Destination:
Turkey,
Duration:
10 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
April 2027 - October 2027
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Overview
Few places on earth hold as many historical and cultural layers as Turkey. From the Byzantine depths of Istanbul and the sun-bleached ruins of Ephesus to the surreal volcanic landscape of Cappadocia, this expedition moves through millennia of empire, artistry, and culture — unlocking rare access to the sites and stories that shaped the ancient world.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Istanbul Your Welcome Moment: Byzantine Cistern Welcome Dinner, Istanbul Signature Moment: Bodrum Museum Of Underwater Archaeology, Bodrum Your Foodie Moment: Local Farm Visit, Bodrum Your Foodie Moment: Bodrum Area Vineyard Visit, Bodrum Signature Moment: Ephesus Guided Visit and Exclusive Dinner, Selcuk Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class and Lunch, Cappadocia
- Arrival and Departure Transfer
- Hagia Sophia including special access exclusive visits to hidden rooms
- Istanbul
- Private Evening Bosphorus Strait Cruise
- Istanbul Walking tour
- Istanbul Topkapi Palace Visit
- Ancient site of Halicarnassus visit
- Bodrum community enterprise village weaving workshop
- Apollo Temple of Didyma Visit
- Miletus Visit
- Orientation Walk of Kemeralti Old Bazaar İzmir
- Selçuk
- Ankara Guided Tour
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Atatürk, Ankara
- Private dinner at a Historic Mansion in the Ankara Castle District, Ankara
- Stop at Hattuşa a UNESCO World Heritage Site guided visit of the ancient city
- Cappadocia Göreme Open Air Museum Guided Tour
- Tour of Derinkuyu Underground City
- Cappadocia Gentle Jeep tour among the fairy chimneys around sunset
- Cappadocia private farewell dinner hosted at the Güray Museum, Cappadocia
- Internal flights
- Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout
- Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles
- Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Start:Istanbul, Turkey
Finish:Istanbul, Turkey
Finish:Istanbul, Turkey
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
ETICNS
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Istanbul
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Day 2 - Istanbul
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Day 3 - Istanbul/Bodrum
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Day 4 - Bodrum
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Day 5 - Bodrum/İzmir
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Day 6 - İzmir
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Day 7 - İzmir/Ankara
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Day 8 - Ankara/Cappadocia
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Day 9 - Cappadocia
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Day 10 - Cappadocia/Istanbul
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Travel Partner
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