About this trip
Ten days across Turkey's biggest historical draws, moving from Istanbul through the Aegean coast to Cappadocia. It's a fully guided route built around the country's ancient cities and landscapes, with a fair amount of ground covered.
You'll trace Gallipoli's battlefields, the ruins of Troy and Pergamum, and Ephesus before heading inland to Pamukkale's white terraces. The route then swings through Konya, home to Rumi, on the way to Cappadocia's rock formations and balloon flights.
What you'll do
- Walk the Gallipoli Battlefields
- Explore the ancient cities of Troy and Pergamum
- Visit Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
- See Pamukkale's white terraces, a UNESCO site
- Visit the Mevlana Museum in Konya
- Take in Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and optional hot air balloon flight
- A lot of ground covered in 10 days — expect a new stop most days
- Runs as a fully guided group tour with a set historical itinerary
- Custom and family departures available, including over Christmas and New Year
Worth it if you value seamless logistics, knowledgeable guides, and flexibility. Think twice if you prefer truly off-the-beaten-path experiences.
- Guide Tolga made spontaneous requests happen—arranged paragliding mid-trip and took excellent photos.
- Pre-trip communication was thorough: updates on pickups, itinerary details, and logistics sent well in advance.
- Hotels consistently 4-5 star, clean, comfortable, located in high tourist areas within walking distance of attractions.
- One reviewer noted 'one or two disappointments' but gave no specifics—unclear what fell short.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 5 Nov – 6 Nov
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