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Turkey’s vibrant culture and ancient history come alive on the "Anatolian Civilizations (Small Group)" tour, a 10-day city sightseeing journey designed to showcase the best of Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli. Crafted for families, seniors, and curious young travelers alike, this easy-rated group trip offers a rich blend of past and present, set against a backdrop of natural wonders and dynamic cities.
Your adventure launches in Istanbul, where centuries-old traditions mingle with modern life. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Ankara, then journey to Cappadocia to witness the surreal fairy chimneys and ancient cave dwellings. Pamukkale’s gleaming white terraces and ancient Hierapolis promise a feast for the senses, while Ephesus and Pergamon unveil spectacular relics of classical civilization.
The itinerary also includes a visit to the legendary city of Troy and the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, offering poignant insights into Turkey’s layered heritage. With all travel logistics, accommodations, and meals taken care of, you can focus on soaking up each destination’s unique atmosphere and stories. Flexible scheduling accommodates arrival days and unforeseen changes, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
The standout feature of this tour package is its small group format, which allows for personalized attention and deeper engagement with local culture, cuisine, and history. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to explore new layers of Anatolia, this trip promises a dynamic and immersive exploration of Turkey’s treasures.
The tour was well-organised and our guides were excellent. Mehmet's English was great and he was really engaging, which made the trip really enjoyable. The hotels were nice and comfortable. I'd definitely recommend Eskapas Travel for a smooth and memorable tour.
Our experience in Cappadocia was fantastic, thanks to our wonderful tour guide. She was both knowledgeable and friendly, making the tour truly unforgettable. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The mosques and palaces were incredible, and we learned a lot. We fell in love with the culture and history. We will definitely recommend this to our friends.
The itinerary was spot on, giving us the chance to see the best of Turkey. Our guide, Mehmet, was really knowledgeable and engaging, while Ahmet, our driver, was always reliable. The hotels were very comfortable, and the traditional Turkish meals were a treat. I'd highly recommend Eskapas Travel!
Everything went smoothly. Thanks to Eskapas for organizing our trip to Anatolian Civilizations. The guides also did a great job during the tours. We enjoyed every minute of it. Exploring the underground city in Cappadocia was a unique experience. We highly recommend it.
I have a hard time deciding which historical site and artifact I admire more. It was a wonderful tour and experience. I enjoyed everything. Highly recommended!
Best tour ever! We saw many amazing sights in Turkey, including a long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We had a perfect time at each stop. The tour included a lot of driving and the comfortable, spacious bus with Wi-Fi was great. Eray is such a great guide. Very knowledgeable, patient and kind. He shared the history, geography and ancient politics of different regions of Turkey. He gave us the best advice for leisure. Ali is a great driver, very polite, he always open the door for us and help with our bags. Together they are a great team.
The tour was great in terms of the accommodation and transportation. The guides were really knowledgeable and their English was easy to understand and fluent. The food was excellent too. Everything was really good, so we felt very comfortable as a group while learning about the historical sites. There was also plenty of free time for shopping and exploring the backstreets. I'd like to thank the team and recommend them to everyone.
The tour was very well organized and offered a fantastic experience. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the itinerary was well-balanced with both structured activities and free time. The hotels were comfortable, though not exceptional. The meals were good, but I had hoped for a bit more variety. Despite these minor issues, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to others.
The perfect tour! Many hours by bus but the places that are visited are spectacular, it is worth it. Our guide was Noyan, very helpful and a perfect connoisseur of the destination, always attentive to the group. a totally recommendable trip.
The tour is well organized and the guide Ali is excellent. It's a long bus ride but it's worth it when you get to each of the places. Amazing hotels and delicious food ❤️
Totally recommended! 1. Always in contact with the supplier before starting the activity. 2. The bus for the tours was comfortable, with Wi-Fi. 3. The hotels were 4 to 5 stars. One or the other would improve the food, but details within the very good quality of the accommodation. 4. The guide always attentive.
Very good tour to get to know some of the most iconic places in the country. Excellent organization, excellent bus and driver, and excellent guide. Keep in mind that many hours are spent on the bus, since the distances are considerable, so the time for visits is limited. The time spent on "commercial" visits should be reduced.
Excellent tour, many of the tourist attractions of Turkey are visited, the guide was very friendly and attentive to the whole group throughout the tour. The hotels were all very good, the one in Izmir might have been a little less classy than the others but it was well located.
Our driver was incredibly attentive and professional. Every stop on the itinerary was rich with history, and I’ve lost count of the ancient civilizations we learned about. The guides taught us so much, and I can't thank them enough. Definitely join this tour!
The activity was very complete, since we visited many places that we could not have visited without the tour, although the bus journeys were excessively long. If we had to highlight something negative, it would be related to the places where the guide took us to eat, since the food was of poor quality, especially on the day of the visit to Ephesus, and its high price. Our guide, Nadir, was excellent, always attentive and funny. Great experience
The Anatolian Civilisations tour was everything I hoped it would be and more. Our guide, Ayshe, was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and engaging. Her stories about the history of Ephesus were fascinating. The hotels were very comfortable, ensuring a relaxing stay throughout the trip.
The king size treatment, hospitality was top class. Our guide Ipek was also very nice. Food, arrangements superb... We loved it!
Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip, with its enchanting sunsets and sunrises. Many thanks to the organizers for their precise and timely arrangements. Our guides deserve special appreciation for their captivating and informative excursions. We explored numerous places and gained extensive knowledge about each site without a moment of boredom, all thanks to their engaging storytelling
We did it as a family with children of 12 and 14 years old. It has been a wonderful trip, well organized, pleasant and making good use of the time. We would repeat it again without hesitation. Do not forget to go up in a balloon in Capadoccia, it is priceless.
Dynamic, suggestive tour, competent and helpful guide. Organization above my expectations .recommended
The itinerary and guide were both good. We visit the sites we most wanted to see. The accommodations in Ankara might have been much nicer. Our guide, Ali, was excellent. Always helpful, available, and accommodating to any need. Very educated about all historic locations and Turkish history.
Cappadocia’s landscape was incredible. Our guides gave a great overview of the history and our driver was always polite. The itinerary was well-balanced, with both guided tours and free time. I’d definitely recommend it!
I found the Anatolian Civilizations tour a bit mediocre because I had set my expectations too high. I had eaten better Turkish food and stayed in better hotels before.
Our experience in Turkey was fantastic. Everything went exactly as expected. The pilot was outstanding, and the one-hour hot air balloon ride was incredibly enjoyable. Thank you so much! I highly recommend it.
I make sure that the hotels on my tours are clean and comfortable, and the transportation is punctual and safe. This was my second tour with the team. I had a great experience the first time, so I chose them again, and they didn't disappoint me. The guides were also excellent. I highly recommend them.
Ephesus was a real highlight of the trip, and our guide, Mehmet, was fantastic. He had a great way with storytelling and really knew his stuff when it came to the history. The whole tour ran really smoothly, and I'd highly recommend Eskapas Travel for a hassle-free experience.
Excellent tour, highly recommended! In general, the hotels visited are very good, but in the case of Cappadocia and Pamukale they lacked aspects of cleanliness and comforts. The places visited are unique and an excellent way to get to know Turkey, since in particular it would be very complex to do so. The negative point we found is that for all the visits there was a very tight time limit. The guide, Nadir has a very fluent command of the English language and a wide knowledge
The tour was well-organized, and the guides were exceptional. Ayse's fluency in English and her warm personality made every site visit enjoyable. The hotels were comfortable. Highly recommend this travel travel!
An unforgettable experience despite the large number of kilometers traveled. Thanks to Suleiman, our driver, and Timur, our guide, for their history lessons and advice that made the trip so much more enjoyable. An advisable trip without hesitation.
One of the best parts of the tour was the free time we had in Izmir. It gave us a chance to explore the city on our own and enjoy some local shopping. Our guide, Mehmet, was always available to offer great recommendations. I can't thank the team enough for this wonderful journey.
This was a tour where I was satisfied with everything and didn't encounter a single problem, thanks to the travel team. If I were to list everything I loved, it would take pages. I wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone!
I give the gold medal of the tour to driver Mehmet. He did his job as a driver to the best of his ability. Besides, he kept trying to make sure that there was no mishap in the tour. I thank him on behalf of the group. Apart from that, the hotels were not bad. Traveling and learning are more important for me than hotels. That's why I am not a good hotel evaluator, but they were quite clean and comfortable. The team did a good job. I recommend it.
I was blown away by the beauty of Cappadocia. Aishe, our guide, was knowledgeable and engaging, making the tour even more memorable. The itinerary was well-balanced with guided tours and free time. Eskapas Travel provided a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Our tour with the team was even better than we'd hoped. Ahmet, our driver, was always polite and professional. The itinerary was well thought out, and I really liked the balance between guided tours and free time. The Hagia Sophia was incredible, and the traditional Turkish meals were a delight.
From Istanbul to Gallipoli, every part of the tour was captivating. Ahmet, our driver, was fantastic, always ensuring we arrived safely and on time. The traditional Turkish dishes we tried were delicious. The travel team provided an outstanding experience from start to finish.
The underground city in Cappadocia was like something out of a different universe. I was blown away by how big and comprehensive it was. Visiting Anıtkabir, where Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was buried, was also a unique and emotional experience. Since Turkey is a big country, we spent a lot of time traveling between places, but there wasn't much to do. At least it was a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable journey. The guides were also excellent and friendly. I was very satisfied with this tour.
Excellent. The 2 hotels in Istanbul and Pamukkale are not so excellent but the cave hotel in Cappadocia was amazing. Nadir, our guide was all around a great guide.
Excellent tour, highly recommended! In general, the hotels visited are very good, but in the case of Cappadocia and Pamukale they lacked aspects of cleanliness and comforts. The places visited are unique and an excellent way to get to know Turkey, since in particular it would be very complex to do so. The negative point we found is that for all the visits there was a very tight time limit. The guide, Nadir has a very fluent command of the English language and a wide knowledge
Excellent tour, many of the tourist attractions of Turkey are visited, the guide was very friendly and attentive to the whole group throughout the tour. The hotels were all very good, the one in Izmir might have been a little less classy than the others but it was well located.
Dynamic, suggestive tour, competent and helpful guide. Organization above my expectations .recommended