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Absolute Turkey

15 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.3
63 traveler reviews
Absolute Turkey - G Adventures
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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 10 - 15
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul on a walking tour
  • Dine with a local family in Cappadocia
  • Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk
  • Sail around Kekova Island by boat
  • Tour the ancient city of Ephesus

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul/Bolu (1B)
  3. Day 3 Bolu/Cappadocia (1B, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Cappadocia (1B)
  5. Day 5 Cappadocia (1B)
  6. Day 6 Cappadocia/Güneysınır (1B, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Konya/Antalya (1B)
  8. Day 8 Antalya/Kaş (1B, 1D)
  9. Day 9 Kaş (1B)
  10. Day 10 Kaş/Pamukkale (1B)
  11. Day 11 Pamukkale/Selçuk (1B)
  12. Day 12 Selçuk (1B)
  13. Day 13 Selçuk/Çanakkale (1B)
  14. Day 14 anakkale/Istanbul (1B)
  15. Day 15 Istanbul (1B)
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.4
  • Food
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    3.7
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  • AI
    · May 23rd, 2025
    Last couple of days was rushed and long. Would have been nice if we stayed an extra day in Canakkale after seeing Gallipoli, and then drive back to Istanbul. Anatolia we didn't get to see the waterfalls.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your honest review, Aliye. We have passed on your initerary suggestions to the appropriate teams for their review.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • KB
    · May 23rd, 2025
    We saw some incredible sights. But the Tour was too rushed, poor hotels, guide was not warm and bus was not comfortable but it was cheap (I guess you get what you pay for).
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your honest feedback, Kelvin. We regret the disappointment you've faced on tour. Someone from our Customer Experience team will be in touch to discuss this tour with you.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • SY
    · May 21st, 2025
    Fantastic trip, professional Guide and a great Driver. Itinerary was good,transport a little cramped but overall a greattour
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback and wonderful photos with us, Stephen! We have passed on your relevant comments to the appropriate teams. Our world deserves more you!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Absolute Turkey reviewer 4
    · April 20th, 2025
    Great and wonderful guide and driver! Very knowledgeable and interesting speaker/guide. Really like visit to homes and having meals with locals.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review and wonderful photos, Denise! We are so glad to know you enjoyed Turkey with us!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • NK
    · October 27th, 2024
    You visit many amazing places in Turkey, it is a mixture of history, culture and beautiful destinations. It is a safe way to travel in small groups with friendly like-minded people.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Nicole! We are glad you enjoyed Turkey with us and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Absolute Turkey reviewer 6
    · October 16th, 2024
    The trip itself was great but we prepaid for two extra hotel nights before the start of the tour. Our credit card was charged on Sept 14 but no room was available when we arrived on Sept 27. After a two hour wait late at night we were eventually given a smelly basement room with no window. As no other room was available we checked out the next morning and paid for a room at a hotel down the street. We raised the issue with G Adventures who has given us the run around promising an investigation and then a referral to an operation team and then to a customer specialist team. Neither has responded. While our guide and the trip in Turkey was great, the complete lack of service from G Adventures to the hotel problem leaves us not recommending them as a company.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for this feedback, Jean. Someone from our Customer Support team has been in touch. Your comments have also been shared with the appropriate teams.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • A
    · October 7th, 2024
    Excellent itenary. Covered everything plus more
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your five star review. We hope to see you on another G Adventure soon.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • VS
    · October 4th, 2024
    Lots of great attractions. Cappadoccia and Kas were the best. Some long travel days and the van was too small to be comfortable. Seats very narrow and two seats facing backwards which no one wanted to sit in.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Vincent Thanks you for your review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Turkey.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Absolute Turkey reviewer 9
    · September 28th, 2024
    There few issues, for example room accommodation with a poor condition to small , showers were leaking lots of mildew, no amenities, Pillows were very hard , fridge not cold enough, is taff if iis not elevator,
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Jose, Thanks so much for your honest review. We are sorry to hear that you had these issues with the accommodation. We'll pass this over to our local operations and product teams so that they can review the accommodation used.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Absolute Turkey reviewer 10
    · September 16th, 2024
    Test Test Test Test Test Please Ignore
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    Trip date: September 2024

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    Silvia

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    How to request an airport transfer?

    Flights / Transfers
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Request a quote for transfer specifying the arrival and departure information.

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    Nicole

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    As a single traveller do I get the same price

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      The trip pricing is based on twin share, so you would be paired up with someone of the same gender for the trip. Alternatively you can pay a single supplement if you would like your own room for the trip. The additional cost for the single supplement start at AUD1049

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      Nicole

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      You come to the room only to sleep. I suppose there will be two single beds ?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes it would be 2 x single beds in the room.

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    Joy

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    1. Is the Whirling Dervishes show in Konya and organized by the department of tourism? 2. What are we doing in Konya? Do we visit Rumi's museum and grave? 3. In Cappadocia, which tours do you do – Red, Green or Blue? 4. On day 4 and 5 you mention the same itinerary – the open air Goreme museum? What exactly are you covering? 5. Regarding Explore Ephesus- if we wish to see Ephesus Ancient City, Visit the House of Virgin Mary, See Artemis Temple, how do we go about it? What will the cost be? 6. I am a single person. What will it cost me?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      1. The Whirling Dervishes is in Avanos and arranged locally before dinner. 2. In Konya, you will have a G for Good Moment at Güneysinir Community Park. Rumi's grave is not part of the itinerary but you can opt to visit the Mevlana Museum. 3. It depends on the tickets the local office can secure for the group. 4. Goreme Open Air Museum is a complex of medieval painted cave churches with over 10 caves on site, some up to 1,000 years old. 5. The route for Exploring Ephesus is pre-arranged. You can speak to the CEO to see if your stops are included. 6. We will need to know which currency you will book in to quote you.

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      Joy

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      1. I will be booking in USD. Please send me a quote. 2. Regarding Mevlana Museum and Rumi's grave, can I be sure that I can add it to the itinerary? 3. If I want the stops Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgin Mary to be included, how can I speak to the CEO beforehand to ensure these stops are included? My choosing this trip depends on these being included.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      1. Single supplement can be added for an additional $559.00 on top of the tour price. If you booked 'My Own Room' option, you get single accommodation for all night stops, except Night 6 local village stay. 2. Mevlana Museum visit is an optional activity that can be arranged locally with the CEO on day 1. 3. We can reach out to the local office to check included stops once you have an option held. We cannot provide CEO information this far in advance.

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    Estefania

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    What travel documents are required for the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Complete the 'Good to Go' forms to obtain travel vouchers and ensure you have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance.

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    Sonia

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    I was wondering if the hot air balloon ride is an option in Cappadoccia?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes the hot air balloon ride is an option in Cappadocia. You can book this once you are on the tour through the CEO (tour leader). The CEO will usually ask on Day 1 who would like to join, and book the tickets then.

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    Rens

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    What are the additional costs for a single room?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Single Supplement, upfront payment USD 419.

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    Adrian

    Asked on January 4th, 2025

    Can you please explain how the homestay works for a family and if there is an option for a Hotel for that night

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      About Accommodation: On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions. Village Stay: During our village stay we aim to give you the experience of life with a local family. We use two houses with each room sleeping up to three people and sharing the family bathroom. All bedding is provided. In the evening we gather together to enjoy a meal of fresh, local produce with the menu dependent on what is in season.

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      Adrian

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      I will have to review with my family to see if they are comfortable with the homestay

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      Adrian

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      We decided not to go with this tour because my family is not comfortable with the family village stay. We are still looking at going to Turkey. Just looking to find one that is 1) 12-15 days 2) that goes to all the highlights in Turkey 3) includes an Option for the Hot Air Ballons 4) has Hotel accommodations that are 4 stars and above 5) has a minumim of breakfast for each day 6) Availability in early July and 7) currently under $2500 CAD / person

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    George

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    Are hot air balloon rides included in the upfront tour cost?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      Hot air balloon rides are not booked in advance but can be arranged by the tour leader upon arrival.

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    Allison

    Asked on September 18th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, we can offer Single Supplement for £449 with the following exceptions: Night 6 local village stay.

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      Allison

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Do you ever operate a policy of matching up people who don't mind sharing to help keep their cost down?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      All our tours pricing is based on twin share, which means if you do not mind to get paired up with a fellow traveller of the same gender in your group, there will not be any additional "single supplement" or "My own room" charges. Once you make the booking with us, you will automatically be on a twin share basis (unless otherwise specified like multi-share, etc).

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    Leah

    Asked on August 24th, 2024

    My family of 5 is looking at going on a holiday in Turkey in April next year and are very interested in your tour. We have noticed a lot of the Turkey tours are offering 20% off the base price and was wondering if you could do a similar deal for us?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2024

      Our Turkey tours have a minimum age of 12 years old - what is the youngest age of the children in your family (if any)?

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