About this trip
This ten-day trip takes you across Turkey, from Istanbul's mix of East and West through to the volcanic landscapes of Cappadocia. It's a fully guided, easy-paced group tour that covers a lot of ground, with the history and culture doing most of the talking.
You'll move through Ephesus, Pamukkale and Antalya before reaching Konya, home to the Whirling Dervishes and the legacy of Rumi. The route is built around big, recognisable sights rather than off-the-radar detours.
Cappadocia caps things off, with its cave dwellings and valleys giving you a proper sense of the country's stranger, older landscapes. There's an optional sunrise balloon flight if you want to see it from above.
What you'll do
- Visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Take a Bosphorus Cruise between two continents
- Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus
- See the travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Learn about Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes in Konya
- Walk among the fairy chimneys and cave dwellings of Cappadocia
- Easy-paced and fully guided, suited to families and groups
- The hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia is optional and not included in the core itinerary
- Covers a broad sweep of the country, so expect a fair amount of travel between stops
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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