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Classic Highlights of Turkey

10 days
Start and end in Istanbul
5.0
1 traveler review

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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Istanbul IST Airport Arrivals, 00:00 - 23:55)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Hippodrome
    • Visit the Blue Mosque
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Explore the Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Canakkale

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anzac Cove
    • Visit Lone Pine Memorial
    • Explore the Nek trenches
    • Visit Chunuk Bair
    • Cross the Dardanelles by public ferry
    • Photo opportunity at the Trojan Horse
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Lone Pine Memorial
    The Nek
    Chunuk Bair
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  4. Day 4

    Canakkale to Izmir/Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with locals at old Turkish village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Troy
    • Visit Pergamon Acropolis
    • Lunch with locals at old Turkish village
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Pergamon Acropolis
    Temple of Athena
    Altar of Zeus
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  5. Day 5

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus
    • Visit the Fountain of Trajan
    • Visit the Great Theater
    • Visit the Celsus Library
    • Visit the Odeon
    • Visit the Bouleterion
    • Visit the Temple of Serapis
    • Visit the Temple of Domitian
    • Walk along Marble Street
    • Visit the House of Virgin Mary
    • Visit Turkmen village for traditional carpet weaving demonstration
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hadrian
    Fountain of Trajan
    Great Theatre
    Celsus Library
    House of Virgin Mary
  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karahayit red springs
    • Visit Hierapolis
    • Swim in Cleopatra's Pool
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Cleopatra's Pool
    Karahayit
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  7. Day 7

    Pamukkale to Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultanhan Caravanserai
    • Visit Saratli Underground City

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish Folkloric Night in a Cave Restaurant with Local Drinks
    Landmarks
    Sultanhan Caravanserai
    Saratli Underground City
  8. Day 8

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride
    • Goreme Open-air Museum tour
    • Pasabag visit
    • Avanos and ceramic factories tour
    • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Show
    Landmarks
    Goreme Open-air Museum
    Pasabag
    Avanos
  9. Day 9

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum
    Landmarks
    Anatolian Civilizations Museum
  10. Day 10

    Istanbul

    End point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Istanbul IST Airport Departures, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
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Response rate
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Guided Istanbul Tours. 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 25 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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