15-Day Turkey Culture Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & the Coast
Tour details
- City & Culture Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 15
- Ages 12+
Itinerary
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This 15-day journey links Istanbul's palaces and mosques with the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the Mediterranean coast. You will walk through Roman ruins at Ephesus, sail past a sunken city near Kekova, share dinner with a village family and spend a night in a local home. A Chief Experience Officer handles the logistics so you can focus on the history, landscapes and everyday Turkish hospitality.
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Arrive in Istanbul at any time today. Check in to your hotel and settle in. In the early evening a welcome meeting introduces your CEO and fellow travellers; afterwards the group often heads out for an optional dinner together.
Locations
- Istanbul
Accommodation
Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa · Hotel
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise (pre-booking only, available on certain dates)
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After breakfast take a short orientation walk to grasp Istanbul's layout, then drive four hours east to Bolu in a private vehicle. The route crosses the Bosphorus bridge and rolls through forested hills, giving a first glimpse of the Anatolian interior.
Locations
- Istanbul, Bolu
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Soylu Hotel Bolu · Hotel
Included Activities
- Istanbul Orientation Walk
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Stop at Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, before continuing to Cappadocia where you base yourself for two and a half days. Options here include renting a bike, hiking the valleys, visiting nearby villages or booking a sunrise hot-air balloon flight. One evening you will share a home-cooked dinner with a family in a neighbouring village.
Locations
- Bolu, Ankara, Cappadocia
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner Dinner with a local family
Accommodation
Ciner Hotel Cappadocia · Hotel
Included Activities
- The Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Dinner with Local Family
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride
- Bike tours and rentals
- Valley trekking tours
- Village visits
Landmarks
- Mausoleum of Atatürk
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Join a guided morning walk through the Göreme Open Air Museum to learn about the rock-cut churches and monastic life. The rest of the day is free: cycle the dusty lanes, hike a valley such as Rose or Pigeon, or hop on a local dolmuş to explore villages like Çavuşin or Uçhisar at your own pace.
Locations
- Goreme
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Ciner Hotel Cappadocia · Hotel
Included Activities
- Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Valley trekking tour with CEO
- Bike rental
- Local bus trips to nearby villages
- Whirling Dervishes
- Hot air balloon ride (can be booked on Day 4 or 5, weather permitting)
Landmarks
- Göreme Open Air Museum
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A second guided visit to Göreme is offered this morning if you want a deeper look or missed details yesterday. Afterwards choose your own adventure — more cycling, another valley hike, or a relaxed day in a cave café watching the balloons drift overhead.
Locations
- Goreme
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Ciner Hotel Cappadocia · Hotel
Included Activities
- Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Valley trekking tour with CEO
- Bike rental
- Local bus trips to nearby villages
- Whirling Dervishes
- Hot air balloon ride (can be booked on Day 4 or 5, weather permitting)
Landmarks
- Göreme Open Air Museum
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Descend into one of Cappadocia's multi-level underground cities, then drive to Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, shrine of the 13th-century poet Rumi. En route pause at Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO-listed Neolithic settlement. In the late afternoon reach the village of Güneysinir for a homestay: walk the lanes, visit the women's cooperative and park, then sit down to a family dinner.
Locations
- Cappadocia, Konya
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner Home-cooked dinner with local family
Accommodation
GuneySinir Village Stay · Hotel
Included Activities
- Underground City Visit
- Mevlana Museum Visit
- Catalhoyuk Visit
- Turkish Village Homestay
Landmarks
- Mevlana Museum
- Catalhoyuk
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Leave the village after breakfast and drive south to Antalya, arriving around lunchtime. Spend the afternoon wandering Kaleiçi's cobbled lanes and Roman harbour, book a traditional hammam, relax in Karaalioğlu Park, or take the tram to Konyaaltı Beach for a swim.
Locations
- Konya, Antalya
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Gurtas Hotel Antalya · Hotel
Optional Activities
- Turkish hammam (traditional bath)
- Visit to parks
- Beach time
- Explore Kaleici district
Landmarks
- Kaleici
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Drive west to Demre for lunch, then board a boat for an afternoon on the Mediterranean. Sail around Kekova Island to see the partly submerged ruins of Simena and the castle above, with plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing. After dinner on board, transfer the short distance to your hotel in Kaş.
Locations
- Antalya, Demre, Kekova, Simena, Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner Freshly prepared dinner on the boat
Accommodation
Kekova Hotel Kas · Hotel
Included Activities
- Afternoon Boat Trip
Landmarks
- Kekova Island
- Simena Castle
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A full free day in this relaxed coastal town. Stroll the harbour, browse the Friday market if your dates align, kayak to a quiet cove, or simply linger over meze at a waterfront restaurant.
Locations
- Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Kekova Hotel Kas · Hotel
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Head inland through orchards and cotton fields to Pamukkale. In the afternoon a guide leads you across the white travertine terraces and through the ruins of Hierapolis, explaining the geology and the city's role as a Roman spa centre.
Locations
- Kas, Pamukkale
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Anya Resort Hotel Pamukkale · Hotel
Included Activities
- Hierapolis and Pamukkale Visit
Landmarks
- Pamukkale
- Hierapolis
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Morning transfer to Selçuk. The afternoon is yours: visit the Basilica of St John or the İsa Bey Mosque, catch a dolmuş to the hill village of Şirince for wine tasting and craft shopping, head to nearby Pamucak Beach, or join a pre-booked Turkish cooking class.
Locations
- Pamukkale, Selcuk, Sirince
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Ephesus Nobel Hotel · Hotel
Optional Activities
- Traditional Selçuk cooking class (pre-booking recommended)
- St John's Basilica visit (6 EUR per person)
- Mosque of Isa Bey visit (Free)
- Şirince village visit
- Local wine tasting
- Shopping for crafts
- Beach time at Pamucaki
- Pide Lunch & Demonstration, Selçuk
Landmarks
- St John's Basilica
- Mosque of Isa Bey
- Şirince
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Start with a guided tour of Ephesus, walking the marble Curetes Street past the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. The rest of the day is open — see the single column marking the Temple of Artemis, revisit St John's Basilica, explore the mosque, return to Şirince, or take that cooking class if you didn't yesterday.
Locations
- Selcuk, Sirince
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Ephesus Nobel Hotel · Hotel
Included Activities
- Ephesus Visit
Optional Activities
- Temple of Artemis visit (one of the seven wonders of the world)
- Traditional Selçuk cooking class (pre-booking recommended)
- St John's Basilica visit (6 EUR per person)
- Mosque of Isa Bey visit (Free)
- Şirince village visit (8 km)
- Local wine tasting
- Shopping for crafts
- Beach time at Pamucaki
Landmarks
- Ephesus
- Temple of Artemis
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Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration, then visit the Çöp(m)adam handicraft cooperative supported by the tour operator. In the afternoon explore the layered ruins of Troy before driving on to Çanakkale, a lively harbour town with a large student population.
Locations
- Selcuk, Troy, Çanakkale
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Bogaz Hotel Canakkale · Hotel
Included Activities
- Carpet Demonstration
- Çöp(m)adam Visit
- Troy Visit
Landmarks
- Troy
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Early start for the Gallipoli Peninsula. A guided tour covers ANZAC Cove, the Commonwealth war cemeteries and Lone Pine, recounting the 1915 campaign from both sides. Cross the Dardanelles by ferry and continue to Istanbul for a final evening at leisure.
Locations
- Gallipoli, Istanbul
Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa · Hotel
Included Activities
- Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour
Landmarks
- Gallipoli Battlefields
- ANZAC Cove
- Lone Pine
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The tour ends after breakfast. Depart Istanbul whenever your flight leaves. If you have extra time, a pre-booked Istanbul walking tour and Bosphorus cruise can extend your stay.
Locations
- Istanbul
Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise (pre-booking only, available on certain dates)
Dates & Prices
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From Saturday 13 Mar 2027To Saturday 27 Mar 2027
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From Sunday 14 Mar 2027To Sunday 28 Mar 2027
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From Monday 15 Mar 2027To Monday 29 Mar 2027
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From Saturday 20 Mar 2027To Saturday 3 Apr 2027
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From Sunday 21 Mar 2027To Sunday 4 Apr 2027
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From Monday 22 Mar 2027To Monday 5 Apr 2027
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From Thursday 25 Mar 2027To Thursday 8 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 27 Mar 2027To Saturday 10 Apr 2027
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From Sunday 28 Mar 2027To Sunday 11 Apr 2027
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From Saturday 3 Apr 2027To Saturday 17 Apr 2027
Partners
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Alesia Tour
Tour PartnerFrom the field to the feed: Alesia supports operations and curates tour experiences for discerning audiences.
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G Adventures
Tour partnerOrganises and runs this tour on the ground, from guides and transport to accommodation.
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TourRadar
Booking partnerYour booking is handled and secured through TourRadar, the world’s largest marketplace for multi-day tours. Payments are processed on their secure checkout.
Included
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- Hotels (13 nts), simple village homestay (1 nt).
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- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
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- 14 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let the tour partner know the food option that you prefer.
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- Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalık
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, Çavuşin
- Your Local Living Moment: Turkish Village Homestay, Güneysınır. Istanbul city walking tour. Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum. Underground city exploration. Afternoon boat trip (Mediterranean sea, weather permitting). Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk. Ephesus entrance and visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
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- Private air-conditioned van, boat, walking.
Not Included
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- Flights not included
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- Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
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- Other activities and services are not included
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- ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
- Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
- RAMADAN
- Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.
- EXTRAS
- Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your the tour partner trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking.
- ANZAC DAY
- Please note that if your visit to Gallipoli falls on April 25th (ANZAC Day), an alternative activity will be scheduled.
- **If you confirmed the My Own Room service, please see the FAQs for exception nights**Istanbul
- - Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
- - Topkapi Palace Visit (1500TRY per person)
- - Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit (25EUR per person)
- - Galata Tower (30EUR per person)
- Göreme
- - Turkish Night (75USD per person)
- - Hot Air Balloon Ride (290EUR per person)
- - Whirling Dervishes
- - Turkish Bath (75EUR per person)
- - Pottery Center Visit (Free)
- Cappadocia
- - Carpet Demonstration (Free)
- Antalya
- - Antalya Hammam
- Pamukkale
- - Hierapolis Archeological Museum (7TRY per person)
- - Swim in an Ancient Pool (340TRY per person)
- Selçuk
- - Mosque of Isa Bey Visit (Free)
- - Saint John's Basilica Visit (6EUR per person)
- - Pide Lunch & Demonstration, Selcuk
- Sirince
- - Şirince Village Visit
- Istanbul
- - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (10EUR per person)
- - Archaeological Museum (15EUR per person)
- - Dolamabahçe Palace (1200TRY per person)
- - Basilica Cistern (900TRY per person)
All accommodations are subject to change
- Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa Hotel · Istanbul Days 1, 14
- Soylu Hotel Bolu Hotel · Istanbul, Bolu Day 2
- Ciner Hotel Cappadocia Hotel · Bolu, Ankara, Cappadocia Days 3, 4, 5
- GuneySinir Village Stay Hotel · Cappadocia, Konya Day 6
- Gurtas Hotel Antalya Hotel · Konya, Antalya Day 7
- Kekova Hotel Kas Hotel · Antalya, Demre, Kekova, Simena, Kas Days 8, 9
- Anya Resort Hotel Pamukkale Hotel · Kas, Pamukkale Day 10
- Ephesus Nobel Hotel Hotel · Pamukkale, Selcuk, Sirince Days 11, 12
- Bogaz Hotel Canakkale Hotel · Selcuk, Troy, Çanakkale Day 13
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Wendy
A great trip. A comprehensive itinerary with some free time built in as well. We saw so much and our CEO was amazing, full of enthusiasm and knowledge about Turkey and its amazing history. I was a bit apprehensive about the home stay but it was terrific. The family was so welcoming and it was great to see the small town life as well. I could not fault any part of the tour and would highly recommend it.
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Philip
Excellent small group tour. All around enjoyable, with very good itinerary, guide, and organization. Happy with it overall. Highly recommend.
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Jenny
absolutely amazing tour with amazing people
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Gregg
Great experience, great value. Turkey's inflation rates have significantly increased the cost of traveling in Turkey. But it's the same great country and great experiences.
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Brianna
An amazing experience, so lucky to have Ozgur our fearless tour guides support throughout the journey! Highly recommend this tour!
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Nicola
Absolutely enjoyed every moment of this tour. Turkyie is amazing and full of history, the only downside to this tour is that because there's so much to see distance is a big factor in how much time you have. Our tour guide and driver were fabulous. Highly recommended. PS. Glad I went in law season
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Giacomo
Overall, a good trip. Nice group. I loved the Open Air Museum, the boat tour near Kas, the homestay experience, Ephesus, etc. There was a lot of free time, but I took advantage of it to walk a lot and really explore some villages that were worth it — Antalya, Kas, and Göreme, among others. The hotels were decent. Quite a lot of driving though. It’s a shame we weren’t given more time for some visits (Pamukkale, Open Air Museum in Cappadocia) even though we had plenty of free time on those days. The guide was fine — we had a great trip, he did his job properly, was friendly and smart — but I was a bit disappointed overall. Also quite disappointed by the recommended restaurants, which were very touristy both in food quality and in prices, which were high for what we got.
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Natasha
See lots of sites. Beware that if you don't prebuy the optional activities that are available they could be almost double the price in the country. Also some optional activities could only be purchased with cash. Others that accepted credit card charged $5-10 euros extra for using the card. Lot of activities were priced in euros.
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Luna
It meets all of my expectations
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Antonietta
Great experience and saw many places I wouldn't do solo, had an amazing tour guide that made the difference
Tour ID: 5624
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