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Turkey Highlights

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
1 - 16 People

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NZD $2,403.00 /Person

Journey through Turkey on an eight-day adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Begin in Istanbul, where you’ll explore the Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Cami and the …

Turkey Highlights

Journey through Turkey on an eight-day adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Begin in Istanbul, where you’ll explore the Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Cami and the Grand Bazaar. Then, discover Gallipoli’s historic WWI battlefields before travelling to the Aegean Coast to soak up the sun, salt and history of ancient Ephesus. Catch an overnight train to Konya, then continue to the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, where cave dwellings are carved into the cliffs and hot air balloons dot the skyline. Finish your adventure back in Istanbul, where East meets West.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Canakkale

Day 3: Troy - Selcuk

Day 4: Ephesus/Overnight Train

Day 5: Konya / Cappadocia

Day 6: Cappadocia

Day 7: Cappadocia to Istanbul

Day 8: Istanbul

Trip Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private Bus, Public Bus, Overnight Train, Plane

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)

Included Activities

Istanbul - Old City Walking Tour (Half Day)
Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
Troy - Archaeological site visit
Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
Selcuk - Artemis Temple Visit
Selcuk - Gozleme making demonstration and lunch
Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
Konya - Mevlana Museum
Cappadocia - Valley walk
Cappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home

Trip Highlights

Uncover over 2000 years of history at the ruins of Ephesus. Wander the Library of Celsus, hear your voice echo in the Great Theatre and learn about the wealthy residents who lived in the Terrace Houses.
Check out how the mouth-watering Gozleme is made in a demonstration and share a home-cooked meal with a local family in Cappadocia.
Explore Kaymakli Underground City and take a scenic walk with your leader through the rugged landscape of Cappadocia. Look out for fairy chimneys, deserted rock-cut homes and cave churches!
Explore the back streets of Istanbul’s Old City with your leader. Uncover stories of iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami, find hidden hangouts and get insider tips on what to eat.
Join a guided tour in Gallipoli to listen to tales of bravery and comradeship of the heroic soldiers who fought here in WWI.

Dates & Availability

Provided by

Intrepid

Reference Code: ERSK

Trip Location

Trip Starts: Istanbul, Turkey

Trip Ends: Istanbul, Turkey

Countries Visited: Turkey

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Turkey
8 Days
1 - 16 People

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