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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- 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 2 - 20
- Age range 8 to 95
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites and bazaars
- Tour the poignant WWI Gallipoli battlefields
- Discover the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Troy
- Cruise the turquoise waters aboard a traditional Gulet
- Wander through the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul, old city tour
- Day 3 Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
- Day 4 Tour of Troy including Troy Museum. Onwards to Behramkale village
- Day 5 Ephesus ancient site, Temple of Artemis, Wine tasting
- Day 6 To Fethiye, start Gulet cruise
- Day 7 Gulet Cruise, Gocek Bay
- Day 8 Gulet cruise through the Gulf of Fethiye
- Day 9 Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- Day 10 Follow the Silk Road to Cappadocia
- Day 11 Cappadocia tour, Goreme Valley & underground city
- Day 12 Drive to Istanbul via Ankara
- Day 13 Istanbul. Tour ends
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 20 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. 4 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- TransportAverage
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AAshleyWoodford· August 29th, 2019It is worth taking the extra day in Istanbul at the start, and maybe more than one as there is a lot to see which is not on the tour and it is great place to just wander around. We were disappointed that between visiting the archaeological sites, which were sometimes a bit rushed, we were used as a captive audience for carpet and leather salesman. If someone in your group shows any interest then be prepared to hang around for ages while they attempt to close the sale. We would have preferred to have had a little longer in bed.Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewDear Ashley Woodford, Thank you for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback, this is very much appreciated. We agree totally with your comments about Istanbul, it's a fascinating city with lots to see and do. On the tour we aim to... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
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- -15%From Monday30 Jun, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$5,195NZ $4,420
- From Monday7 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,195
- From Monday14 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,195
- From Monday21 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,195
- 2 Other Unavailable Departures
- -15%From Monday28 Jul, 2025To Saturday9 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$5,195NZ $4,420
- -15%From Monday4 Aug, 2025To Saturday16 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$5,195NZ $4,420
- From Monday11 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $5,195
- From Monday18 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $5,195
- From Monday25 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $5,195
- From Monday1 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $5,195
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- B
Benjamin
Asked on June 11th, 2024On the Gulet cruise, is snorkelling gear provided?
Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024The boats keep some masks and fins, however, these are mostly equipment left by previous travellers and aren't always in a great condition. Therefore, we suggest bringing our own if you are keen on snorkelling while on the trip.
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Anthony
Asked on April 11th, 2024Are kids aged 8 permitted in this tour (Aegean Legacy)?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2024
Unfortunately we have a minimum age requirement of 8 years and above on this trip due to the gulet section of the trip, we are unable to accept young children on the gulet trips - the minumum age requirements i 12 years of age.
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Barry
Asked on August 17th, 2023What's the price on the single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2023
The trip is currently discounted to A$2975 per person sharing, and the single room supplement of A$1305 is required when travelling solo.
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