Simply Turkey
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Tour Overview
See the best of Turkey on a 10-day trip that starts and ends in Istanbul, taking you through the historic neighbourhoods of Ankara, fairy chimney-filled landscapes of Cappadocia, ancient monuments of Ephesus and coastal highlights of Izmir and Canakkale. This flexible itinerary covers the must-sees and provides plenty of free time for you to build your ideal journey through this charming country. Pick from a variety of optional activities that let you dig deeper into local culture, cuisine and history. Street food tours, home-cooked family dinners in cave dwellings, hot air balloon rides over Cappadocia at sunrise, folkloric dance performances and fragrant bazaars are all on the table – it's time to discover what this adventure holds!
Trip Code: ERRA
Start
Istanbul
End
Istanbul
Destination
Turkey
Meals
3 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Public Bus, Overnight Train, Metro, Private Minivan
Accommodation
Basic Hotel (8 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Witness a landscape like no other in Cappadocia. Hike through the valley, full of fairy chimneys and cave dwellings, and opt to go on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Greco-Roman city of Ephesus on a daytrip and see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Rub shoulders with the locals in bazaars, steam your worries away in a hamam, savour bites of Turkish delight or make some local friends on your overnight train – this adventure is full of chances for you to experience Turkey like a local.
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Take advantage of plenty of free time to explore at your own pace and choose from optional activities like a visit to Gallipoli or a boat ride from Cesme that takes you along the Aegean coast.
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Seek out the best local spots with the guidance of your handy local leader who will share their expert insights and recommendations to help you experience the real Turkey.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
3 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Public Bus, Overnight Train, Metro, Private Minivan
Accommodation
Basic Hotel (8 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
Included activities
- Istanbul - Leader-Led Old City Orientation Walk
- Ankara - Anıtkabir
- Ankara - Leader-Led City Walk
- Cappadocia - Leader-Led Orientation Walk
- Cappadocia - Valley Hiking
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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