About this trip
Ten days across Turkey, moving from Istanbul's mosques to the ancient sites of the Aegean coast and inland to Cappadocia. It's a private, personalised itinerary, so the pace and focus can flex to suit your group.
You'll cover a lot of ground and a lot of history, from the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli to the ruins of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, then on to Konya and the whirling dervish tradition, before finishing among Cappadocia's balloons and Pamukkale's white travertine terraces.
What you'll do
- Explore the mosques and skyline of Istanbul
- Visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli
- Walk the ancient cities of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus
- See the whirling dervishes in Konya
- Watch hot air balloons rise over Cappadocia
- Wander the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Private tour, so the itinerary can be tailored to your family or group
- Easy pace but a long route — expect several changes of base over the 10 days
Worth it if you're travelling in a decent-sized group and want seamless logistics with genuinely knowledgeable guides. Think twice if you're a small group, need a dedicated guide throughout, or want unhurried pacing.
- Guides are consistently knowledgeable, passionate, and go beyond basics to share real cultural and historical context.
- With fewer than four passengers, you get a van driver instead of a guide, rushed itineraries, and meals mysteriously fail to materialise.
- Long motorway stretches without breaks or sightseeing—one day was 8am to 7:15pm driving with minimal stops and no narration.
- Accommodation quality varies significantly; Istanbul's Crown Plaza rooms were cramped despite luxury branding elsewhere.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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