Premium Turkey in Depth

Premium Turkey in Depth

Get to the heart of Turkish culture and history on this whirlwind Premium adventure. Discover stunning islands and a sunken city on a locally guided boat cruise, get hands-on in a Turkish cooking class using homegrown ingredients and join a local woman in her home for a specially prepared feast. Enjoy guided tours of Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Antalya and more, and marvel at diverse landscapes, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. Fall in love with Turkey’s mystery, legacy and beauty on this two-week odyssey.

Activities

• Istanbul – City Tour
• Istanbul – Blue Mosque Visit
• Istanbul – Welcome Dinner
• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Gallipoli – Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
• Troy – Archaeological site visit
• Selcuk – Leader-led orientation walk
• Ephesus – Archaeological site visit
• Sirince – Village visit and fruit wine tasting
• Selcuk – Cooking class
• Pamukkale – Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
• Kayakoy – Village visit
• Kas – Leader-led orientation walk
• Kas – Sailing trip with seafood lunch
• Antalya – Leader-led orientation walk
• Antalya – Antalya Museum
• Sagalassos – Archaeological site visit
• Konya – Mevlana Museum
• Cappadocia – Leader-led orientation walk
• Cappadocia – Sunset drinks
• Cappadocia – Zemi Valley walk
• Cappadocia – Goreme Open Air Museum
• Cappadocia – Carpet weaving co-op
• Cappadocia – Pottery demonstration
• Cappadocia – Ozkonak Underground City
• Cappadocia – Kizilcukur Valley
• Cappadocia – Home-cooked dinner

Highlights

• Join an experienced local leader as you stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Sagalassos, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
• Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
• Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey’s otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the psychedelic rock-scapes of Cappadocia.
• Step into a fairy tale during your Feature Stay at an enchanting cave hotel in Cappadocia, where you’ll enjoy elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone.
• Get to know the real Turkey on Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with a celebrated chef, a visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative and a traditional dinner at a local’s home in Cappadocia.