Can you tell me how many people are on the tour? How much time are you in the van? Do you have an itinerary that is more detailed than what you have on your website? I have to be honest with you. I'm 81 and I can't sleep "anywhere" anymore. What do you suggest for me to find out more details? We are definitely young in heart and mind.

For our amazing Istanbul to Ephesus tour the group size ranges from 2-28, however the average is usually 20. I have attached the trip notes for the tour to this email and they will tell you a very comprehensive overview of the tour, hotels and other really great tips. In terms of your age and given you are "young in heart and spirit" this tour should pose no issues, however with all our travelers over 75 you would need to complete a Tour Suitability Form.

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Istanbul to Ephesus - 8 days

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From Istanbul to Izmir

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Visit exterior of St. Sophia
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Explore Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Topkapi Palace
St. Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Day 3
Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mausoleum of Ataturk
- Visit Mausoleum of Ataturk Museum
Landmarks
Mausoleum of Ataturk
Day 4
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Included Activities
- Visit underground city
- Guided tour of Open Air Museum in Goreme
- Explore Uchisar natural fortress
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon tour
- Turkish show and dinner night tour
Landmarks
Open Air Museum Goreme
Uchisar
Day 5
Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai
Landmarks
Sultanhan Caravanserai
Pamukkale
Day 6
Pamukkale - Izmir
Pamukkale - Izmir
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Explore Necropolis in Hierapolis
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Necropolis of Hierapolis
Temple of Artemis
Day 7
Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus library
- Visit Ephesus grand theater
- Explore Ephesus temples
- Visit charming village of Sirince
- Wine tasting in Sirince
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Ephesus Theatre
Sirince
Day 8
Izmir
Izmir

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Topkapi Palace
St. Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar

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Mausoleum of Ataturk

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Open Air Museum Goreme
Uchisar

Landmarks
Sultanhan Caravanserai
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Necropolis of Hierapolis
Temple of Artemis

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Ephesus Theatre
Sirince

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Eugenie4.0•October 2026
The hotels were great. The Troy tour started late which meant getting back to Istanbul late which isn’t great if you...
The hotels were great. The Troy tour started late which meant getting back to Istanbul late which isn’t great if you have an early morning flight out. The Troy tour should be a morning tour esp as the heat in the afternoon can be too much. The Gallipoli tour was well worth doing and was run well. The driver on the way to the Gallipoli tour was awful. Speeding, weaving in and out of traffic and many of us found him to be really rude.Show more
Robert4.0•June 2026
It had some good highlights, and provided an efficient way to see some key locations. I was not impressed, however,...
It had some good highlights, and provided an efficient way to see some key locations. I was not impressed, however, with the request once the tour had commenced for participants to pay a specified cash amount in Euros. The machinations behind that are startlingly obvious. Suggestion: shift this from the small print and be more explicit about costings. The second criticism relates to marketing. For all intents and purposes, it was an eight day tour. A final positive comment: The hotels went well above my expectation.Show more
Noella4.0•June 2026
There were fabulous highlights but also serious disappointments on our tour. Definitely some improvements could be...
There were fabulous highlights but also serious disappointments on our tour. Definitely some improvements could be made. Firstly the demand for cash payments is inexcusable in this day and age. The cash payment requirement raised concerns for us . We felt the explanation provided did not align with our experience during the tour as the tour used a credit card for all but the caravanseri. The documentation referred only to payment in euros. Euro is a currency. Cash is a form of payment. It was horrendously expensive to have to convert the inflated amount to cash and this needs addressing urgently. Soured the whole experience. The hotels were only just okay and certainly not the advertised 4star. The food at the Cappadocia hotel was abysmal. Inedible, in fact. But the itenerary and the sights were fabulous and we loved the country and the places we visited. Our guide Gurkan had a great sense of humour and was always very cheerful. The bus was very comfortable and we were thankful for the charge points wifi and water provided.Show more

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Can you tell me how many people are on the tour? How much time are you in the van? Do you have an itinerary that is more detailed than what you have on your website? I have to be honest with you. I'm 81 and I can't sleep "anywhere" anymore. What do you suggest for me to find out more details? We are definitely young in heart and mind.
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  For our amazing Istanbul to Ephesus tour the group size ranges from 2-28, however the average is usually 20. I have attached the trip notes for the tour to this email and they will tell you a very comprehensive overview of the tour, hotels and other really great tips. In terms of your age and given you are "young in heart and spirit" this tour should pose no issues, however with all our travelers over 75 you would need to complete a Tour Suitability Form.

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Istanbul to Ephesus - 8 days

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