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Highlights of Turkey

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From Istanbul to Dalyan
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monaco Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (over 60 streets and 3,000 shops)
    • Explore the Sultanahmet district on foot
    Landmarks
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Turkish breakfast with yogurts, cheese, breads, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and fruits)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monaco Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Turkish breakfast
    • Guided tour of Sultanahmet Square
    • Visit to Sultanahmet Blue Mosque
    • Visit to Suleymaniye Mosque
    • Public ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy
    • Exploration of Kadikoy neighbourhood on foot
    • Return ferry to European side

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurants in Sultan Ahmet district
    • Lunch at Spice Bazaar traditional restaurants
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Galata Tower
    • Visit Topkapi Palace Museum
    • Visit Basilica Cistern
    • Exploration of Kadikoy with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Sultanahmet Square
    Hagia Sophia
    Serpentine Column
    Obelisk of Theodosius
    Sultanahmet Blue Mosque
    Suleymaniye Mosque
    Spice Bazaar
    Bosphorus
    Kadikoy
    Galata Tower
    Topkapi Palace Museum
    Basilica Cistern
  4. Day 3

    Istanbul to Canakkale

    Istanbul to Canakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Canak Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anzac Cove
    • Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
    • Visit Kabatepe War Museum
    • Ferry ride across the Dardanelles to Canakkale

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll along Canakkale seafront
    Landmarks
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    Anzac Cove
    Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
    Kabatepe War Museum
    Dardanelles
    Trojan Horse replica
  5. Day 4

    Troy - Pergamon - Selcuk

    Troy - Pergamon - Selcuk
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cenka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the ancient city of Troy with nine ruined cities spanning approximately 5,000 years
    • Explore the Greco-Roman remains at Pergamon including the acropolis, library, theatre, temples and altars
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Pergamon
  6. Day 5

    Selcuk to Pamukkale

    Selcuk to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Lycus River Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus with local guide
    • Visit traditional carpet weaver in Selcuk
    • Exploration of Selcuk town
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Selcuk
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  7. Day 6

    Pamukkale to Dalyan

    Pamukkale to Dalyan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palme)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamukkale white terraces
    • Visit Cleopatra's Pool
    • Boardwalk experience with views of terraced pools and valley
    • Visit Hierapolis ancient spa town with Roman baths, tombs and theatre
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Cleopatra's Pool
    Hierapolis
    Turquoise Coast
    Dalyan
  8. Day 7

    Dalyan

    Dalyan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palme)

    Included Activities

    • Riverboat trip through Koycegiz Lake reeds to Caunos
    • Visit Caunos ancient site with Roman bath, theatre and acropolis
    • Access to mud baths and hot springs

    Optional Activities

    • Mud bath and hot springs experience
    • Water taxi to Iztuzu Beach
    • Swimming at Iztuzu Beach
    • Visit Turtle Conservation Centre (DEKAMER)
    Landmarks
    Koycegiz Lake
    Caunos
    Caunos River
    Iztuzu Beach
    Turtle Conservation Centre (DEKAMER)
  9. Day 8

    Dalyan

    Dalyan

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Christopher4.5•December 2025
    I enjoyed Ephesus and the Spa Hotel and hot pool, The bard was also enjoyable.
    Traveled in March 2025
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  • Elizabeth4.7•December 2025
    Great experience all round so difficult to pick out anything in particular. Perhaps Tolga, our guide, should be...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Kerrie4.8•May 2025
    Being an Aussie, Galipoli was most dear
    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Sarah4.5•January 2025
    Our guide Tolga ws excellent and the sites visited were superb.
    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Stephanie4.7•February 2025
    I can't give any particular highlights, as it was all so good. The ancient relics going back thousands of years, the...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Kim4.7•March 2025
    Pamukkale Every archeological ruin I saw!
    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Kathryn4.2•March 2025
    All of the archeological sites
    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Kathleen4.5•March 2025
    Love the history of Turkey and visiting the sites. Also - a Kiwi so trip to Gallipoli was special. Also loved...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Alexandra4.7•October 2025
    Ephesus and going early to avoid the crowds Istanbul walking around the Blue mosque Dalyan river trip to see the bird...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Judith4.2•October 2025
    All days had something special but Ephesus was amazing
    Traveled in November 2025
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    Asked on February 12th, 2026

    Wanting to explore 8 day options in Turkey which include both Izmir and Cappadocia. Flying in/out of Istanbul. Hoping to include as many places as possible without blowing up budget too much

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    • Explore!Operator•Written February 2026

      I don't seem to have an Explore tour that visits Izmir apologies but we do have some Turkey Tours that visit Capaddocia. You may like this food based tour - A Taste of Turkey - Istanbul to Cappadocia by Explore! with 1 Tour Review (Code: XTU)

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    Can I arrange to spend the night in the same hotel that you use? Will you do an airport transfer for me at that time?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      We off free airport transfers on the start and end day of the tour only. You can book a private arrival transfer for two the cost is USD$160.00. Pre tour hotel is also possible to book also $160.00 pre night /per room for two people.

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