Heart of Turkey Family Adventure
15 days
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On this active family adventure to Turkey you amble among countless Roman, Greek, and Byzantine ruins, experience local daily life in vibrant Istanbul, white-washed seaside towns and rural villages, and explore the coastal turquoise waters where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Starting and ending in one of the world's greatest cities of old you walk narro...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- The afternoon strolls and welcome dinner.
- Guided walking tour of Istanbul historic Sultanahmet district.
- Fly to Kayseri -drive to Cappadocia.Visit Uchisar Castle and Goreme Open-Air Museum. Whirling dervishes in the evening.
- Hike in Cappadocia. Explore small towns and villages. Practice spinning pots with a master potter.
- Underground city and Caravanserai visit. Drive to Konya to see Mevlana Museum. Drive to Ubuntu village.
- Hike to Golden Grotto Caves and spend time in the village.
- Drive over Taurus range to Antalya. Visit ancient Aspendos Theater. Stroll in Antalya
- Hike in Termessos National Park. Drive to Olympos and Çıralı village. Evening hike to see eternal fires of Chimera
- Travel to Kaş stopping in Demre for St. Nicholas.
- Free day in Kaş. Option to kayak, hike or enjoy relaxed family time at beach.
What's this trip about?
On this active family adventure to Turkey you amble among countless Roman, Greek, and Byzantine ruins, experience local daily life in vibrant Istanbul, white-washed seaside towns and rural villages, and explore the coastal turquoise waters where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Starting and ending in one of the world's greatest cities of old you walk narrow cobblestone streets to the covered bazaar and ride a public ferry along the Bosphorus. Hike in the spectacular sandstone valleys of Cappadocia, then travel south across the Anatolian plateau where you'll experience village life staying in a guest house with a local family we've known for 20 years. Traversing the Taurus range to Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, you swim at beautiful beaches, hike to ancient sites in pine forests of the Lycian coastal range, including the natural eternal flames in Olympos. Our adventure culminates at the ancient city of Ephesus before returning to Istanbul. During your family Turkey tour, there’s plenty of time for additional activities including kayaking, snorkeling, hot air ballooning, and cycling adventures.
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityISTANBUL
End CityISTANBUL
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Accommodations on double-occupancy, bed and breakfast basis as listed
- Airport-hotel transfers, land and sea transportation
- A/C spacious van/minibus
- Guided tours and excursions including entrance fees with local guides
- All meals according to itinerary [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
- WildlandAdventures travel consultation and pre-departure services
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Itinerary
DAY 1: ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you are met and transferred to our hotel in the historic Sultanahmet District. Meet your guide in the afternoon and stroll through the streets of the Old City to an open -air terrace restaurant for dinner. Your meal is an authentic introduction ...
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Today explore the grandeur of one of the world’s most important historical cities, Istanbul. Visit a selection of splendid relics of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires including Topkapi Palace, Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Roman Hippodrome, and the Underground Cistern...
DAY 3: ISTANBUL –KAYSERI—CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri (1 hr) where you are met and driven to your accommodation in Urgup village of Cappadocia (50 min). Visit Uchisar Castle, a natural rock formation of former residences carved out of the soft tuft, and the Goreme Open-Air ...
DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA
Start the day with a hike or bike ride through one of the lovely valleys of Cappadocia amidst the beautiful geological formations rich with orchards and family farms. Look for hidden churches, cave rooms, and pigeon roosts in the sandstone cliffs.You can walk or bike for...
DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA –KONYA –URUNLU
After breakfast, descend into the honeycomb depths of either Kaymakli or Derinkuyu underground cities where the people of Cappadocia escaped from marauding invaders and survived in tunnels and caverns for several months. En route to Konya (2 hrs), stop to view a 13thcent...
DAY 6: URUNLU
Today enjoy time in the village and hiking to Golden Grotto Cave. Hike to a picnic lunch spot where you can swim and explore the cave.Stay overnight in a village B&Bhomestay. [BLD]
DAY 7: TAURUS MOUNTAINS –ANTALYA
Scenic morning drive over the Taurus Mountains to the Mediterranean coast, stopping at Perge and Aspendos, the best preserved, and one of the largest Roman theaters in the world (100 miles 2-3hrs). Relax and explore the old town of Antalya where Attalus II, the king of Pergamon, founded a port in 2ndcenturyBC. Stay overnight at Pudding Marina in the heart of Antalya's old district near the harbor. [BL]
DAY 8: ANTALYA –OLYMPOS –CHIMAERA
This morning drive to Termessos National Park (40m) a protected biodiversity hotspot and the archaeological site of Termessos, famous in the ancient world as the only city in Anatolia which did not surrender to Alexander the Great. An uphill 3hour hike leads to the prom...
DAY 9: OLYMPOS –KAŞ
After breakfast depart on the coastal road to Kaş(3 hrs) with stops along the way such as in Demre to see where St. Nicholas spent his life 1700 years ago. Then it’s on to Kaş, a charming Mediterranean seaside village with its well-preserved Greek theater, narrow cobbles...
DAY 10: KAS: SEA KAYAKING OR CRUISE TO GREEK ISLAND OF MEIS
Free day in Kaş-you may opt (for additional cost) to go out in the bay for snorkeling, diving, or kayaking to the nearby sunken cities. Those who are brave can try paragliding. Enjoy swimming in some of the best water on the Mediterranean or spend time in town tracking the ancient Lycian tombs and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Overnight Kaş.[B]
DAY 11: KAŞ–DALYAN
Drive to Dalyan (100 miles / 2 hrs) with stops in ancient sites. In the afternoon stretch your legs at Turtle Beach, well-known as the place where the rare sea-turtle species Caretta Carettas lay their eggs. Board a fishing boat and cruise up the Dalyan River through a m...
DAY 12: DALYAN –ŞIRINCE VILLAGE
Drive to Şirince stopping at ancient sites of Priene and Didyma. Priene is known for its sweeping view of the Meander River, a well-preserved theatre and the Temple of Athena. Didyma holds a gigantic Temple of Apollo which was one of the most famous oracles in the ancien...
DAY 13: EPHESUS –ŞIRINCE
Wake up in the morning in the heart of the village to the tickling sounds of bells as shepherds take their goats to graze and fresh Turkish breakfast is delivered to your porch. Walk throughout the impressive ancient city of Ephesus. One of the most impressive Roman ruin...
DAY 14: ISTANBUL GALATA DISTRICT
Transfer to the airport for your 1-hour flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival meet and transfer to your hotel located in the bustling Galata District close to the pedestrian promenade of Istiklal Caddesi where you can walk through the lively neighborhood of Beyoglu up to Taks...
DAY 15: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for international departure. [B]
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare and local flights in Turkey (priced separately)
- Airport departure taxes
- Visa for Turkey payable before departure as e-Visa or upon arrival ($20 USD)
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks, alcoholic beverages, and meals other than listed above
- Extra costs for optional excursions
- Travel insurance, medical costs, hospitalization and evacuation
- Airport transfers on alternate days subject to additional cost
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