Premium
Explorer
Premium Turkey
4.7
Excellent
33 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 £3,045(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 on shore.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient emperors and explore the archaeological UNESCO World Heritage 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.
Join 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.
Itinerary
Discover a place of fairy-tale landscapes, layered history and delicious cuisines
With endless architectural jewels, fascinating cultural sites and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. On this nine-day Premium trip, explore 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 with an experienced and knowledgeable local leader by your side. Cruise the Bosphorus Strait on a private yacht, join a cooking class in Sirince and spend a night in your Feature Stay in specially restored cave suites.
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
Cappadocia - Turkish Night with Dinner - EUR50
Cappadocia - Whirling Dervish Performance with transport - EUR40
Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Sightseeing from the Valley - EUR20
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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.
Reviews (33)
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4 stars
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Laurel
Jun 23, 2025
Our guide Beykan was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure we all had a good experience. The trip was a fantastic taste of Turkeys food, culture, and history.
Diana
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent short tour of Turkey with an excellent guide. Everything organised for you and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to go.
Lawrence
Jun 12, 2025
Turkey was our first trip with Intrepid and we are very happy about it. What an adventure! You'll never see landscape like Cappadocia and ruins like Ephesus. Istanbul was a vibrant cosmopolitan city that reflected its rich history. We fell in love with Turkish cuisine. The hotel selections were fantastic, offering great locations, spotlessly clean tastefully decorated rooms and very good breakfasts. Our tour leader Ozan’s professionalism was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable of the country and specific locations we visited. He was easy to talk to so we shared stories and laughter along the way which made the trip more personal. Thanks Intrepid for a wonderful holiday!
Zelda
May 19, 2025
Intrepid Turkey was an amazingly interesting tour with a great small group of people.. I have learnt so much about Turkey, its history and its culture.
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!
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.
Mariah
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing trip, with an incredible guide, great accommodations, saw and learned so much!
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.
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