Tour · 6 nights · with Just You

Turkish Treasures: from Istanbul's Palaces to Cappadocia's Wonders

A six-night escorted tour with Just You that moves from the palaces and bazaars of Istanbul to the moonlike rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia in Turkey.

Midway, the tour takes a domestic flight to Cappadocia, where the views alter dramatically. There, you follow the contours of valleys shaped by erosion, including the well-named Fairy Chimneys of Pasabag and the rock-cut churches in Goreme Open Air Museum. A walk through the Red Valley leads to orchards and vineyards relieved by rosy stone. Nearby, the old Greek village of Mustafapasa lends a quieter architectural counterpoint.

The tour includes visits to underground cities where ancient communities sheltered beneath the earth, and pottery workshops where traditional skill persists. Despite the change in scenery, the tour maintains a measured pace, allowing for moments to take in the odd and arresting landscape before heading home via Istanbul.

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