Essential Turkey

Essential Turkey tour combines history, culture, wonders and natural phenomena.
Discover the vibrant culture and welcoming tradition together with countless unique travel experiences. Roam the incredible palaces, bazaars and mosques of Istanbul before cruising right between Europe and Asia. Then journey into the bizarre as you explore other-worldly Cappadocia and balloon over fairy-chimneys. Walk among the impressive ancient wonders of Pergamum & Ephesus and the natural treasures of Pamukkale. Pay your respects for the fallen at the shores of Gallipoli before returning to Istanbul.

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

10 Days

Turkey

Istanbul / Istanbul

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

5 Star

12-42 People

18+

Trip Rating

Trip Theme

Departs

4.8

366 reviews

Classic,Overland

All Year Round

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Feel the beating heart of Istanbul from your hotel in the old town beside monumental landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia. Join an optional Bosphorus Cruise to watch Europe and Asia unfold on your sides.
  • Stay in hand-picked, centrally located and authentic 5-star hotels and ride in private modern coaches.
  • Travel with an expert local guide throughout your trip, get the best introduction and insights into Turkish culture.
  • Visit the shores of Gallipoli to honour the fallen during one of the greatest battles of WWI & tour famous ancient cities in Anatolia; Troy and Cappadocia.
  • Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus delving into ancient times and soak in the gorgeous Library of Celsus.
  • Walk among cottonlike pools of travertine in Pamukkale and soak in the magical landscape of Cappadocia with options for an unforgettable hot-air ballooning adventure and Turkish Bath.
  • No night drives; however some long rides are required to cover all these incredible places. You may check other tour options in Turkey for alternative routes including flights.

Sights Visited on This Tour

The exterior features a beautiful cascade of domes and six minarets and blue Iznik tiles adorn the interior giving the building its unofficial but commonly used name.

A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders. Take the chance to discover underground cities carved into rock, fairy chimneys and many more...

The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus embarks you on a journey to ancient times while roaming the streets.Celcius Library is the most important remains of it.

Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Raod, Quinn's Road and more…

The Hagia Sophia, among the Seven Wonders of the World, awaits you with all its magnificence. The hundreds of years old structure will fascinate you on sight.

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here.

Home of the world-famous travertines, the cotton castle. You will witness the unusual and beautiful scenery just near the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Home of the Sultans, heart of the Ottoman Empire… Roam through the royal palace of the Ottomans and follow their footsteps to see their most valued treasures.

Troy is the name of the Bronze Age city attacked in the Trojan War. The legendary city where you can outline layers of ruins of cities built on top of each other...

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

5 star hotels

Meals

9 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Transportation

Air-conditioned, modern coach or mini-bus.

Airport Transfer(s)

From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1)

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism.

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi ( where available )

Sightseeing

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace Museum
Derinkuyu Underground City
Goreme Open Air Museum

Cavusin
Pigeon Valley
Uchisar
Ihlara Valley
Pamukkale White Terraces
Ephesus Ancient City

Troy Ancient City
Anzac Cove
Beach Cemetery
Lone Pine
Chunuk Bair
War Trenches

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

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Accommodation

LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL
Istanbul
5 Star

Hotel continues its deep meaning that coming from its history which is adjacent to the most important historical monuments of the city, is the only five-star hotel in the region.

AVRASYA HOTEL
Cappadocia
5 Star

This is a very special place in Cappadocia which has been shaped by magic hands of nature. The hotel is in the intersection of the real world and the world of fairies. Also in a very good location.

NOVOTEL KONYA
Konya
5 Star

A contemporary design hotel, located in the very center of the city. The hotel features spacious rooms, a fitness center and a swimming pool.

HIERAPARK DELUXE HOTEL
Pamukkale
5 Star

This hotel is located in Karahayit regions where is famous with it's mineral hot waters and this hotel offers an absolute relaxation with it’s hot thermal pools & spa center.

KOLIN HOTEL
Canakkale
5 Star

The 5-star hotel in Gallipoli is a perfect place to relax and prepare for the upcoming big tour. The large swimming pool and the delicious open buffet add up to the comfortable rooms they offer.

SIGNATURE BLUE RESORT
Aydın
5 Star

An elegant seaside hotel that features an on-site restaurant, fitness center, swimming pool, Turkish hammam, steam bath and sauna.

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Istanbul
LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL
5 Star
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Cappadocia
AVRASYA HOTEL
5 Star
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Konya
NOVOTEL KONYA
5 Star
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Pamukkale
HIERAPARK DELUXE HOTEL
5 Star
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Canakkale
KOLIN HOTEL
5 Star
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Aydın
SIGNATURE BLUE RESORT
5 Star

Tour Reviews

At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.

4.8/5 366 reviews
  • Accomodation 4.4
  • Transportation 4.72
  • Value for Money 4.99
  • Guide 4.99
  • Overall 4.82

Narelle

This tour provided a great overview of Türkiye. Our guide Mustafa was knowledgeable, and shared lots of useful information at each site we visited. He also went the extra mile to ensure each individuals needs/wants were met.

There were some very long days on the bus, as you travel about 3,000kms. However, the bus was comfortable and it was re-assuring that we had two bus drivers. The o my thing lacking was that the bus did not have wi-fi.

All the accomodation we stayed at was clean and comfortable and the meals provided by them were of a good standard.

Highlights of the tour were horse riding in Cappadocia, (a special extra Mustafa organised at our request) and hot air ballooning in Pamukkale.

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Dianne Goodwin

Mustafa was a very good tour guide and made this tour fun He also gave good history lessons and found good places for us to eat Enjoyed the tour 😊

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Dianne Goodwin

Great tour Essential Turkey Guide was fantastic food was good Had time to explore on own and was given choices on where to go 😊

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Mitchell

Fantastic tour. If you’re thinking of doing Türkiye this is the way to do it. Mustafa was a legend and kept the trip fun and informative with a great mix of jokes and historical information. As an Aussie, visiting Gallipoli was a big part of the trip and Mustafa let us have as much time as we needed to take it all in. All hotels were 4-5 stars and very comfortable. Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone thinking of travelling to Türkiye

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Ashleigh Cowan

Great tour – well planned and covers all the things you want to see! Awesome guide – Mustafa! Would highly recommend!

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Marie-Hélène Nguyen

What a lovely way to get to know Türkiye! I just had the chance to embark on a 9 days tour (Essential Turkey by land) and had the best guide in Mustafa. He was knowledgeable, always has an interesting to share and knew to how to keep things fun. The chosen destinations give the visitors a first good glimpse of what the country has to offer, but will also entice you to come back for more. Our group was very varied, but got along really well. If you are thinking about visiting Türkiye but are intimidated by the size and landmass you have to cover, choose this tour!

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Feel the beating heart of Istanbul from your hotel in the old town beside monumental landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia. Join an optional Bosphorus Cruise to watch Europe and Asia unfold on your sides.
  • Stay in hand-picked, centrally located and authentic 5-star hotels and ride in private modern coaches.
  • Travel with an expert local guide throughout your trip, get the best introduction and insights into Turkish culture.
  • Visit the shores of Gallipoli to honour the fallen during one of the greatest battles of WWI & tour famous ancient cities in Anatolia; Troy and Cappadocia.
  • Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus delving into ancient times and soak in the gorgeous Library of Celsus.
  • Walk among cottonlike pools of travertine in Pamukkale and soak in the magical landscape of Cappadocia with options for an unforgettable hot-air ballooning adventure and Turkish Bath.
  • No night drives; however some long rides are required to cover all these incredible places. You may check other tour options in Turkey for alternative routes including flights.
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