cappadocia, before returning to Istanbul. You’ll marvel at the world-famous mosques in Istanbul, walk in the footsteps of ancient rulers in archaeological sites like Pergamon and Ephesus and see (almost) every inch of Cappadocia, from subterranean cities to incredible cave hotels.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
Istanbul - Welcome Meeting
Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
Istanbul - Orientation Walk
Istanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise
Pergamon - Ancient City Visit & Cable Car
Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
Selcuk - Sultanköy Carpet Demonstration & Picnic Lunch
Sirince - Cooking Class
Izmir - Flight to Kayseri
Cappadocia - Home-cooked lunch
Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia - Panoramic Sights Tour
Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
Cappadocia - Red Valley Hike
Istanbul - Farewell Dinner
Optional activities
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY2000
Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park - EUR30
Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR230
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room?on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip?and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.?
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
4. This is an updated version of the itinerary for 2024 and 2025, featuring an additional internal flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul and an extra night’s accommodation in Istanbul. Please see the link in the Itinerary section above to the original 8 day itinerary which is no longer available for sale.
 
Reviews (26)
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Penny
May 04, 2025
Intrepid undersold themselves with the itinerary. The accommodations were gorgeous. Our picnic lunch was a private white cloth gourmet overlooking a vineyard. Our cruise was a private tour with wine. Ergun and Tarik were our guides and so knowledgeable and accommodating. One of the best trips I have ever experienced.
Asyera
Mar 28, 2025
We took a mother-daughter trip to Turkey and we had a blast. It was a perfect trip with great food, sightseeings ancient cities, rich in history, and memorable activities (boat ride, cooking class and hot air balloon). It was the perfect trip for something more relaxing with breathtaking sightseeing. This is a local experience so the premium hotels are based on local hotels. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took care of everything. Highly recommended!
Mariah
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing trip, with an incredible guide, great accommodations, saw and learned so much!
Marina
Jul 30, 2024
This was the best trip I’ve ever been on, and Hayati was an exceptional tour guide whose enthusiasm and expertise truly stood out. From the moment we arrived until the very end of our journey, he was consistently attentive, accommodating, and full of energy. The itinerary was already impressive, but he elevated the experience even further with his engaging insights and passion for the destinations. I would truly recommend this trip to anyone going to Turkey and Hayati as a tour guide for any destination.
Tracey
Jun 13, 2024
Highly recommend. The itinerary had everything you would want for a short trip to Turkey. Can, our leader, was brilliant. Highly knowledgeable.
Christopher
Jun 13, 2024
This trip was a quick introduction to Turkey and hit many of the highlights of the country in a very short time. Istanbul is an amazing city, far more cosmopolitan than I ever imagined and not to be missed.
Teri
May 15, 2024
This was our 2nd Intrepid tour. We highly recommend them. Each guide has taken great care of us and their knowledge and love for their country shines through. Our drivers were fantastic as well. Those steep and windy roads a challenge. We really enjoyed each Intrepid tour!
Shalini
May 02, 2024
This is was a wonderful, comprehensive trip to Turkey. Would I have loved additional days to see more? Absolutely! But if you’re short on time, this is the way to do it. Our tour guide, Furkhan took us to all the must see sights and even suggested others that we decided to add on, which were so worth it. We got an opportunity to truly immerse ourselves in Turkish history and culture. We got to experience home cooked meals, learn about carpet weaving and pottery making. We saw multiple ancient sites and got a full run down of Turkey’s fascinating history. The hotels and transportation were great! Note, there will be quite a bit of time traveling place to place since not all the sites are central, but trust me, it’s worth the time to see what you can. Those that are flexible, like a bit of everything outside of just visiting the sites, will truly enjoy this trip.
Cheryl
Oct 19, 2023
Kristine
Oct 08, 2023
I was blown away by all that Türkiye has to offer. In order to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, it pays to go with the convenience and comfort of Intrepid’s Premium tours. I would not have enjoyed it otherwise. Great small group too and our fearless leader Birsen!
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