Western Turkey tour: culture, history & Cappadocia

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Exploring with your guide, today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Chora Museum and take a cruise along the Bosphorus. Explore the local woodland and mountains.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Indulge in some people watching in the Grand Bazaar over a cup of Turkish coffee.
    • Explore ancient Ephesus.
    • Relax in the hideaway beachside village of Cirali on the Turquoise Coast.
    • Visit the ruined city of Termessos.

What's this trip about?

    Exploring with your guide, today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Chora Museum and take a cruise along the Bosphorus. Explore the local woodland and mountains.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityCappadocia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Safari

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Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Accommodation options: The Bank Hotel Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Pera Palace Hotel & Hotel Sultanhan

Upon arrival into Istanbul airport you'll be met by your private driver and guide and driven into the city, to your hotel where you'll spend the next three nights.

Day 2: Istanbul

Accommodation options: The Bank Hotel Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Pera Palace Hotel & Hotel Sultanhan

Today you embark on a tour of some of Istanbul's main highlights with your private guide, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

Day 3: Istanbul

Accommodation options: The Bank Hotel Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Pera Palace Hotel & Hotel Sultanhan

A further day exploring with your guide, today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Chora Museum and take a cruise along the Bosphorus.

Day 4: Şirince

Accommodation: Güllü Konaklari

Transfer to the airport and fly to Izmir. From here you'll drive to Sirince via the spectacular ruined city of Ephesus - a highlight of any trip to Turkey.

Day 5: Şirince

Accommodation: Güllü Konaklari

Today is at leisure in Sirince to relax and explore the surrounding countryside. We recommend taking a walk through the local olive groves, or perhaps just wandering through the excellent local market in the village.

Day 6: Çirali

Accommodation options: Kimera Lounge, Hera Hotel & Villa Lukka

You'll return to Izmir airport with your private driver, then fly to Antalya. From here you'll be driven along the coast to the pretty seaside hamlet of Cirali.

Day 7: Çirali

Accommodation options: Kimera Lounge, Hera Hotel & Villa Lukka

At leisure to soak up the sun in Cirali. Your hotel has an excellent swimming pool and grounds with views of the mountains, but the beach is just a minute's walk away. This is alternately pebbled and sandy, and one end is lined with local cafes where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Turquoise Coast with refreshments.

Day 8: Çirali

Accommodation options: Kimera Lounge, Hera Hotel & Villa Lukka

A further day at leisure. If you fancy venturing further afield, a short walk down the beach will take you to the Chimera 'Eternal' Flame. Alternatively, hire a bicycle and explore the local woodland and mountains.

Day 9: Antalya

Accommodation options: Puding Marina Residence & Kempinski Hotel The Dome

Return to Antalya and visit the excellent Antalya Museum with your private guide this morning, then head out to the ruined city of Perge, and nearby Aspendos.

Day 10: Antalya

Accommodation options: Puding Marina Residence & Kempinski Hotel The Dome

Drive into the mountains with your private guide and driver to visit the ancient Termessos today. This is a spectacular ruined city situated high in the mountains, accessible only by a walking path. The views from the ruins are outstanding.

Day 11: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Esbelli Evi, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Argos in Cappadocia

Fly to Cappadocia today. In the evening you'll be taken to an ancient caravanserai to watch a mesmerising whirling dervish ceremony.

Day 12: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Esbelli Evi, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Argos in Cappadocia

Today, explore the cave churches of Goreme Open Air Museum with your private guide, then embark on a jeep safari to some of the area's best panoramic viewpoints.

Day 13: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Esbelli Evi, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Argos in Cappadocia

Today you'll take part in a private traditional cookery course in a local family home.

Day 14: Return home

Transfer to the airport with your private driver, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here, you will catch your return flight home.

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