Absolute Turkey
Highlights
Discover historic cities and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus, marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia, enjoy dinner in a local family home, relax on an overnight boat trip, live like a local in a Turkish village.
This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.
What's included?
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Private air-conditioned van, boat, walking.
Accommodation
Hotels (12 nts), simple village homestay (1 nt), boat (1 nt, multi-share, hotel stay if inclement weather).
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Güneysinir Community Park , Güneysınır Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalık Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, Çavuşin Your Local Living Moment: Turkish Village Homestay, Güneysınır. Istanbul city walking tour. Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum. Underground city exploration. Overnight boat trip (Mediterranean sea, weather permitting). Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk. Ephesus entrance and visit. Ottoman mansion stay. Troy entrance and guided visit. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Itinerary
Included activities: Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional activities:
- Istanbul Backstreets Walk
- Dolmabahçe Palace Visit and Bosporus Cruise
Transport: Private Vehicle
Included activities: Istanbul Orientation Walk
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle
Included activities: Visit to the Mausoleum of Atatürk, Dinner with Local Family
Meals: ● breakfast● dinner
Included activities: Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
Optional activities:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Whirling Dervishes
- Turkish Bath
- Turkish Night
- Pottery Center Visit
- Carpet Demonstration
Meals: breakfast
Included activities: Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
Optional activities:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Whirling Dervishes
- Turkish Bath
- Turkish Night
- Pottery Center Visit
- Carpet Demonstration
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Included activities: Underground City Visit, Güneysinir Community Park , Catalhoyuk Visit, Turkish Village Homestay
Optional activities: Mevlana Museum Visit
Meals: ● breakfast● dinner
Transport: Private Vehicle
Optional activities: Antalya Archaeological Museum Visit
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle
Included activities: Overnight Boat Trip, Simena Castle Visit
Meals: ● breakfast● dinner
Transport: Private Vehicle
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Included activities: Hierapolis and Pamukkale Visit
Optional activities:
- Hierapolis Archeological Museum
- Swim in an Ancient Pool
Meals: breakfast
Included activities: Ephesus Visit
Optional activities:
- Mosque of Isa Bey Visit
- Saint John's Basilica Visit
- Selçuk Cooking Class
- Şirince Village Visit
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle
Included activities: Ottoman Mansion Stay, Çöp(m)adam Visit
Optional activities: Ayvalik Boat Tour
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Private Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Included activities: Troy Visit
Meals: breakfast
Transport: Ferry, Private Vehicle
Included activities: Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour
Optional activities:
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Great Palace Mosaic Museum
- Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit
- Topkapi Palace Visit
- Basilica Cistern
- Archaeological Museum
- Dolamabahçe Palace
- Galata Tower
Meals: breakfast
Meals: breakfast
