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Signature: Turkey's Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia National Geographic

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Start and end in Istanbul
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  • Ancient marble-columned Library of Celsus ruins framed by green hillside and blue sky.
  • Sunset view of Bodrum’s harbor with castle, hillside houses and boats lit against turquoise waters.
  • Colorful, bustling interior of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with jewelry and souvenir stalls under ornate arches.
  • Vibrant lantern and copperware shops inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with blurred crowds walking through.
  • High vantage view of the Blue Mosque complex overlooking the Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Private welcome dinner at Binbirdirek Cistern with traditional dishes and fine wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • Byzantine Cistern Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Binbirdirek Cistern
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner (Sophisticated dinner beside the Bosphorus Strait)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul)

    Included Activities

    • Hagia Sophia Exclusive Visit
    • Private Bosphorus Strait Cruise
    • Istanbul Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Grand Bazaar exploration
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus Strait
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Bodrum

    Istanbul to Bodrum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Leisurely dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divan Bodrum Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Topkapi Palace Visit
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
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  4. Day 4

    Bodrum

    Bodrum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divan Bodrum Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ancient Halicarnassus
    • Bodrum Museum Of Underwater Archaeology
    • Local Farm Visit
    • Village Weaving Cooperative
    • Bodrum Area Vineyard Visit
    Landmarks
    Halicarnassus
    Castle of St. Peter
  5. Day 5

    Bodrum to İzmir

    Bodrum to İzmir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Didim)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swissotel Izmir)

    Included Activities

    • Apollo Temple of Didyma
    • Miletus Visit
    • Expedition Leader Led Walk of Kemeralti Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
    Didim
    Miletus
    Kemeralti Old Bazaar
  6. Day 6

    İzmir

    İzmir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Private dinner at Library of Celsus with live classical music)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swissotel Izmir)

    Included Activities

    • Efesium Selcuk Community Experience
    • Ephesus Guided Visit and Exclusive Dinner
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
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  7. Day 7

    İzmir to Ankara

    İzmir to Ankara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive dinner in Ottoman-era mansion in Ankara Castle district)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Divan Ankara)

    Included Activities

    • Ankara Guided Tour
    • The Mausoleum of Atatürk
    • Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
    • Private Dinner at a Historic Mansion
    Landmarks
    Anıtkabir
    Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
    Ankara Castle
  8. Day 8

    Ankara to Cappadocia

    Ankara to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional specialities dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seraphim Cave Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Hattuša Visit
    Landmarks
    Hattuša
  9. Day 9

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch from cooking class with local host), Dinner (Private dinner at Güçay Museum with ancient-inspired menu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seraphim Cave Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
    • Derinkuyu Underground City Visit
    • Cooking Class and Lunch
    • Cappadocia Jeep Tour
    • Farewell Dinner at the Güçay Museum
    Landmarks
    Göreme Valley
    Derinkuyu Underground City
    Güçay Museum
  10. Day 10

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul

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  • Swissotel Izmir

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  • Hotel Divan Ankara

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  • Seraphim Cave Hotel Cappadocia

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