Turkey Backroads

Meals
4 Breakfast(s), 2 Lunch(s),

Transport
Private Bus , Train , Tram , Funicular

Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)

Included Activities

• Bogazkale - Hattusha UNESCO Archaeological Site
• Ankara - Orientation Walk
• Ankara - Mausoleum of Ataturk
• Ankara - Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
• Eskisehir - Odunpazarı Village Visit
• Eskisehir - Ci Borek Cooking Demonstration
• Istanbul - Taksim District Orientation Walk
• Istanbul – Street Food Tasting (Wet Burger)

• Discover UNESCO world heritage site - Hattusas Ancient Site - known for its well-preserved temples and royal residences.
• Explore Turkey's capital of Ankara during a guided orientation walk that will lead you to the Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder, and first president of the Turkish Republic.
• You'll dig into local Turkish delicacies like the famous wet burgers, enjoy a local lunch at a traditional Aspava and get your taste buds tingling with a borek tasting.
• Be mesmerised by the picturesque streets of Eskişehir and enjoy a gondola ride on the city's Porsuk river.
• Wander the continent-straddling metropolis of Istanbul, strutting your stuff with the locals on a popular street, sipping rich coffee and discovering the secret corners of the city.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.

This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in. Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in July and August, though the east will be cooler than the city. As this trip departs Cappadocia early on Day 1, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this great destination has to offer.  Public transport is better for the environment, and you’ll get an authentic look at daily life, but keep in mind that local transport between locations on this trip can be pretty basic. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions, so books, podcasts and car games will be your best friend.