Classic Turkey

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One tasty slice of Turkey, from Istanbul to the Aegean Sea to crumbling Cappadocian cliff cities.

Make the most of your time in Turkey on this nine-day journey. Travel from the melting pot of Istanbul to the clear coastal waters and ancient cities of the Bodrum Peninsula, then discover the otherworldly landscapes of the Cappadocia region. With two flights and an overnight train included, you’ll quickly soak up the sights and history of Turkey before finishing back in Istanbul where East meets West.

Why you’ll love this trip

This trip is the perfect slice of Turkey featuring the historic old city of Istanbul, the crystal waters of the Aegean, the grand old Roman city of Ephesus and the lunar landscape of Cappadocia – what’s not to love?
If you like history, this trip visits two of the ancient wonders of the world: the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the last remaining column of the Temple of Artemis.
Be gently rocked to sleep on the Mavi Konya, the train from Izmir to Konya. Sample some amazing sweets compliments of your local Leader, let the scenery slip past and learn how to play backgammon like a local.
Relax aboard a traditional gullet and take a dip in water so blue you wont believe it.
Try your hand at making the perfect Manti (Turkish ravioli) and sip fruit wine in one of the best-preserved Greek Ottoman villages in the country

Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private air-conditioned bus, Plane, Overnight Train

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (5 nights) Overnight Train (1 night) Feature Stay Istanbul (2 nights)

Included activities

Istanbul – Blue Mosque
Istanbul – Grand Bazaar
Bodrum – Bodrum Castle
Bodrum – Gulet/Boat Excursion
Ephesus – archaeological site
Overnight Train – Backgammon Lessons (Peregrine Moment)
Konya – Mevlana Museum
Goreme – Valley Walk in Capadoccia
Cappadocia – Kaymakli Underground City
Goreme – Carpet Demonstration

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