I am interested in this tour as a solo traveller and wondering how many spaces you still have available and the age demographic of those who have booked to date? I am a 27 Australian male so ideally looking to be on a tour with people around my age.

Contiki tours are designed for travelers between 18-35 years old, ensuring a fun and social experience with like-minded adventurers. As a 27-year-old traveler, you'll likely find many others around your age on the tour! Both solo and twin rooms are still available for booking. Price for June 29, 2025 will be AU$4,841.00 for single room and/or AU$3,664.00 per person for twin room.

is this tour available for october 2025?

Upon review, there is no available date for the month of October 2025. However, if schedules are flexible, we have available date for the month of June, July and August.

Is there an option to add a hot air ballon ride?

We do not offer, nor can we recommend, hot air ballooning in Turkey. However, if you wish to participate while on trip, many of the hotels in Cappadocia offer bookings and you can make a reservation directly with them.

Turkish Delight

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.3 (2 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 26
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Dinner (Turkish dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul on your own
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Istanbul
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Visit Hagia Sophia
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Hammam
- Cruise along the Bosphorus
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia
Day 3
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Iris (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Chunuk Bair
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
Landmarks
ANZAC Cove
Chunuk Bair
Lone Pine Cemetery
Day 4
Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Izmir
Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Izmir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Turkish dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Movenpick Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- In-depth look at the ancient ruins of Troy
- Scenic mountain drive to Pergamon's hillside ruins
- Explore Pergamon
Landmarks
Troy
Pergamon
Day 5
Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Lycus River (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus
- See Temple of Artemis
- See Library of Celsus
Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Library of Celsus
Day 6
Pamukkale - Konya
Pamukkale - Konya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Anemon (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Visit the thermal waters of Pamukkale
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Day 7
Konya - Cappadocia
Konya - Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Yusuf Yiğitoğlu (Or Similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Explore monastic rock complex with cave churches
Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum
Day 8
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Yusuf Yiğitoğlu (Or Similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon viewing from prime viewing platforms
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Scenic walk through Fairy Chimney Valley
- Make Travel Matter® Experience - visit generational family home
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Landmarks
Uchisar Castle
Fairy Chimney Valley
Day 9
Cappadocia - Zelve - Ankara
Cappadocia - Zelve - Ankara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Best (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Zelve Open Air Museum
- See Pasa Baglari - the 'fairy chimneys'
Optional Activities
- Visit Kalesi (castle)
- Browse local pears, honey, muscat grapes, and angora wool
Landmarks
Zelve Open Air Museum
Pasa Baglari
Day 10
Ankara - Istanbul
Ankara - Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Final dinner and Whirling Dervish show
Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia

Landmarks
ANZAC Cove
Chunuk Bair
Lone Pine Cemetery

Landmarks
Troy
Pergamon

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Library of Celsus

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Goreme Open Air Museum

Landmarks
Uchisar Castle
Fairy Chimney Valley

Landmarks
Zelve Open Air Museum
Pasa Baglari

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Hotel Centrum (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 10
Hotel Iris (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Movenpick Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Hotel Lycus River (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Anemon (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Yusuf Yiğitoğlu (Or Similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Hotel Best (or similar)
Hotel
day 9

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Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
2.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Stephanie5.0•May 2023
Our tour guide Ahmet and our Bus driver Metin were so amazing! Ahmets knowledge was unparalled and it was insane that...
Our tour guide Ahmet and our Bus driver Metin were so amazing! Ahmets knowledge was unparalled and it was insane that we did not have a local guide once! He took us to all of the places and was able to answer all of our questions. He was a bottomless pit of knowledge and not only that but he catered to everyone on the trip and what they wanted to do! He even talked to a horse ranch for me in Cappadocia to organise a horse ride for myself and a couple of others for our free time in cappadocia on my tour. It was truly amazing how much he listened to us all and supported us all with making sure we got good deals and everything in general - I'm not sure I'll ever get a better tour guide. I also now know how to count to 10 in Turkish thanks to him and our Bus drive Metin!Show more
Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Contiki
It's wonderful to read that our Trip Manager and Coach Driver were professional and enthusiastic about travel, which is crucial in creating a memorable trip and enhancing your overall experience. We look forward to having the opportunity to host you again on Contiki.
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Olivia3.5•August 2019
Haven't we already filed out a review card? Anyway, Hotels could have been cleaner, the itinerary was a bit too...
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Traveled in July 2019

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Asked on June 1st, 2025
I am interested in this tour as a solo traveller and wondering how many spaces you still have available and the age demographic of those who have booked to date? I am a 27 Australian male so ideally looking to be on a tour with people around my age.
Age Range
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- ContikiOperator•Written June 2025
  Contiki tours are designed for travelers between 18-35 years old, ensuring a fun and social experience with like-minded adventurers. As a 27-year-old traveler, you'll likely find many others around your age on the tour! Both solo and twin rooms are still available for booking. Price for June 29, 2025 will be AU$4,841.00 for single room and/or AU$3,664.00 per person for twin room.
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Jacob
Asked on May 16th, 2025
is this tour available for october 2025?
Price / Availability
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2025
  Upon review, there is no available date for the month of October 2025. However, if schedules are flexible, we have available date for the month of June, July and August.
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Ana
Asked on June 11th, 2022
Is there an option to add a hot air ballon ride?
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Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2022
  We do not offer, nor can we recommend, hot air ballooning in Turkey. However, if you wish to participate while on trip, many of the hotels in Cappadocia offer bookings and you can make a reservation directly with them.

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