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Premium Turkey in Depth

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $9,245.00 /Person
Get to right into the heart of Turkish culture on this 15-day Premium adventure. Explore islands and a sunken city on a locally guided …
Premium Turkey in Depth

Get to right into the heart of Turkish culture on this 15-day Premium adventure. Explore islands and a sunken city on a locally guided boat cruise, get hands-on in a Turkish cooking class using homegrown ingredients and join a local woman in her home for a specially prepared feast. Take guided tours of Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more, and travel through diverse landscapes – from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. With the option to take a hot air balloon at sunrise over the incredible landscapes of Cappadocia and some free time to make your own discoveries, you’ll fall in love with Turkey in just two weeks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Gallipoli - Canakkale

Day 3: Troy - Selçuk

Day 4: Ephesus - Sirince - Selçuk

Day 5: Pamukkale

Day 6: Kas

Day 7: Kas

Day 8: Phaselis - Antalya

Day 9: Antalya

Day 10: Konya

Day 11: Cappadocia

Day 12: Cappadocia

Day 13: Cappadocia

Day 14: Istanbul

Day 15: Istanbul

Trip Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Accomodation

Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Included Activities

  • Istanbul - City Tour
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
  • Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
  • Troy - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
  • Selcuk - Cooking class
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
  • Kas - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
  • Antalya - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Antalya - Phaselis Ancient City
  • Antalya - Necropolis Museum
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cappadocia - Sunset drinks
  • Cappadocia - Valley walk
  • Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia - Carpet weaving co-op
  • Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
  • Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
  • Cappadocia - Kizilcukur Valley
  • Cappadocia - Home-cooked dinner
Trip Highlights
  • Join an experienced local leader as you stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Sagalassos, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
  • Cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who’ve been navigating the waters for years.
  • Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey's otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the surreal rockscapes of Cappadocia.
  • Step into a fairy tale during your Feature Stay at a unique cave hotel in Cappadocia, which has elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone. Then, if you like, take a hot air balloon over the otherworldly landscape at sunrise.
  • Get to know the real Turkey on Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with an expert chef, a visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative and a traditional dinner at a local's home in Cappadocia.
Dates & Availability

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

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Destination Details

Turkey
| 15 Days
| 1 - 12 People