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Best of Turkey

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
3. Moderate
Max group size: 
12
Avg user rating: 
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Europe, Turkey | 15 days
Trip code: 
ERSI
What's included: 

Transport - Train, dolmus (mini bus), public and private bus, ferry, caique (Turkish boat), tram, taxi

Accommodation - Guesthouses/hotels (11nts), village pension (1nt), boat (multishare, 1nt), overnight train (1nt)

Meals - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners

Trip Highlights: 
Visit a Whirling Dervish lodge
Discover the minarets of Istanbul
Sail over a sunken city
Enjoy a home-cooked meal in Cappadocia
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Trip Overview: 

Explore the mysterious land of the Ottomans. Marvel at Mehmet Aga's masterpiece, the Blue Mosque, and bargain for trinkets in the Grand Bazaar. Try delicious Turkish snacks, be mesmerised by the Whirling Dervishes and discover the underwater treasures of the Mediterranean. From the laneways of ancient Ephesus to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia - take the plunge and discover the amazing adventure that is waiting for you in Turkey.

Trip Highlights: 
Visit a Whirling Dervish lodge
Discover the minarets of Istanbul
Sail over a sunken city
Enjoy a home-cooked meal in Cappadocia
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Train, dolmus (mini bus), public and private bus, ferry, caique (Turkish boat), tram, taxi

Accommodation - Guesthouses/hotels (11nts), village pension (1nt), boat (multishare, 1nt), overnight train (1nt)

Meals - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners

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Unique Landscapes

Cappadocia is undeniably a fantasy of nature, with its unique geological formations and famous fairy chimneys. This well-known location is a geological phenomena and you will be amazed by the sights here as you wander among the rocky landscape.

Traditional Bursa

Less well known that much of Turkey, Bursa has a more traditional feel than many other regions. Relax in a traditional Turkish bath, drop into a local teahouse, nosh on a hearty iskender - the local style of kebab - or explore the bazaar in the Ottoman Empire's former capital. In the evening, visit a Dervish lodge and be treated to a mesmerising performance of the mystic Sema.

Selcuk and Pamukkale

History comes to life strolling through ancient Ephesus, the former capital of the East Roman Empire. See the fascinating, chalky terraces of Pamukkale and then take the opportunity to bathe in the healing thermal waters of the nearby hot springs of Hierapolis.

Kayakoy and Kas

Discover 'ghost houses' or play backgammon and sip tea with the locals in Kayakoy. Set out on a half-day trek along the rugged coastline of the Lycian Way and travel to Kas, the starting point for a memorable cruise.

Our Best of Turkey trip is just one of our Europe tours. To find out more visit our Europe holidays page.