Highlights of Turkey Tour with 56 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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

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Highlights

Experience Turkey’s best bits: ancient ruins, otherworldly landscapes and coastal bliss

Explore the wonders of Istanbul, from ornate monuments to the buzzing Grand Bazaar

Discover the history and ruins of the ancient Ottomans, Romans and Trojans

Take a dip in the hot spring cascades at Pamukkale – known as the cotton castle

Unwind on the beautiful Turquoise Coast while staying in Kaş

Enjoy an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia

Itinerary

History comes alive on the "Highlights of Turkey" tour, a 15-day journey beginning and ending in Istanbul and tailored for seniors who appreciate relaxed exploration with a touch of wonder. This tour package weaves through Turkey’s most significant sites—walk through ancient Ephesus, marvel at the white terraces of Pamukkale, and explore the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Discover the Aegean coast, UNESCO World Heritage cities, and poignant memorials of Gallipoli, all with ample time to soak in the ambiance. Accommodation, transport, and meals are thoughtfully arranged, ensuring comfort and ease throughout. The standout feature? An expertly curated route that gently introduces travelers to the crossroads of civilizations, blending natural marvels and historical depth in a pace perfectly suited for those who prefer enriching journeys over hurried sightseeing.

day 1Adventure starts in Istanbul

Make your own way to the start hotel and check in. There is no sightseeing planned today (an orientation walk is included on your return to Istanbul on Day 14). Istanbul is one of the great cities with a history spanning thousands of years. It has been through several incarnations, firstly as Byzantium, then Constantinople and finally Istanbul. If there is time, you can wander through the busy streets and absorb the vibrancy of this exciting city linking Europe and Asia.
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day 2Transfer to Çanakkale via Gallipoli peninsula

day 3Visit the ancient city of Troy; head to the Aegean coastal town of Ayvalik

day 4Visit the ancient city of Pergamon; afternoon transfer to Selcuk

day 5Visit the historic site of Ephesus and the town of Selçuk

day 6Explore the limestone cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins of Hierapolis

day 7Visit Xanthos; transfer to coastal town of Kaş

day 8Free day to rest or choose from the many activities available

day 9Transfer to the lively city of Antalya; afternoon sightseeing

day 10Visit the ancient city of Perge & theatre of Aspendos; afternoon transfer to Konya

day 11Visit the Mevlana Museum then to the Cappadocia region

day 12Discover Göreme Open-Air Museum and one of the fascinating underground cities in Cappadocia

day 13Flight to Istanbul. Afternoon optional city tour

day 14Free time; afternoon sightseeing including the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

day 15End Istanbul

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What's Included

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Accommodation: 14 Superior nights (hotels)

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All breakfasts (and one dinner from June 2026)

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Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

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Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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