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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: ERPI
Overview
Destination:
Turk
Start:Istanbul, Turkey
Finish:Istanbul, Turkey
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Travel Period
September 2025 - October 2027
With endless architectural jewels, fascinating cultural sites and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. On this nine-day Premium trip, explore the world-famous mosques in Istanbul, walk in the footsteps of ancient rulers in archaeological sites like Pergamon and Ephesus and see (almost) every inch of Cappadocia with an experienced and knowledgeable local leader by your side. Cruise the Bosphorus Strait on a private yacht, join a cooking class in Sirince and spend a night in your Feature Stay in specially restored cave suites.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room? on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip? and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.

Highlights:
  • 1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel. 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room? on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip? and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Transport: Private vehicle, Boat, Plane.
  • Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights).
  • Istanbul - Welcome Dinner.
  • Istanbul - Welcome Meeting.
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit.
  • Istanbul - Orientation Walk.
  • Istanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise.
  • Pergamon - Ancient City Visit & Cable Car.
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit.
  • Selcuk - Sultanköy Carpet Demonstration & Picnic Lunch.
  • Sirince - Cooking Class.
  • Izmir - Flight to Kayseri.
  • Cappadocia - Home-cooked lunch.
  • Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum.
  • Cappadocia - Panoramic Sights Tour.
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City.
  • Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration.
  • Cappadocia - Red Valley Hike.
  • Istanbul - Farewell Dinner.
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Day 1: Istanbul
Hos geldin! Welcome to Turkey. Your adventure starts in Istanbul – the largest city in Europe. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your boutique hotel in the heart of the Old City. If you arrive early, maybe walk through the bustling bazaars or visit the 1500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage monument, Hagia Sophia. Tonight, join your local leader and small group for a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Then, take a short stroll to a local restaurant for a group dinner of Ottoman and Turkish cuisine and get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2: Istanbul
After breakfast, explore Sultan Ahmet I’s Blue Mosque with your leader. With six minarets, 260 windows and its iconic, blue walls (made up of more than 20,000 Iznik ceramic tiles), the Blue Mosque is known as one of the most magnificent mosques in all of Istanbul. After, you'll head out to explore the rest of the city on an orientation walk. Make your way to Sultanahmet (the Old City, formerly Constantinople) and explore the hippodrome and the decorative statues and obelisks. Then, practice some good-natured haggling with local artisans in the Grand Bazaar, packed with over 3000 stalls of handcrafted jewellery, textiles and books. Later, hop aboard a private yacht and take in the Istanbul skyline from the Bosphorus Strait – a waterway that separates Europe and Asia.
Day 3: Pergamon - Kusadasi
Travel to Kusadasi this morning, stopping at Pergamon along the way. When you arrive, take a cable car to the top of the hill and take in the views across the Bakircay Plain in Turkey’s Aegean region. At the top of the hill, explore crumbling ruins, including the colossal Temple of Trajan, the Hellenistic Theatre and the Altar of Zeus. After some time walking in the footsteps of ancient emperors, continue to Kusadasi. Tonight, settle into your hotel on the edge of the Aegean Sea – this will be your home away from home for the next three nights.
Day 4: Ephesus - Kusadasi
This morning, explore the ancient city ruins of Ephesus – a preserved Greco-Roman site. As you walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, discover how the ancient Romans lived. Stroll through the marble streets surrounding the ancient theatre and explore the gymnasium, baths and beautifully restored Library of Celsus. Then, join a carpet weaving demonstration and learn about the art of traditional carpet weaving from local social enterprise, Sultankoy – an organisation that provides local women with employment while protecting and developing the ancient tradition. After a picnic lunch here, you’ll learn all about Turkish recipes and flavours with a hands-on cooking class. Get to know the local chef as you prepare a traditional meal and feast on your creations together.
Day 5: Kusadasi
This morning is free for you to explore Kusadasi at your own pace. Maybe book an optional tour to the Hierapolis Ancient City or unwind at Pamukkale’s mineral springs – a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its turquoise waters famed by a snow-white mineral build-up cascading over the cliffs. If you’d rather skip the optional tour and stay closer to town, why not stroll the seafront promenade and grab a bite to eat by the harbour or talk with the locals at the main bazaar.
Day 6: Cappadocia
Today, catch a flight to Kayseri. When you arrive, settle into your Feature Stay accommodation at the specially restored cave suites in the Old City centre. After checking in, you’ll be welcomed into a local home for home-cooked Turkish lunch. Then, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Goreme Open Air Museum, where you’ll find richly decorated rock-carved churches, monasteries and chapels. Later, join a tour of Cappadocia and discover the region’s highlights like Imagination Valley where rock formations, known as fairy chimneys, stand amid the orange-coloured landscape.
Day 7: Cappadocia
After breakfast, explore the underground cities beneath Cappadocia. It’s believed that these intricate subterranean homes were created in the 8th and 7th centuries – you might spot remnants of subterranean wine cellars, stables and chapels. Then, visit the studio of a local ceramic master whose family has been in the pottery business for six generations. Learn the history and techniques of traditional Turkish ceramics and discover how the rich clay from the red river is moulded into exquisite pieces. This afternoon, hike through Red Valley – named for the incredible red hues the rock formations throw at sunset. Tonight, maybe find a spot to watch the sunset, then head back to town for dinner with your group. There’ll also be time today to take to the skies with an optional hot air balloon ride (at your own expense) if you wish.
Day 8: Istanbul
This morning, say goodbye to Cappadocia and return to where it all began – Istanbul. When you arrive, maybe explore the European side of the city or take trip across the Bosphorus – your leader will have the best recommendations for things to see and do. This evening, maybe join your group for an optional farewell dinner at one of Istanbul’s excellent restaurants to celebrate a well-travelled trip.
Day 9: Istanbul
After breakfast, your Turkish adventure comes to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Istanbul, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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