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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Images courtesy of IntrepidGroup
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