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- Platinum Operator
- Travel Talk
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 4 - 40
- Age range 18 to 59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites and bazaars
- Cruise down the Bosphorus for stunning views
- Discover underground cities and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia
- Visit the white terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Ephesus
- Tour the legendary city of Troy and Gallipoli shores
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul City Tour
- Day 3 Istanbul, Cappadocia
- Day 4 Cappadocia
- Day 5 Cappadocia, Konya
- Day 6 Konya, Pamukkale
- Day 7 Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
- Day 8 Kusadasi, Troy, Canakkale
- Day 9 Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul
- Day 10 Istanbul
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
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ottoman Legacy Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Avrasya Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Novotel Konya Hotel
Hotelday 5Hierapark Hotel
Hotelday 6Signature Blue Resort
Hotelday 7Kolin Hotel
Hotelday 8Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Hotelday 9
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Operated by
Travel Talk
Number of tours
158
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- HMHeather· May 22nd, 2025Tour was big, bus was full for first few days, difficult to make connections. But as tour went on some people on shorter tours moved on. The last week was better with less people. Guide was very good. Some very long travel days.Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi Heather, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the guide provided excellent support and that the smaller group size later in the tour enhanced your journey. We appreciate your honest feedback about the travel pace and group... Show moreTrip date: September 2024 
Kelly· March 19th, 2025From Kelly Kennedy Essential Turkey Tour w/ Travel Talk - tour guide Yildiray was superb, he went above and beyond to make sure everyone's needs and wants were met (7 women from different places, with different likes, different dietary needs...none of us could complain about his genuine care). I'm posting pictures of us bonding and leaving the tour itself for you to experience on your own, you will not be disappointed with booking it. The excursions were great, the drivers great, the food great... The cost of the tour and all that is included you just can not go wrong with. The cost of excursions were very reasonable in comparison to other tours I have been on! I give this tour, guide, experience, drivers, Travel Talk 5 stars. Definitely try to book with using Yildiray. Often times the guide makes all the difference from a good experience to a great experience! Thanks Yildiray!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Kelly, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the Essential Turkey tour and that Yildiray made it truly special. He’s an absolute gem, and we’re lucky to have him. Your kind words... Show moreTrip date: March 2025- Vivian· January 4th, 2025Travel talks and their tour guide Mustafa done the best job and made the essential Turkey tour a very memorable experience for all of us in the tour. From organising to hotel and sight seeing, they done a great job. Highly recommend!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Vivian, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team made your Essential Turkey tour such a memorable experience. From the seamless organisation to the hotels and sightseeing, it's wonderful to know everything exceeded... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- MMMarc· October 31st, 2024A complete, wide ranging tour of Turkey that covers all the essential elements of its history, cultures, sites, and cities. Accommodations were excellent, food outstanding, and the tour guide was experienced and managed a highly efficient tour. Would do it again anytime.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Marc, thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Essential Turkey tour! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the comprehensive experience, from the rich history and diverse cultures to the excellent accommodations and outstanding food. It’s... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Jonathan· October 26th, 2024We went on a tour of Türkiye (Essential Turkey, 10 days) with Travel Talk, October 5-14, 2024. This was our first time using Travel Talk, but we will definitely go with them again. I have to start by talking about our guide, Yildiray. He was simply the best guide anyone could ask for. He was extremely well organized, friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and fun. He went above and beyond every day. He gave us good information about the places we visited, but also gave us very good recommendations for local food. When we stopped at restaurants for lunch, he was our waiter by taking our orders, and delivering our food. All of this helped everyone build great relationships throughout the trip. By the end, we were sad it was over. As for the other aspects of the trip, I have only good things to say about it. All the hotels were good, the food at the hotels was good, and the locations of the hotels was good, which allowed us access to stroll around the neighborhoods and sometimes visit local shops. The tour bus was very comfortable, and was driven by two excellent drivers who switched driving throughout. We had frequent stops when there were long distances so that we did not feel too tired. I was impressed with the amount of planning, organization, and information provided to us at every step. This was one of the most enjoyable tours we have been on, and I highly recommend Travel Talk, and especially our guide, Yildiray!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Jonathan, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience on the Essential Turkey tour! We’re delighted to hear that Yildiray made such a positive impact on your journey with his organization, knowledge, and friendly nature. It sounds like he truly... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Asma Siddhiqaa· June 2nd, 202410/10 for our guide Erdem. Very impressive hospitality, attention to detail and IteneraryShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Asma, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with Erdem, and will be sure to pass on your kind feedback. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon!Trip date: April 2024
- Courtney· April 18th, 2024Mustafa was a fantastic tour guide ("Essential Turkey - 10 days"). I think he showed us far more over a week and a half than we could have ever seen on our own. He explained everything very thoroughly, with humor, and answered any questions we had. He also made sure to help us with any problems that arose throughout the trip. We never had to worry about transportation as we rode in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus the entire time. Hotel selection was top-notch; all hotels included clean rooms, free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast/dinner.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Courtney, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on your Essential Turkey tour and we really appreciate you sharing your experience. We will be sure to pass your kind words onto Mustafa and hope to see you on... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- Sarah· April 2nd, 2024A good tour with lots of things to see. Mustafa is a fantastic tour guide and really looked out for us all. We got unlucky with not being able to do the hot air balloons in cappadocia (too windy) but managed to go up in Pamukkale (which was incredible!). Mustafa got this all sorted for us as well as ensuring we had the best experience with visiting the sites. Hotel wise, some good hotels, some a bit rough around the edges! Be mindful a 4/5* in Turkey isn’t the same as other parts of the world!!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Sarah, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour through Turkey with us and will be sure to pass your kind words onto Mustafa. We are always trying to improve our tours for future travellers, so we appreciate your... Show more
Trip date: March 2024 - AS.Horne· December 6th, 2023Loved my recent travel Talk tour "Essential Turkey". Yavuz was a brilliant guide, informative and fun! Highlight was the incredible experience of hot air ballooning over CappadociaWould definitely recommend.Show moreTrip date: August 2019Review collected by Travel Talk
- AN.Thompson· December 6th, 2023Loved my recent travel Talk tour "Essential Turkey". Yavuz was a brilliant guide, informative and fun! Highlight was the incredible experience of hot air ballooning over CappadociaWould definitely recommend.Show moreTrip date: July 2019Review collected by Travel Talk
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Shannon
Asked on April 11th, 2025Is this age range strictly enforced? We are both 62 and in excellent shape.
Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025The age range listed in the tour description is more of a guideline than a strict rule. At 62 and in excellent shape, you would be absolutely fine to join. We've had many travellers in their early 60s who fit in perfectly and really enjoy the experience.
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Harley
Asked on March 13th, 2025What should participants expect regarding the tour's activities?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Participants should expect a blend of cultural, historical, and possibly optional leisure activities.
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Charlotte
Asked on February 26th, 2025What are the payment expectations after initial booking?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written February 2025
Any remaining balance must be paid by the specified final payment date after initial booking.
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Mark
Asked on January 11th, 2025Why is the trip only until 59 years old? Age discrimination?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written January 2025
We would like to clarify that all ages are welcome to join our amazing trips! While we don't have strict age restrictions, we do provide guidelines to ensure everyone's comfort. Passengers that falls out of this age group (18-59) and traveling alone may find it beneficial to consider booking a private room. For this reason we request to add a singe supplement. This enhances comfort throughout the tour, providing a personal space to relax and unwind after exciting adventures. However, for this tour, single rooms are not available anymore, you may bring a companion a share the room with, that way you do not have to add a single supplement. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or friends, our goal is to make your journey memorable and enjoyable. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance in planning your next adventure with us.
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Danièle
Asked on December 16th, 2024Is travel insurance accepted?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
We accept every type of travel insurance as long as it covers the whole duration of the trip.
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Louis
Asked on November 1st, 2024I don't understand why you listed an age cut off of 59. This doesn't appear to be an espescially active trip. I'm 77 and have travelled widely--my last trip in March 2024 was to Churchill Canada for the northern lights. I usually take at least one 'exotic trip' a year and one more quiet beach or spa vacation. This luxury trip sounds great and I really would love to do it
- Travel TalkOperator•Written November 2024
The 18-59 bracket is the recommended age range for solo travellers booking on a shared room basis. For solo senior travellers, we recommend booking the single supplement for a private room as it's more comfortable, though it costs extra. For Essential Turkey departing 24 Dec 2024, the cost is $555 on top of the tour price.
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Louis
Traveler•Written November 2024Im fine booking a single room. In fact i think i indicated that on my form. What extensions do you recommend
- Travel TalkOperator•Written November 2024
You may book your trip with a single supplement, it is added once you start your booking process.
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Joy
Asked on October 16th, 2024Is it ideal to travel to turkey in the month of december, will it be too cold, i want to do the hot air baloon ride will be suitable climate to do hot air baloon ride, also there is also middle east tensions between turkey and israel so is it safe to travel in december 2024
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
Traveling to Turkey in December can be a unique experience, but it's important to consider a few factors: Cappadocia will be cold, with temperatures around 0°C (32°F). Hot air balloon rides are possible, but cancellations can happen due to poor weather. Istanbul and coastal areas are milder but chilly. Popular tourist areas remain safe despite tensions, all Turkey tours are operating as normal. Overall, December offers a quieter time to explore Turkey, but flexibility is key for weather-dependent activities like the hot air balloons
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Richard
Asked on October 7th, 2024Is it possible for us to end this tour on Jan 1st 2025 as our return flight from Istanbul is on Jan 1 at 3 PM.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
Your dates of interest ends on the 2nd of January, however you are free to conclude your tour on the 1st of January 2025. Please note that this does not effect the tour price, you will also need to arrange your transfer back to Istanbul to catch your flight on time independently.
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Cristina
Asked on October 5th, 2024What is the policy for accompanying children?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
Children can join the tour, but the primary concern is matching the tour's average age group to ensure it's enjoyable for all.
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Bryan
Asked on September 29th, 2024Is this tour for 28th Dec guaranteed departure?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, the departure for the 24th of December 2024 is indeed guaranteed.
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