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Journey into the historic heart of Turkey
This 15-day tour takes you into the ancient heart of fascinating Turkey. Historic sites and the ruins of empires are the focus of this trip, with locally guided tours of Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more. The diverse landscapes of Turkey that contain these sites are sure to stun in their own right, from the fair chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. Fall in love with the mystery, the legacy and the culture of Turkey on this two-week odyssey.
- Start
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Finish
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Destination
- Turkey
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PETT
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 85 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover the Istanbul of old on a guided walk with your leader, discovering treasures like the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Million.
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Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey's otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the psychedelic rockscapes of Cappadocia.
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Explore the world’s premier Greco-Roman site – Ephesus – strolling streets of marble and marvelling at the still vibrant mosaic murals depicting ancient life.
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Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets around Kekova, guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
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Discover one of Turkey’s best kept secrets – Sagalassos, the ruins of a city conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC in the Taurus Mountains.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves a lot of walking, sometimes on rocky or slippery terrain such as the sites in Goreme. Please bring sturdy walking shoes, but also note that you can sit out the walks if you do not feel up to them.
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Temperatures can be quite cool in the evening, particularly in April and October. Not all hotels will have heating so be sure to bring warm layers if you plan to travel in this period.
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Turkey can get hot in the summer months of July and August, but this is normally a dry heat and is easier to cope with than humidity. Where possible, you'll be taken to sites in the early morning before it gets too hot.
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You'll be covering a lot of land during the trip, which means a few long days of driving. Most of these days will be broken up with interesting stops along the way.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Optional Activities
- Istanbul - Archaeology Museum - TRY50
- Istanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - TRY50
- Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - TRY100
- Istanbul - Great Palace Mosaic Museum - TRY30
- Istanbul - Galata Tower - TRY35
- Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Excluding Harem) - TRY72
- Istanbul - Basilica Cistern - TRY30
- Istanbul - Chora Church - TRY65
- Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace (Excluding Harem) - TRY60
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Your complimentary airport transfer is valid from both Istanbul New Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gocken Airport (SAW). Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel (please note we may not be able confirm a request made in the 15 days before your trip begins). Once you have provided your flight details a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.The prices listed for optional activities below cover entry only. Please note there is an Istanbul Museum Pass available for purchase at most museums. This card is valid for five days use and costs 185 TL (approximately AUD 50).
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take p
Accommodation
- Grand Anzac Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 5 hoursAccommodation
- Kalehan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Troy - Archeological site visit
- Sirince - Fruit wine tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 6 hoursAccommodation
- Kalehan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Selcuk - Isa Bey Camii
- Selcuk - Sultankoy Village Carpet Weaving
Optional Activities
- Selcuk - Basilica of St John - TRY25
- Selcuk - Ephesus Archaeological Museum - TRY25
- Ephesus - Terrace Houses entry - TRY45
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Melrose View Point Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Driving time today: approximately 4 hoursAccommodation
- Linda Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kayakoy - Village visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total driving time today: approximately 6 hoursAccommodation
- Linda Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Dogan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Antalya - Kaleici visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total driving time today: approximately 3.5 hoursAccommodation
- Dogan Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Antalya - Antalya Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Due to limited accommodation in the kaleici (Old Town) of Antalya it can sometimes be difficult to secure our preferred hotel. For this reason we have selected two alternative hotels of equal standard – Pudding Marina Hotel and Aspen Hotel.If you would like to confirm which hotel your group is staying at please contact your booking agent 30 days prior to departure.
Accommodation
- Åžemsi Tebrizi or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sagalassos - Archaeological site visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cappadocia - Valley walk
- Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
Optional Activities
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Regular Flight - EUR195
- Goreme - Hot Air Balloon, Cappadocia Deluxe Flight - EUR250
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that hot air ballooning can only be booked locally. Please speak to your trip leader at the beginning of the tour to organise this.Accommodation
- Heybe Hotel (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
- Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
Optional Activities
- Goreme - Whirling dervish performance - EUR25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Legacy Ottoman Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Transfer to the airport in Cappadocia will take approximately 1.5 hours. The flight to Istanbul will be booked out of Nevsehir or Kayseria. Flight time is approximately 1.5 hours.Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunchTransport
Boat, Plane, Private aircon busAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (11 nights) Heybe Hotel Cappadocia Feature Stay (3 nights)Included Activities
- Istanbul - City Tour
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
- Troy - Archeological site visit
- Sirince - Fruit wine tasting
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Selcuk - Isa Bey Camii
- Selcuk - Sultankoy Village Carpet Weaving
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
- Kayakoy - Village visit
- Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
- Antalya - Kaleici visit
- Antalya - Antalya Museum
- Sagalassos - Archaeological site visit
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Cappadocia - Valley walk
- Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
- Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
- Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
4. This trip starts at 1pm on Day 1 in Istanbul. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore the city with your leader.

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