Best of Turkey Family Holiday
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Tour Overview
Join this 15-day adventure through the best of Turkey as you discover archaeological sites and natural wonders from the diverse city of Istanbul, the valleys of Cappadocia and the coastline of Antalya. Create your own masterpiece through the art of water marbling in Istanbul, join local women for a cooking class in Cappadocia, spend a day sailing and swimming in Kas, and bring history to life at the ancient sites of Troy, Gallipoli and Ephesus – all in one family adventure. With a local leader guiding the way, you’ll get inside scoops and history lessons that are hard to beat in the classroom. A mix of culture and fun, this trip will bring you through the highlights of Turkey.
Trip Code: ERFAC
Start
Istanbul
End
Istanbul
Destination
Turkey
Meals
14 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, private vehicle, public transport
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights)
Days
15
Max Group Size
Min 2 - Max 16
Min Age
5
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Learn the art of water marbling (Ebru) by using traditional materials like earth dyes, horsehair and rose branch brushes – you can paint your own masterpiece to take home!
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Be enchanted by the unique rock formations, coloured valleys and houses carved into cliffs in Cappadocia, and join local women for a hands-on cooking class to learn their recipes and traditions
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Spend a full day sailing in the Mediterranean in Kas and have a homecooked lunch on the boat after an afternoon of swimming and soaking up the sun.
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Visit ancient sites like Troy, Gallipoli and ANZAC Cove for real-world educational experiences outside of the classroom.
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See the impossibly blue natural hot springs of Pamukkale, which have been used as a spa since 200 BC and are believed to have healing properties.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
14 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, private vehicle, public transport
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights)
Included activities
- Istanbul - City walk
- Istanbul - Ebru (water marbling)
- Cappadocia - Hereni Women’s Cooperative Cooking Class
- Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
- Antalya - Kaleici orientation walk
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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