View allStandards of accommodation and transport way beyond what we could expect at this price point. Turkey is a very friendly country.
Alastair, traveled in October
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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Age range 10 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the ancient cities of Troy, Pergamom, Hierapolis and Ephesus
- Explore the iconic sights in Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
- Relax in the resort town of Kusadasi
- Marvel at the beauty of Pammukale’s terraces and hot springs
- Admire the unique beauty of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul
- Day 3 Gallipoli Battlefields - Çanakkale
- Day 4 Troy - Pergamum - Kuşadasi
- Day 5 Ephesus - Kusadaşi
- Day 6 Pamukkale hot springs - Hierapolis - Pamukkale
- Day 7 Silk Road - Konya - Cappadocia
- Day 8 Göreme Valley - Cappadocia
- Day 9 Ankara - Istanbul
- Day 10 End of tour in Istanbul
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
76%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- VDVICKI· October 30th, 2024The 2 lengthy bus days are almost unbearable. I suggest that everyone flys from Cappadocia to Istanbul and just have it included in the overall tour cost. The bus we had was small and uncomfortable.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback! We always strive to improve and appreciate your suggestions regarding the long bus days. We’ll take your ideas into consideration for future tours.Trip date: October 2024 - CBCaroline· June 6th, 2024A brilliant experience with too many highlights to mention. Each location just got better and better. Our very knowledgeable tour guide Ege ensured we all left the tour with a great insight into Turkish history, culture and cuisine. Each day we travelled safely and in comfort thanks to the experienced and friendly driver. The accomodation varied from 5 star to 3 star, but all were very clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend this trip but just be warned, Turkey is not a cheap place to visit, prices were much higher than any of us had expected.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- Jovita· May 21st, 2021I have used Tour radar before but My experience with this trip has been chaotic from day 1. I joined this trip as a solo traveller and flew from UAE on my own. When I left the country, I was told that I would be picked up at the airport. I was waiting for over two hours until they apologised and to ask me to get on a taxi and find my way back to the hotel. They did not even reimburse me for the trip. The tour guide was not told I was part of the trip on the first day. There was a lot of confusion. I wasn't provided with the details of the tours in advance. The hotel they chose was a dark dinghy hotel with phone and AC not working. We had to change our room three times. Even when you enter the foyer it looks like you are entering a haunted mansion, it looked that spooky. All my enquiries went unanswered on weekends even after multiple requests. It's like if you are stranded on your own, you are on your own. And when the answer, they say they will get back and they don't. The major failure to provide minimum customer service comes from Expat tours, not from Fez tours who made the tour memorable. My suggestion is that if you are interested in doing this trip, book directly with Fez travels not with Expat tours.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewDear Maria, Thank you for your valuable insight. All feedback is appreciated to improve our services. Our Customer Support Manager will make contact with you to discuss this in more detail to find a resolution that works for all parties.Trip date: May 2021
- RRayao28gmailcom· October 31st, 2019the guide was not up to expat's professional standards, to be expected by repeated customers. a typical minimalist. expat's established daily routines were not followed: no daily intro/ briefing on the day's activities. no written itinerary provided. first stop for many days was factory outlets. no envelop for sealed confidential review of the tour for expat's head office. airport pick up was late by almost an hour. hope he can make serious improvements to safegurad expat's good name.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- Alastair· October 17th, 2019Expected a Third World country and could not have been more wrong. Standards of accommodation and transport way beyond what we could expect at this price point. Guide spoke knowledgeably in detail at each location without referring to notes. That was seriously impressive and showed a passion that is difficult to replicate. We have seen Ephesus one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. One of many fascinating insights into Greek and Roman history. Turkey is a very friendly country. You will love it.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- Lina· October 15th, 2019Tour was excellent. I would like to recommend some side itineraries that may be added as optional for those who might be interested, such as for Christians, - a short visit to Mother Mary’s house in Ephesus - a short visit to St. Philip’ tomb at the Basilica in Pamukkale - a short visit to St. Paul’s CathedralShow moreTrip date: October 2019
- Ccynthiacatindig· October 3rd, 2019It would have better if we could take flight back where we ended;Ankara.The ride back to Istanbul was tiring,12 hrs and and nothing to see on way back.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- L. F.· September 28th, 2019Guide: Oz had a wonderful sense of humor so made all the facts that he gave us more interesting and more fun to listen to. Transportation: Since there were only 17 of us (not including Oz and driver), we were transported in a van rather than a bus which made getting to know fellow travelers much easier. Our driver, "Neju" was an excellent and careful driver. Accommodation: The Istanbul and Cappadocia hotels were top notch.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- LOLinda· June 17th, 2019The cave hotel was very bad, warm & bad service. We expected a unique experience of a cool room. One seaside resto overcharged. TL45 for 10pcs Of fried sm.mackerel & aglass of beer. The bus rides being very very long shd showvideos on Turkey history & sights. What a pity! It is so rich but we would have gained fr.more insights..Show more
Trip date: April 2019 - AAndrew· May 8th, 2019Turkey is an amazing country and the tour covered off all the big ticket places. All accommodation was great except for our hotel in Kuşadası which was beyond terrible. We were disappointed with our tour guide as he didn’t seem all that passionate about the country. He didn’t communicate things all that well with the group. Luckily we had a great group on our tour which made up for it. Overall I would still recommend the tour.Show moreTrip date: April 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Debbie
Asked on November 6th, 2024Do you have accomodations for people with certain moving disabilities? We are a couple of senior citizens, and I move with a cane or with a moving equipment (not a wheelchair).
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024Expat Explore tries to be as accommodating as possible, however, our tours are unfortunately not designed for people travelling with wheelchairs or severe mobility issues. Our tours are fast paced because they are designed for you to see the most a destination has to offer. We also want to ensure that you explore as much as possible, which may require long periods without stops on the coach as we drive to new destination. We offer walking tours in most cities (up to 3 hours), and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.
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Nathan
Asked on October 15th, 2024Is there a list of Optional Tours that can be pre booked and paid for prior to the start of the tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2024
All optional excursions are bookable on tour, with your tour leader. Optional Tours include: Istanbul+ for €150, Whirling Dervish Show for €25, Cleopatra's Pool for €7, Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening for €65.
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Erica
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Laurie
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Ahmed
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Ruth
Asked on March 21st, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Thomas
Asked on March 21st, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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Christian
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.
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Cathy
Asked on March 21st, 2024How much spending money do I need for my holiday?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
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Rosemary
Asked on March 21st, 2024Is travel insurance compulsory?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.
We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.
You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.
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