Combining the best of western and eastern Turkey, this comprehensive adventure offers a sweeping view of this fascinating country. From the architectural highlights of Istanbul’s long history, make your way east for a glimpse of Turkey’s less travelled and more traditional side. Explore exotic covered bazaars and mud brick cities, and experience life in a place where time seems to stand still. From its incredible Mediterranean beaches to the unreal fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and giant stone heads of Nemrut Dagi—uncover all that Turkey has to offer.
What’s Included
Istanbul city walking tour. Traditional dinner with local family (Cappadocia). Ihlara Valley entrance and guided walk. Underground city exploration. Village homestay. Overnight boat trip (Aegean sea). Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk. Ephesus entrance and visit. Ottoman mansion stay. Troy entrance and guided visit. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Stone ruins of Ani visit. Ishak Pasha Palace entrance and visit. Akdamar Island boat trip. Hasankeyf visit. Mardin orientation walk and sights. Nemrut Dagi excursion including Karakus Tumulus, Severan Bridge and Arsameia. Harran beehive houses visit. Golbasi park and Sanli Urfa bazaar guided walk. Internal flights.
20 breakfasts, 3 dinners. (Allow USD380-500 for meals not included)
Hotels (18 nts), boat (1 nt, multi-share/Dec-Apr in a hotel), homestay (1 nt).
Private air-con bus, boat, plane
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10