Glories of Turkey Tour

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12 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Highlights

Necropol Museum

Pottery Village

Underground City

Red Valley

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Turkey’s wonders await on the Glories of Turkey Tour—a 12-day group journey blending ancient marvels with modern comforts. Start and end in Istanbul, traveling through Kusadasi, Aspendos, Hierapolis, and more. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ephesus, Troy, Pamukkale, and Göreme, and walk in the footsteps of history at the Gallipoli Battlefields. Local experiences—such as pottery-making and carpet weaving—immerse you in authentic traditions. With accommodations, meals, and transport included, this city sightseeing tour is perfect for those seeking a rich, all-encompassing Turkish adventure. The unique highlight: in-depth cultural immersion paired with classic sightseeing.

day 1Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Accommodation

Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

OverNight

Istanbul

day 2Istanbul Old City

day 3Gallipoli Battlefields

day 4Troy, Kusadasi

day 5Ephesus, Kusadasi

day 6Pamukkale, Hierapolis

day 7Laodicea, Antalya

day 8Perge, Aspendos

day 9Konya, Cappadocia

day 10Cappadocia

day 11Cappadocia to Istanbul

day 12Istanbul

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights accommodation3 Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)1 Kolin Hotel (5 star)2 Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)1 Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)2 Alp Paşa Hotel (4 star)2 Hanedan Cave Hotel / Dere Suites Hotel (4 star)

Meal

11 breakfast and 6 dinner

Transport

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicleDomestic flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul and transfersTips except Driver and Guide

Guide

Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

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Entrance fees

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