10 Days in Turkey

• Sail on the Borphorus Strait with Asia and Europe on each side
• Appreciate the architecture of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
• Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia
• Explore the well-preserved Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus

• Visit the enchanting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
• Admire the spectacular rock formations and stunning landscapes, especially the Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia.
• Enjoy your visit to the must-see attraction – the archeological Amman Citadel.
• Immerse in your time in the Dead Sea via the unwind floating experience.
• Marvel at the breathtaking view and the highlights - the Siq and the Treasury in the pink-hued Petra

• Most comprehensive itinerary of Central and Western Anatolia
• Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia Cave Lodge
• Free Wi-Fi on the bus (between days 3-9)

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Izmir: Meet the most liberated women in Turkey in the village of Demircidere, where you’ll learn how to bake traditional bread and taste the local wine at our Be My Guest lunch.
• Istanbul: Haggle for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops.
• : Learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos.
• : Explore Istanbul with a Local Specialist
• : Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the poignant War Cemeteries at Gallipoli, the Asclepion Medical Centre at Pergamon, the ancient city of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's House at Ephesus, the Cotton Castle springs at Pamukkale, the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis, the Göreme Open-Air Museum and the underground city of Saratli
• : View the Wooden Horse at Troy
• Cappadocia: Located alongside the ancient Ortahisar rock castle, many of the rooms at Dilek Kaya Hotel are hewn out of the surrounding rock.
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
• : Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• Immerse yourself in the communist past and vibrant present of Bucharest, a city often underrated by travellers
• Travel through the scenic Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, mingling with monks at the 10th-century Rila Monastery
• Experience the romantic "time travel" back to the 20-th century by taking a trip on the last operational narrow gauge line in Bulgaria on route from Bansko to Plovdiv.
• Explore the amphitheatre and Plovdiv's other significant sights on a guided walking tour.
• Breathe the crisp air on a hike and take in stunning view in the Pirin Mountain.
• Stand in awe of the exquisite architectual design of Selimiye Mosque and celebrate the end of your journey in the transcontinental Istanbul.

• Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
• Discover Ephesus, once the ancient city in the Roman Empire
• Marvel at Pamukkale, a natural wonder with white travertine terraces
• Watch the sunrise over hundreds of colorful hot air balloons in Cappadocia

• Step back in time to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
• Awaken your inner historian at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
• Let your imagination roam free in the whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia
• Visit the Mevlâna Museum, a poetry-filled sanctuary in Konya
• Enjoy the laid-back beach time in Antalya

• Best of Turkey with Athens city visits
• In-between country flights included
• Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia Cave Lodge
• Full day Saronic Islands Cruise from Athens
• Free WIFI on the bus (between days 3-7)

• Best for History Lovers - Ephesus - Troy - Pergamon - Athens Acropolis
• Gallipoli and First World War Battlefields
• Saronic Islands Day Cruise

• Eat, swim, sunbake, repeat – that’s what will happen when you get cruising along Turkey's Mediterranean coastline. The choice is yours if you’d like to go exploring or just relax on deck.
• Thought all the best Roman ruins were in Italy? Think again! Turkey is home to one of the best-preserved classics of Ephesus – so discover it just like Anthony and Cleopatra did 2000 years ago.
• Wade through the scenic hot springs at Pamukkale – pure white calcium deposits that cascade down the cliffs overlooking the town, are said to have magical healing properties.
• The thriving metropolis of Istanbul is where East literally meets West. Explore the city that straddles the continents and discover its incredible and varied history.
• Learn the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula, hearing the harrowing stories of the ANZACs and one of the most infamous battles of World War I.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.

• Discover both the traditional and modern wonders of Turkey through the lives of the women who live here including your female leader, and female driver; Turkey’s first female ambulance driver and now proud founder of her own transport company.
• Meet a local mother and daughter in their home in Istanbul and try homemade borek. You’ll also learn about the traditionally female art of fortune-telling from coffee grounds, which is passed down between generations in Anatolian culture.
• Enjoy a traditional meal in a Cappadocian cave home, cooked by a local woman who is changing the face of tourism in Turkey.
• Wander through the Soganli Valley on a gentle hiking trip, taking in the arid surrounds and towering vistas, then learn how to make a popular Cappadocian souvenir, a ‘kitre.’ Local women have been making these dolls for many years now to earn a living.
• Stay in a female owned and operated hotel in Istanbul, and visit a social enterprise which supports the economic empowerment of low-income women through handicrafts.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

• The spectacular and surreal landscape of Cappadocia cannot be exaggerated, and young and old alike will be enchanted by the rock formations, coloured valleys and houses carved into cliffs
• Get your hands dirty in a cooking class with a local family in Goreme
• See the impossibly blue natural hot springs of Pamukkale, formed in terrace shaped by high calcium bicarbonate and used as a spa since the 200 BC
• The kids will be facinated learning how to marble using traditional materials such as earth dyes, horse hair and rose branch brushes in Istanbul
• Create family memories watching the sunset over the ocean from the ancient amphitheatre in Kas
• Cruise between islands and islets and marvel at submerged ruins on a relaxing boat trip around Kekova
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.

• Discover the secrets behind Turkish dishes during a cooking class with a celebrated local chef in Selcuk, and learn how to make central Anatolian dishes with a local chef in her cave home.
• Meet the people behind the dishes, from the market vendors serving up sizzling street food in Izmir and Istanbul, to the owners of a local olive farm in a rural village.
• Explore bustling Istanbul, walk among the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, hear the wartime stories of Gallipoli and wander through the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
• Taste the country’s most cherished dishes, from iconic kebabs and world-famous Turkish delight to local favourites like baklava, pide, gozleme and fish sandwiches.
• Get to know the artisans behind local crafts when you visit a social enterprise that trains local women in carpet weaving, and visit a family-run pottery studio that’s been in business for six generations.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.

- Full-service escorted tour
- Most of the meals included
- No hidden fees
- Most comprehensive to see the highlights of Turkey and Greece

• Cappadocia – Admire the surreal landscape and explore Goreme Valley, discovering clifftop houses, rock-cut chapels and castles
• Istanbul – Visit highlights of the Old City including the beautiful Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and imposing Topkapi Palace
• Ephesus – Tour the marble ruins of this Roman city which was once the site of the great Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders
• Pamukkale – Stroll around the terraced pools and opt for a relaxing dip in the naturally warm and calcium rich waters
• Gallipoli – Pay your respects at the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials and visit ANZAC Cove, a famous WW1 landing site
• Troy – Discover the legendary ruins and see a replica of the famous wooden horse which as the story goes, was used to sack the city
• Pergamum – Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre which is one of the steepest in the classical world
• Hierapolis – See the UNESCO-listed ruins of this ancient spa town, built on the site of natural hot springs

• Istanbul - Tour historic Istanbul, taking in the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, and more
• Gallipoli Peninsula - Pay your respects at the WWI battlefields and cemeteries including ANZAC Cove
• Troy - See the replica Trojan Horse in the ancient city, the setting of one of Ancient Greece's most famous tales
• Ephesus - Marvel at the Library of Celsus in Roman Ephesus and explore the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum
• Pamukkale - Take a dip in the thermal pools and walk along the beautiful white cotton castles, known as travertines
• Demre - Spend Christmas Eve visiting the Church and Tomb of Saint Nicholas and enjoy dinner in Antalya
• Konya - Delve into the fabulous and well-preserved Roman ruins of Perge and Aspendos on a wonderfully Turkish Christmas Day
• Cappadocia - Enjoy two days spent exploring the incredible cave cities and subterranean churches of this fascinating region

• ANZAC Service Site - Attend the ANZAC eve vigil on the Gallipoli Peninsula and as the sun rises, pay your respects at the Dawn Service
• Gallipoli Peninsula - Learn about the Gallipoli Campaign, explore the WW1 battlefields, memorial sites and ANZAC Cove
• Istanbul - Take in the highlights of Istanbul including the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia mosque and the Underground Cistern
• Cappadocia - Delight in surreal landscapes, hermit cave villages and World Heritage Listed Goreme Valley with its rock cut churches and Zelve Monastery
• Pamukkale - Paddle in the thermal waters flowing down the white travertine terraces
• Ephesus & Pergamum - Roam around the Roman ruins of ancient Ephesus, with its spectacular Library of Celsus and the hillside amphitheatre at Pergamum
• Konya - Visit the Mevlana Museum (or Green Mausoleum) and discover the original home of a mystical Sufi Muslim group and their founder Mevlana
• Kilitbahir - Admire the imposing fortress on the west side of the Dardanelles built to control the strait at its narrowest point
• Troy - Enjoy a short tour of the famous city of Homeric legend and see the giant replica Trojan Horse
• Silk Road from Konya - Stop off at the traditional roadside inn of Sultanhan Caravanserai, a resting point of former weary travellers

• Istanbul - Marvel at the Old City, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace
• Gallipoli Peninsula - Explore ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, trenches, and battlefields
• Troy - Turn back time and examine the Trojan horse replica, ancient ruins and the Aegean Coast
• Explore Anatalya and the ancient city of Perge
• Aegean Coast - Visit Kusadasi and Cannakale
• Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild
• Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis
• Aspendos - Explore the magnificent amphitheatres
• Konya - Visit the Silk Road and Mevlana Museum
• Cappadocia - Tour Uchisar Castle, fairy chimneys and underground city
• Ankara - Explore the Mausoleum of Ataturk and museum

• Gallipoli, Anzac Day (25 April) - ANZAC Dawn Service and option to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial Services
• Istanbul - Explore the old city, Hippodrome area, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern
• Bosphorus Strait Cruise - Soak in views of the city skyline, Ottoman architecture and waterside palaces
• Anzac Cove, Ayvalik - Experience the Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, plus trenches and battlefields
• Troy - Enjoy a short guided tour of the setting of Homeric legend
• Ephesus - Admire the former Roman capital of Asia Minor with its magnificent Temple of Artemis and Great Theatre
• Asclepion - Drop into Asclepion, a Roman precursor to modern day hospitals
• Pergamum - Stop off to see the Roman ruins of Pergamum with its imposing hillside amphitheatre
• Pamukkale - Bask in delightful thermal pools, a true natural phenomenon