What are the accommodation, flights, and group size details for this tour?

Travelers will be accommodated in 4- to 5-star hotels. Should you wish to book flights through Insight Vacations, we kindly request that you provide your preferred airline, departure date, and departure airport so that we may provide you with a rate. The maximum group size for this particular trip is 40 guests. Each guest is permitted one checked bag with maximum dimensions of 30.5" x 22" x 12.5" (77.5cm x 56cm x 32cm) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is limited to one piece per person, not exceeding 12" x 11" x 6" (30cm x 28cm x 14cm), suitable for placement under the coach seat or in the overhead compartment.

What is the max group size for this tour?

The April 28th, 2024 departure is a normal group departure. This will be up to 40 travelers. However, there are a few dates that are Small Group tours. For example, May 12, 2024 is going to be a maximum group of 24 travelers.

if I booked a the tour on 7/8 what happen if the tour will not departure.

If the trip was withdrawn, we would do all we could to find you an alternative tour, but if this was not successful then you would receive a full refund of any monies received by Insight.

From

$4,375

US $3,938 per person

Treasures of Turkey (Classic)

15 days

•

Start and end in Istanbul

4.5

797 reviews

View all
View all

From

$4,375

-10%

US $3,938 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: Insight Vacations
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
All Ages Welcome

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2
Istanbul to Bursa
Istanbul to Bursa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mövenpick Bursa and Thermal Spa)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Visit Green Mosque, Bursa
- Visit Grand Mosque, Bursa
- Visit Mausoleum Complex, Bursa
- Explore Bursa bazaars and silk markets
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Green Mosque
Grand Mosque
Day 3
Bursa to Ankara
Bursa to Ankara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ankara HiltonSA)
Included Activities
- Visit Cumalıkızık village
- Visit Gordion
Optional Activities
- Indoor pool at Hilton SA
- Jacuzzi at Hilton SA
- Hammam at Hilton SA
Landmarks
Cumalıkızık
Gordion
Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Ankara to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit Hittite Museum, Ankara
- Visit Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit underground city of Özkonak
Landmarks
Hittite Museum
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Özkonak Underground City
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Dinner (At a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Explore rock-cut churches in Göreme with ancient Christian frescoes
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant featuring Anatolian cuisine supporting local women's employment
- Visit Paşabağ Valley
- Tour of a traditional cave house with a local Cappadocian
- Watch Whirling Dervishes ceremony
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon sunrise experience
Landmarks
Göreme
Paşabağ Valley
Uçhisar
Day 6
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit pottery studio in Avanos
- Visit Sultanhani Caravanserai on the Silk Road
- Visit Mevlana Tekke Museum, Konya
- Visit Karatay Medrese, Konya
- Visit Ince Minaret, Konya
Landmarks
Avanos
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Mevlana Museum
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret
Day 7
Konya to Antalya
Konya to Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Akra Antalya)
Included Activities
- Visit Karatay Medrese
- Visit Ince Minaret Medrese
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Visit Aspendos Roman Theatre
Landmarks
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret Medrese
Mevlana Museum
Aspendos Roman Theatre
Day 8
Antalya
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Akra Antalya)
Included Activities
- Visit Antalya's Old Town
Optional Activities
- Harbour stroll
- Boat trip off the coast
- Explore Antalya at your own pace
Landmarks
Antalya Old Town
Day 9
Antalya to Pamukkale
Antalya to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale)
Included Activities
- Visit Hierapolis ruins
- Explore Pamukkale travertine pools
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Day 10
Pamukkale to Kuşadası
Pamukkale to Kuşadası
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (KoruMar De Luxe, Kuşadası)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Aphrodite, Geyre
- Explore Aphrodisias ancient city ruins
Landmarks
Temple of Aphrodite
Aphrodisias
Day 11
Kuşadası to Ephesus
Kuşadası to Ephesus
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Charisma De Luxe, Kusadasi), Hotel (KoruMar De Luxe, Kuşadası)
Included Activities
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Walk Arcadian Way, Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Great Theatre, Ephesus
- Visit Ephesus Archaeological Museum
- Discover leather-making heritage
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking class
Landmarks
House of the Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre, Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Day 12
Ephesus to Çanakkale
Ephesus to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kolin, Çanakkale)
Included Activities
- Explore Troy archaeological site
- View replica Trojan Horse
Optional Activities
- The Flavours of Canakkale city centre walk
Landmarks
Troy
Day 13
Çanakkale to Gallipoli to Istanbul
Çanakkale to Gallipoli to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Cross Dardanelles Strait by ferry
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
Landmarks
ANZAC Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery
Day 14
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Hagia Sophia Digital Experience or Hagia Sophia
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Day 15
Istanbul
Istanbul

Landmarks
Green Mosque
Grand Mosque

Landmarks
Cumalıkızık
Gordion

Landmarks
Hittite Museum
Mausoleum of Atatürk
Özkonak Underground City

Landmarks
Göreme
Paşabağ Valley
Uçhisar

Landmarks
Avanos
Sultanhani Caravanserai
Mevlana Museum
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret

Landmarks
Karatay Medrese
Ince Minaret Medrese
Mevlana Museum
Aspendos Roman Theatre

Landmarks
Antalya Old Town

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Temple of Aphrodite
Aphrodisias

Landmarks
House of the Virgin Mary
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Great Theatre, Ephesus
Ephesus Archaeological Museum

Landmarks
Troy

Landmarks
ANZAC Cove
Lone Pine Cemetery

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul
Hotel
Days 1, 13, 14
Mövenpick Bursa and Thermal Spa
Hotel
day 2
Ankara HiltonSA
Hotel
day 3
DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Novotel Konya
Hotel
day 6
Akra Antalya
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale
Hotel
day 9
KoruMar De Luxe, Kuşadası
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Charisma De Luxe, Kusadasi
Hotel
day 11
Kolin, Çanakkale
Hotel
day 12

Operated by

Insight Vacations

Gold Operator

Rating: 4.5(797 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 76%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Insight Vacations

Tour Operator
4.5

Sandra
November 20th, 2023
We can thoroughly recommend this tour . Brilliant guide, driver and tour group made it just perfect.
Katrina
June 20th, 2023
The cruise to the Greek islands was great
Karen
November 21st, 2022
Very thorough cultural experience of Turkiey. Our guide Saba was quite entertaining & knowledgeable with pertinent...
Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!

Ends on 15 Jul, 2026

Instant Confirmation
-10%
From Sunday
2 Aug, 2026
To Sunday
16 Aug, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
$4,625
US $4,163 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
30 Aug, 2026
To Sunday
13 Sep, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $4,995 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
13 Sep, 2026
To Sunday
27 Sep, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $4,795 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
27 Sep, 2026
To Sunday
11 Oct, 2026
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $4,795 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
From Wednesday
14 Apr, 2027
To Wednesday
28 Apr, 2027
English
From:
US $4,525 per person
Sign up and save
With Anzac Version
View this tour
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
25 Apr, 2027
To Sunday
9 May, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $4,375 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
23 May, 2027
To Sunday
6 Jun, 2027
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
From:
US $4,375 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
-10%
From Sunday
20 Jun, 2027
To Sunday
4 Jul, 2027
English
From:
$4,375
US $3,938 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
From Sunday
4 Jul, 2027
To Sunday
18 Jul, 2027
English
From:
US $4,375 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save
Instant Confirmation
-10%
From Sunday
1 Aug, 2027
To Sunday
15 Aug, 2027
English
From:
$4,375
US $3,938 per person
Multiple Room Types
Sign up and save

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Earn $50 in travel credits

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

All questions

We couldn't find results

Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts

P
Paula
Asked on March 8th, 2025
What are the accommodation, flights, and group size details for this tour?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Group size
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
  Travelers will be accommodated in 4- to 5-star hotels. Should you wish to book flights through Insight Vacations, we kindly request that you provide your preferred airline, departure date, and departure airport so that we may provide you with a rate. The maximum group size for this particular trip is 40 guests. Each guest is permitted one checked bag with maximum dimensions of 30.5" x 22" x 12.5" (77.5cm x 56cm x 32cm) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is limited to one piece per person, not exceeding 12" x 11" x 6" (30cm x 28cm x 14cm), suitable for placement under the coach seat or in the overhead compartment.
E
Ellen
Asked on July 19th, 2023
What is the max group size for this tour?
Group size
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2023
  The April 28th, 2024 departure is a normal group departure. This will be up to 40 travelers.
  
  However, there are a few dates that are Small Group tours. For example, May 12, 2024 is going to be a maximum group of 24 travelers.
T
Tim
Asked on May 25th, 2022
if I booked a the tour on 7/8 what happen if the tour will not departure.
Tour Details
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written June 2022
  If the trip was withdrawn, we would do all we could to find you an alternative tour, but if this was not successful then you would receive a full refund of any monies received by Insight.

From

$4,375

-10%

US $3,938 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 177379

Currency
$
US Dollar
Plugs & Adapters
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Insight Vacations. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Insight Vacations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Insight Vacations" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Insight Vacations. Please familiarize yourself with the Insight Vacations payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
People also viewed
6 Day Italy's Northern Jewels: Venice & the D…
Sri Lanka Experience
Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour
Unforgettable Cruise through Andalusia for an…
From Hurghada: 5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruises L…
INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS – Small Group
22-Days Madid & Iberian Tour

Videos

Insight Vacations Ancient Civilisations 2020
2021 Europe & Beyond
Get Back to What You Love
Your Well-Being is Our Top Priority

Insight Vacations Ancient Civilisations 2020

Treasures of Turkey (Classic)

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Want to read it later?

What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

Reviews from other tours by Insight Vacations

Dates & Availability

Want to read it later?

Why book with TourRadar?

What our customers ask about this tour

Earn while you share

Good to Know

Videos

Keep Exploring Turkey

Like this Moment?