This ten-day active tour to Turkey will take you on a journey exploring the best historic and natural landscapes with a small group. Explore Day tour of Istanbul | Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour | Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum | Ephesus Roman ruins tour | Pamukkale calcium terraces | Hierapolis hot springs | Follow the Silk Road to Konya | Cappadocia | Ankara | Option to fly from Ankara to Istanbul at the end of the tour. Check out our Turkey cultural tours.
This 10-day small group tour of Turkey offers a beautiful introduction to this fascinating historical and cultural destination. Your small group begins in the heartbeat of Turkey, busy and beautiful Istanbul, visiting its memorable landmarks: the 17th-century Blue Mosque, the Luxurious Topkapi Palace, and the famous Hippodrome. You can continue your quest with your small group to the world-famous historical sites of Troy, Pergamum, and the Roman ruins of Ephesus. We will visit the bizarre calcium terraces at Pamukkale and the hot thermal pools at Hierapolis and travel along the historical Silk Road to Konya, where we will see the spiritual Sufi sanctuary of Jalaluddin Rumi and the former home of the original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes. There is a full day to explore the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, with its towering rock pinnacles and underground dwellings, and we then move on to Ankara, Turkey’s modern-day capital, before ending the tour back in Istanbul, realizing an active and spiritual journey exploring Turkey best historical, natural and spiritual highlights with a small group. If you prefer private, customized tours to Turkey, you can count on us to provide tours tailored to your satisfaction.
Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival, our staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel in Istanbul, marking the beginning of your trip. | OVERNIGHT Istanbul - 4-star hotel/
Istanbul. Old City tours. Our trip begins this morning with a full-day tour of Istanbul. Spanning two continents, this historically significant city played a pivotal role in the development of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofya Museum, and explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace, before concluding at the famous Hippodrome. | OVERNIGHT Istanbul - 4-star hotel.
Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour. We depart Istanbul this morning for the drive to Gallipoli, where we will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site. Although home to some of the fiercest fighting during the War, the site is marked by poignant memorials set against a subdued, wooded landscape. Our tour will include the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, as well as The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum. There will also be a chance to see the original trenches and tunnels used during the War before we head to our hotel in Canakkale. | OVERNIGHT Canakkale - 4-star hotel | MEALS Breakfast, Dinner
Tour of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum. This morning, we make the short drive to the ancient city of Troy. Lying undiscovered until midway through the 19th Century, the excavations here brought the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer back to life. We then continue our drive south to the Acropolis of Pergamum. As a former kingdom, we enjoy a full tour of the site, including the Temple of Trajan and the famous library, which is believed to have rivaled the Library of Alexandria and helped shape Pergamum into a renowned cultural and political center. | OVERNIGHT Kusadasi - 4-star hotel
Kusadasi. Ephesus Roman ruins tour after breakfast. We drive to the Roman site of Ephesus. The city once housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. We visit the Temple of Artemis and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Roman city. This afternoon, we visit the fruit wine-growing village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey. | OVERNIGHT Kusadasi - 4-star hotel
Drive to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. We travel east this morning to Pamukkale, the site of the well-known white calcium terraces known as travertines. Pamukkale translates as ‘cotton castles.’ The naturally occurring geology here has created cloud-like formations unlike any other place. We then head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to enjoy a dip in the hot thermal pools nestled among old columns left by the Romans, who used the springs for their therapeutic properties. | OVERNIGHT Pamukkale - 4-star hotel
Drive the Silk Road to Konya. Travel back in time today as we follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya. We learn more about the history of this vital trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai before arriving in Konya, where we include a visit to the Mevlana museum – the former home of the original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes. | OVERNIGHT Cappadocia - 4-star hotel
Cappadocia. Full-day tour. Today, we set out to explore Cappadocia's beautiful and surreal landscape. Unlike anywhere else, this unique setting offers a fairytale view, complete with incredible rock formations and underground villages. Often described as the jewel of Turkey, we have a full tour here to explore the underground churches and fortresses used by Christians to avoid persecution over a thousand years ago. | OVERNIGHT Cappadocia - 4-star hotel
Cappadocia. Drive to Ankara. Return to Istanbul. We leave early this morning for the drive to Ankara, Turkey's modern-day capital city. We visit Anitkabir – the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Atatürk before returning to Istanbul by road. This is a long day's drive, and we can arrange an upgrade to an internal flight from Kayseri in Cappadocia if you prefer (please ask for current times & prices). | OVERNIGHT Istanbul - 4-star hotel
Istanbul. Free time. Transfer to the airport. Your time is free in Istanbul today for some last-minute sightseeing and shopping before we transfer you to the airport for departure.
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| Sat 26 Jul 2025 | Tue 5 Aug 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 2 Aug 2025 | Tue 12 Aug 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 9 Aug 2025 | Tue 19 Aug 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 16 Aug 2025 | Tue 26 Aug 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 23 Aug 2025 | Tue 2 Sep 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 30 Aug 2025 | Tue 9 Sep 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Sep 2025 | Tue 16 Sep 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Sep 2025 | Tue 23 Sep 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Sep 2025 | Tue 30 Sep 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Sep 2025 | Tue 7 Oct 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Oct 2025 | Tue 14 Oct 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Oct 2025 | Tue 21 Oct 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Oct 2025 | Tue 28 Oct 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Oct 2025 | Tue 4 Nov 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Tue 11 Nov 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 8 Nov 2025 | Tue 18 Nov 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Nov 2025 | Tue 25 Nov 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 22 Nov 2025 | Tue 2 Dec 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 29 Nov 2025 | Tue 9 Dec 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Dec 2025 | Tue 16 Dec 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Dec 2025 | Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Tue 30 Dec 2025 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Tue 6 Jan 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Tue 13 Jan 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 10 Jan 2026 | Tue 20 Jan 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 17 Jan 2026 | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Tue 3 Feb 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 31 Jan 2026 | Tue 10 Feb 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Feb 2026 | Tue 17 Feb 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Feb 2026 | Tue 24 Feb 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Feb 2026 | Tue 3 Mar 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Feb 2026 | Tue 10 Mar 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Mar 2026 | Tue 17 Mar 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Mar 2026 | Tue 24 Mar 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Mar 2026 | Tue 31 Mar 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Mar 2026 | Tue 7 Apr 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Apr 2026 | Tue 14 Apr 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Apr 2026 | Tue 21 Apr 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Apr 2026 | Tue 28 Apr 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Apr 2026 | Tue 5 May 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 2 May 2026 | Tue 12 May 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 9 May 2026 | Tue 19 May 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 16 May 2026 | Tue 26 May 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 23 May 2026 | Tue 2 Jun 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 30 May 2026 | Tue 9 Jun 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Jun 2026 | Tue 16 Jun 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Jun 2026 | Tue 23 Jun 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Jun 2026 | Tue 30 Jun 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Jun 2026 | Tue 7 Jul 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Jul 2026 | Tue 14 Jul 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Jul 2026 | Tue 28 Jul 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Jul 2026 | Tue 4 Aug 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 1 Aug 2026 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 8 Aug 2026 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Tue 25 Aug 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 22 Aug 2026 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 29 Aug 2026 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 5 Sep 2026 | Tue 15 Sep 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 12 Sep 2026 | Tue 22 Sep 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 19 Sep 2026 | Tue 29 Sep 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Tue 6 Oct 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Tue 13 Oct 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Tue 20 Oct 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Tue 27 Oct 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026 | Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Tue 1 Dec 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Tue 29 Dec 2026 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Available | $3,285.00 | RESERVATION |
Cost per person: $1,865.00 USD
Single supplement: $345.00 USD
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