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Taste of Turkey

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 21
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Istanbul old city
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Explore Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem)
- Visit ancient Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Half-day Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
Bosphorus
Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
Istanbul to Canakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Gallipoli World War I battlefield
- Visit Lone Pine memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit Johnston Jolly
- Visit The Nek
- Tour Gallipoli Museum
- Explore original WWI trenches and tunnels
Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair
ANZAC Cove
The Nek
Gallipoli Museum
Day 4
Canakkale to Kusadasi
Canakkale to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Troy Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Behramkale village and explore traditional stone houses (2026 itinerary)
- Relax with traditional Turkish tea or coffee at a local café in Behramkale (2026 itinerary)
- Visit Acropolis of Pergamon (2027 & 2028 itineraries)
Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale
Acropolis of Pergamon
Day 5
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert-led tour of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis historic grounds
- Visit Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Visit traditional carpet village and observe hand-weaving
Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Day 6
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Visit ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swim in hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 7
Pamukkale to Istanbul
Pamukkale to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Istanbul
Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Istanbul
- Shopping in Istanbul

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome
Bosphorus

Landmarks
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair
ANZAC Cove
The Nek
Gallipoli Museum

Landmarks
Troy
Troy Museum
Behramkale
Acropolis of Pergamon

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Ephesus Archaeology Museum

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Is the airfare included on this trip?
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  TourRadar specializes in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour. A good website to search for great prices would be kayak.com and/or skyscanner.com.

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