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Essential Turkey (18 destinations)

10 days
From Istanbul to Antalya
4.4
24 traveler reviews

Essential Turkey (18 destinations)

10 days
From Istanbul to Antalya
4.4
24 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 35
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's vibrant streets and cuisine
  • Visit Gallipoli's historic WWI battlefields
  • Discover ancient Troy and Ayvalik's culture
  • Soak in Pamukkale's thermal 'cotton' pools
  • Sail the Mediterranean and see sunken ruins

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Canakkale
  3. Day 3 Ayvalik
  4. Day 4 Ayvalik
  5. Day 5 Selcuk
  6. Day 6 Pamukkale
  7. Day 7 Kas
  8. Day 8 Southern Coast Sailing / Kas
  9. Day 9 Antalya
  10. Day 10 Antalya
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • Essential Turkey (18 destinations) reviewer 1
    · June 6th, 2024
    The diverse culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful landscapes made my trip unforgettable. Türkiye truly offers a unique and enriching travel experience.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Mark, thank you for sharing your experience and posting this wonderful review. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your tour. Also, that you were able to experience the amazing history and culture that Turkey has to offer. We look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • EW
    · June 24th, 2023
    Great bunch of people, tour guide was...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Elliot! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear both your fellow travelers and guide contributed to a wonderful trip overall. We hope to welcome you again soon!
    Trip date: June 2023
  • Essential Turkey (18 destinations) reviewer 3
    · September 1st, 2022
    I went on the tour starting mid August 2022....
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Florinel! Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear what a wonderful time you had exploring Turkey with Tarik! It definitely packs a lot in, and we're glad that helped you get such a full experience of the country. Hopefully, we'll be able to... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2022
  • AK
    · October 2nd, 2019
    Simply amazing! The guide, destinations, and...
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The responsible travel ethos, and the amazing tour guide I had.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The trip was great and the price was very reasonable. Our guide Sefa Uz worked very hard to make sure our needs and wants were met along the way.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Sefa Uz, the tour guide, was absolutely amazing. Could not have had a better intro to Turkey - was very efficient, had an excellent energy, and had a lot of really interesting information about the trip. The itinerary was also very diverse and we got to see a lot of Turkey through responsible travel
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I really enjoyed traveling this way. It really made me feel connected to the local community and Turkey. Sefa was an amazing tour guide, not only for his preparation and passion for history, but also for going above and beyond helping us with everything and giving us all the information we needed. 1/1 I would recommend this trip and traveling with Sefa to all my friends.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Gulce was an excellent tour guide.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Felt like an authentic travel experience. You get to see the real Turkey. Excellent travel guide (Gulce). Loved every minute of it!
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    Trip date: April 2019

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10 days
Essential Turkey (18 destinations)
From Istanbul to Antalya

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Jade

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Can I please get a room with someone of the same gender?

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      Jade

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      If there are places that require an entry fee, can I choose not to enter if I don't want to?

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      Jade

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I would like to book the hot air balloon ride by myself. Also, for paragliding, I would prefer to book it on the spot if a female trainer is available. Is that possible?

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      Jade

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Will the guide pick me up and drop me off every day during the trip?

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      Jade

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Since I am a student, is there any student discount available?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      If you do not book single supplement, you will be roomed with another traveler of the same gender.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      You can pay and arrange optional activities on ground with the leader's help. You can also opt out of any included/optional activities but there won't be any refunds if you opt out of included activities.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      You will be travelling in the group transport throughout the trip. However, if you need airport pickup or drop off, this should be booked at an additional cost.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We are able to provide you a student discount, but we would be needing a copy of your student identity card to proceed with this.

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    Pat

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Does this mean we would have to carry our luggage with us, loading onto the bus, then carrying this while sight seeing/reaching the next hotel?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, with this tour, you will be required to carry your own luggage onto and off the buses. While you won't have to walk long distances with it, we recommend packing as lightly as possible, with a luggage weight limit of 15kg. This will make it easier when moving between locations, especially since the streets in some places may have cobblestones and narrow paths.

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    Thomas

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Is this ok, and is there a way to get money back for this lost night?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      You are able to leave the trip at any point you would just need to advise the leader and sign off of the trip. Unfortunately, we are not able to refund for any lost accommodations or included activities that may be missed.

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      Thomas

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      If we wanted to fly out on the morning of the 1st or evening of the 31st where and which aiports should we consider?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The closet airport would be the Antalya International Airport (AYT).

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      Thomas

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      How would you recommend we get to the airport?

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      Thomas

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Are there taxi companies that we could use late at night?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We can help you in pre-arranging a departure transfer to Antalya Airport but only from the Finishing point hotel. You can also arrange a taxi service with the tour leader or hotel reception's help.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      On Day 9, group will be travelling from Kas to Antalya by public bus, and the travel time is approximately 4.5 hours. While exact timing can vary depending on traffic and local conditions, can generally expect to arrive in Antalya in the early afternoon, usually between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.

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    Frederique

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Is travel insurance needed for the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      While travel documents are not mandatory for the meeting point, it is advisable to have your TourRadar confirmation and travel insurance for security.

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    Patrick

    Asked on January 10th, 2025

    How are rooms allocated on the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you are booking as a couple, you will be roomed together. Solo travelers are paired with another traveler of the same gender. Double rooms can be requested where possible.

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    Rens

    Asked on November 15th, 2024

    Is there an option for not sharing a room?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The tour rates are based on twin sharing, but a single supplement can be purchased to secure a private room.

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    Ulrich

    Asked on November 9th, 2024

    How strict is the tour on age limits?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The age group is specifically 18-29. However, considerations may be made if you are slightly above this age range, depending on the tour's requirements.

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    Mouglimed

    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    What should I bring for the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Most travelers find it convenient to carry a backpack or a wheeled bag with straps for ease of mobility during the tour.

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    Atalya

    Asked on August 20th, 2024

    What are the age restrictions for the Essential Turkey tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      The Essential Turkey tour is specifically for 18 to 29-year-olds. Alternative tours are available for travelers over 29.

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    Grace

    Asked on July 13th, 2024

    A few questions on points not fully clear: - for the accommodation will we sleep in rooms of 2 people? In case not always, approximately how many days? - in a normal days, how many "fee hours" away from the group there will be? (e.g. 0/2/4...) - how many days there be days at the beach? (e.g., 0/2/4...) - are all meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) included? My girlfriend is lactose intolerant, will there be alternatives for her?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      1. In hotels and pensions, you may have rooms for two people, but in multi-share guesthouses, you could be sharing with more people. 2. The itinerary is quite structured with included activities each day. You can check with your tour leader to explore independently if you wish during your free time. 3. Though you have opportunities to visit coastal areas and beaches (e.g., Kekova, Antalya), but specific "beach days" are not highlighted. You can expect leisure time near the coast, but it's not solely dedicated to beach activities every day. 4. The itinerary includes 9 breakfasts and 2 lunches. You have to budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals, drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry. Regarding lactose intolerance, please add the requirement on the passenger information when you are confirming the booking, so we can accommodate dietary needs where possible.

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