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Wonders of Turkey - Premium Small Group
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Length
11 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 1, 2027 to OCT 26, 2028
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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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Small Group
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From
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$2,817.23
Overview
Across Turkey, your Small Group travels from the echoing interiors of Istanbul’s mosques and the spice-filled aisles of its bazaars to the broad sweep of the Bosphorus. At Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus, you'll cross battlefields, weathered ruins and ancient streets once crowded with merchants and pilgrims. Pamukkale’s travertine terraces curve beneath your path before you enter the cool hush of a Cappadocian cave house and attend a traditional Sema ceremony. Back in Istanbul, you stand beneath Hagia Sophia’s vast dome as light catches its mosaics and marble columns.
Visited During Tour
Ankara (Turkey) | Ayvalik (Turkey) | Canakkale (Turkey) | Cappadocia (Turkey) | Ephesus (Turkey) | Gallipoli (Turkey) | Goreme (Turkey) | Hierapolis (Turkey) | Istanbul (Turkey) | Izmir (Turkey) | Pamukkale (Turkey) | Saratli (Turkey) | Troy (Turkey) | Uchisar (Turkey)
Dates, Offers & Prices Dates
Tour Itinerary Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Wonders of Turkey - Premium Small Group tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 848-2332
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1Welcome to Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, the only major city set across two continents, shaped by the Bosphorus and a skyline of domes and minarets. You’ll transfer to Canopy by Hilton Istanbul, in the Beyoğlu district, and have time to settle in. If time allows, head out for a first look at the city’s waterfront life, watching ferries cross the strait and taking in views towards the historic peninsula. This evening, meet your Travel Director and your small group for dinner in a local restaurant and begin getting to know the travelers you’ll be exploring with.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul -
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2Gallipoli, Anzac Cove and Troy
Follow the shores of the Sea of Marmara towards the Gallipoli Peninsula, a landscape defined by the 1915 campaign and the events commemorated each year on ANZAC Day. Visit ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery, learning how the coastline and ridgelines shaped what happened here and how the memorial sites were established. Later, continue to Troy, the archaeological site linked to Homeric legend and later excavations that revealed multiple layers of settlement. See the replica Trojan Horse at Troy beside the excavated mound at Hisarlık, where archaeologists have identified nine main settlement layers dating from the Early Bronze Age to around A.D. 500.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Kolin, Çanakkale -
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3Izmir
Start the day at Copmadam, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where women turn recycled materials into handmade goods. The co-operative supports long-term employment in a part of Turkey where opportunities for women remain limited. Continue to Nif Bağları, a family-owned wine producer in the hills outside Izmir, for a Farm-to-Table vineyard lunch. Later, arrive in Izmir with time to explore the waterfront, visit the Kemeralti Bazaar or stop for a coffee in the Alsancak district before dinner with your Small Group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir -
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4Ancient Ephesus
Travel to Selçuk for a visit to Ephesus, walking along ancient streets lined with monumental remains from the city’s Roman period. Continue to a local workshop for an introduction to Turkish carpet weaving, learning how wool and silk, natural dyes and regional knotting techniques shape one of Anatolia’s long-standing crafts. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a small shrine above Selçuk visited by pilgrims. Later, arrive at a traditional coffee shop, learning the basics of tavla before sitting down for a game over Turkish coffee. Continue to İzmir for the night, where you could join an Optional Experience for dinner on the seafront promenade, sharing seafood and meze with drinks.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Swissotel Büyük Efes, Izmir -
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5The Pools of Pamukkale
Travel inland to Pamukkale, known for its white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Visit a leather shop to learn about Turkish leather craft, seeing how different materials, cutting methods and finishing techniques come together in the final designs. Continue to ancient Hierapolis with your Travel Director, visiting the Roman theater and the remains of streets, tombs and bathhouses, and see the pools that still flow across the terraces today. Later, check in to your hotel, the Doğa Thermal Health Spa, which draws its water from the same geothermal sources. You’ll have time to unwind in the thermal pools, try a traditional hammam or explore the wider spa facilities before dinner with your small group.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Doğa Thermal Health & Spa, Pamukkale -
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6The Underground City and Cappadocia
Travel into central Turkey, following a route once used by traders and travelers on the Silk Road. Stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai, a fortified roadside inn built in the 13th century to shelter caravans. Later, explore the underground city of Saratlı, where early communities carved out homes, storage areas and passageways beneath the ground. Arrive in Ürgüp in the early evening and settle into your hotel before dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia -
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7The Cappadocia Experience
Move on to Göreme, a striking town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Rise early to watch the sunrise as hot air balloons lift off and drift above the valleys. Explore Göreme’s rock-hewn churches decorated with ancient wall paintings before moving on to the Paşabağ Valley. Located on the road to Zelve, you’ll find otherworldly earth pillars here, ‘fairy chimneys’ and troglodyte dwellings. Later, join a Cappadocian local who has lived in the city for decades and take a tour of their cave house. You’ll learn more about their unique way of living, local traditions and family life. Complementing the day’s events, this evening you could join an Optional Experience to witness a performance of the Whirling Dervishes. Join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos, Cappadocia -
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8Ankara
Begin in Avanos, a town on the Kızılırmak River known for its pottery traditions. Learn about the craft and see how local clay is worked and shaped before firing. Continue on to Ankara, Turkey’s capital and the center of the modern republic. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, often referred to as the Hittite Museum, to see key finds from Anatolia’s early cultures. Then visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey and the Republic’s first President. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps head up to Ankara Castle for views across the city, explore the lanes of Hamamönü’s restored Ottoman-era quarter, or spend longer in Ulus around the historic center.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ankara HiltonSA -
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9To Istanbul
Leave Ankara for Istanbul, returning to the city where your journey began. On arrival, join a Bosphorus cruise to see Istanbul from the water, traveling between Europe and Asia as you pass Ottoman palaces, neighborhood mosques and busy quays along both shores. In the evening, explore at your own pace. You might walk through Karaköy and across the Galata Bridge, follow İstiklal Caddesi’s shops and cafes, or head towards the Spice Bazaar and Eminönü’s ferry piers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul -
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10Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire
Spend your final full day exploring Istanbul’s historic peninsula. Start at the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and interior Iznik tiles, then cross the Hippodrome, the former chariot-racing ground of Constantinople. Continue to Hagia Sophia with your choice: select the Hagia Sophia History Digital Experience, outlining its shift from basilica to mosque and museum, or visit Hagia Sophia itself with your Local Specialist. Later, visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of Ottoman sultans, and walk the covered streets of the Grand Bazaar. In the evening, share a final dinner with your Small Group and Travel Director as your journey through Turkey comes to a close.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul -
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11Farewell Istanbul
Your journey through Turkey comes to an end in Istanbul. After breakfast, take a moment to say goodbye to your Travel Director and Small Group, reflecting on the days spent traveling together, before transferring to the airport for your onward travel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
* TRIP RUN BY INSIGHT VACATIONS.* DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) depart at 13:30 and 16:30. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights. * DAY 11: Complimentary transfers to Istanbul Airport (IST) depart at 06:00 and 12:00 on the last day of the trip only. * CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Istanbul (IST). Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with us, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.* SAW AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Complimentary transfers are not available for Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Only Chargeable transfers for SAW are available on the first/last day of the tour or in conjunction with pre/post accommodation booked through us.*LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg).* MOTORCOACH NOTE: Smaller coaches without extra legroom or onboard washroom may be used.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by ground handler Marvel Tours.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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