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Premium Turkey

Trip Type: Explorer

9 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $6,995.00 /Person
With endless architectural jewels, fascinating cultural sites and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. On this nine-day Premium trip, explore …
Premium Turkey

With endless architectural jewels, fascinating cultural sites and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. On this nine-day Premium trip, explore the world-famous mosques in Istanbul, walk in the footsteps of ancient rulers in archaeological sites like Pergamon and Ephesus and see (almost) every inch of Cappadocia with an experienced and knowledgeable local leader by your side. Cruise the Bosphorus Strait on a private yacht, join a cooking class in Sirince and spend a night in your Feature Stay in specially restored cave suites.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul

Day 3: Pergamon - Kusadasi

Day 4: Ephesus - Kusadasi

Day 5: Kusadasi

Day 6: Cappadocia

Day 7: Cappadocia

Day 8: Istanbul

Day 9: Istanbul

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Accomodation

Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
  • Istanbul - Welcome Meeting
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
  • Istanbul - Orientation Walk
  • Istanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise
  • Pergamon - Ancient City Visit & Cable Car
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Sultanköy Carpet Demonstration & Picnic Lunch
  • Sirince - Cooking Class
  • Izmir - Flight to Kayseri
  • Cappadocia - Home-cooked lunch
  • Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia - Panoramic Sights Tour
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
  • Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
  • Cappadocia - Red Valley Hike
  • Istanbul - Farewell Dinner
Trip Highlights
  • Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, on a private yacht and marvel at the Istanbul skyline and artisan palaces, mansions and historical monuments on shore.
  • Walk in the footsteps of ancient emperors and explore the archaeological UNESCO World Heritage sites of Pergamon and Ephesus.
  • Discover the flavours of Turkey – tuck into a traditional home-cooked meal in Cappadocia and get tips from a local chef during a cooking class in Sirince.
  • Join an exclusive carpet weaving demonstration at a social enterprise that’s keeping tradition alive and providing employment for local women.
  • Explore subterranean cities, whimsical fairy chimneys and stay in some pretty incredible cave accommodation – this trip features some of the best experiences in Cappadocia.
Dates & Availability

Departing

Finishing

Availability

Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ERPI
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Ends: Istanbul, Turkey
Countries Visited: Turkey

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Destination Details

Turkey
| 9 Days
| 1 - 12 People