Explore the wonders of Turkey on this small group winter tour, visiting iconic sites like Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, and Ankara.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Istanbul: An immersive digital experience through the iconic structure's rich past, showcasing its transformation from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a museum, with captivating exhibits and architectural wonders.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Istanbul: Journey through time with a visit to Hagia Sophia, take a unique glimpse into the complex layers of Istanbul's rich cultural and religious heritage.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Gallipoli: Pay your respects at Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Troy: Visit this ancient sight fabled to have been destroyed over love and view the huge reconstructed Trojan Horse.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ephesus: Visit the Archaeological museum housing many of the artifacts from Ephesus.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ephesus: Discover one of the world's finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Expert, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheater and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Pamukkale: See the cascading Cotton Castle of milky white travertine pools and the ancient ruin of Hierapolis.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Konya: Visit a well preserved Seljuk Caravanserai.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Saratli: Descend into a layered underground city—explore carved rooms, ventilation chimneys and millstone doors that sheltered early Christians beneath Cappadocia.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Goreme: With your Local Expert, explore the underground cities, rock-cut churches, fairy-tale chimneys and the Pasabag Valley.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>: Learn about the ancient art of pottery making in Avanos.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ankara: Discover the mysterious Hittite civilization and visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Istanbul: Visit the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome. With your Local Expert, gain insight into the lives of the Ottoman Sultans during a visit to the fabulous Topkapi Palace. Then stroll through the Grand Bazaar.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Istanbul: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, where you'll pass Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Ayvalik</b>: Visit the Copmadam workshop, where one-of-a-kind items are made from recycled packaging, creating employment opportunities for local women. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Istanbul</b>: Begin your travels savoring traditional flavors over dinner at a local restaurant.</p><p><b>Izmir</b>: Head to a local organic farm where you will be treated to a Farm-to-Table lunch. Enjoy the breathtaking views during your meal made from seasonal crops grown on site.</p><p><b>Cappadocia</b>: Watch a spectacular Sema performance of Whirling Dervishes and discover the flavors of Cappadocia as you indulge in a regional dinner of colorful dishes.</p><p><b>Istanbul</b>: Toast the culmination of your travels during dinner at a local restaurant.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Istanbul</b>: An immersive digital experience through the iconic structure's rich past, showcasing its transformation from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a museum, with captivating exhibits and architectural wonders.</p><p><b>Istanbul</b>: Journey through time with a visit to Hagia Sophia, take a unique glimpse into the complex layers of Istanbul's rich cultural and religious heritage.</p>
Stay in comfort at the Radisson Blu Sisli in Istanbul, DoubleTree by Hilton in Canakkale and Avanos, Swissotel Buyuk Efes in Izmir, and Doga Thermal Health & Spa in Pamukkale, offering a blend of luxury and local charm throughout your journey.