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Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, where you'll pass Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
Bursa: On your orientation with your Travel Director visit the town’s mosques, bazaars and famous Silk Market.
Cumalikizik: Visit the over 700 year-old village to get glimpse into what Ottoman villages away from the capital looked like.
Ankara: Discover the mysterious Hittite civilisation and visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk.
Ankara: On your orientation with your Travel Director of the capital of modern Turkey discover its Roman and Byzantine heritage, visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Atatürk.
Venture through Turkey’s timeless wonders on the "Treasures of Turkey" tour, a 15-day journey perfect for experienced travelers and seniors seeking both cultural depth and comfort. From the lively streets of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, explore cave dwellings, marvel at the artistry of rock-hewn churches, and witness the mesmerizing whirling dervishes. Visit ancient Ephesus, stroll through Izmir’s bustling markets, and experience the grandeur of the Blue Mosque. The tour’s USP lies in its enriching encounters—enjoy village hospitality, support local women’s initiatives, and barter in the storied Grand Bazaar. With thoughtful pacing and expert guidance, this trip promises an inclusive, immersive experience of Turkey’s diverse history and hospitality, suitable for families and seasoned explorers alike.
Just an unbelievably memorable tour. and are a star team who cannot do enough to ensure your comfort, safety and joy of sharing new experiences. If you've ever wondered about Turkey then this tour with Insight is an absolute must.
Midas tomb wasn’t interesting nor the optional extra river cruise to waterfall wasn’t worthwhile, especially 60 E & not even a complimentary bottle of water, good hotels & enjoyed the company of fellow travellers
An excellent coverage of Turkey. Covered great historical points of interest and had enough leisure time as well.
Go overall overage of Türkiye. Great guide.
The historical places came alive upon reaching them. An imagination of Biblical events happening as our tour director walk us through with his knowledge and expertise on the subject.
The itinerary is fine. Will be better if visit to places where one is exposed to the elements could be scheduled for first thing in the morning like 7 am, before the heat makes it uncomfortable to walk. Also, while most of the hotels are nice, there is one or two hotels that are below the standard.
The Itinerary provided a very comprehensive view of the Turkiye, its history and ancient history and a view of contemporary Turkiye, its peoples' lifestyles representative of various communities. Perhaps the inclusion of Eastern locations adjoining the Euphrates may have added a view of the less "touristy" part of the country to complement well known sites. However there is a limit to travel time, accessibility of locations, with consideration availability of quality facilities eg accommodation, to view less accessible/ familiar sites.
Very informative.exellent guide.comfortable bus.great accommodations
What really made this itinerary so good was the tour director Daghan whose knowledge and presentation was excellent. He was so well organized and everything just flowed along perfectly.
We had joined because Insight is known for its quality, but we are disappointed. Some hotels are run down and with poor service. The meals included are not up to the standard. The local guide even brought us to leather factory selling fakes but claimed they actually manufactured for LV, Chanel, Moncler. The lunch places we were brought to had prices marked up more than double to earn extra from us. It is just incredible.
Some days were very active. Great list of sites visited.
We had an outstanding time on this tour! Both and the driver were wonderful. You have a true Treasure with . He was excellent! Turkey is a magnificent country and we felt both and our driver made the experience that much more special. We thank them both, for such a magical experience!!!
Bring a good walking shoes. Walking stick is helpful. A lot of walking on uneven pavement and up & down stairs. Hat is a must ( weather is hot & sunny). The last 2 days on our trip was too many activities, long drive too. But on overall we had a very very good caring TD ()! For anyone that like to try Turkey delights, get it at the bakery across from Raddison Blu Hotel. Freshly made, compare to from the Bazaar!
Very informative, interesting and at times, quite unbelievable. A lot was included in the itinerary with just enough 'down time'.
Great itinerary- didn’t miss much…
Great tour director and driver
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Very comprehensive tour of major sites in Western Türkiye. Plenty of time to explore key sites and visit major cities, and get a sense of the culture food and people.
We saw 16 cities that had a lot of history and beauty. Loved the archeological sites of Ephesus and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Our tour director had outstanding knowledge of Turkey and provided continuous commentary over 2 weeks. I would highly recommend this vacation.