Istanbul Tours in July 2026

The itinerary was an excellent trip visiting many of the historic sites in Turkey. Our tour director was so knowledgeable and shared the history of each area in interesting ways. I learned so much about this crossroads of Asia and Europe. We were able to dine in a small village sharing a traditional meal prepared by the women of this village in their homes. The personal experiences were special. All the people we met were so welcoming. Our tour director and driver made sure everyone was comfortable l. The tour was well paced. We had time to explore each site. The hotels and meals were good. We enjoyed the others on the tour and everyone was on time. All in all, this tour was one of the best Trafalgar tour due for the big part by our excellent tour director .

It was a wonderful trip and itinerary. Loved all the sights and it was amazing that our tour director was also our local guide. He was particularly knowledgeable of all the local attractions and the history of Turkey. Also it was very very hot and he tried his best to sequence the trip in such a way that we avoid the sun as much as possible. Overall a great trip!

Although the tour had a quick pace, it was well worth it. My highlights were Mykonos and Cappadocia; I loved the tranquil island atmosphere of Mykonos, and the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia felt like something out of a fairytale. Each destination offered its own charm.

Murat was an amazing tour guide. He was great at showing and introducing us to all the important places in the area. Our driver was just as good. We also enjoyed the food very much. Highly recommend! Thank you!

The tour included several extra activities, and my spouse and I chose to do the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, which was, by far, the highlight for us. There was also some free time built into the schedule in Santorni and Mykonos; we chose to relax As a vegetarian, I had no trouble finding suitable options, which was a relief. The hotels were comfortable and clean, all rated four stars. Overall, this is a tour I’d recommend to anyone.

It was a very well balanced tour. The itinerary allowed us to see a lot of the iconic locations of Turkey as well as lesser known ones. The variety of included and optional activities was excellent. The range of accommodation was great, most hotels were much better than we had expected. The included meals were very nice and plentiful. Some days in the bus were long, but always enjoyable and there was always something amazing to see along the way or learn about from our very knowledgeable tour guide. and (our driver) made the journey enjoyable, thought provoking and safe. They are lovely people, a credit to Turkey for their welcoming nature and passion to share their country with others. I would highly recommend this tour to my family and friends.