Turkey: 11-Day Luxury Small-Group Tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia with Gallipoli Visit & Bosphorus Cruise

Travel until 24 Dec 2022

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Unveil Turkey's mesmerising treasures, culinary delights and UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites on this 11-day, luxury small-group tour (max. 12 travellers). Staying in luxurious five-star accommodation throughout, you'll go behind the scenes of ancient sites with your expert guide while having ample time to explore at your own pace. Bargain at the Grand Bazaar in enchanting Istanbul before paying your respects to soldiers passed on the famous shores of Gallipoli. Marvel at the Trojan Horse at Troy and witness the ruins of once-glorious cities steeped in mythological and historical significance. Discover Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, sink into the mineral-rich thermal waters of Pammukale, descend into the storied depths of Kaymakli Underground City and sail across the glistening Bosphorus on an unforgettable cruise between two continents.

You'll also have the chance to taste authentic cuisine with nine exceptional included dinners and get hands-on with carpet-weaving and pottery-making workshops — two of the finest and oldest crafts in Turkey.

Your tour includes:

10 nights of five-star accommodation — including three nights at the luxurious Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus in the heart of Istanbul
Daily breakfast and nine authentic dinners
Discover the historic beauty of Hagia Sophia with a guided tour
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime cruise along the glittering Bosphorus
Bargain your way through Istanbul's incredible Grand Bazaar
Take a picturesque ferry ride from Eceabat to Çanakkale
Visit the ancient city of Troy with its iconic Trojan Horse
Hear the tales of World War I’s historic battlefields and memorial sites at Gallipoli
Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient city of Ephesus
Soak in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pamukkale hot springs
Delve into history at the ancient city of Hierapolis
Visit Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes
Explore the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, one of the most iconic sites in Turkey
The knowledge and recommendations of an expert travel director throughout your journey
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation throughout
Return private airport transfers
Tips, taxes and seamless baggage handling
All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary

Your journey takes you to: Istanbul — Gallipoli — Troy — Pergamum — Izmir — Ephesus — Pamukkale — Konya — Cappadocia — Ankara — Istanbul.

Optional activities: Tailor-make your own adventure with myriad optional activities: ascend above Cappadocia’s ethereal ‘fairy chimneys’ on a hot air balloon flight, find yourself in awe of whirling dervishes during a live show or conclude your adventure with an unforgettable Turkish dining experience.

Book with confidence: Our Change of Plan Guarantee will permit you to alter your booking, no questions asked up to 90 days before departure. Furthermore, if you are unable to travel as a result of Government travel restrictions, Luxury Escapes will assist you with a date change, provide you with a credit or process a refund for your booking less any non-recoverable costs. See Fine Print for details.