A Taste of Turkey - Istanbul to Cappadocia
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Highlights
- Discover the classic highlights of Turkey alongside a variety of tasty regional specialties
- From the grandeur of Istanbul through the Marmara and Aegean to stunning Cappadocia
- A variety of cuisine, world-class Greco-Roman sites and Pamukkale's travertine terraces
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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 Sultanahmet Square. Also known as the Hippodrome of ...
This morning we'll explore a local residential area, walking to the Suleymaniye Mosque, then through the back streets down to the famed Golden Horn waterway. We'll take the public ferry across the straits of the Bosphorus - the waterway that separates the continen...
Today we'll make a very early start to beat the traffic and leave the city lights behind, driving five hours south to Ayvalik, a coastal town with a history rooted in Greek mythology. For lunch, we'll feast on meze, an assortment of small dishes eaten as appetizers or...
Today we'll visit the great Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. We'll aim to get there in time for the site opening before it becomes too crowded. Once visited by Mark Antony and Cleopatra, this famous seaport reached its zenith in the 2nd century AD, becoming one of the mai...
This morning, we'll head a short distance into the mountains to the colourful little village of Sirince, which is surrounded by fig trees, Aegean olive trees, walnut and apple trees. Sirince has become locally known for its fruit wines, and we'll try various flavours ...
Hitting the road again today we'll travel inland to Konya, leaving the Aegean region behind. Along the way (around three hours in), we'll make a stop to visit the ancient sites of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Situated on a high escarpment, Pamukkale's 'frozen waterfall' ...
Today is the last day of travel on our foodie adventure as we continue into the central region, and our first stop is the 13th-century Sultanhani Caravansarai. Once the largest roadside inn in Turkey, it supported the flow of commerce between the East and the West. We...
If you are considering a ballooning optional excursion, we advise you book this yourself for today in case of cancellation, so you have the chance to rebook for tomorrow. Please see optional excursions for more details. Today we'll have a full day to explore Ca...
Our tour ends at our hotel in Goreme. 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 Kayseri Airport (ASR), around a one-hour drive from the hotel.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Andrew
Oct 2023
A Taste of Turkey - Istanbul to Cappadocia
A great itinerary and an excellent guide. Erol was fantastic especially as he manged to retrieve my camera which I left a hundred miles behind. I can't thank him eno...
Janet
Oct 2023
A Taste of Turkey - Istanbul to Cappadocia
The trip itinerary was excellent and our guide was extremely helpful and accommodating. There were a couple of days with long drives, but that meant that we saw a ...
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