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Premium Turkey in Depth
15 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
225 reviews
15 days
Start
Istanbul, Turkey
Finish
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Code
ERPT
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)
From £3,586(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Join an experienced local leader as you stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Phaselis, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey's otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the psychedelic rock-scapes of Cappadocia.
Step into a fairy tale during your Feature Stay at a unique cave hotel in Cappadocia, where you’ll enjoy elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone. Then, if you like, take a hot air balloon over the otherworldly landscape at sunrise.
Get to know the real Turkey on Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with an expert chef, a visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative and a traditional dinner at a local's home in Cappadocia.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip has a couple of long drives, particularly on Day 6. These journeys are in a private vehicle, so they're a great chance to sit back and enjoy the passing scenery and chat with your fellow travellers.
Itinerary
Journey into the heart of Turkey and discover hidden coves, fairytale landscapes and friendly locals
Get to right into the heart of Turkish culture on this 15-day Premium adventure. Discover stunning islands and a sunken city on a locally guided boat cruise, get hands-on in a Turkish cooking class using homegrown ingredients and join a local woman in her home for a specially prepared feast. Take guided tours of Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more, and marvel at diverse landscapes, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. With the option to take a hot air balloon at sunrise over the incredible landscapes of Cappadocia and some free time to make your own discoveries, you’ll fall in love with Turkey in just two weeks.
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)
Included activities
Istanbul - City Tour
Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
Troy - Archaeological site visit
Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
Selcuk - Cooking class
Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
Kas - Leader-led orientation walk
Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
Antalya - Leader-led orientation walk
Antalya - Phaselis Ancient City
Antalya - Antalya Museum
Konya - Mevlana Museum
Cappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
Cappadocia - Sunset drinks
Cappadocia - Valley walk
Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia - Carpet weaving co-op
Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
Cappadocia - Kizilcukur Valley
Cappadocia - Home-cooked dinner
Optional activities
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY2000
Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - EUR25
Selcuk - Ephesus Archaeological Museum - EUR10
Ephesus - Terrace Houses entry - EUR15
Goreme - Whirling dervish performance - 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 starts at 1pm on Day 1 in Istanbul. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore the city with your leader.
Reviews (220)
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Leanne
May 13, 2025
I would highly recommend the Premium Turkey trip as an excellent way to experience the many historical and cultural sites of Turkey. Fantastic itinerary that covered so many highlights. One of the best trips I have ever done.
Karen
May 11, 2025
Wow! This tour is rich in history. Our tour guide/leader/interpreter was extremely knowledgeable. He was adaptable, approachable and showed positivity throughout the entire tour. He went above and beyond to show us and to encourage us to experience his culture (a true leader). I would definitely recommend this tour.
Tanya
Apr 30, 2025
Wow, we were very happy with this tour. Our tour leader was so fantastic and really made our time special. The locations were wonderful and provided a great mix of history, culture and natural sites. The planned experiences were very memorable and unique. We would definitely recommend!
Joanne
Apr 29, 2025
This trip was really special and a wonderful introduction to a fascinating country that is so full of history. Great for solo travellers as well!
Fiona
Apr 26, 2025
Truly an excellent experience! This tour was exciting, top class, wonderful activities and guidrd by a leadet who is passionate and caring.
Merilyn
Apr 26, 2025
So many wonderful experiences, with a premium guide and premium level of accommodation and food. Loved the whirling dervishes, Cappadocia, Anzac Cove, and learned so much about Turkey.
Mildred
Apr 22, 2025
Intrepid is a company that is customer oriented and also is responsable for all the tourists with empathy. The tourist guide Ahmed is wonderful and is has all the knowledge about the city that we visits in Turky Thank
Jeanette
Apr 21, 2025
I have been on several Intrepid trips and have enjoyed them all, however this would have to be the best trip so far. Really enjoyed the variety of activities, especially the swimming and ballooning. Accomodation was good. Our tour guide Mete is an outstanding guide, a wonderful travel partner!!!
George
Apr 08, 2025
A fabulous experience. Paced right. Well organized. Excellent accommodations. The group leader made the experience a perfect trip.
KYLIE
Dec 01, 2024
Amazing Tour, saw everything I wanted to see and alot more. I was very greatful that the tour flew back to Istanbul as appose to travelling more hours on the bus as there is alot of travel on the bus which is expected to be able to see everything, let alone most of the amazing Country. Tour Guide Özgür is fantastic actually he is truly amazing. He really made us all feel very safe and comfortable. I was single on the tour and I was not left feeling alone once. The Premium Turkey in Depth tour really made my dream come true!!! What are you waiting for. Book Now !!!!! This is my fourth Intrepid tour and it will not be my last, gosh where to next, Intrepid have so many options...
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