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Complete with endless architectural jewels and fascinating cultural sites, not to mention otherworldly landscapes and glistening seaside towns – this is the best of Turkey. This 9-day Premium journey has been carefully crafted to show you the best spots in the most efficient timeframe; with fewer travel days so you’ve got more time to explore the places you visit. Begin the adventure in the great city of Istanbul, before making your way to Kusadasi and picture-perfect Cappadocia, before returning to Istanbul. You’ll marvel at the world-famous mosques in Istanbul, walk in the footsteps of ancient rulers in archaeological sites like Pergamon and Ephesus and see (almost) every inch of Cappadocia, from subterranean cities to incredible cave hotels.

Trip overview

• Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, on a private yacht and marvel at the Istanbul skyline and artisan palaces, mansions and historical monuments at shore.
• Walk in the footsteps of ancient emperors and explore the extraordinary archaeological sites of Pergamon and Ephesus.
• Discover the flavours of Turkey, tuck into a traditional home-cooked meal in Cappadocia and get tips from a local chef during a cooking class in Sirince.
• Experience an exclusive carpet weaving demonstration at a social enterprise that’s keeping tradition alive and providing employment for local women.
• Explore subterranean cities, whimsical fairy chimneys and stay in some pretty incredible cave accommodation – this trip features some of the best experiences in Cappadocia.
• Just as a heads up before you book: this trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.

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Hos geldin! Welcome to Turkey. Your adventure begins in Istanbul – the largest city in all of Europe. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your boutique hotel in the heart of the Old City. From the magnificent mosques to the bustling bazaars, there’s plenty to see and do here if you arrive early. You might like to stretch your legs and visit the 1500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage monument, Hagia Sophia. With incredible architectural beauty and varied history, it was originally built as an Orthodox Christian cathedral, then converted into a mosque, then a museum and has now been turned back into a mosque again. Tonight, join your local leader and small group for a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Then, take a short stroll to a local restaurant for a group dinner of Ottoman and Turkish cuisine.

• DeCamondo Galata Hotel or similar (1 night)
• Istanbul - Welcome Dinner
• Istanbul - Welcome Meeting

It’s very important that you attend the 6pm welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

After breakfast, join your leader to explore Sultan Ahmet I’s Blue Mosque. With six minarets, 260 windows and it’s iconic, blue-tiled walls (made up of more than 20,000 Iznik ceramic tiles), the Blue Mosque is known as one of the most magnificent in all of Istanbul. Then, you'll head out to explore the rest of the city on an orientation walk. Make your way to Sultanahmet (the Old City, formerly Constantinople) and explore the hippodrome and the decorative statues and obelisks. Then, get into some good-natured haggling with local artisans in the Grand Bazaar, packed with over 3000 stalls of handcrafted jewellery, textiles and books. After exploring, it’s time to hop aboard a private yacht and marvel at the Istanbul skyline from sea. This fairy-tale experience across the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia, features panoramic views from the waterway dotted with artisan palaces, mansions and historic monuments. Sit back and soak up the vistas after a jam-packed day of exploration.

• Istanbul - Blue Mosque Visit
• Istanbul - Orientation Walk
• Istanbul - Private Bosphorus Cruise
• Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Combined Ticket (Topkapi Palace + Hagia Irene + Harem) - TRY1700

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to Istanbul and journey to Kusadasi, with a stop in Pergamon along the way. The ancient city of Pergamon, sitting high above the Bakircay Plain in Turkey’s Aegean region, is easily accessible by cable car. At the top of the hill, you’ll discover crumbling ruins, large and small. Some of the most fascinating spots to explore include the well-known library that helped put Pergamon on the map, the colossal Temple of Trajan, 10,000-seat Hellenistic theatre and the Altar of Zeus. After some time walking in the footsteps of ancient emperors, you’ll continue to Kusadasi. Tonight, get comfortable at your boutique hotel on the edge of the Aegean Sea – this will be your home away from home for the next three nights.

• La Vista Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
• Pergamon - Ancient City Visit & Cable Car

Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.

After breakfast today, you’ll explore the ancient city ruins of Ephesus. This is one of the best-preserved cities in the Eastern Mediterranean and arguably the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world. As you walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, you’ll get a glimpse into how the ancient Romans lived. Stroll the marble streets surrounding the ancient theatre and explore the gymnasium, baths and beautifully restored Library of Celsus. From ancient ruins to ancient traditions, you’ll be treated to a carpet weaving demonstration and learn about the art of traditional carpet weaving from local social enterprise, Sultankoy. This organisation provides local women with employment while protecting and developing the ancient tradition. After a picnic lunch here, you’ll learn all about Turkish recipes and flavours with a hands-on cooking class. Get to know the local chef as you prepare a traditional meal and feast on your creations together.

• Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
• Selcuk - Sultanköy Carpet Demonstration & Picnic Lunch
• Sirince - Cooking Class

Wake up without an alarm today and enjoy this coastal paradise with a free morning. Kusadasi is the perfect springboard to see some Turkey’s most incredible ruins and natural wonders, so why not take advantage and book an optional tour to explore Pamukkale and the Hierapolis Ancient City. Pamukkale’s mineral springs have become well-known for their turquoise waters framed by a snow-white mineral build-up cascading over the cliffs. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the hot springs were believed to hold therapeutic healing properties by ancients Greeks and Romans. If you’d rather skip the optional tour and stay closer to town, why not stroll the seafront promenade and grab a bite to eat by the harbour or banter with the locals at the main bazaar. However you choose to spend your day, you can swap stories with your fellow travellers over your group dinner this evening.

• Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park - EUR30

Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park - EUR30 (entrance only, additional cost for transport which will vary depending on the number of passengers)

Today, catch a flight to Kayseri and be swept away by the mystery of Cappadocia, where you’ll stay in specially restored cave suites in the Old City centre. After checking in, you’ll be welcomed into a local home for home-cooked Turkish lunch. Next, it's time to explore Goreme Open Air Museum. Another UNESCO World Heritage site to check off the list, you’ll find richly decorated rock-carved churches, monasteries and chapels here. After getting to know Goreme, it’s time to get to know Cappadocia on a panoramic sights tour. Discover the region’s highlights like Imagination Valley where rock formations, known as fairy chimneys, stand amid the orange-coloured landscape. With your local leader by your side, you’ll learn how these unusual formations came to be.

• Aya Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
• Izmir - Flight to Kayseri
• Cappadocia - Home-cooked lunch
• Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum
• Cappadocia - Panoramic Sights Tour

On occasion, it may be neccessry to take a connecting flight to Kayseri when direct flights are not available.

After breakfast, we make our way to yet another out-of-this-world location to explore the underground cities beneath Cappadocia. It’s believed that these intricate subterranean homes were created in the 8th and 7th centuries BCE. Amazingly, there are roughly 200 them – more incredibly, they were abandoned in 1923 and not rediscovered until some 40 years later. You might spot remnants of subterranean wine cellars, stables and chapels, although it’s believed they were below ground for safety reasons, these city folk seem to have lived their lives to the fullest. Next, visit the studio of a local ceramic master whose family have been in the pottery business for six generations. You’ll learn the history and techniques of traditional Turkish ceramics and discover how the rich clay from the red river is moulded into exquisite pieces. Finally, in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy an easy hike through Red Valley – named for the incredible red hues the rock formations throw at sunset. Watch in awe as the sun sets over the landscape before heading back to town to enjoy our final dinner together with a delicately prepared traditional central Anatolian dish.

There’ll also be time today to take to the skies with an optional hot air balloon ride (at your own expense) if you wish.

• Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
• Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
• Cappadocia - Red Valley Hike
• Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR275
• Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR325

You can only book the optional hot air balloon activity with your trip leader. Your leader will discuss this with the group early in the trip. The price of the hot air balloon activity is indicative only as the prices may fluctuate between different seasons. Your leader will advise you of the correct rate at the time of booking. Due to local regulations, hot air balloon flight times vary. This means that your flight may be before or just after sunrise. This is subject to the activity provider’s discretion and is not within our control.

This morning, say goodbye to Cappadocia and return to where it all began – Istanbul. When you arrive, you may wish to explore the European side of the city or perhaps take trip across the Bosphorus to the Asian side of the city. Either way, you’ll find lively, close-knit communities and jumbles of cute cafes, markets and restaurants. Your Leader will be able to provide advice on things to see and do. This evening, consider rounding off your adventure by joining your group for an optional farewell dinner at one of Istanbul’s excellent restaurants.

• Istanbul - Farewell Dinner

After breakfast, our Turkish adventure comes to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Istanbul, we would be happy to arrange additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

• Arrival airport transfer
• Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
• Luggage transfer
• Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
• 24/7 on-ground support

Dates and availability

Important notes.

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel. 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room?on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip?and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.? 3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel. 4. This is an updated version of the itinerary for 2024 and 2025, featuring an additional internal flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul and an extra night’s accommodation in Istanbul. Please see the link in the Itinerary section above to the original 8 day itinerary which is no longer available for sale.  

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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• Exploring Turkey with Intrepid Travel: A Review

Disclosure : Intrepid Travel hosted me on this trip in exchange for this review. As always, all opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. 

Despite visiting Turkey on my own back in 2015, when the to opportunity return to Turkey a few years later arose, I eagerly said yes. I had visited one particularly snowy winter and was curious as to what it was like to not only visit in the summer, but also to visit more than just a couple of cities. Since then, I’ve visited Turkey a third time (just last year!), so needless to say, this is a destination I’m obsessed with.

Intrepid’s Turkey Encompassed tour was my third trip with Intrepid and it surpassed all expectations. It’s no secret that I love Intrepid but I also love Turkey – it’s a unique and fascinating country with friendly people, spectacular landscapes and delicious cuisine (if you’re on the fence, this is me telling you to go ASAP).

So without further ado: my review of the Intrepid Turkey Encompassed tour, complete with a day-by-day itinerary and a side-by-side comparison to all of Intrepid’s other Turkey tour offerings.

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A Review of the Intrepid Travel Turkey Encompassed Tour

Having already visited Istanbul and Cappadocia , I was excited to return and see some of the other places I’d missed during my first trip. I’d already used Intrepid a couple of times before, so it seemed like a no-brainer to use them to book a comprehensive tour in Turkey, especially since I wanted to visit multiple cities during high season (summer).

In the end, I was deciding between the Best of Turkey tour and the Turkey Encompassed tour . Turkey Encompassed worked better with my dates but ultimately, I would recommend Best of Turkey due to the slower travel pace and unique experiences (more about that later). Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed the Turkey Encompassed Tour and recommend it to anyone wanting to experience Turkey’s more popular spots (and some smaller cities too) in a two-week period. Keep reading to find out what I loved, what I didn’t, and what it’s like to travel in Turkey now.

Should you book a tour to Turkey?

First of all, let me just say that yes, Turkey is safe and can be traveled to independently. I visited once before with this trip and again last year, each time with one other person. We visited both Istanbul and Cappadocia. However, Turkey can be a tad difficult to navigate on your own, especially if you don’t speak the language. It’s doable, but you definitely can’t cover all these places at the pace of a tour if you’re on your own. If it’s your first time visiting and you’d prefer not to worry about all these tips and the hassle of transporting yourself from place to place, I highly recommend booking a tour. I did the Turkey Encompassed Tour but you can check out all the Turkey tour options from Intrepid Travel  as well.

Why Intrepid Travel?

I’ve been on four tours with Intrepid Travel across seven countries on four continents, so I’ve been fortunate to experience how they operate all over the world. (Read my reviews: Egypt , Peru , Jordan , and Southeast Asia ). Yes, Intrepid is the world’s largest small group adventure travel company, but that’s not why I travel with them. These are just a few reasons I love traveling with them (you can also read my full review of Intrepid Travel here ).

• Small groups: As an introvert, I hate big groups with a fiery passion. Intrepid limits their groups to a maximum 12 people, which means you’ll have enough time to get to know everyone on your trip.
• Local guides: The guides are always from the country that you’re visiting, ensuring that you’re both supporting the local economy and traveling with someone who truly knows the country you’re visiting. Even on multi-country trips, I’ve had a main tour guide and local guides for specific destinations.
• Responsible tourism: To Intrepid, responsible tourism isn’t just a buzz word. They carbon offset their tours, give back to communities through The Intrepid Foundation, promote gender-equity within their tour guide force, and discourage any and all plastic usage. You can read about their responsible tourism practices here .
• Balance of activities and free time: Just because you’re on a group tour doesn’t mean you want a jam-packed itinerary and 24/7 time with your group. I love that their itineraries always have free time so you can go do your own thing, whether it’s eating street food, going shopping, or just lounging by the pool with a book.

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Which Intrepid Turkey tour should you choose?

Although I went on the Turkey Encompassed Tour, Intrepid actually has quite a range of Turkey tours  to choose from. Each tour has something different to offer, depending on your budget, desired travel time, and sites you’d like to visit. I’ve broken them down below.

Best of Turkey

Intrepid’s Best of Turkey is a 15 day tour covering nine cities in Turkey. It includes the highlights of Turkey such as a few nights in Cappadocia, a visit to Pamukkale, and a guided tour in Ephesus. One of the coolest things about this trip is the multiple unique experiences it offers such as a village visit, home-cooked Turkish dinner, and a hike to Oludeniz Beach.  Although you cover a fair amount of ground in Turkey, you’ll get a chance to spend a good amount of time in most places, which I love. The only con is that this tour doesn’t include any inclusions in Istanbul, but it’s a city easily explored on one’s own. Since this tour is an Original style, it offers comfortable accommodations and a good mix of inclusions and optional activities.

• Duration: 15 days
• Cities visited: Istanbul, Canakkale, Selcuk (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Kayakoy, Kas/Kekova, Konya, Goreme (Cappadocia), Ekisehir
• Travel style: Original
• Price: starting at USD $2,512

Turkey Encompassed

The Turkey Encompassed tour is Intrepid’s more luxurious Turkey tour and the one I personally went on. Like Best of Turkey, it includes time in Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus, but substitutes Ekisehir and Kayakoy for Beypazari and Canakkale. It also doesn’t include much time in Istanbul, unlike Best of Turkey. Because this tour is a Comfort style, all the accommodation is nicer hotels, transport is all private, and most activities are included. I chose this tour because it worked better with my schedule and because I wanted to experience a Comfort tour but ultimately, I think this tour misses out a bit on some of the unique experiences of the Best of Turkey tour (like the local Cappadocian dinner, for example). However, this tour is still awesome, covers a ton of amazing places in Turkey, and is an overall excellent choice for those looking to spend two weeks there. Psst: If you’re between 18-29 and want to travel with people your age, check out the mostly similar Real Turkey tour instead. 

• Cities visited: Istanbul, Beypazari, Goreme (Cappadocia), Konya, Antalya, Kas, Pamukkale, Selcuk (Ephesus), Canakkale, Istanbul (Gallipoli)
• Travel style: Comfort
• Price: starting at USD $3,533

Turkey Highlights

Turkey Highlights is Intrepid’s shortest Turkey tour, but is excellent for those who are limited on time. The itinerary takes you to the majority of Turkey’s most popular destinations, including Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus. It does skip Pamukkale though, which is a shame.  Although you don’t get to visit a lot of the extra, lesser-known places like in the other two tours, I still strongly recommend this one for those who want to see the highlights of Turkey in a week.

• Duration: 8 days
• Cities visited: Istanbul, Canakkale, Selcuk (Ephesus), Konya, Goreme (Cappadocia)
• Price: starting at USD $1,360

Turkey Explored

Turkey Explored is Intrepid’s longest Turkey tour, but the best choice for those that are traveling on a budget. The itinerary takes you to the majority of Turkey’s most popular destinations, including Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia, but also hits some truly local cities such as Ankara, Fethiye, and Ekisehir. Unlike the other tours, many of the site entrances on this tour are optional, allowing you to pick and choose which sites you’d like to visit (excellent for those on a budget). If you’re looking for the absolute best bang for your buck, this tour is right for you.

• Duration: 18 days
• Cities visited: Istanbul, Gallipoli/Canukkale, Selcuk (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Fethiye, Kekova, Antalya, Konya, Goreme (Cappadocia), Ankara, Ekisehir
• Travel style: Basix
• Price: starting at USD $2,204

Real Turkey (18-29 year-olds)

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 29 and interested in traveling with people your age, consider the Real Turkey tour, a 15-day Basix tour that covers the highlights of Turkey like Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale and more. It’s very similar to the Turkey Encompassed tour but swaps out a few spots. Many of the site entrances on this tour are optional, allowing you to pick and choose which sites you’d like to visit (excellent for those on a budget). If you’re a little short on time, the Essential Turkey trip follows the exact same itinerary but ends in Antalya instead of continuing to Cappadocia and ending in Istanbul.

• Cities visited: Istanbul, Canakkale (Gallipoli), Ayvalik, Selcuk, Pamukkale, Faralya, Fethiye, Antalya, Cappadocia
• Travel style: Basix
• Price: starting at USD $1,548

Things to Know Before You Go to Turkey

Most people make certain assumptions about Turkey, knowing that it’s a Muslim-majority country that borders Syria. Just know that Turkey is much more European than Middle-Eastern and attire is fairly liberal (except in rural and small towns). That being said, I always err on dressing slightly more modestly (I wouldn’t recommend booty-shorts or midriff-baring shirts, for example). Also: PDA is a no-no. Besides that, Turkish customs aren’t too foreign compared to home.

Nowadays, Americans need to get a visa for Turkey before arriving, but it’s a really painless process with the  online e-visa . It costs $50.

Travel Insurance

Intrepid requires its passengers to have travel insurance, but I wouldn’t even consider going to Turkey without travel insurance anyway. You honestly never know what could happen. My go-to insurance is World Nomads for every country I visit.

Packing for Turkey

Although Turkey is a Muslim-majority country, you don’t need to dress particularly conservatively there, except for the day in Konya (and small towns / homestays if you choose a different tour). Ladies, I recommend bringing a scarf and cardigan for any potential visits to mosques, but otherwise, you can pretty much dress as you would at home. If you’re curious as to what sort of items I normally pack for my trips, check out my recommendations here .

P.S. If you’re planning on using public Wi-Fi (likely), I strongly recommend purchasing a VPN subscription. A VPN (virtual private network) is a service that allows you to securely and privately route your internet through a server. Basically, it makes your internet think you’re in one place when you’re in a different one. Why do you need this? Well, if you want to access your bank account or any secure online account, the sites get super sketched out when you’re in a foreign country, making it difficult to access said sites. Additionally, you’re more liable to have your accounts hacked on an unprotected Wi-Fi network. NordVPN is powerful, secure, and inexpensive and a must if you’re planning to login to any account using public Wi-Fi.

Turkey Encompassed Itinerary, Day-by-Day

Day 1: istanbul.

The first official day doesn’t start until the 6 pm welcome meeting, but be sure to arrive at least one day before to adjust to the time difference and have a full day exploring the city on your own , since you’ll only spend a few hours in Istanbul with the group. You can also save Istanbul travel for the end of your trip as well. I would recommend booking a half-day tour to ensure you have plenty of time to return to your hotel in time for the welcome meeting.

That evening, you’ll meet your new Intrepid family for the week, then head to an optional group dinner. I have to admit that I ate a lot better when I was in Turkey the first time around, especially in Istanbul. However, this is a good time to get to know the group a bit better.

Day 2: Beypazari

You’ll wake up bright and early on the first official day of the tour and start your day off with a city tour around Istanbul , focusing on the area around Sultanahmet. You’ll also be visiting the famous Blue Mosque during the tour so be sure to bring clothing that will cover your arms and legs if you don’t want to borrow any from the mosque (plus a scarf for women). The Blue Mosque is beyond spectacular, with incredible ceilings and architecture. I also strongly recommend visiting the Hagia Sofia the day before if you can – that too is an incredible piece of architecture and history.

At around 11 am, you’ll board a bus to Beypazari, a cute Turkish town with historical Ottoman houses. It’s also well-known for carrots and sparkling water, a random combination that hilariously manifests itself in various desserts and souvenirs. It took us around 6 hours or so to arrive, and our tour leader, Fatih, gave us a tour around the small town, explaining the architecture to us. We also had the opportunity to visit the Living Museum, an interactive museum showcasing traditional Turkish life and culture. SO cool. Dinner was at the cutest outdoor restaurant – a truly locals-only kind of place. At the time, the World Cup was going on, so we hurried back to watch the game in the hotel lobby. Beypazari is a small town so I don’t think there’s much to do in the evening anyway.

Day 3 – 5: Goreme (Cappadocia)

Besides Istanbul, Cappadocia is easily one of Turkey’s most visited destinations, thanks to the hundreds of brightly-colored hot air balloons that dot the sky almost every day at sunrise. The ride to Cappadocia is long – around 4-5 hours – but we did stop at Tuz Gölü, one of the richest salt lakes in the world and where half of Turkey’s salt is produced. And yes, we all got some hilarious photos at the Salt Lake in case you were wondering.  2024 update: It appears the Salt Lake is no longer included on the itinerary.

We arrived early enough to Cappadocia that we decided to visit the Derinkuyu Underground City that day instead of the following as scheduled. Seriously, it’s SUCH an impressive place – it’s an underground multi-level city that has the capacity for tens of thousands of people and has tons of secret tunnels and shelters. SO fascinating. If you’re on a different Intrepid Turkey trip and this is an optional activity, do it!

We ended our evening by trying out the local delicacy in Cappadocia: testi kebab, a slow-cooked meat-and-veggie stew served in a sealed clay pot that’s later cracked open. Half the fun is watching the chef cracking the pot open before your eyes.

The next morning, you’ll wake up before dawn for a hot air ballon flight if you booked one (which you definitely should). There’s a monopoly on hot air balloons in Cappadocia (apparently one company owns all of them) and a standard ride costs $200+. Intrepid uses Kapadokya Balloons which were very good, but here’s another option for the same price if breakfast is important to you haha.

Anyway, after all of the morning excitement, we headed back to the hotel for a brief nap then met up with Fatih and did a walk around Love Valley and Pigeon Valley before making our way to the Goreme Open Air Museum.  This outdoor “museum” is a fascinating collection of ruins of monasteries, churches, and houses literally carved into the rock. SO cool! Afterward, the rest of our day was free time. Everyone split off to do their own thing, but we all decided to meet later that evening to walk to Cappadocia’s famous Sunset Point . It was quite crowded but the views are stunning.

Afterward, we stopped at a random traditional-style restaurant for dinner before heading to bed.

2024 Update: The new itinerary includes 3 days in Cappadocia and day 3’s activities are a pottery demonstration, a visit to Devrent Imagination Valley, and a home-cooked lunch. My tour originally included a day in Fethiye, but due to the long travel time, I think this update is much better.

Day 6: Konya

Since we visited the Underground City earlier in the trip, we headed to Konya straight after breakfast, stopping at the Caravanserai Sultanhani along the way – a restored historical caravan rest stop that was once a stop along the Silk Road. We arrived in Konya early in the afternoon and it was clear that it’s a much more religious city compared to the others we’d visited so far. Made sense since it’s the birthplace of Sufism and home to Rumi’s mausoleum. The guided visit to the Mevlana Museum was the highlight of Konya – it was fascinating to learn about Rumi’s journey and Sufism, as well as to see a box containing some of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) beard hair. He was said to have always smelled nice and the smell coming from the box was quite pleasant.

After we stopped for lunch, we had the rest of the day free to explore Konya. A few of us decided to walk around a bit then stop at park for some dessert. Konya is hot so I opted for a konafa with ice cream – delicious! Eventually, the heat became too much and we headed back to the hotel for a few hours before dinner. The group reunited for dinner (I had the local slow-cooked lamb dish. So. Good.) then spent the rest of the evening wandering around town now that it had cooled down.

Day 7: Antalya

We arrived to Antalya early afternoon the next day, then did a quick orientation walk on our way to the hotel. I knew we’d be swimming for the next few days so I opted to explore the town we were in (Kaleici) instead of heading to the already-crowded beach area. Kaleici is a quintessentially cute European seaside town , complete with little boutiques, plenty of cafes and restaurants, and a few historical buildings here and there (like Hadrian’s Gate). The group reunited again for dinner, which included a gorgeous view of the sea and some evening exploring and live music. The town really comes alive at night – everyone who was swimming all day is out and about –  making you realize just how popular Antalya is. I finally got to try Turkish ice cream (dondurma), which was quite the entertaining experience – all the ice cream vendors make a show out of pretending to give you the ice cream and it’s hilarious. It was the perfect end to the evening.

Day 8 – 9: Kas

After spending the morning at the Antalya Museum , we packed our bags and made our way to our next stop: Kas, a smaller, even more charming seaside town located four hours from Kaleici. This is where I decided it was time to re-experience the Mediterranean Sea: three of us bought some drinks and snacks at a seaside restaurant with access to the water and spent a few hours alternating between swimming and tanning. It was glorious. The fun continued at the restaurant Fatih recommended for dinner – it had the best seafood I ate during my entire trip to Turkey. SO delicious. And like Antalya, walking around Kas in the evening was a stark contrast to how busy it was during the day.

The next morning, we made our way to the port because we were spending the entire day on a catamaran ! I was so excited to be back on a boat – my first time since my sailing trip to Greece . We got a chance to hike up to an ancient castle for some seriously stunning views and saw the remnants of The Sunken City from the boat, but we mostly spent the day swimming, tanning, and eating. It was so much fun and easily one of my favorite days in Turkey. We returned to Kas in time to catch the sunset and grab some dinner before heading to bed.

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Day 10: Pamukkale

The next day involved another five-hour drive, but I didn’t care because I was stoked to be going to Pamukkale, Turkey’s famous white “cotton castle” formed by sodium bicarbonate deposits. I learned that Pamukkale is actually part of the ancient city of Hierapolis and that our entrance ticket included the surrounding ruins (including the particularly impressive amphitheater). Be sure to visit that first before dipping into the pools at Pamukkale . I’m going to be honest – I was a tad overwhelmed by how crowded the site was (it was July after all) and the sheer number of people walking around and soaking inside the mineral pools. I ended up just dipping my feet in instead of soaking completely. However, I’m still very grateful that I had the opportunity to visit – it was way more spectacular than I’d imagined.

There isn’t much to do in Pamukkale besides this national park, so we headed back to the hotel after a quick dinner.

Day 11 – 12: Selcuk

The next day, we headed to Selcuk, our base for exploring the famous ruins of Ephesus. We actually arrived on the earlier side this day, and opted to explore Ephesus the same day instead of the next. We first stopped at the Ephesus Museum to gain a bit of historical perspective, then headed the ruins after checking in to our accommodation.

There are no words to describe just how magnificent the ruins of Ephesus are, by the way. The site is incredibly expansive and well-preserved. It always blows my mind to see how ancient cities were built for survival.

Afterwards, we returned to Selcuk for an early dinner. The restaurant was conveniently located next door to a barber shop, and most of the guys in the group opted for a traditional shave while we were waiting for our food because why not? A lot of us were still energized after dinner and decided to go to a hookah cafe afterwards. It was, in a word, entertaining.

The next day was a free day until the evening, but we all agreed to meet Fatih in the morning for a visit to the Isa Bay Mosque and the Basilica of St John. We had the rest of the afternoon to laze around the town, opting for lunch, coffee, and dessert at various points throughout the day (Selcuk is on the smaller side).

That evening, we headed to the cutest town ever, called Sirince . But first, we stopped at this leather shop, where we were treated to a fashion show and some shopping time. The whole experience was a tad strange and didn’t feel like it belonged on the tour, even though Selcuk is known for leather. But I digress.

Sirince, where we went next, is known for wine tasting – which nearly everyone in the group partook in with the exception of me and another girl – but the town itself is also incredibly charming. It has cafes serving Turkish coffee made in sand, independent fruit and vegetable vendors, and plenty of boutique clothing and jewelry shops. Fatih had really downplayed Sirince but I thought it was a delightful gem. We had dinner in the town before calling it a night.

Day 13: Canukkale

The next day we drove to Canukkale via the ruins of Troy , an optional add-on that we all wanted to do. Fatih told us that there’s no evidence that the Trojan Horse ever existed, which low-key blew my mind. Why is it written in so many history books and in so many movies if it might not be real? Sure makes for a good story though.

Anyway, we eventually made it to Canukkale in the late afternoon and guess what the first thing we saw was? A giant Trojan Horse! Specifically, the one they used in the film Troy. Even the Turks are keeping the myth alive. Anyway, we walked along the promenade in the group for a bit, sampling mussels from a street food vendor (YUM) and generally taking in the chill seaside ambiance. A few of us split off and walked around the town center for a bit, before meeting back for dinner at a great seafood restaurant. That evening, a few of us wandered back through the town again and stumbled upon a live cultural dance performance in town. Watching that with an ice cream in hand was the perfect end to the night.

Day 14: Gallipoli / Istanbul

The next morning, we took the ferry over to Gallipoli, specifically to the site memorializing fallen Aussie and Kiwi soldiers from when they fought in Turkey during World War I. We spent a couple of hours there visiting the various parts of the memorial site.

Traffic was insane on our way from Gallipoli, unfortunately. I know Istanbul is a big city so I imagine it’s often like this but it took us hours to get back to the city. Sadly, this meant we couldn’t do the DIY street food adventure Fatih had mentioned earlier (pending traffic, he’d said). The group ended up having one last dinner together at a restaurant near our hotel, knowing we were all leaving at various times the next day.

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Day 15: Istanbul

The tour officially ends after breakfast today. You can extend your stay and spend more time in Istanbul (I recommend it if you didn’t arrive early) or fly out later that day.

What’s included and what’s optional?

Since this is a comfort style trip, almost everything you’d want to do is already included in the itinerary.

• 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches
• All accommodation and transportation
• Istanbul – Blue Mosque and City Tour
• Beypazari – Yasayan Muze (Living Museum of Beypazari)
• Cappadocia – Valley Walk, pottery demonstration, home-cooked lunch, Kaymakli Underground City, and Open Air Museum
• Konya – Mevlana Museum
• Antalya – Orientation Walk, Kaleici visit, Antalya Museum
• Kas – Orientation walk, Sailing trip with lunch
• Pamukkale – Hierapolis & Travertines National Park
• Seluck – Orientation Walk and village visit
• Ephesus – Archaeological site
• Canakkale – Orientation walk
• Gallipoli – Guided tour

Not included:

• Breakfast on the first day, 12 lunches (including the first and last day), 15 dinners (including the first and last day)
• Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
• St. John’s Basilica in Selcuk
• Hierapolis Museum and Cleopatra’s Pool in Pamukkale

To be honest, since this is a comfort trip, almost everything you’d want to do is included. The only optional add-ons I did were the hot air balloon ride (totally worth it), St. John’s Basilica in Selcuk (skippable in my opinion), and a detour we did on day 13 to the Archeological Site of Troy.

The Tour Leader

One thing I love about Intrepid is that they always hire leaders who are native to the country you’re visiting. Fatih, our tour leader, grew up in Aydın, a small city just an hour east of Selçuk. He knew everything about every town and its local background, food, civilization, and history, which he enthusiastically demonstrated during the two-week long trip. His knowledge of Turkey’s history and sites was downright impressive and he was an excellent and informative guide.

Who travels with Intrepid?

Intrepid Travel attracts people from all over the world. In my experience, most of the travelers tend to come from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The age range varies wildly – I’ve been on trips with 18-year-olds and 80-year-olds, and everything in between (which makes for some seriously interesting perspectives and characters)! I have to say that the majority of the time, travelers are curious about other cultures and genuinely interested in gaining new perspectives and experiences. Out of all my trips, I’ve only dealt with one unpleasant passenger (it happens) but have often left the trips with plenty of new friends. On this trip in particular, I traveled with two Kiwis and nine Aussies.

What’s the transportation like?

Because this was a comfort trip, we took private, air-conditioned mini-buses as transportation everywhere. We did get to spend one day on a boat in Kas, which was awesome .

• (1) Catamaran: On day 8, you get to spend the whole day on a boat, where you’ll visit the island of Kekova and swim in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s seriously heavenly and was one of my personal favorite experiences.
• Plenty of mini-buses: We didn’t take any public transport on this trip. Instead, we traveled everywhere in air-conditioned mini-buses, which were incredibly comfortable.

What’s the accommodation like?

This is a comfort-style trip, which means nicer tourist-style hotels (usually around 4 stars). Our hotel rooms were all clean and comfortable – I really didn’t have anything to complain about (although the Istanbul hotel room was definitely on the tinier side). Some of the hotels had somewhat spotty Wi-Fi, but most people found it tolerable. I purchased a local sim (although now I recommend eSims ) and was fine. Overall, the hotel accommodation was pretty good!

What’s the food like?

Most people don’t know much about Turkish food, with the exception of the world famous döner kebab. But Turkish cuisine is so much more,  influenced by spices and ingredients from its neighbors , while simultaneously retaining a strong emphasis on fresh and local ingredients.

The best way to sample multiple dishes is by ordering a mezze: a collection of small plates of dips and appetizers (usually chosen by you). Mezzes are different depending on where you order them but they’re always delicious. Hünkar Beğendi (eggplant puree with shredded beef) is a personal favorite, but don’t miss pide (Turkish pizza), simit (breakfast pretzel) or manti (ravioli in yogurt), amongst others. Of course, Turkish delight is a must-try dessert as well.

If you’d like to get a true taste of the food scene in Turkey, be sure to check out one of many amazing food tours here  and check out my foodie guide  here !

Is Turkey safe?

I’ve visited Turkey three times: once in the winter of 2015,  again on this trip in the summer of 2018, shortly after elections and independently in 2022. I also have several friends who have lived in Turkey over the past few years and I can assure you that Istanbul is safe. So are other parts of Turkey – I say this with confidence since I’ve now visited 11 cities across the country. Of course, use common sense in Istanbul – it is a big, cosmopolitan city after all – and avoid cities near the Syrian border (duh). It’s safe for solo female travelers as well, in case you’re reading this and wondering.

Would I recommend the Turkey Encompassed tour with Intrepid Travel?

Yes, I would recommend the Turkey Encompassed tour , especially if traveling in a more comfort style is important to you. It was incredibly organized, fun, and covered the highlights (and more) of Turkey. It was nice that a lot of the optional activities were already included, making it easier to budget ahead of time. Turkey is really a country where a local guide / organized tour is a seriously beneficial addition to a trip, especially if you want to visit more than just the top tourist cities.

However, if I had to choose a Turkey tour again, I would probably opt for the Intrepid Best of Turkey tour as it’s more my travel style. I find that I like Intrepid’s Original trips the most and in this case, the Best of Turkey had some awesome experiences that we didn’t do on the Comfort trip. Some of those include spending a couple of nights on a boat, having dinner at a Cappadocian Family house, and visiting a Dervish Lodge.

There were a few things that I personally didn’t love about the tour. Firstly, I wish the visit to Gallipoli was optional. I know this tour was set up to include all the activities, but I personally wouldn’t choose to visit it if I were planning a trip on my own (it’s a war memorial for fallen Aussies and Kiwis). Secondly, I was sad we hardly spent any time in Fethiye. Our hotel was outside the center and we didn’t arrive to the city until late afternoon / early evening, so we only had time to eat dinner at the fish market before heading back to our hotel (2024 Update – Fethiye is no longer part of the itinerary) .

Thirdly, we had a couple of shopping stops that lasted way longer than necessary. The first was visiting a carpet shop en-route to Fethiye. While the carpet-weaving portion was interesting, the shopping part lasted longer than I personally liked – we were there for a solid few hours. The second shopping excursion (which was completely unnecessary in my opinion) was this visit to a leather shop in Selcuk. Although the region is known for leather, it just didn’t flow with the trip and felt like a waste of time. Lastly, it’s worth noting that the travel time on this trip is a bit long – we spent a fair amount of time spent on the bus and not enough in the towns, which was necessary to cover the ground we did. The pace of the Best of Turkey tour is a bit slower.

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The tour starts at USD $3,553 but the final price depends on the departure date.

Best Time to Visit Turkey

Turkey is a year-round destination, busy from March – October and peaking in the summer. You can visit Turkey  in the winter  for fewer tourists and low prices, as long as you don’t mind the cold. And unless beach resorts are your calling, better to avoid it in the busy and scorching summer.

March – May:  The weather starts to warm up in March into April, and days start to get longer. You may still experience some rain into April. This is the best time to visit: spring is somewhat busy (especially May) but nowhere near the crowds you’ll find in the summer.

September – November: Days start to get shorter and temperatures cool, but autumn is still a great time to visit compared to summer. You’ll see some residual crowds in September, but they’re mostly gone by early October, when the weather dips down into the 60s F.

The official language of Turkey is Turkish, which is spoken by everyone. In some touristy places, you’ll find that many people have a basic grasp of English, but you’re better off learning some Turkish phrases  just in case you find yourself in a jam.

Turkey uses the Turkish Lira, and at the time of updating this post (January 2024), the rate was about USD $1 to 30 TL. Credit cards are widely accepted and there are plenty of ATM machines for withdrawing cash. If you’d like to exchange money, there are a couple of places on Hamidiye Caddesi in the Fatih neighborhood with really good rates.

Want to extend your trip?

While this itinerary certainly covers the highlights of Turkey, it lacks sufficient time in Istanbul, which is worth at least a few days on its own. Here are my recommendations if you want to spend some extra time there:

• Get the Istanbul Pass and explore the city on your own for a couple of days (or book a guided tour )
• Spend half a day cruising down the Bosphorus
• Take a day trip to Bursa
• Spend the day on The Princes Islands (via ferry or a tour )
• Book an awesome foodie experience

Final thoughts

Although I don’t take group tours that often, this was my third trip with Intrepid Travel (I’ve now been on four total). You can read my review about why I like the company so much here . I don’t think group tours are necessary for every country, but I highly recommend doing one (specifically, this one ) in Turkey.

Although I felt safe the entire time I was there (both with and without the group), there’s something to be said about having all the details of your trip already planned and having an awesome guide who is knowledgeable both about the history and the customs. English is not widely spoken (especially outside of Istanbul and Cappadocia), making it difficult to get around for non-Turkish speakers.

After visiting Turkey twice and spending a total of three weeks there, my resounding conclusion is this: it’s time for you to get to Turkey. With a welcoming and fascinating culture and plenty of beautiful places to see, Turkey will surely shatter any misconceptions you have about visiting.

More Turkey Resources

• Turkey Travel Guide
• IstanBRR: The Best Things to Do in Istanbul in Winter
• Fairy Chimneys and Fairy Tales: Cappadocia in Photos
• The Foodie Guide to Turkish Cuisine

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Thanks for your comprehensive comments on Turkey Encompassed which I am hoping to do in September 2022. I am fairly tall and want to know if there is sufficient leg room on the mini buses for people over 183cm, I have been caught before. I am also a strong anti smoker so I presume the buses and hotels are non smoking.

Hi there. I’m quite short myself but I don’t remember others having any issues with the mini busses. I believe if you sit closer to the front or in the seat in the back, you’ll be able to stretch out. And yes, both hotels and the transport (all private) is non-smoking. I hope you enjoy your trip!

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• Explore Istanbul's vibrant streets and cuisine
• Visit Gallipoli's historic WWI battlefields
• Discover ancient Troy and Ayvalik's culture
• Soak in Pamukkale's thermal 'cotton' pools
• Sail the Mediterranean and see sunken ruins
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• Day 1 Istanbul
• Day 2 Canakkale
• Day 3 Ayvalik
• Day 4 Ayvalik
• Day 5 Selcuk
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• AK Amro · 2nd October 2019 Simply amazing! The guide, destinations, and experience was truly magical! Trip date: September 2019
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• A Ashley B · 18th September 2019 The trip was great and the price was very reasonable. Our guide Sefa Uz worked very hard to make sure our needs and wants were met along the way. Trip date: April 2019
• A Anushka L · 18th September 2019 Sefa Uz, the tour guide, was absolutely amazing. Could not have had a better intro to Turkey - was very efficient, had an excellent energy, and had a lot of really interesting information about the trip. The itinerary was also very diverse and we got to see a lot of Turkey through responsible travel Show more Trip date: April 2019
• A Alessandro M · 18th September 2019 I really enjoyed traveling this way. It really made me feel connected to the local community and Turkey. Sefa was an amazing tour guide, not only for his preparation and passion for history, but also for going above and beyond helping us with everything and giving us all the information we needed. 1/1 I would recommend this trip and traveling with Sefa to all my friends. Show more Trip date: April 2019
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