About this trip
Ten days across Turkey, moving from the mosques and bazaars of Istanbul through the capital Ankara and on to the volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia, before heading west to the thermal terraces of Pamukkale and the classical ruins scattered along the Aegean coast.
It's a broad sweep of the country's history, from Ottoman Istanbul back to Troy, with stops that suit families and anyone wanting to take in the major sites without rushing through them.
Partially guided, so you'll have local guidance at key sites alongside some time to explore on your own.
What you'll do
- Wander Istanbul's old city and its historic mosques
- See the capital, Ankara
- Explore Cappadocia's rock-cut landscape
- Walk the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- Stop at Troy and Pergamon on the way to Canakkale
- Partially guided, mixing guided visits with some independent time
- Covers a lot of ground across Turkey in 10 days, from Istanbul to the Aegean coast
- Suited to families and those wanting a steadier pace through major historic sites
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Worth it if you want to see Turkey's highlights efficiently and don't mind long bus days. Think twice if you need comfort, English-speaking guides throughout, or dislike rushed itineraries.
- Expect 7-9 hours daily on the bus; brochure doesn't adequately warn this dominates the trip.
- Guide quality varies wildly and is unpredictable; some non-English speakers assigned without notice.
- Outstanding guides like Oskan and Sila make the trip; they remember names, add humour, surprise guests.
- Istanbul and Ankara hotels are basic and poorly located; rest of accommodation acceptable, attractions cost €30-60 each.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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