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Wonders of Turkey (Classic, Winter)

11 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.8
7 traveler reviews

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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
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)
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  2. Day 2

    Gallipoli - Çanakkale - Troy

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery
    • Explore the ancient site of Troy and view the reconstructed Trojan Horse
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Lone Pine Cemetery
    Troy
  3. Day 3

    Izmir

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch with breathtaking views, made from seasonal crops grown on site)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Copmadam women's co-op workshop
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Nif Bağları family-owned wine producer
    Landmarks
    Nif Bağları
  4. Day 4

    Ephesus

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Archaeological Museum
    • Explore the ancient site of Ephesus
    • Walk the Arcadian Way
    • See the Library of Celsus
    • Visit the Amphitheatre
    • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Museum, Selçuk
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    House of the Virgin Mary
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Pamukkale

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ruins of Hierapolis
    • View the theatre at Hierapolis
    • Access to Doğa Thermal Health & Spa indoor and outdoor thermal pools, steam room, and Turkish bath complex
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
  6. Day 6

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the 13th-century Sultanhani Caravanserai
    • Explore the underground city of Saratli
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Saratli Underground City
  7. Day 7

    Göreme

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Cappadocian dinner featuring colourful local dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Göreme rock-hewn churches with ancient wall paintings
    • Visit Pasabag Valley to see fairy chimneys and troglodyte dwellings
    • Tour a local cave house with a longtime Cappadocian resident
    • Watch Whirling Dervish performance
    Landmarks
    Göreme
    Pasabag Valley
  8. Day 8

    Ankara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ankara HiltonSA)

    Included Activities

    • Learn about pottery making in Avanos
    • Visit the Hittite Museum
    • Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the spa and wellness centre at your hotel
    Landmarks
    Avanos
    Hittite Museum
    Mausoleum of Atatürk
  9. Day 9

    Ankara to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional cruise along the Bosphorus
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Sisli, Istanbul)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Blue Mosque
    • Visit the Hippodrome
    • Visit Hagia Sophia with a choice of either the Hagia Sophia History Digital Experience or a visit to Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Stroll through the Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hippodrome
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Istanbul

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4.8
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
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  • S
    November 20th, 2023
    5.0
    We can thoroughly recommend this tour . Brilliant guide, driver and tour group made it just perfect.
    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience on your itinerary and we appreciate your kind words. Our On the Road Teams worked tirelessly to create one-of-a-kind experiences for our customers, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed them. Thank you for recommending this tour. We look forward to providing you with exceptional service in the future and appreciate you for choosing Insight Vacations for your vacation.
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  • Wonders of Turkey (Classic, Winter) reviewer 2
    November 21st, 2022
    5.0
    Very thorough cultural experience of Turkiey. Our guide Saba was quite entertaining & knowledgeable with pertinent...
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    Traveled in November 2022
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for your feedback regarding the trip that you experienced in Turkey. We take pride in our trips and want to give our travellers a lifetime experience that they will never forget. Our team takes great pride in the Travel Directors' professionalism and enthusiasm, and we are glad you experienced their exceptional service first-hand. We look forward to hearing from you soon and hope to explore another trip with you shortly.
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  • T
    December 28th, 2015
    4.5
    Excellent itinary. Great tour director. Excellent value for money
    Traveled in September 2013
  • B
    December 28th, 2015
    4.5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our tour, our guide and driver were marvellous. Would have liked a bit more time in the Grand...
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    Traveled in May 2015
  • J
    November 24th, 2015
    5.0
    My tour guide was Cem, a very knowledgable, caring man. Hotels amazing & the best seats for everything. Absolutely...
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    Traveled in October 2015
  • Wonders of Turkey (Classic, Winter) reviewer 6
    July 17th, 2013
    5.0
    Can anyone believe that we are writing this on the tour bus? We are still on the Turkey tour, which will end in two...
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    Traveled in July 2013
  • Wonders of Turkey (Classic, Winter) reviewer 7
    April 9th, 2013
    4.5
    April 2011 we left to venture over to Europe for the first time as had only done a lot of Asian countries. Our...
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    Traveled in April 2011

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    Asked on April 29th, 2023

    Is there an opportunity for a hot air balloon ride and if so what's the cost? Also if not is there an option of seeing them? Cappadocia is known for this and I don't see an option on this tour to see or experience the balloons.

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      It turns out that a hot air balloon ride and seeing a hot air balloon are not included on this trip. We have other experiences you can enjoy on the Wonders of Turkey tour.

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