Highlights of Turkey
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- Discover the contrasts and highlights of Turkey on this one-week trip down the west coast
- Journey from captivating Istanbul to poignant Gallipoli and down to the Turquoise Coast
- Visit remarkable Greco-Roman ruins and the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale
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Our tour of Turkey starts in Istanbul. Once known as Constantinople, the city has been the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and today, its historic riches are evident at every turn. Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul was an important stop on the old...
This morning we'll get our first taste of a traditional Turkish breakfast, which usually consists of yogurts, cheese, and breads along with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and fruits. We'll head out on foot towards the Sultanahmet Square. Also known as the Hippodrome...
Leaving Istanbul after an early breakfast, this morning we'll make the five-hour drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula. It was at Gallipoli in 1916 that, after eight months of bloody hand-to-hand fighting and loss of life, the ill-fated Allied campaign was forced to conced...
Today we have a long day of travelling, so we'll depart early at around 7am. First, we'll drive the short distance to the ancient city of Troy where, according to legend, the artful Ulysses devised the wooden horse strategy, thereby ending the ten-year Trojan War. Her...
This morning, we'll spend some time exploring Selcuk's historic neighbour, the great Greco-Roman city of Ephesus accompanied by a local guide. Visited by Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, and having inspired Saint Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians, this famous seaport reached...
Today we'll discover Pamukkale. The city's name translates as the 'cotton castle' and is inspired by the extensive white terraces that cover the hillside, created by the white calcareous concretions deposited by mineral springs. It's home to one of Turkey's most impre...
Formally a fishing village, the small resort of Dalyan is steeped in history. This morning, we'll begin exploring with a riverboat trip through the reeds of the Koycegiz Lake to the ancient site of Caunos. Still under excavation, the Caunos ruins date back to 400 BC a...
Our tour ends at our hotel in Dalyan. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like a hotel transfer, you'll need to depart from Dalaman Airport (DLM), which is a 30-minute drive from our hotel.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Mary
Apr 2025
Highlights of Turkey
Many wonderful sights with an excellent guide, Alkan Really recommend this trip . Great value!
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
Highlights of Turkey
Turkey is incredible, and this trip was made perfect by our tour guide and the people who joined us on the tour. There were so many wonderful experiences - the sight...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
Highlights of Turkey
This tour was fabulous. All the places we visited were special in their own way. Some long days of driving but completely understandable as we travelled from one end...
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