Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days

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Explore stunning Istanbul with its bazaars and mosques and wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli See Roman ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus, discover the beautiful Aegean Coast, the natural wonder of Pamukkale and the jewel in Turkey’s crown - Cappadocia, with its amazing underground cities and whimsical landscape.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Cappadocia – Admire the surreal landscape and explore Goreme Valley, discovering clifftop houses, rock-cut chapels and castles
    • Istanbul – Visit highlights of the Old City including the beautiful Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and imposing Topkapi Palace
    • Ephesus – Tour the marble ruins of this Roman city which was once the site of the great Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders
    • Pamukkale – Stroll around the terraced pools and opt for a relaxing dip in the naturally warm and calcium rich waters
    • Gallipoli – Pay your respects at the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials and visit ANZAC Cove, a famous WW1 landing site
    • Troy – Discover the legendary ruins and see a replica of the famous wooden horse which as the story goes, was used to sack the city
    • Pergamum – Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre which is one of the steepest in the classical world
    • Hierapolis – See the UNESCO-listed ruins of this ancient spa town, built on the site of natural hot springs

What's this trip about?

    Explore stunning Istanbul with its bazaars and mosques and wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli See Roman ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus, discover the beautiful Aegean Coast, the natural wonder of Pamukkale and the jewel in Turkey’s crown - Cappadocia, with its amazing underground cities and whimsical landscape.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityIstanbul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ankara
  • Cappadocia
  • Ephesus
  • Istanbul
  • Kusadasi
  • Pamukkale

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily and 1 dinner
    • 9 nights 4 star and special class hotels
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 of tour and departure transfer (to Istanbul International Airport) at 9am and 1pm only on day 10
    • Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum, Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Cappadocia
    • Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
    • All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Istanbul

Saturday. Welcome to Turkey and the start of your holiday. There's an included arrival transfer to our hotel before the afternoon is at leisure. Relax in the hotel or head out to explore the city. Istanbul is easy to get around on foot and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes dotted about the city.

Day : 2 Istanbul

This morning we'll embark on a fascinating tour through the Old City of Istanbul, we'll visit stunning examples of architecture that hail from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires eras. We’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famed for its blue Iznik tiles. Discover the Hi...

Day : 3 Canakkale

Istanbul – Gallipoli. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years.

Day : 4 Kusadasi

Gallipoli – Kusadasi. This morning we enjoy a short guided tour of Troy. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought to life by it’s rediscovery in 1863. Subsequent excavations revealed nine ancient cities, one on top of the other, dating back t...

Day : 5 Ephesus

Today, we explore legendary Ephesus - perhaps the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Under Roman rule, Ephesus was a vast and prosperous city with a population nearing 250,000. It was an important centre of commerce and a popular destination f...

Day : 6 Pamukkale

Kusadasi – Pamukkale. Driving east, we arrive at Pamukkale - home of the famous gleaming white calcium terraced pools. Known locally as the Cotton Castles, they're a natural phenomena and gift from Mother Nature. Pamukkale was formed when warm, calcium rich mineral wa...

Day : 7-8 Cappadocia

Pamukkale - Cappadocia. On day 7 we drive to Cappadocia, stopping to visit some ancient caravanserais (roadside inns) such as Sultanhani. Tonight there's a fun optional evening of Turkish folklore. On day 8 we enjoy a guided tour of Cappadocia - perhaps the jewel...

Day : 9 Ankara

Cappadocia - Istanbul. Today we head back to Istanbul, stopping en route for lunch (payable locally). We arrive into Istanbul in the evening. If you'd prefer to avoid the long journey over land today, we also offer the opportunity to fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul.

Day : 10 Istanbul

Monday. After breakfast our tour draws to a close. An onward departure transfer is included to Istanbul International Airport and is offered at 9am and 1pm today.

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Price per day$177
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Departure dates marked with a 'G' are operating. All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Sarika Bachoo

Jul 2019

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Tour was amazing Lale was brilliant loved the historical stories she told and fascinated us with her wealth of knowledge

Enjoyed the ride in the bus our driver Mustafa was amazing. The ...

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Padmini Mistry

Jul 2019

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The tour was excellent and very informative

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. And the whole trip was more enjoyable because of our tour guide Lale. Lale went out of her way to assist me with all my requ...

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Jayant Mistry

Jul 2019

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The tour was excellent, educational and showed the true beauty of Turkey and its people

Our guide, Lale , was a true ambassador of turkey.

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Neera (Tina) Goodoon

Jul 2019

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Tour was awesome

Our tour guide Lale was absolutely amazing. Her exceptional organisational skills was outstanding. As a result of this our tours were incredibly enjoyable and memora...

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Pranash Goodoon

Jul 2019

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This was my best tour

Our guide is the best and and I would recommend anyone travelling to Turkey to request Lale as your guide. She has exceptional organisational skills and great knowle...

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What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and USD$2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$180-190pp, paid in local currency

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