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Highlights of Turkey

8 days
From Istanbul to Dalyan
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Day 4

    Canakkale to Selcuk

    Canakkale to Selcuk
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cenka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Troy
    • Visit Pergamon acropolis
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Pergamon
    Bergama
  5. Day 5

    Selcuk to Pamukkale

    Selcuk to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (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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  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. Day 8

    Dalyan

    Dalyan

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4.4
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
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  • Lynn4.2May 2023
    Our guide and the amazing ancient sites
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  • Sally4.7May 2023
    Trip to Ephesus was excellent - getting there early meant it wasn't too busy so we could take in the majesty of the...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Stuart4.7May 2023
    Guide was very knowledgable about where to find some quiet spots even in the busiest locations - entering Hierapolis...
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  • Janet4.3September 2023
    Gallipoli and Pergamum
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  • Paul4.3September 2023
    Crossing the Bosphorus and seeing Troy.
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Geoff4.7September 2023
    The sites of Troy and Ephesus were particularly impressive for the ancient history enthusiast. The visit to the site...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Shane4.3September 2023
    Anzac Cove Lone Pine Cemetery
    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Liz4.7November 2023
    Still love the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and the peace of the mosques
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Anonymous5.0April 2023
    I highly recommend this tour! The points of interest were very interesting and the timing of the whole trip was...
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    Traveled in February 2023
  • Joyce4.0October 2022
    The guide was great. Some of the accommodations and buffet meals were marginally acceptable. Bus driver was great...
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    Traveled in October 2022
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    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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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!OperatorWritten 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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    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    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!OperatorWritten 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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