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Discover Turkey

8 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Istanbul

    Start point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul to Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day tour of Istanbul
    • Visit the Blue Mosque
    • Visit Aya Sofya museum
    • Visit Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
    • Visit the Hippodrome
    • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
    • Transfer to Kusadasi
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Aya Sofya
    Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
    Hippodrome
  3. Day 3

    Ephesus and Sirince

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to the Roman site of Ephesus
    • Visit the Temple of Artemis
    • Explore the ancient marble streets of Ephesus
    • Visit the fruit wine growing village of Sirince
    • Learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Sirince
  4. Day 4

    Pamukkale and Hierapolis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Pamukkale
    • View the white calcium terraces (Travertines)
    • Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis
    • Dip in the hot thermal pools
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
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  5. Day 5

    Ancient Silk Road to Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Sultanhani Caravanserai
    • Learn about the history of the ancient Silk Road
    • Visit Mevlana museum in Konya

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish Folklore evening (paid locally)
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Mevlana Museum
  6. Day 6

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full tour of Cappadocia
    • Explore subterranean churches
    • Explore underground fortresses
    Landmarks
    Cappadocia
    Goreme Valley
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  7. Day 7

    Ankara to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Ankara
    • Visit Anitkabir mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Internal flight upgrade from Kayseri to Istanbul (please ask for current times and prices)
    Landmarks
    Anitkabir
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Istanbul

    End point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Istanbul
    • Shopping in Istanbul

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Rating
4.5(906 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
91%
Cancellation policy

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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