Another great trip with Explore. First week of November and great weather for walking - blue skies all week and low to mid 20s. Our guide Alper was brilliant - friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Each day of walking gave a different landscape, views and lovely lunch stops in rural village 'cafés' - pancakes and fresh orange and pomegranate juice (try the mixed juice!).
Boat trip on the last day was great fun too - definitely take your swimming things (sea much warmer than the hotel swimming pools!)
As expected based on the trip notes and previous reviews, some accommodation was a bit run down but it was all clean and the showers were powerful and (nearly always) warm, with good breakfasts.
Would highly recommend
Experience the stunning sights and tantalising tastes of Turkey on this two-week adventure that takes in all the highlights and then some. Become acquainted with illustrious Istanbul, behold landscapes like no other around Cappadocia and sail the all-too-pretty islands off Kekova. Marvel at the ancient ruins of Ephesus, settle in for a spectacular soaking in Pamukkale’s thermal hot springs and reflect on the tragedies and gallantries that took place along Gallipoli’s windswept peninsula. Brimming with history, bustling with progress and bursting with flavour, Turkey intrigues and delights at every turn of this perfectly paced small group adventure.
Our tour leader, Alper, was really great. Nothing was too much trouble for him and even though he had a million things to sort out all the time he was always patient and kind. We also had a guide trainee, Ali, on our trip who was equally great!
The hikes went through beautiful scenery & we had loads of sea swimming opportunities.
All in all, a really lovely week and a beautiful area full of history.
Itinerary is good except that it would be good to have one more day at Istanbul.
Tour guide and the driver are helpful , knowledgeable and the tour guide Suat is delightful to deal with.