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Essential Turkey

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.8 (270 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner - Turkish cuisine
Day 2
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Interactive pottery workshop at Avanos
Landmarks
Avanos
Day 3
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Goreme Open-Air Museum visit
- Carpet-weaving workshop
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - €290
- Whirling Dervishes live show
- Wine tasting session
- Turkish Night show
Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Day 4
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Underground city of Kaymakli exploration
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervishes - €30
Landmarks
Kaymakli Underground City
Day 5
Konya to Antalya
Konya to Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Karatay Madrasa visit
- Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana visit
Landmarks
Karatay Madrasa
Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana
Day 6
Antalya
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Perge ancient ruins visit
- Aspendos ancient theatre visit
Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos Theatre
Day 7
Antalya to Pamukkale
Antalya to Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pamukkale travertine pools visit
- Hierapolis ancient city visit
Optional Activities
- Spa or massage services at hotel
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 8
Pamukkale to Izmir
Pamukkale to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gozleme at countryside restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ephesus ancient city visit
- Virgin Mary's house visit
- Gozleme lunch at countryside restaurant
Landmarks
Ephesus
Virgin Mary's House
Day 9
Izmir to Çanakkale
Izmir to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pergamon and Asklepion ruins visit
- Troy ancient city visit
Landmarks
Pergamon
Asklepion
Troy
Day 10
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gallipoli battlefields visit
- Anzac Cove visit
- Lone Pine visit
- Chunuk Bair visit
Landmarks
Gallipoli Battlefields
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine
Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner (Exquisite meal worthy of Sultans next to Hagia Sophia)
Included Activities
- Hippodrome visit
- Blue Mosque visit
- Cistern Basilica visit
- Meal near Hagia Sophia
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Cistern Basilica
Hagia Sophia
Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Avanos

Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum

Landmarks
Kaymakli Underground City

Landmarks
Karatay Madrasa
Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana

Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos Theatre

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Ephesus
Virgin Mary's House

Landmarks
Pergamon
Asklepion
Troy

Landmarks
Gallipoli Battlefields
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine

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Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Cistern Basilica
Hagia Sophia

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Guide
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4.8

Peter5.0•November 2024
This was the easiest tour I have ever taken. Just land in Istambul Airport, clear customs and immigration and Ciconia...
This was the easiest tour I have ever taken. Just land in Istambul Airport, clear customs and immigration and Ciconia do the rest. We landed a day early and booked accommodation in Old Town, Ciconia organised transfers at no extra cost, even though it was clearly outside their tour. We then did the 11 day Luxury Tour of Turkey with Sami, a very presentable, knowledgeable and courteous guide. Our tour was managed on the fly, hitting everything on the itinerary with ample time to explore and take photos. If we finished somewhere quickly, Sami would suggest other things to see in the area. If we took longer on an attraction, he would juggle the rest of the day and the next, to make sure that we still saw all the attractions without feeling rushed. Sami was the perfect guide. Unfortunately we had one member of our 5 person tour who was somewhat more difficult than anyone else I have ever been on a tour with. Sami was constantly dealing with this while managing the rest of the tour. Sami was amazing. I have already recommended Ciconia to friends, family and some other fellow travellers I met while travelling in Egypt. I am also going to book the Ciconia tour of the Balkans (even though I have never thought of visiting there), based purely on my experience in Turkey. Well done Ciconia!Show more
Imraan5.0•October 2024
An incredible journey getting to know the history of amazing Turkey starting from Instanbul and all the other...
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Anonymous5.0•October 2024
Our experience was first rate with a wonderful guide Aykut. His love of his country is evident & we learnt so much...
Our experience was first rate with a wonderful guide Aykut. His love of his country is evident & we learnt so much about Turkey as we sadly hear very little about life here in our part of the world. Our transport was so comfortable & hotels were excellent. We were collected on time at airports even after major delays. The Turkish ?? food experience was also wonderful as Aykut explained all the different dishes to try whenever we had meals together. I have travelled with other tour groups but never at this level of excellence. It’s tiring though….be prepared for a busy schedule & lots of walking.Show more

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