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The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 10 nights · with G Adventures

The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay

A 10-night small-group tour by G Adventures through Turkey’s ancient sites and lively Istanbul, blending city life with historic ruins and natural wonders.

Duration
10 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Turkey
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,299
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Walking tour of Istanbul's Old City

  2. Guided visits to Troy and Ephesus ruins

  3. Visit to Gallipoli WWI battlefields

  4. Cotton terraces of Pamukkale

  5. Hike among Cappadocia's fairy chimneys

About the trip

This 10-night escorted trip by G Adventures begins in Istanbul, where the city’s Old Town unfurls beneath its famous rooftops. The itinerary takes in a street food dinner and a walking tour including the Hagia Sophia and the underground cisterns. Heading west, the ruins of Troy provide a tangible connection to Greek myths, before a visit to Ephesus reveals extensive Roman remains.

The tour also visits the Gallipoli battlefields, a sobering reminder of WWI history. In Pamukkale, the white terraces known as cotton castles offer a striking natural spectacle. The journey includes a mix of private and public transport, an overnight train, and one internal flight to reach the diverse sites.

Throughout, there are plenty of opportunities to taste Turkish cuisine, from lively culinary tours in Istanbul to market snacks on the move. Accommodation is mostly family-run hotels, modest but conveniently situated for exploring. The pace keeps the group on the move, with the chance to inspect underground cities and enjoy views over Cappadocia’s landscape.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Istanbul
  2. 2 Troy
  3. 3 Ephesus
  4. 4 Gallipoli
  5. 5 Pamukkale
  6. 6 Cappadocia

Itinerary

The route

  1. Istanbul

  2. Troy

  3. Ephesus

  4. Gallipoli

  5. Pamukkale

  6. Cappadocia

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay?
The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay is a 10 nights tour holiday.
Who operates The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay?
The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay is operated by G Adventures.
How much does The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay cost?
Prices for The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay start from £1,299, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Turkey? Our Turkey guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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