About the tour
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Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Highlights
Explore the Blue Mosque & landmarks showcasing a rich tapestry of history and culture in Istanbul
Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and its magnificent museum in Ankara, the famous capital city
Bask in the otherworldly beauty of Cappadocia, known for its extraordinary landscape
Relax in the thermal hot springs of Pammukale, believed to contain powerful healing properties
See the Temple of Artemis, the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, during your visit to Ephesus
Itinerary
Step into the crossroads of continents with Classical Türkiye, a ten-day guided tour that unravels the country’s most significant highlights at a comfortable pace for experienced travelers. Launch your journey in Istanbul, a mesmerizing city where European and Asian influences intertwine amid architectural marvels like the Blue Mosque. Continue to Ankara, the nation’s modern capital, and delve into the legacy of Ataturk at his mausoleum.
The adventure then takes you to Cappadocia, famous for its whimsical fairy chimneys and the chance to soar above this surreal landscape in a hot air balloon. In Konya, connect with ancient traditions before unwinding in the natural hot springs and white terraces of Pamukkale, a cherished destination since Roman times. Explore the Roman city of Ephesus—home to grand theaters and temples—before venturing to the legendary ruins of Troy and the historic battlefields of Gallipoli and Anzac Cove.
Return to Istanbul, having experienced Türkiye’s rich tapestry of history, geography, and culture. With all accommodation, transport, and meals included, the unique strength of this tour package lies in its expertly curated itinerary that seamlessly connects ancient wonders, living traditions, and modern-day marvels.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent
Walking through ancient ruins, sailing along the Aegean, and exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar—every day was an adventure! Highly recommend this trip for history lovers!
Excellent
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, well organized and kept us on schedule.
Trip to Turkey
We do not normally travel with guided tours but myself and my wife decided to try it for this trip to Turkey due to lack of planning time. This was such a good experience! Monica was very helpful in guiding us through our booking process and helping us prepare for the trip. Our tour manager Tony was very knowledgeable and really cared about everybody on the tour having a great experience in his country. Our tour group only had 14 people in it, and we were all a little family by the end of our 2 weeks together. The hotels were very nice, the food was good, and the wildlife was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone considering it!
Excellent
This tour covers a lot of ground but was not rushed. Our guide Kemal was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. His English was perfect. Driver was skillful, careful and flexible. Hotels were generally very good, considering it is not an expensive package.
Excellent
Overall Rating 5.0 Accommodations 4.5 Itinerary 5 Professional Staff 5 Repeat with Operator 5 Value for Money 5 Subrata Dey, April 27, 2023 This was an excellent tour of Classical Turkey from April 6-16, 2023. The staff at each city were superb. It is important to know it is a very active daily schedule with long adventurous days that include lots of walking to see the ancient ruins. Hotels, food and tour guide were excellent. Customer service staff, Candida Williams was very helpful and cooperative in every step. Big thanks to her.
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