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The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay

11 Days 13 Departures
From $1,699 per person

Departure Dates & Pricing

13 departures available

Departure DateEnd DateStatusG Adventures Price Per PersonPavlus Discounted Price
Mar 11, 2027 Mar 21, 2027 Available $1,699per person Get Our Discounted Price
Mar 25, 2027 Apr 4, 2027 Available $1,699per person Get Our Discounted Price
Apr 1, 2027 Apr 11, 2027 Available $1,699per person Get Our Discounted Price
Apr 15, 2027 Apr 25, 2027 Available $1,699per person Get Our Discounted Price
May 6, 2027 May 16, 2027 Available $1,999per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 3, 2027 Jun 13, 2027 Available $1,849per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 17, 2027 Jun 27, 2027 Available $1,849per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 1, 2027 Jul 11, 2027 Available $1,849per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 29, 2027 Aug 8, 2027 Available $1,849per person Get Our Discounted Price
Aug 19, 2027 Aug 29, 2027 Available $1,849per person Get Our Discounted Price
Sep 2, 2027 Sep 12, 2027 Available $1,999per person Get Our Discounted Price
Sep 16, 2027 Sep 26, 2027 Available $1,999per person Get Our Discounted Price
Oct 7, 2027 Oct 17, 2027 Available $1,999per person Get Our Discounted Price

Tour Overview

Take a big bite out of Istanbul with this short-yet-full Mini Adventure. Grab street food for dinner after touring the Old City, and marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Mosaic Museum. A culinary day tour adds adventure flavour with stops for Turkish coffee, baklava, a profiterole tasting, and a mezze lunch. Continue the journey at the WWI battlefield of Gallipoli, then leap into Greek myths and explore the remains of the legendary city of Troy before strolling along the streets of Ephesus. Don't miss the remarkable white cliff pools of Pamukkale before boarding a comfortable and convenient flight back to Istanbul. Return refreshed and ready to explore the city’s bazaars, mosques, and tea houses.

Tour Summary

Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
OperatorG Adventures
Departures13 in 2027
Starting From$1,699 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 11-day journey

The Best of Turkey with Istanbul City Stay route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

11 days through your journey

Day 1

Istanbul

Arrive at any time and spend the day exploring on your own. Later, meet your CEO and the group before heading out for a stroll through the Old Town to enjoy some of Istanbul's most famous street foods for dinner.
Day 2

Istanbul

Tour the world-renowned Hagia Sofia. After, explore a lesser-known side of Istanbul's Old Town and visit subterranean Roman and Byzantine ruins, the Hippodrome and the Little Haiga Sofia Mosque. Tonight, opt to visit a hammam (traditional Turkish bath).
Day 3

Istanbul

Enjoy a culinary walking tour of the trendiest districts in Istanbul. Wander through Taksim Square and the lively district of Karaköy on a CEO-led culinary walking tour, sampling local specialties such as baklava and Turkish coffee. Enjoy a sumptuous mezze lunch. Catch a ferry to Kadiköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Day 4

Istanbul

Enjoy a free day with suggestions provided by your CEO for further sightseeing. In the evening attend a welcome meeting with newly-joining group members before heading out for an optional dinner.
Day 5

Istanbul/Çanakkale

Set off from Istanbul and take a guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine. Continue on to the harbour town of Çanakkale for the night.
Day 6

Çanakkale/Ayvalık/Bergama

Enjoy a guided visit of Troy before arriving at Ayvalik. Visit a women's handicraft shop, a G Adventures supported project. Opt to enjoy a half-day boat trip.
Day 7

Bergama/Selçuk

Visit ancient Ephesus before continuing on to Selçuk.
Day 8

Selçuk

Opt to visit St John's Basilica and the Mosque of Isa Bey or the nearby picturesque village of Şirince.
Day 9

Selçuk/Pamukkale

Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Day 10

Pamukkale/Istanbul

Hop on a morning flight to İstanbul. Take a guided orientation walk before free time to explore some highlights, including the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace or Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya).
Day 11

Istanbul

Depart at any time.

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