Premium Turkey in Depth

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Premium Turkey in Depth

Get to right into the heart of Turkish culture on this 15-day Premium adventure. Discover stunning islands and a sunken city on a locally guided boat cruise, get hands-on in a Turkish cooking class using homegrown ingredients and join a local woman in her home for a specially prepared feast. Take guided tours of Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more, and marvel at diverse landscapes, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. With the option to take a hot air balloon at sunrise over the incredible landscapes of Cappadocia and some free time to make your own discoveries, you’ll fall in love with Turkey in just two weeks.

Activities
  • Istanbul - City Tour
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
  • Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Gallipoli - Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
  • Troy - Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
  • Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
  • Selcuk - Cooking class
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
  • Kas - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Kas - Sailing trip with seafood lunch
  • Antalya - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Antalya - Phaselis Ancient City
  • Antalya - Antalya Museum
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cappadocia - Sunset drinks
  • Cappadocia - Valley walk
  • Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia - Carpet weaving co-op
  • Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
  • Cappadocia - Ozkonak Underground City
  • Cappadocia - Kizilcukur Valley
  • Cappadocia - Home-cooked dinner
Highlights
  • Join an experienced local leader as you stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Phaselis, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
  • Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
  • Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey's otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the psychedelic rock-scapes of Cappadocia.
  • Step into a fairy tale during your Feature Stay at a unique cave hotel in Cappadocia, where you’ll enjoy elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone. Then, if you like, take a hot air balloon over the otherworldly landscape at sunrise.
  • Get to know the real Turkey on Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with an expert chef, a visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative and a traditional dinner at a local's home in Cappadocia.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
From Intrepid Travel
Aug 21, 2025 through
Aug 24, 2025
Aug 20, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from
$4,352.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures
Aug 17, 2025 through
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 13, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from
$4,545.00 (USD)
Per Person
Aug 31, 2025 through
Sep 14, 2025
Aug 27, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from
$4,698.00 (USD)
Per Person
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Istanbul
2 Gallipoli - Canakkale
3 Troy - Selçuk
4 Ephesus - Sirince - Selçuk
5 Pamukkale
6 Kas
7 Kas
8 Phaselis - Antalya
9 Antalya
10 Konya
11 Cappadocia
12 Cappadocia
13 Cappadocia
14 Istanbul
15 Istanbul
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.