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Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Walking the Turquoise Coast
Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Walking the Turquoise Coast
Embark on an adventure through Turkey that’ll get you closer than you ever thought possible. Let the sights and smells of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar whisk you into the past, immersing you in the city’s rich history and traditions showcased by iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Moving inland, let the dramatic rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia take your imagination to ancient times and distant kingdoms as you explore on foot or by bicycle. Lose yourself in the history of the ancient Greeks and Romans with visits to Ephesus and Pinare before heading to Turkey’s stunning Turquoise Coast for hikes along the Lycian Way and a boat ride to see cliff-side rock tombs along the Dalyan River. Overflowing with delicious food, stunning landscapes and deep cultural traditions, Turkey will stay with you long after you return home.
Highlights
Take a walking tour of Istanbul and sample delicious street food, Visit the fascinating underground city of Kaymakli, Hike or ride an e-bike through the fairy chimneys and rock formations of Cappadocia, Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, Go back in time with visits to ancient Greek and Roman archaeological sites, Soak in mud baths and see the cliffside rock tombs from a boat on the Dalyan River, Hike or kayak along the Turquoise Coast of the Lycian Way
Accommodation
Hotels (13 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 12, avg 10
Meals Included
13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 5 dinners
What’s Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Experience, Istanbul
Your OMG Day: Meskender Valley Hike or E-Bike Tour, Cappadocia
Your Local Living Moment: Zelve Village Dinner, Zelve
Your Foodie Moment: Gozleme Cooking Class, Zelve
Your Foodie Moment: Turkish Bagels Lunch, Akköy
Your Wellness Moment: Mud Baths, Dalyan
Your Local Living Moment: Minare Village Day Tour, Minare
Your OMG Day: Kayak or Hike Along the Lycian Way, Fethiye. Complimentary arrival and departure transfer. Evening orientation walk of Istanbul to the Old Square to see the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque lit up at night. Welcome dinner. Walking tour of Istanbul’s old city with visits to the Hipodrome, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Visit the Kaymkli underground city. See the rock-carved churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum. Climb the stairs to the Uchisar Castle. Take a Turkish cooking class to learn how to prepare gözleme, a type of stuffed pastry. Orientation walk of Sirince. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus including St. John’s Basilica and the House of the Virgin Mary. Visit the ancient sites of Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Tour Bodrum Castle and the ancient of Halikarnasos. Walk around the Bodrum windmills. Boat trip on the Dalyan River. Soak in the Dalyan mud baths. Explore Kauros historical site. Hike from Minare Village to the Pinara historical site. Full-day boat trip from Göcek with swimming, snorkelling and a barbecue lunch onboard. Hike to Cleopatra’s Baths for a swim. Farewell dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
| Day 1 |
Istanbul, previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is where East meets West. Situated on both sides of the narrow strait Bosporus, Istanbul is a connector between Europe and Asia.
Turkey's most populated and culturally rich city has been profoundly shaped by history. Imperialistic armies, a revolving door of rulers (including Greeks, Romans and Venetians) and its strategic positioning on the Silk Road led Istanbul, though centuries, to become the diverse and incomparable city it is today. Visitors will discover striking domed monuments, Byzantine architecture and a natural beauty. The Hagia Sophia is called the 8th wonder of the world, and the Blue Mosque also demands attention. Shop at the sprawling Grand Bazaar, walk the Topkapi Palace Museum, take a boat tour on the Bosporus, and take in a wondrous view of the city on Çamlica Hill. |
| Day 2 |
Istanbul, previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is where East meets West. Situated on both sides of the narrow strait Bosporus, Istanbul is a connector between Europe and Asia.
Turkey's most populated and culturally rich city has been profoundly shaped by history. Imperialistic armies, a revolving door of rulers (including Greeks, Romans and Venetians) and its strategic positioning on the Silk Road led Istanbul, though centuries, to become the diverse and incomparable city it is today. Visitors will discover striking domed monuments, Byzantine architecture and a natural beauty. The Hagia Sophia is called the 8th wonder of the world, and the Blue Mosque also demands attention. Shop at the sprawling Grand Bazaar, walk the Topkapi Palace Museum, take a boat tour on the Bosporus, and take in a wondrous view of the city on Çamlica Hill. |
| Day 3 |
The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in Central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveler finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Three million years ago, violent eruptions of the volcanoes Mt. Erciyes (3891 m) and Mt. Hasan (3250 m) covered the surrounding plateau with tuff. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock with hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns. Since the most ancient of times, men have hollowed out dwellings in this soft rock, and here, at the dawn of Christianity, the early Christians made countless cave churches, chapels and monasteries. Goreme, in Cappadocia, is an important area for shopping, with its wonderful carpets and kilims, onyx souvenirs, and very fine local wines. It is also a wonderful region for trekking and for photo-safaris. |
| Day 4 |
The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in Central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveler finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Three million years ago, violent eruptions of the volcanoes Mt. Erciyes (3891 m) and Mt. Hasan (3250 m) covered the surrounding plateau with tuff. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock with hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns. Since the most ancient of times, men have hollowed out dwellings in this soft rock, and here, at the dawn of Christianity, the early Christians made countless cave churches, chapels and monasteries. Goreme, in Cappadocia, is an important area for shopping, with its wonderful carpets and kilims, onyx souvenirs, and very fine local wines. It is also a wonderful region for trekking and for photo-safaris. |
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Bodrum is a resort town on the dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town's charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Not far from town , you can swim in absolutely clear, tideless, warm seas. |
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Bodrum is a resort town on the dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town's charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Not far from town , you can swim in absolutely clear, tideless, warm seas. |
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