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Turkey Highlights

8 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.3
12 traveler reviews
Turkey Highlights - Intrepid Travel
  • Explorer
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's historic Old City
  • Tour Gallipoli and learn its history
  • Visit ancient Troy and taste Sirince wines
  • Discover the ruins of Ephesus
  • Experience a Cappadocian cave hotel stay

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Canakkale
  3. Day 3 Troy - Sirince - Selcuk
  4. Day 4 Ephesus/Overnight Train
  5. Day 5 Konya / Cappadocia
  6. Day 6 Cappadocia
  7. Day 7 Cappadocia to Istanbul
  8. Day 8 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Guide
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

1,484

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

92%

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  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
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    4.5
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  • GF
    · May 30th, 2024
    The itinerary and guide were excellent. We cover the places we most wanted to see. The accommodation in Istanbul (Marisol) could have been much better. We stayed an extra night prior to the tour and found the hotel rather run down and ready for a renovation. We had to change rooms after 1st night as noisy and placed over the foyer where staff hang outside smoking and talking at all hours. 2nd room required and repair of the toilet flusher as it fell into the wall. A/C seemed to be set on heat and would not allow a change to cool. This was the case in ALL rooms and noted also by our travel companions. One couple changed hotels at end of trip rather than stay again (even though it was incl in the tour). Enough said on this. Our guide Ahmet was great. Always helpful, available and welcoming of any issue. Very knowledgeable of all the historic sites and Turkish history.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Graeme, thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your Turkey Highlights experience. We are sorry to hear about the accommodation issues you had and have shared this with the local team, while you had this experience, it sounds like you had... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • TM
    · May 1st, 2022
    Excellent everything very organized and very happy with my guide
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Teressa, thank you for your review. It is great to read that you enjoyed your time in Turkey with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon.
    Trip date: April 2022
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Mit-hat topaz my guide was excellent
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    good pace and overall great experience
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I thought the guide, Muharrem Orhan , worked hard to make it a good trip experience, organizing options for free days, getting us a better transport system, etc.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    This was my first Intrepid Tour and am now looking forward to my next Intrepid trip. Our tour leader Murharrem was exceptional. He worked hard to ensure we had a great vacation and that we saw as much as possible while having a choice to rest if we wanted. His communication style and inclusive approach meant that group interaction was high and I'm sure every member really enjoyed the trip.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I loved the experience, full of activities and our guide Muharrem was fantastic!
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I owe the incredible success of the trip to the tireless efforts of our leader, Muharrem Orhan. He demonstrated deep knowledge, enthusiasm and patience with a very ethnically and age diverse group. He accommodated every wish we could think up and made the journey meaningful, relaxed, fun & safe. He reversed a lot of skepticism and anxiety about an unfamiliar culture with a thorough and balanced understanding of history & culture in the places we visited. As this was my first time taking a tour abroad I feel incredibly fortunate to have had him as our leader and hope he will be acknowledged and compensated for such exemplary dedication to his job.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It included a lot within a short space of time which worked well for me who works full time at home so wants to see a lot inm s hort space of time!
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Trip allowed for space to explore the country without the hassles of booking or arranging activities. This was a good way to explore and learn the history of the country mixing it with some good food and shopping. The group numbers are small enough that we are able to interact with the other tour members as well as our tour guide Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge of the places we visited and was happy to assist and gave us information about the different suggested areas so we made an informed decision as to the places to visit.
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    Trip date: April 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
Turkey Highlights
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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    Paula

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    What currency should I use for local purchases?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      It's advisable to use the local currency, but Euros and USD are also accepted.

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    Lysiane

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    What is the star rating of hotels included in the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Expect to stay in average 3-star tourist-class hotels during the tour.

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    Pascale

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    Will I meet my tour leader upon arrival?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, there will be a welcome meeting to introduce you to your tour leader.

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    Hero

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Is it possible to book a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, the balloon ride can only be booked locally with your tour leader.

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    Annie

    Asked on December 29th, 2024

    Can I request a single room for the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, single supplements can be arranged upon request.

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    Shannon

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    I would like to visit Turkey in March or April for around 10 days. Can you give me an itinerary. We would like to do Istanbul on our own. We would like to do the tour from Cappadochia and then go by road to the rest of the places and end at Istanbul. I also want to do the hot air balloon ride in Cappadochia. And do the north and south Cappadochia tour which does not seem to be included. I don't want to go to Nimrut. Please let share detailed itinerary and costs for 2 people.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      For the tailor-made tours, we have certain eligibility requirements, and unfortunately, you do not meet the main requirement: A minimum of 4 passengers. Hence, we kindly suggest you consider joining one of our suitable group tours. The selected trip, Highlights of Turkey, starts and finishes in Istanbul, and the hot air balloon activity can be added as an optional activity.

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    Cathy

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The tour price includes accommodations, some meals, and guided activities, but excludes optional extras.

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      Most places accept credit cards. However, it’s good to have cash for smaller purchases.

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    Child age will be 13 years. Will she be allowed

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Unfortunately, she won't be able to join. The minimum age requirement for this trip is 15. However, she can participate in a family trip to Turkey.

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      Yes, we can assist with arranging pre- or post-tour accommodation.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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