Operated by G Adventures

The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay

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From

CAD 2,124

Duration

11 days

Countries

Turkey

Activity

moderate

Group size

Max 15

The adventure

Istanbul's rooftops meet Turkey's ancient coastline in one seriously packed trip. Walk the Old City, feast on street food, then chase Greek myths through the ruins of Troy and Ephesus. Pay respects at Gallipoli's WWI battlefields, taste your way through a culinary tour, then soak in the cotton castles of Pamukkale before flying back to Istanbul's bazaars and tea houses.

Arrive at any time and spend the day exploring on your own. Later, meet your CEO and the group before heading out for a stroll through the Old Town to enjoy some of Istanbul's most famous street foods for dinner.

Tour the world-renowned Hagia Sofia. After, explore a lesser-known side of Istanbul's Old Town and visit subterranean Roman and Byzantine ruins, the Hippodrome and the Little Haiga Sofia Mosque. Tonight, opt to visit a hammam (traditional Turkish bath).

Enjoy a culinary walking tour of the trendiest districts in Istanbul. Wander through Taksim Square and the lively district of Karaköy on a CEO-led culinary walking tour, sampling local specialties such as baklava and Turkish coffee. Enjoy a sumptuous mezze lunch. Catch a ferry to Kadiköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Day by day

Peaceful winter scene of tall bare trees and snow-capped mountains under cloudy skies.

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11-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time and spend the day exploring on your own. Later, meet your CEO and the group before heading out for a stroll through the Old Town to enjoy some of Istanbul's most famous street foods for dinner.

Day 2Tour the world-renowned Hagia SofiaIstanbul

Istanbul

Day 3Enjoy a culinary walking tour of the trendiest…Istanbul

Istanbul

Day 4Enjoy a free day with suggestions provided by…

Enjoy a free day with suggestions provided by your CEO for further sightseeing. In the evening attend a welcome meeting with newly-joining group members before heading out for an optional dinner.

Day 5Set off from Istanbul and take a guided…Make an early morning visit to Gallipoli, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name. Take in the sights and learn the sombre story. It is only a little further to Çanakkale, a busy harbour town with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly.

Istanbul

Make an early morning visit to Gallipoli, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name. Take in the sights and learn the sombre story. It is only a little further to Çanakkale, a busy harbour town with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly.

Day 6Enjoy a guided visit of Troy before arriving…Enjoy a visit to the world-famous city of Troy. Continue to Ayvalik. Be charmed by the blend of old Ottoman architecture, cobblestoned streets, and an attractive harbour. In the afternoon, opt to charter a small boat from the harbour to cruise this beautiful area. After, head to waterside restaurants for a sunset drink.

Enjoy a visit to the world-famous city of Troy. Continue to Ayvalik. Be charmed by the blend of old Ottoman architecture, cobblestoned streets, and an attractive harbour. In the afternoon, opt to charter a small boat from the harbour to cruise this beautiful area. After, head to waterside restaurants for a sunset drink.

Day 7Visit ancient Ephesus before continuing on to SelçukEnjoy a free morning in Bergama before travelling to Selçuk, the base for exploring the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus. Head to town and enjoy some free time to explore.

Enjoy a free morning in Bergama before travelling to Selçuk, the base for exploring the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus. Head to town and enjoy some free time to explore.

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