About this trip
Seven days across three of Turkey's defining landscapes, from imperial Istanbul to the cave-carved valleys of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus. This is a history-focused route, built around the churches, palaces, and ancient cities that trace the region's long run of empires.
You start in Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks sit side by side, then head inland to Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and cave dwellings. The trip ends at Ephesus, walking through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Mediterranean.
It's a fully guided group trip, with a family-friendly pace suited to travellers who want the history explained rather than left to guesswork.
What you'll do
- Explore Istanbul's historic churches and palaces
- Wander the fairy chimneys and cave dwellings of Cappadocia
- Walk the ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus
- See what remains of the Temple of Artemis
- Fully guided throughout, with a group format
- Covers three distinct regions in a week, so travel between them is part of the itinerary
- Family-friendly pace, suited to travellers of different ages
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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