Turkey Adventure
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Tour Overview
Take in all the delights in Turkey on this 18-day journey from Istanbul to Antalya. Explore Istanbul where East meets West, hike among the fairly chimneys of Cappadocia, discover dawn of human civilization at Gobekli Tepe and soak in the golden hours on top of Mt Nemrut. Set off on a tasting trail in baklava’s birthplace, cruise through Euphrates and sit down to home-cooked meals and get lost in the charming lanes of Mardin, then wrap it all up in the shimmering coast of Antalya. This is an adventure to uncover the hidden gems of Turkey.
Trip Code: ERSKC
Start
Istanbul
End
Antalya
Destination
Turkey
Meals
16 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Bus, Boat, Train, Public Bus, Overnight Train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Overnight Train (1 night)
Days
18
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Journey through human civilization, from the prehistoric Neolithic sites of Gobekli Tepe and Catalhoyuk to the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Euphuses and Mt Nemrut.
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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!
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Indulge in home-cooked flavours, see how the mouthwatering Gozleme is made and get on a tasting trail of local specialties in the birthplace of baklava – Gaziantep!
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Discover the rugged Mesopotamian landscape from Mardin, take part in the Sanliurfa tradition of Sira Gecesi – full of music and dancing – and cruise along the Euphrates River.
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Check out the back streets of Istanbul’s Old City and uncover stories of iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami, and soak up the sun, salt and turquoise waters of Antalya.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
16 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Bus, Boat, Train, Public Bus, Overnight Train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (16 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
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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