Turkey Highlights- Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & More

Inclusions

• 6 nights' Hotel accommodation
• 1 night Overnight Train accommodation
• 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
• Transport by private bus, public bus, overnight train and plane
• INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Istanbul - Old City Walking Tour (half day)
• Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
• Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
• Troy - Archaeological site visit
• Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk | Artemis Temple visit | Gozleme making demonstration & lunch
• Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
• Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City | Valley walk | Dinner at Local Family Home
• Konya - Mevlana Museum

Exclusions

International flights, airport taxes, travel insurance (mandatory), meals not specified, visas and passport fees, optional activities and other personal expenses.

More Information

This journey packs a mighty punch in just eight days. Start in Istanbul and marvel at the Blue Mosque before navigating the warrens of the Grand Bazaar. Then, discover Gallipoli on a guided tour that will teach you about the significant events that took place in this area. Travel to the Aegean Sea to soak up sun, salt and history in Kusadasi with a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. Catch the overnight train to Central Anatolia and the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia, where hot air balloons dot the skyline and dwellings are cut into the cliffs, then finish back in Istanbul, the long-lived metropolis where East meets West.

Day 1 : Istanbul
Day 2 : Canakkale
Day 3 : Selcuk
Day 4 : Ephesus - Overnight Train
Day 5 : Konya - Cappadocia
Day 6 : Cappadocia
Day 7 : Cappadocia to Istanbul
Day 8 : Istanbul

Terms and conditions

• Deposit of ZAR999 per person per trip is required upon booking and full payment 56 days prior to departure.
• If booking within 56 days of departure, full payment is due immediately.
• All tours are subject to availability.
• Prices are per person based on twin share accommodation, low season.
• Prices, itineraries and inclusions are subject to change without notice.
• Standard booking conditions apply as per Intrepid website.
• *All prices are subject to Rate of Exchange and when a deposit is paid the balance of the booking is subject to the rate of exchange on date of full payment.
• Advance purchase, peak season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
• Book and pay in full to avoid disappointment.
• Credit card required for car hire where applicable Prices and availability are correct as at 28 March 2025 and are subject to change without notice.
• Prices quoted are on sale until 30 April 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
• All packages and flights have to be booked and paid for before 30 April 2025.
• All packages are quoted per person sharing.
• E and OE.

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