About this trip
Ten days across Turkey, a country that sits between Europe and the Middle East and wears that history openly in its ruins, food and street life. You'll cover ground from the Dardanelles to the Mediterranean, tracing sites linked to the Trojan army and Marc Antony along the way.
Most travel is by local public bus rather than private coach, so you'll share space with Turks going about their day, not just other tourists. It's a slower, more grounded way to move between places, and it keeps the trip's footprint smaller.
There's a good amount of free time built in, meant for optional activities, wandering, or simply deciding your own pace through each town.
What you'll do
- Explore ancient ruins linked to the Trojan War
- Dip into the Dardanelles Strait, the Aegean and the Mediterranean
- Sail the south coast past sunken ancient cities
- Try Turkish coffee and shisha as part of daily life
- Wander cobblestone streets and old bridges on foot
- Travel is mostly by local public bus, which gives real contact with everyday Turkish life but means less structure than a private coach
- Only a few meals are included, so you'll be finding your own food most days, with suggestions from your leader
- You carry your own luggage on and off buses, so pack light and check the weight and size limits
Worth it if you want authentic Turkey with a stellar guide and don't mind packed days with hours of transport. Think twice if you prefer a slower pace or need flexibility.
- Tour guides (Sefa, Tarik, Gulce) genuinely embedded in the group, equally keen on early starts and late-night socialising.
- Itinerary is genuinely diverse—you see a lot of Turkey's best sights and feel connected to real local communities.
- Packed itinerary means several hours of transport between locations; expect long travel days as the trade-off for coverage.
- Price is reasonable; many add extensions like Cappadocia, suggesting good value but check total costs upfront.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £735, about 39% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 11 Sept – 12 Sept
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