Essential Turkey (including Kekova)

10 days
From Istanbul to Antalya
4.5
11,976 traveler reviews

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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 1 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's vibrant streets
  • Visit Gallipoli's historic battlefields
  • Discover ancient Troy and Ayvalik
  • Soak in Pamukkale's thermal waters
  • Sail the Mediterranean from Kekova

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 Kekova
  8. Day 8 Southern Coast Sailing / Kekova
  9. Day 9 Antalya
  10. Day 10 Antalya
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,536

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Patrick
    · June 16th, 2025
    Overall, this was an awesome experience! Our guide (C.) was great - knowledgeable, friendly, and well-organized. The group had great chemistry, and there was a good mix of cultural activities, free time, and scenic highlights. Using public transport added authenticity and gave us a chance to see more of the country. Cappadocia was definitely a highlight, but be aware that excursions there can be expensive if booked through the tour provider. For example, the balloon tour offered through Intrepid was €200, while local prices ranged from €80–120 the day before. I’d love to see Intrepid partner with reliable local companies to offer better rates and even more optional extras (e.g. photoshoot in Cappadocia). Personally, I would’ve preferred skipping the Konya stop - the time spent checking in/out and transferring didn’t feel worth it. Adding half a day more in Antalya or including Izmir or Ankara in the itinerary could further improve the overall experience. The night bus to Istanbul was difficult (very little sleep), though maybe unavoidable. We were lucky it wasn’t crowded, but if full, it would’ve been nearly impossible to rest. The last day in Istanbul also felt a bit underwhelming - only visiting the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. A short city tour or Bosphorus cruise would’ve been a great addition. Hotels were basic but fine for the trip style. All in all, a wonderful adventure across Turkey - with stunning landscapes, deep culture, and good company!
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  • Robert
    · April 23rd, 2025
    Excellent & thoroughly enjoyable 2-week tour, Turkey Encompassed.
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  • Suzanne
    · August 10th, 2025
    I loved my Highlights of Italy’ tour and my association with Tour radar was excellent. Thankyou for arranging things as timely as possible. The whole experience has been a really positive one. I will be back 😊😊
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Ben

    Asked on October 13th, 2024

    Do you do any Istanbul to Antayla tours for 2 persons aged over 35 yrs? (We are 2 active women aged 58 currently in Istanbul) Looking to start a tour around 19 October 24.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      We have a "Turkey Encompassed" tour departing on Monday, October 21, 2024. This tour is a great option for active travelers like you and your friend. Our group size ranges from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12 participants.

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      Ben

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Could you send me the information on this tour please (Turkey Encompassed) as the links below only take me to the Essential Turkey tour.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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