Classics of Turkey

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Embark on a journey through Istanbul's Ottoman and Byzantine sites, immersing yourself in the city's rich historical tapestry. Then, venture into the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where a hot air balloon ride offers breathtaking views of the valleys. Explore Turkey's picturesque coastline, encounter iconic landmarks, and bask in the legendary Turkish h...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a journey through Istanbul's Ottoman and Byzantine sites, immersing yourself in the city's rich historical tapestry. Then, venture into the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, where a hot air balloon ride offers breathtaking views of the valleys. Explore Turkey's picturesque coastline, encounter iconic landmarks, and bask in the legendary Turkish hospitality. Visit the ancient city of Ephesus to witness some of Turkey's finest ancient ruins and marvel at the renowned white travertine terraces of Pamukkale

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityIstanbul

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ankara
  • Cappadocia
  • Istanbul
  • Izmir
  • Pamukkale

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 26

Trip includes

    • First Class hotels with private facilities
    • Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
    • Licensed guides throughout Turkey
    • Private air-conditioned transportation
    • Luggage handling
    • Local taxes and service charges
    • Arrival and departure transfers from and to Istanbul Airport (only on arrival and departure days)
    • Topkapi Palace
    • Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
    • Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara
    • Saratli, a secret underground city
    • Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
    • Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
    • Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
    • Ancient city of Troy
    • Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
    • Special dinners at restaurants

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ISTANBUL

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. A welcome briefing will be held.

Accommodation at the Renaissance Bosphorus, Istanbul, or similar

DAY 2: ISTANBUL

Enjoy a full-day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453 and 1852 (Excluding Harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. To...

DAY 3: ISTANBUL > ANKARA

This morning depart on an optional tour of a cruise along the Bosphorus cruise enjoying the strait that separates Asia and Europe. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, hotels, parks and gardens, restaur...

DAY 4: ANKARA > CAPPADOCIA

Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turke...

DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA

Consider an optional early morning hot air balloon tour and experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys, and caves at sunrise. After breakfast visit Goreme, a historical region of Turkey, located among the rock formations, which was first set...

DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA > PAMUKKALE

Drive to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Adempira Hotel, Pamukkale, or similar

DAY 7: PAMUKKALE > IZMIR

Visit the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale, with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs, and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Proceed to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Park Inn by Radisson, Izmir, or similar

DAY 8: EPHESUS & ST. MARY’S HOUSE > IZMIR

Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000-year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium, and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it i...

DAY 9: PERGAMUM > TROY > CANAKKALE

Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Continue to Canakkale overnight. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Double Tree by Hilton, Canakkale, or similar

DAY 10: DARDANELLES > ISTANBUL

In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles WW1. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bar, and then drive to Istanbul Visit to the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Renaissance Bosphorus, Istanbul, or similar

DAY 11: ISTANBUL DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Meals: B

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Last Updated: 3/29/2025
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Pre or post stay transfers are not included
    • International or domestic airfare
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Travel insurance
    • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
    • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

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