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Start
Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Trip Code
ERPI
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
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Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £2,917(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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Walk in the footsteps of ancient emperors and explore the extraordinary archaeological sites of Pergamon and Ephesus.
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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.
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Experience an exclusive carpet weaving demonstration at a social enterprise that’s keeping tradition alive and providing employment for local women.
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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?
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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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Istanbul
- DAY 2Day 2 • Istanbul
- DAY 3Day 3 • Pergamon - Kusadasi
- DAY 4Day 4 • Ephesus - Kusadasi
- DAY 5Day 5 • Kusadasi
- DAY 6Day 6 • Cappadocia
- DAY 7Day 7 • Cappadocia
- DAY 8Day 8 • Istanbul
- DAY 9Day 9 • Istanbul
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
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Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
bed Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleIstanbul - Welcome Dinner
circleIstanbul - Welcome Meeting
circleIstanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
circleIstanbul - Orientation Walk
circleIstanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise
circlePergamon - Ancient City Visit & Cable Car
circleEphesus - Archaeological site visit
circleSelcuk - Sultanköy Carpet Demonstration & Picnic Lunch
circleSirince - Cooking Class
circleIzmir - Flight to Kayseri
circleCappadocia - Home-cooked lunch
circleCappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
circleCappadocia - Panoramic Sights Tour
circleCappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
circleCappadocia - Pottery demonstration
circleCappadocia - Red Valley Hike
circleIstanbul - Farewell Dinner
museum Optional activities
circleIstanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY2000
circlePamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park - EUR30
circleCappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
circleCappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR230
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,680£2,944
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,680£2,944
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,647£2,917
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,537
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,680£3,496
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£4,125£3,919
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,960£3,762
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Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,949£3,752
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,806£3,616
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Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£4,329£4,112
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£3,806£3,616
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,537
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Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,817
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,817
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Important notes
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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.
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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.?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Mariah
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing trip, with an incredible guide, great accommodations, saw and learned so much!
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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.
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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.
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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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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!
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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.
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Cheryl
Oct 19, 2023
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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!