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Best of Turkey

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Start and end in Istanbul
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  • Iconic Hagia Sophia with soaring minarets and warm evening light against a blue sky.
  • Aerial panorama of a coastal city with deep blue strait and castle by the shore
  • Ruins of an ancient stone amphitheatre surrounded by lush forest
  • Spacious square in front of the Mevlana Museum and mosque complex in Konya
  • Dozens of hot-air balloons drifting over Cappadocia's dramatic landscape at sunrise
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome rooftop dinner with crew featuring Turkish delights)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Istanbul
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Explore Spice Market
    • Visit Hippodrome
    • Tour Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Spice Market
    Hippodrome
    Grand Bazaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Istanbul - Troy - Çanakkale - Gallipoli

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Camp under the Stars (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Troy ancient ruins
    • Visit Trojan Horse monument
    • Guided tour of Çanakkale
    • Ferry crossing of the Dardanelles
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Trojan Horse
    Çanakkale
    ANZAC Cove
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Gallipoli - Çanakkale - Izmir

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shantihome Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove
    • Australia and New Zealand ceremonies
    • Explore Izmir promenades
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  4. Day 4

    Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Uyum Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus ancient ruins
    • Visit Temple of Artemis
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Explore Pamukkale terraces
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Library of Celsus
    Pamukkale
  5. Day 5

    Pamukkale - Ölüdeniz - Kayaköy - Fethiye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon)
    • View paragliders at Ölüdeniz

    Optional Activities

    • BBQ dinner at local restaurant in Kayaköy
    Landmarks
    Ölüdeniz
    Kayaköy
  6. Day 6

    Fethiye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour with lunch onboard
  7. Day 7

    Fethiye - Konya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked traditional Turkish food at local homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Konya Homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Meet Sufi master Mustafa at Hichane lodge for Sufi Talk on whirling dervish philosophy
    • Home-cooked dinner at local homestay in Konya
    Landmarks
    Hichane Lodge
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  8. Day 8

    Konya - Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Göreme Open Air Museum
    • Explore rock-cut monasteries and cave churches
    • Live pottery demonstration at Chez Galip pottery workshop with UNESCO-recognised artist Mr Galip
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open Air Museum
    Chez Galip Pottery Workshop
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  9. Day 9

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Diadem Cappadocia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Red Valley with easy-to-moderate difficulty

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise hot air balloon ride
    • Cooking class in a cave
    Landmarks
    Red Valley
  10. Day 10

    Cappadocia - Lake Tuz - Ankara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Deeps Hostel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Tuz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Anitkabir (mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tuz
    Anitkabir
  11. Day 11

    Ankara - Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with crew
  12. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Antique Hostel (or similar)

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    Days 1, 11

  • Camp under the Stars (or similar)

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  • Diadem Cappadocia (or similar)

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    May 30th, 2023
    Our tour guide Ahmet and our Bus driver Metin were so amazing! Ahmets knowledge was unparalled and it was insane that...
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  • AntonioGargiulo
    October 28th, 2019
    This was the best tour I’ve ever done and everything went smoothly and professionally
  • Adam
    May 24th, 2026
    The tour guide and driver were both excellent. The trip is very fast paced, but you get to see so much!

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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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 65 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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