Best bits

  • Walking tour of Istanbul
  • Overnight train to Ankara
  • Goreme & Cappadocia
  • Traditional ‘gulet’ cruise
  • Ottoman Greek villages of Kayakoy & Sirince
  • Hike along the Lycian Way
  • Ephesus & Pamukkale

Description

See the sights of Turkey in comfort, with good standards of accommodation and transport links throughout. Immerse yourself in the culture and streetlife of Istanbul before taking the sleeper train inland to start exploring Turkey’s Anatolian heartland, where you’ll be amazed by the weird volcanic landscape of Cappadocia. Then it’s across to the coast to wander through quaint old Ottoman villages, cruise on a traditional ‘gulet’, visit ancient cities, hike on the Lycian Way and work your way back up to Istanbul.

What’s included

  • 12 nights hotels & guesthouses, 1 night overnight train, 1 night luxury bus
  • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
  • Professional tour leader throughout
  • All land transport & ferries within tour
  • Traditional wooden gulet boat trip
  • Guided Istanbul orientation walk
  • Lycian Way hike
  • Guided tour of Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Guided valley walk in Cappadocia
  • Visit Pamukkale
  • Guided tour of Ephesus
  • Wine tasting trip, Turkish cooking demonstration

Important Information

Any child between 12-18 has to be accompanied by someone over 18.

Tour Fact File

Group size Maximum 12
Age Minimum 12
Single Room Option Available for 12 nights of the 14 night tour from £495. Single Supplement is not available on day 13 overnight bus/train
International flight price From £140
Arrival & Departure airport Istanbul Ataturk (IST)

Visa requirements for British citizens

Visa required which can be obtained on arrival. (See trip guide for more details).

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