About this trip
A 15-day journey across Turkey that pairs the country's big historical sights with its stranger landscapes. You'll spend time in Istanbul before heading inland to Cappadocia and on to Pamukkale, covering a lot of ground with a guide who lives there.
The trip leans on contrasts: grand mosques and palaces in one city, otherworldly rock formations in another, then white mineral cliffs and warm pools further south. It's less about ticking off ruins and more about seeing how different Turkey's regions really are from each other.
Guided throughout by a local CEO, so the history and context come from someone who knows the places rather than a guidebook.
What you'll do
- Wander the palaces and mosques of Istanbul
- Explore Istanbul's bazaars
- Walk the surreal rock landscapes of Cappadocia
- See the white travertine cliffs and pools of Pamukkale
- Rated easy, so this suits travellers who want a guided, comfortable pace rather than a physically demanding trip
- Covers several distinct regions of Turkey, so expect a fair amount of travel between stops over the 15 days
Worth it if you're keen on history-rich sites and don't mind substantial driving days. Think twice if you want unhurried pacing or authentic local dining.
- Guide quality genuinely transforms the trip; Ozgur and others earned repeated specific praise for support and knowledge.
- Pre-book optional activities before arrival or pay nearly double in-country; some accept cash only, card payments add £5-10 euros.
- Itinerary paces sites densely with substantial driving time; some visits felt rushed despite free time, and last days notably compressed.
- Recommended restaurants skew touristy with inflated prices; local exploration during free time yielded better experiences in Antalya, Kas, Göreme.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,250, about 8% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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