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Start and end in Istanbul

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
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
Day 2
Istanbul - Troy - Çanakkale - Gallipoli
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
Day 3
Gallipoli - Çanakkale - Izmir
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
Day 4
Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
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
Day 5
Pamukkale - Ölüdeniz - Kayaköy - Fethiye
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
Day 6
Fethiye
Fethiye
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sakura Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Boat tour with lunch onboard
Day 7
Fethiye - Konya
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
Day 8
Konya - Cappadocia
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
Day 9
Cappadocia
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
Day 10
Cappadocia - Lake Tuz - Ankara
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
Day 11
Ankara - Istanbul
Ankara - Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Antique Hostel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner with crew
Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Spice Market
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Troy
Trojan Horse
Çanakkale
ANZAC Cove

Landmarks
ANZAC Cove

Landmarks
Ephesus
Temple of Artemis
Library of Celsus
Pamukkale

Landmarks
Ölüdeniz
Kayaköy

Landmarks
Hichane Lodge

Landmarks
Göreme Open Air Museum
Chez Galip Pottery Workshop

Landmarks
Red Valley

Landmarks
Lake Tuz
Anitkabir

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Antique Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 11
Camp under the Stars (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Shantihome Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Uyum Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Sakura Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Konya Homestay (or similar)
Hotel
day 7
Diadem Cappadocia (or similar)
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Deeps Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 10

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Contiki

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Rating: 4.7 (6,377 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by Contiki

Tour Operator
4.7

Angus5.0•June 2026
Was the best trip!! Contiki do it so well, would definitely recommend to young adults looking to explore Europe in...
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Stephanie5.0•May 2023
Our tour guide Ahmet and our Bus driver Metin were so amazing! Ahmets knowledge was unparalled and it was insane that...
Our tour guide Ahmet and our Bus driver Metin were so amazing! Ahmets knowledge was unparalled and it was insane that we did not have a local guide once! He took us to all of the places and was able to answer all of our questions. He was a bottomless pit of knowledge and not only that but he catered to everyone on the trip and what they wanted to do! He even talked to a horse ranch for me in Cappadocia to organise a horse ride for myself and a couple of others for our free time in cappadocia on my tour. It was truly amazing how much he listened to us all and supported us all with making sure we got good deals and everything in general - I'm not sure I'll ever get a better tour guide. I also now know how to count to 10 in Turkish thanks to him and our Bus drive Metin!Show more
Sidney4.0•September 2026
Our tour guide was INCREDIBLE and made the trip a breeze. There was a significant amount of time spent on travel...
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Best price guarantee

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