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Best of Turkey (Summer, 14 Days) (20 destinations)

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4.3 (13 reviews)
Best of Turkey (Summer, 14 Days) (20 destinations) - Trafalgar
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 20 - 45
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Memorable dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arts Hotel Taksim), Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hippodrome and view 4th-century Egyptian obelisk
    • View Blue Mosque
    • Explore Hagia Sophia
    • Guided tour of Topkapi Palace with Travel Director
    • Explore Istanbul's Grand Bazaar - one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops
    Landmarks
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kolin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gallipoli and Anzac Cove
    • Visit Dardanelles
    • Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
    • Visit Chunuk Bair Cemetery
    • Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Dardanelles
    Lone Pine Cemetery
    Chunuk Bair
  4. Day 4

    Çanakkale to Izmir

    Çanakkale to Izmir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shared lunch in a local home made with fresh, homegrown produce), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention)

    Included Activities

    • Explore archaeological site of Troy and nine layers of civilisation
    • View replica wooden horse at Troy
    • Be My Guest experience in Demircidere village - meet local women
    • Visit village bakery in Demircidere
    • Lunch with local family in Demircidere made with fresh, homegrown produce
    Landmarks
    Troy
  5. Day 5

    Izmir

    Izmir
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention)

    Included Activities

    • Explore ruins of ancient Greek city of Ephesus
    • View Library of Celcus facade
    • Visit Turkish carpet emporium and learn about carpet weaving heritage and artistry
    • Visit House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir with local raki
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celcus
    House of Virgin Mary
  6. Day 6

    Izmir to Pamukkale

    Izmir to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colossae Thermal)

    Included Activities

    • View demonstration of Turkey's leather craftsmanship with traditional techniques
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
  7. Day 7

    Pamukkale to Antalya

    Pamukkale to Antalya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marmara Antalya)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman health spa at Hierapolis
    • View Pamukkale Cotton Castle Springs and thermal pools
    • Explore winding lanes of Antalya's old city
    • Admire Ottoman architecture in Antalya
    Landmarks
    Hierapolis
    Pamukkale Cotton Castle Springs
  8. Day 8

    Antalya

    Antalya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marmara Antalya)

    Optional Activities

    • Yacht cruise and guided tour of Antalya's historic old town
  9. Day 9

    Antalya to Konya

    Antalya to Konya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dedeman)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aspendos and view the world's best-preserved theatre of antiquity
    • Visit Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum in Konya - home of the Whirling Dervish sect
    • Visit Karatay Tile Museum and view its exquisitely Seljuk-tiled dome
    Landmarks
    Aspendos Theatre
    Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum
    Karatay Tile Museum
  10. Day 10

    Konya to Cappadocia

    Konya to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Exedra)

    Included Activities

    • View 13th-century caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road
    • Explore underground city of Saratli
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at King's Valley Eco Farm with local host Ali - learn about sustainable farming methods and traditional farming practices
    Landmarks
    Saratli Underground City
    Ortahisar Rock Castle
  11. Day 11

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional pottery kebabs at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Exedra)

    Included Activities

    • Explore volcanic valleys of Cappadocia with caves and troglodyte dwellings
    • Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum and view rock-hewn churches
    • Visit fairy chimneys of Paşabağı
    • Learn about art of pottery making in Avanos

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon flight at sunrise for bird's-eye view of Cappadocia's terrain
    • Evening performance of the Whirling Dervishes
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open-Air Museum
    Paşabağı
    Avanos
  12. Day 12

    Cappadocia to Ankara

    Cappadocia to Ankara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mercure Ankara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum of Anatolian Civilisations
    • Visit Atatürk Mausoleum - final resting place of Turkey's first president
    Landmarks
    Museum of Anatolian Civilisations
    Atatürk Mausoleum
  13. Day 13

    Ankara to Istanbul

    Ankara to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner with Travel Director and fellow companions)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arts Hotel Taksim), Hotel (Delta Istanbul Levent)

    Optional Activities

    • Bosphorus cruise with views of Europe and Asia
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus
  14. Day 14

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.3
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    4.6
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Anil3.0June 2023
    The sites we visited was more historical and also a learning.for us. I was a bit dissapointed with the five star...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your review. We hope you had the opportunity to witness Turkey's stunning attractions and immerse yourself in the culture. We regret to learn that you felt the accommodation and bathrooms did not meet the high standards we are recognised for, and we would like to apologise for any discomfort caused as a result. We know that a great Travel Director is essential to our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on any of our trips. We take great care in selecting our team members; therefore, we are surprised to read that this was a different experience that you received during the trip. We assure you that your feedback has been shared with our relevant teams for their attention and appropriate action to ensure the standards of our meals, Travel Director, and chosen hotel facilities and services provided are excellent. With that in mind, hopefully, we will have the chance to restore your impression of our experiences in the future.
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    Kyongku5.0May 2023
    Everything was more than expected. Tour director, Cem, made the tour very comfortable. Thanks. Just Istanbul tour can...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your review during your time in Turkey. We are pleased to read that our valuable travellers had a wonderful time while touring the world with us. Thanks for reviewing your trip with us, and we hope you returned home with great memories. We hope you will contact us soon for your next trip.
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  • Stefanie4.0April 2023
    Turkey is AMAZING! The itinerary was great and hit ALMOST everything i wanted to see. Every day was an adventure. The...
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    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Turkey. It is reassuring you found our Travel Director knowledgeable about the destination, and we know having a great Travel Direct is an essential part of our trips by being professional, passionate about travel, and giving outstanding service to our valuable travellers during their trips. We understand that you felt certain aspects of your journey could have been improved; however, exploring so many captivating destinations briefly can be quite an adventure, and we strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for in-depth discovery. Your feedback assists us in ensuring our itineraries continue to allow the fullest experiences for our guests. With this in mind, we hope to welcome you again soon for your next trip with us.
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  • Charles
    Charles5.0September 2022
    Enjoyed the trip. Turkey has really changed since i was there in 1998.
    Traveled in September 2022
  • Peter1.0March 2020
    Was planning a in June Turkish tour howver current global events associated with Corona Virus limits travel and when...
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    Traveled in March 2020
  • Cheryl
    Cheryl5.0January 2020
    This tour provided a comprehensive look at the fascinating history of the country. The Tour Director gave in-depth...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback regarding your recent guided holiday with us here at Trafalgar. We put careful thought into the creation of our itineraries to ensure that our guests are able to capture the country's unique culture and history. Therefore, we are delighted to read that your dedicated and knowledgeable Travel Director ensured you had an insightful and truly memorable travel experience. What's more, we couldn't be happier to hear that the Best of Turkey itinerary fully lived up your expectations and we hope to welcome you back to indulge in more seamless adventures with our passionate team in the future.
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  • Siao4.5September 2019
    Memorable trip on a reasonable cost. Thank you.
    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thanks for having taken the time to share your thoughts with us here at Trafalgar. We are very happy to learn that you had a memorable experience with us in Turkey, and we hope that you will join us again on another of Trafalgar’s guided holidays in the future.
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  • LINA5.0June 2019
    An incredible tour! The best of Turkey indeed! The itinerary was excellent and the tour director is the very...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thanks for taking the time to share such positive feedback on the Best of Turkey guided holiday with Trafalgar along with the great photos. We put a significant amount of time and effort into ensuring that our guided holidays are seamless and enjoyable for each of our guests. Therefore, we are delighted that everything from the Travel Director and Coach Driver to the Itinerary and hotels met the high standards that you were expecting from Trafalgar. With this in mind, we hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again to create many more memorable highlights soon.
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  • Jason5.0January 2019
    Excellent service. Everything was seamless. Great itinerary.
    Traveled in December 2018
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thanks for taking the time to share such positive feedback on the Best of Turkey guided holiday with Trafalgar. We put a significant amount of time and effort into ensuring that our guided holidays are as seamless and enjoyable as possible for each of our guests. Therefore, we are delighted that everything from the Travel Director and Coach Driver to the Itinerary and hotels met the high standards you were expecting from Trafalgar. With this in mind, we hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon to create more memorable highlights.
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  • Ghazi5.0September 2018
    overall an excellent tour
    Traveled in September 2018

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    Asked on January 17th, 2026

    Can you curate the tour to my client's specific needs?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      While the itinerary follows a structured program, we are able to personalize certain aspects to align with your client's requirements, such as optional excursions, accommodation preferences, and transfer arrangements. For a fully bespoke travel experience, Trafalgar's affiliated brands may provide greater flexibility.

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      TravelerWritten January 2026

      is this possible to include other preferences for her maybe organize a private tour no matter what the price is?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      We do not organize private tour. If the guest wishes to include additional destinations, we recommend arriving before the scheduled trip date, extending their stay beyond the tour to explore independently, or making use of available free time within the itinerary if the schedule permits.

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    Derek

    Asked on March 11th, 2025

    Do we have an opportunity to visit the Blue Mosque, I noticed that we view not visit.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Upon review, you will view Blue Mosque, however, you can visit if timing of the day allows.

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    Clare

    Asked on December 30th, 2022

    Could you kindly advise by what time you need to be at Istanbul airport for complimentary pickup for the tour which starts on 21/5/23 please

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2022

      Complimentary transfers are available from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) on the first day of the trip or with pre accommodation booked through Trafalgar. Flight information is required to book transfers. Complimentary departure transfers are available to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) on the last day of the trip or with post accommodation booked through Trafalgar. Flight information is required to book transfers.

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    Asked on August 11th, 2022

    Could you please advise cost for a single supplement? Could you please advise maximum tour group size?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2022

      This trip can take a maximum of 52 guests - the average group size is 48. Single supplement price is $3,995.00.

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