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- 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 2 - 8
- Age range 8 to 89
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore the grand Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
- Stroll through the ancient Roman City of Ephesus
- Wander the terraces of Pamukkale's travertines
- Discover the mystical Whirling Dervishes in Konya
- Tour the underground city and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul Old City
- Day 3 Istanbul to Kusadasi
- Day 4 Ephesus Tour
- Day 5 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City
- Day 6 Pamukkale to Cappadocia via Konya
- Day 7 Cappadocia Tour
- Day 8 Istanbul
- Day 9 Istanbul
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- 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
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 8 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
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Turkey Escapades
Number of tours
28
Age Range
8 to 82 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
Turkey Escapades is a tour operator specialized in customized and Small Group...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- GVGabriele Gertrud· April 27th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishVery varied, well-organized tour. The tour guides are all well trained. By far the best was Mert ("Crowded house tours") in Ephesus/Pamukkale. Loving children, humorous, varied and VERY WELL ORGANIZED! The included lunch is a buffet and sometimes like this, sometimes like that, but ok. The hotel in Istanbul is a 5-minute walk from the Haghia Sophia/Bosphorus etc.. So you can easily do something on your own. The transfer vehicles are very comfortable, as are the buses (air-conditioned). In Cappadocia you have to bear in mind that you are in the middle of Turkey. So European standards (toilets,...) are not always a matter of course. We are adventurous people who don't mind getting up early and would definitely recommend this tour!!!Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- EGEdmundo M· October 17th, 2024Everything was extremely well-organized. If I needed help with anything, someone was always there 24/7 via WhatsApp. I loved every minute of it. The guides were wonderful: fluent, extremely well-informed, and always helpful. I would do it all over again.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Alisa· July 20th, 2024This really wasn’t what I expected. I was expecting a small group tour with the same people there through the whole trip all staying at the same places. It was really misleading.Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- JJunaid· May 3rd, 2024It was a nice experience. Tour operator coordination was flawlessShow moreTrip date: April 2024
- MHMarie· April 28th, 2024Overall I really enjoyed the tour but have some thoughts about things that could have been better. I did not receive any briefing at the tour start which I had expected. I found out from other people later that they did have a briefing at the hotel in Istanbul. I realised that was when I would have needed to book a balloon ride in Cappadocia. I hadn’t made up my mind about that and might not have chosen to do it but I probably wouldn’t have been able to if I hadn’t booked at the beginning. I also had some questions about tipping etiquette. I did send a message about this but did not hear back. I think the briefing is important especially when the tour is not a fixed group of people travelling together as other tours are that I have done. I also experienced disruption on my second night in Kusadasai. It was the night before Eid and someone was completing renovations at 1.30 am. The noise was loud in my room which was on the first floor. I understand those on higher floors did not hear this and that there were plenty of available rooms higher up. There was drilling and hammering for at least half an hour. There was no one to call about this. I did tell the hotel staff next morning. My suggestion would be that hotel staff anticipate such a situation and not allocate rooms that might be impacted by noise in the night. It did disturb my night. Many of the guides were great especially Azer for Ephesus. Some seemed less experienced. At times the group size varied significantly too. Our driver from Pamukkale to Cappadocia was terrific and went out of his way to show the three of us different things and even arranged baklava for me! He’s a standout. It would also be good to know in advance that we might need to pay for excess baggage for the internal flights. It wasn’t much but I was surprised when I needed to do that as it appeared that I was in the limit. As an international traveller going to various countries I use the maximum baggage allowance. Either the internal tickets could reflect the international rates (23 kg checked plus 8 kg cabin luggage and one personal item), or you advise people they may need to pay a small excess. International excess fees can be much higher so it can be a worry for tourists not to know in advance. The drivers were all courteous and apart from one were always on time. The hotels were really good too apart from my experience above. I would have preferred more time in Istanbul and may have needed to select a different tour or add some days on to my trip for that. It is a fascinating city. I did have a great trip thanks.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Andrew· January 3rd, 2024We had a wonderful time traveling in turkey with turkey escapades. Itinerary was customized to our liking and the transfers were seamless. Hotels were very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast that comes with it was scrumptious. Some even gave us an upgrade to bigger rooms, we were so grateful. The entire trip was well planned and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The guides provided were also very attentive and have good knowledge of the places. There were also visits to leather, jewelry and carpet factory which were interesting for us first timers. But if you do not wish to, you could just let the guides know your preference in advance.Show moreTurkey Escapades commented on this reviewHello Dear Andrew Thank you very much for your feedback. Looking forward to see you in again. Regards Mehmet DargaTrip date: December 2023
- KCKathryn· July 28th, 2023Tour was great. It was more than I expectedShow moreTurkey Escapades commented on this reviewHello dear Kathryn Thank you very much for your feedback. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet DargaTrip date: June 2023
- mandeep· July 21st, 2023The tour was really amazing. I definitely recommend travelling and bookings with Turkey Escapades. The team was helpful, on time and really comfortable to connect with.Show moreTurkey Escapades commented on this reviewThank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey EscapadesTrip date: June 2023
- CHERRYL· July 12th, 2023I recently had the pleasure of booking a travel package through Turkey Escapades and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Let me start with Mehmet Darga, the owner, despite initially sending his knowledgeable agent, personally attended to our needs, adding an extra touch of care and attention to detail. Throughout the planning process, he remained easily accessible and responsive, promptly addressing any concerns or question we had. My family and I were looking to plan a vacation on a tight budget, and we never imagined we would receive such an incredible service. Despite budgetary limitations, Mehmet Darga went above and beyond to create an itinerary that perfectly suited our needs and we were able to explore our dream vacation within our budget. The package cost far less than what we expected considering the incredible experiences and services included. From what feels like a luxurious accommodations to captivating activities, we truly felt like we received a great deal. We consider ourselves incredibly blessed to have come across Turkey Escapades. From the moment we stepped foot in our destination until the end of our trip, we were taken care of with utmost professionalism. Every logistical detail was flawlessly handled, leaving us with nothing to worry about except enjoying the journey. The seamless coordination and efficient organization truly impressed us. Overall, I highly recommend Turkey Escapades for anyone seeking an unforgettable travel experience. Their exceptional travel packages, combined with the personal touch provided by the owner and the expertise of their agents, sets them apart from the rest. We are grateful for the outstanding service we received and will definitely choose them for our future travel needs.Show moreTurkey Escapades commented on this reviewThank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey EscapadesTrip date: May 2023
- PSPhillip· June 9th, 2023Crew were great and well organisedShow moreTurkey Escapades commented on this reviewThank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey EscapadesTrip date: June 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Diana
Asked on March 3rd, 2025Can we store luggage during the trip?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2025
If you have excess luggage, storage options can be discussed.
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Bettina
Asked on December 3rd, 2024How long is the journey from Pamukkale to Cappadocia?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written December 2024
The journey will take approximately 9 hours via Konya.
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Nicolas
Asked on September 13th, 2024Can the itinerary be customized?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, the itinerary can be customized as per your preferences.
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Ginette
Asked on August 4th, 2024What should I bring in terms of currency?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written August 2024
It is advisable to carry both Turkish Lira and US dollars for convenience.
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Cynthia
Asked on July 5th, 2024How can I check in for internal flights during the tour?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written July 2024
You will receive your flight tickets via email before your trip.
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Nathalie
Asked on June 21st, 2024Will there be any time for free exploration during the tour?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, there will be free time allocated in the itinerary for personal exploration.
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Carl
Asked on June 8th, 2024What would be the nearest airport? I know I need a Visa (I'm a USA citizen) and what else do I need? I would be travelling alone
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written June 2024
You can able to arrive IST airport and we will be happy to welcome you at the airport. USA citizens can have a visa on arrival or e visa.
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Carl
Traveler•Written June 2024Where is the meet up? Since the start of the tour is on the third of August, would you recommend a hotel (perhaps where the first night will be meeting)? Would I still get picked up at the airport?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written June 2024
If you will be arriving on 2nd august, you can stay in Erboy hotel, where the tour starts. It is located in Old city. We will be happy to welcome you and transfer to this hotel. If you like, you can book by yourself or we can book it for you. The cost is 75 USD pp in dbl room.
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Wiebe
Asked on March 31st, 2024What is the maximum group size for the tour?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written April 2024
The maximum size for the small group is 8 guests.
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Mike
Asked on March 3rd, 2024Will there be time during this tour to do a hot air balloon flight during this trip?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2024
We will have time for optional hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia. It is operated in early in the morning. If you like we will be happy to book it for you.
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Anton
Asked on February 28th, 2024What is the price for private tours?
- Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2024
The private tour option is available and the pricing can be adjusted based on requirements.
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