Turkey Encompassed - 19 days

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
12
Age Requirement
18 - 80 yrs
Operated In
English

Starts

Ends

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Highlights

Istanbul - Discover the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace on a guided tour through this city spanning two continents

Gallipoli - Reflect at ANZAC Cove and key memorials while exploring preserved trenches and battlefield sites from the WWI campaign

Troy - Explore the ancient ruins of Troy and visit the award-winning museum housing artefacts from the legendary city

Pergamon - Ascend to the acropolis to view the ancient library, temples, and dramatic hillside theatre of this former cultural capital

Ephesus - Visit the Library of Celsus, the vast amphitheatre, and the Temple of Artemis at one of the best-preserved classical cities

Itinerary

Discover Turkey on this 19-day tour from Istanbul to Istanbul, taking in the country’s rich history, varied landscapes, and cultural treasures. Explore the iconic sights of Istanbul before heading to Gallipoli, Troy, and the classical ruins of Ephesus. Soak in the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, cruise past mountain scenery to Fethiye, and delve into the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia. Venture east to Van and Kars, where highlights include Akdamar Island, Mount Ararat, and the medieval ruins of Ani, before returning to Istanbul.

Day 1Welcome to Istanbul!
Day 2Istanbul City Tour
Day 3Gallipoli Battlefields and Journey to Cappadocia
Day 4Troy, Pergamon & Transfer Kusadasi
Day 5Ephesus, Carper village & Sirince
Day 6Exploring Aphrodisias & Transfer to Pamukkale
Day 7Pamukkale, Hierapolis & Journey to Fethiye
Day 8Fethiye at Leisure
Day 9Discover Kayakoy & Antalya Museum
Day 10Perge and Aspendos Excursion
Day 11Journey to Konya and the Legacy of Rumi
Day 12The silk road to Cappadocia
Day 13Highlights of Cappadocia
Day 14Flight from Ankara to Van
Day 15Akdamar Island and Van Discoveries
Day 16Dogubayazit, Mount Ararat and Arrival in Kars
Day 17Exploring the Medieval City of Ani
Day 18Flight to Istanbul
Day 19Departure from Istanbul
Turkey Encompassed - 19 days

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What's Included

Accommodation
18 nights in 4-5 star hotels & boutique hotels
Meals
18 breakfasts & 7 dinners
Transport
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 & departure airport transfer on day 19Transportation in a fully air-conditioned2 domestic flights Ankara - Van & Kars - Istanbul
Guide
Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour guideTips except for the driver and guide
Others
Wine Tasting in SirinceCooking Course in CappadociaNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
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