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Best of Turkey (Summer 2025)
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Length
14 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Istanbul (Turkey)
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Ends in
Istanbul (Turkey)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 6, 2025 to OCT 26, 2025
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$2,902.73
Overview
From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.
Visited During Tour
Ankara (Turkey) | Antalya (Turkey) | Aspendos (Turkey) | Avanos (Turkey) | Canakkale (Turkey) | Cappadocia (Turkey) | Eceabat (Turkey) | Ephesus (Turkey) | Gallipoli (Turkey) | Goreme (Turkey) | Hierapolis (Turkey) | Istanbul (Turkey) | Izmir (Turkey) | Konya (Turkey) | Pamukkale (Turkey) | Troy (Turkey)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Best of Turkey (Summer 2025) tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 437-1214
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1Welcome to Istanbul
Stand at the ancient crossroads between Europe and Asia, embarking on a journey of discovery through ancient lands and the marauding empires who fought to rule it. Arriving in vibrant Istanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a memorable dinner to kick off your epic adventure.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim -
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2Discover Colorful Istanbul Dive Into Culture
Spend your day delving into a city where modern and ancient coexist effortlessly. Gain insights into the Ottoman Empire's power during your guided tour of the Topkapi Palace and see the 4th-century Egyptian obelisk. Visit Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. View the exquisite Blue Mosque, said to rival even the Great Mosque in Mecca. Consider an optional cruise navigating the waters of the Bosphorus.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim -
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3Journey to Gallipoli and Çanakkale
Pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives at Gallipoli – the national pride of two nations, the Turkish and Australians, were awakened at the site of the bloody WWI battlefields and are commemorated to this day. See Anzac Cove and the Dardanelles, and visit the cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, the final resting place of many Allied soldiers. We continue to Çanakkale where we dine at our hotel tonight.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Kolin -
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4Off to Troy and Izmir
Explore the legends of Troy and see the symbolic replica of the famous Wooden Horse the Greeks used to break their siege of this ancient city. Visit the ancient Asclepion Medical Center in the city of Pergamon. This afternoon, Connect With Locals over lunch in the village of Demircidere at a Be My Guest experience. Travel to the broad boulevards of seaside Izmir later and dine in your hotel this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention -
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5Explore the Ruins of Ephesus
Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, past the amazingly intact façade of the Library of Celcus and down to what was once its thriving port. During your visit to a Turkish carpet emporium, learn about the rich heritage and intricate artistry of carpet weaving. Visit the House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening you may consider joining an optional dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir and indulge in some of the local raki.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention -
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6Onwards to Pamukkale
Leave the coastal city of Izmir behind as you journey inland to Pamukkale. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel before dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Colossae Thermal -
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7Venture to Hierapolis and Antalya Connect with Locals
Tread in the footsteps of the ancients who sought relief and relaxation at the Roman health spa at Hierapolis, then admire the bubbling pools and delicate white cascades of water of Pamukkale's Cotton Castle Springs. Later, we travel through scenic countryside and join the Yazir community in the Taurus Mountains, where we’ll Connect With Locals and gain insights into their traditions at our Be My Guest lunch. Our stop for the next two nights is the Mediterranean retreat of Antalya. Enjoy some time on your own ambling through the winding lanes of its old city and admiring beautifully preserved Ottoman architecture. This evening, join your companions for a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Delta Hotels by Marriott Antalya Lara -
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8Antalya Free Time
Enjoy a day at your own pace, taking in the captivating seaside ambiance of the Turkish Riviera. Stroll through the charming, winding streets of the old city, where you can admire the well-preserved Ottoman architecture. For an optional experience, you may choose a yacht cruise and guided tour of Antalya's historic old town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Delta Hotels by Marriott Antalya Lara -
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9On the Road to Aspendos and Konya
Witness the world's best-preserved theater of antiquity during your first stop in Aspendos this morning, before continuing to Konya, where we will gain insights into the mystical Whirling Dervish sect whose remains lie in the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum. We continue to the Karatay Tile Museum, spellbound by its exquisitely Seljuk-tiled dome, before returning to our hotel where we'll dine tonight.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Dedeman -
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10Continue to Cappadocia Stays With Stories
See a well-preserved 13th-century caravanserai, at which weary travelers used to rest. We journey to Cappadocia with its honey-colored rocky spires providing an enchanting backdrop for our visit to the underground city of Saratli on the ancient Silk Road. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at King’s Valley eco farm. Local host Ali shares how he created an eco farm on the very spot where his grandfather’s garden once stood, in an effort to preserve traditional farming and revive the local economy. Tonight we stay in one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories located with views of the valley and ancient Ortahisar rock castle.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Exedra Hotel -
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11A Day to Explore Spectacular Göreme Dive Into Culture
The other-worldly landscapes of Cappadocia take center stage today as we explore its volcanic landscape dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. We visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum to admire the extraordinary rock-hewn churches and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ. Dive Into Culture to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. This evening, indulge in the flavors of traditional pottery kebabs during a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Exedra Hotel -
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12Onwards to Ankara
Arriving in the youthful capital of Turkey today, we visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the final resting place of the country's beloved Atatürk, the first president of the modern Turkish nation. This evening we dine at our hotel in Ankara.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Mercure Ankara -
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13Return to Istanbul
Returning to Istanbul, Dive Into Culture with a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Discover the hidden lanes and watch artisans at work while you wander the main thoroughfares. Spend some time haggling with passionate market vendors lining its labyrinthine lanes. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. Delve into the depths of the Basilica Cistern, savor the intoxicating smells of the Spice Market or ascend Galata Tower for exquisite views of east and west. Finish the day with your Travel Director and fellow companions for a memorable dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Arts Hotel Taksim -
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14Farewell Istanbul
Our epic journey into antiquity has come to an end as we bid Istanbul and newfound friends a fond farewell.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Best of Turkey (Summer 2025) tour:
Travelers Notes
* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website. * DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 13:30 and 16:30 on the first day of the trip only. Guests should arrive at least one hour before the last transfer time. Guests meet their Travel Director at approximately 18:30 for a Welcome Reception and a short introduction on the first day of the tour, please be aware when booking your flights. * DAY 14: Complimentary transfers to Istanbul Airport (IST) arrive at 06:00 and 12:00 (noon) on the last day of the trip only. * CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS from/to Istanbul Airport (IST): Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights not at Trafalgar designated hotels should make their own transfer arrangements. * CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS from/to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): Complimentary transfers are not available , only Chargeable transfers from/to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are available on the first/last day of the tour or in conjunction with pre/post accommodation booked through Trafalgar. However, Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights not at Trafalgar designated hotels should make their own transfer arrangements. gar. * GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Marvel Tours.
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