Discover the heart of Turkey on our captivating 9-day "Turkey Classics" tour! Begin in Istanbul, exploring its iconic Old City gems like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, plus a scenic Bosphorus cruise between continents. Marvel at Cappadocia's unique lunar landscape, fairy chimneys, and ancient underground cities, with an optional folklore evening. Journey along the Silk Road to Konya and its Mevlana Museum, then witness Pamukkale's dazzling white travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis. Your adventure culminates in Ephesus, exploring its grand Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis site, and enjoying a wine tasting in Şirince. This expertly guided tour is perfect for experiencing Turkey's most celebrated historical and natural wonders.
Join us on this guided trip and discover some of the most popular highlights located in the western and central parts of the country. Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus on the second day of this trip and discover the highlights of this ancient city. Then continue your journey to Pamukkale and Cappadocia before returning back to the capital city at the end.
Land transport during this trip will be provided by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Simply sit back and enjoy discovering the highlights of Turkey. The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. However, this may vary due to availability reasons.
From Istanbul: Departure between 07:00 am & 07:30 am, landing in Izmir between 08:00 am & 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: Departure between 19:00 to 21:30 and landing in Istanbul between 20:30 & 23:00.
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City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Va
Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Valencia, Granada, Costa del Sol, Seville, Lisbon
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All the options were excellent. The local guides walked at a slow pace giving us time to take pictures. Our guide Alfonso and our driver Tito were great. We would take a tour with them anytime
Turkey is a truly magical destination. Steeped in history and filled with important ancient sites and historical landmarks, it offers a deeply captivating experience.
This 11-day tour takes you from Istanbul, the grand capital, to many of the country’s best destinations, before ending again in Istanbul.
See the ruins of ancient cities and visit the resting places of important men in history. You explore the unique and bizarre natural landscapes of Cappadocia and Pamukkale.
We then travel down the ancient Silk Road, just as the ancient traders did before returning to modern life feeling as through you had journeyed through time!
City sightseeingLocal culture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Ko
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Sagalassos, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Pergamum
PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the wonders of western Morocco on this 6 day private tour. From Casablanca travel to Marrakech exploring the rose-coloured medina and beautiful Majorelle Gardens before some relaxation by the Atlantic coast in Essaouira.
Great adventure, great guide in Shallal, we'd love to have her on our next adventure! Can say nothing but good things, except perhaps to schedule during a cooler time of year but that is not anything you can change!. We did notice the group dynamic changed when 4 people ended their first week with our group and 4 new people joined our group for the 2nd week. We were more of a team with the first group we had and that was really nice and a good selling point for small group tours like yours. For our next tour we'll be looking only at small group tours.
Local culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Florence, Naples, Amalfi Coast &
Florence, Naples, Amalfi Coast & Campania, Cinque Terre, Castellina In Chianti, Sorrento
Amazing variety of experiences, excellent tour guide and local specialists. I also loved that Trafalgar supports local artists and family run farms. A highlight for me was the Make Travel Matter experience with the weavers.
It was a "grand" tour! It covered what we wanted to see, do and experience in Morocco. Our tour guide, Moha, was well informed and very patient in accommodating the needs of all in the group. He dealt with all situations with good humour. The local guides enhanced the experience in understanding the Moroccan people and their culture.
Our own special highlights included... Chefchaouen, eating with a family in Fes, both visits to desert camps, particularly the camel ride, walking in the Todra Gorge, eating fish in Essaaouira and not forgetting getting lost in the souks.
A lot of travel but each journey was fascinating with many points of interest.
Thank you Explore for another great experience. (4))
Local cultureCity sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This was an absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish. The team was fantastic throughout the entire journey incredibly professional, easy to work with, and always willing to go the extra mile.
What truly stood out was their flexibility. Anytime we wanted to make adjustments or add something last-minute, they made it happen smoothly and without stress.
Their guides and drivers were not only extremely knowledgeable, but also warm, welcoming, and passionate about sharing their country’s rich history and culture.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore Egypt in a meaningful, well-organized, and personalized way. A top-tier travel experience in every sense!
I’ve always loved Italy, but doing it by rail added a special touch. Over eight days, we hit Rome, Florence, Venice, and wrapped up in Milan, all by high-speed train. The pace worked perfectly for me (I’m 58), with fresh city arrivals each morning and comfortable hotels each night
The highlights: a hop-on hop-off loop in Rome hit the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain , an optional wine tasting tour that I booked in Florence and Venice’s gondola ride. Everything flowed perfectly well..no dragging suitcases or missed trains.
For travelers in our age bracket, this tour blends comfort, culture, and hassle-free travel. If you want Italy’s treasures without the planning headache, this rail tour delivers in a big way.
City sightseeingTrain tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
See some of the most popular destinations in Turkey during this guided, nine-day trip. Discover the myths and legends surrounding Ephesus and snap pictures of white travertine pools in Pamukkale. Explore one of the most popular tourist cities in Turkey, Antalya, and stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia.
Included in this trip are eight nights of accommodation, most meals, museum entry fees, transportation and domestic flights. Simply sit back and enjoy exploring some of most famous destinations of Turkey. Please note that we do not operate big bus tours with 40 people in one bus. We operate small-group tours of up to 15 people.
The flights from and to Istanbul that we generally use are listed below. However, this may vary due to availability reasons.
From Istanbul: Departure between 07:00 am & 07:30 am, landing in Izmir between 08:00 am & 08:30 am.
From Cappadocia: Departure between 19:00 to 21:30 and landing in Istanbul between 20:30 & 23:00.