Highlights
Discover historic cities and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Troy.
Visit the historic WWI battlefield of Gallipoli.
Marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia.
Enjoy dinner in a local family home
Itinerary
Unlock the wonders of Turkey on the "Highlights of Turkey" trip, an eight-day guided small group adventure crafted for experienced travelers eager for a moderate level of activity. Start in Istanbul and journey through legendary cities like Troy and Ephesus, marveling at ancient ruins and vibrant bazaars along the way.
Descend into the underground city of Kaymakli, then let the surreal fairy chimneys of Cappadocia capture your imagination. The highlight: a home-cooked dinner with a local family, offering a genuine taste of Turkish hospitality. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, this trip’s unique appeal lies in its blend of iconic sights, cultural immersion, and scenic wonders—all delivered in a compact, exhilarating itinerary.
day 1Istanbul
Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Head out for an optional group dinner and take a walk through the old square to see some of Istanbul's iconic monuments lit up at night.
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul by pre-booking the following activity to experience before your tour starts: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour, or arriving at the Istanbul Airport or bus station by 6:00 am on Day 1.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, while any of the optional activities listed can be booked independently upon arrival in Istanbul.
day 2Istanbul/Çanakkale
day 3Çanakkale/Selçuk
day 4Selçuk/İzmir
day 5Konya/Cappadocia
day 6Cappadocia
day 7Cappadocia/Istanbul
day 8Istanbul
What's Included
Note: Allow USD145-190 for meals not included.
What's Excluded
Customer Reviews
Excellent
GAdventures made my visit to Türkiye so much fun. The itinerary and activities planned were all amazing! Our tour guide was A+ and was always accessible and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the country. I met some great people from other parts of the world as we traveled together. I highly recommend GAdventures for your next trip!
Excellent
Fantastic in most respects but it is a lot of travelling and sometimes the balance between activity and travel felt too skewed to travel
Excellent
Excellent tour, outstanding tour guide.
Excellent
Overall this was a great experience, I very much enjoyed this trip and will plan to book with G Adventures again. For me the biggest things were the small group size, sense of wanting to work with local small businesses, and great pace to the trip overall. I cannot stress enough how great Tahsin was, he is undoubtedly 10/10 without question!
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