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Essential Turkey

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From Istanbul to Antalya

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Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Solo exploration of Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner in a relaxed setting)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square with tour leader
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Solo afternoon exploration of Istanbul
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Square
Theodosius Obelisk
Serpent Column
Walled Obelisk
Day 3
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Gallipoli
- Guided tour of Gallipoli Battle sites and cemeteries with tour leader
- Ferry crossing from Europe to Asia
Landmarks
Gallipoli
Day 4
Çanakkale to Selçuk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Ayvalık town)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Troy ruins with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Visit vineyards at the winery hotel
- Wine tasting experience at winery hotel restaurant led by expert
Landmarks
Troy
Day 5
Selçuk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch featuring three kinds of Turkish mezes, main course with seasonal vegetables, clay pot stew, and Sirince-style semolina dessert with pine nuts and ice cream)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ephesus ruins with tour leader
- Family-run cooking class in Sirince village led by restaurant owner or family member
Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Diana
Library of Celsus
Day 6
Pamukkale to Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Thermal water pools and terraces at Pamukkale
- Guided exploration of Hierapolis ruins with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Swimming or relaxing in hot spring pools
- Late afternoon exploration of Antalya old town
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 7
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of ancient city of Perge with tour leader
- Guided exploration of Aspendos theatre with tour leader
Optional Activities
- Visit to Antalya Archaeological Museum
- Swimming at nearby beach
Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos
Antalya Archaeological Museum
Day 8
Antalya
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Square
Theodosius Obelisk
Serpent Column
Walled Obelisk

Landmarks
Gallipoli

Landmarks
Troy

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Diana
Library of Celsus

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Perge
Aspendos
Antalya Archaeological Museum

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Number of tours

458

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4.4

Dawn
September 4th, 2022
5.0
This tour was awesome! I loved learning about the history of Turkiye through our guide, Alp. He is so knowledgeable...
This tour was awesome! I loved learning about the history of Turkiye through our guide, Alp. He is so knowledgeable and taught us tons of stuff about the history, culture, and religions of his country. He was really dedicated to sharing his knowledge with us and answered all our questions with a lot of patience. And he was always checking in with us to make sure we were doing well. Before the tour, I thought that Turkey would be more third world-like, but it’s not. So I learned to appreciate Turkiye more on this trip. The only negatives about this trip: I think a few of the hotel rooms were a bit small and a few didn’t have fridges. Plus I was solo on this trip and felt that I always got the worst rooms! But other than that, it was a great tour.Show more
Richard
July 2nd, 2019
4.0
Only two things marred an otherwise outstanding tour. Barbaros was replaced as tour guide part way through the tour....
Only two things marred an otherwise outstanding tour. Barbaros was replaced as tour guide part way through the tour. He was too inexperienced for a group of experienced travellers. It's up to Exodus to ensure there staff are up to it before sending them out. Three star hotels are fine. It is only somewhere to sleep after all. But many of us had maintenance issues with many of the hotels we stayed in such as broken toilet seats, broken or missing fittings, hair dryers, fridges and air con not working etc. The hotels need to be properly maintained. Several of the hotels had no alcohol which is fine. However access to a drink is essential for thirsty travellers. This wasn't the case in Cappadocia at the Ciner Hotel where the nearest outlet was a long walk away. But an awesome tour otherwise.Show more
Heather
June 11th, 2019
4.5
Atahan really knew his ancient history he was very professional and the tour ran very smoothly The mic in the bus...
Atahan really knew his ancient history he was very professional and the tour ran very smoothly The mic in the bus was sometimes not so clear to hear but when on the ancient sites it became clear as to what Atahan was saying It was a bit rushed in places we did not have enough time to visit a museum in Selcuk but managed to just make the castle and fort I think it needs to be a 17 day tour where we have a guided walk around Istanbul as well as enough time in Selcuk My main criticism was a bit to much time for lunch in restaurants where a simple light snack would have been enough Atahan was very helpful in explaining food items and menu choices This was my first time using Exodus and I would highly recommend them.Show more

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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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Essential Turkey

Itinerary

Istanbul

Optional Activities

Istanbul

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Istanbul to Çanakkale

Included Activities

Çanakkale to Selçuk

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Selçuk

Included Activities

Pamukkale to Antalya

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Antalya

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Antalya

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