Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia
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Duration: 15 days
Begins: Istanbul
Ends: Istanbul
Trip Code: ETTO
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Overview
White cliffs and bright blue travertines (limestone pools) of Pammukkale and the glimmering Blue Mosque, experience the best of Turkey's historical highlights and natural wonders in one incredible tour. Begin your trip roaming the palaces of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre underground cities and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Stick to public bus and budget accommodation, which not only keeps costs down but gives you a chance to really meet the locals. From the ancient Roman streets of Ephesus to bustling bazaars, follow your curiosity and spend 15 days discovering the culture and natural beauty of this fascinating region.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level
Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating
2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type
Small Group
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Antalya
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Istanbul
- Orientation walk of Istanbul
- Afternoon boat trip with dinner (Aegean Sea)
- Göreme Open Air Museum Visit
- Visit to Pamukkale and the ancient site of Hierapolis
- Visit to Ephesus
- Visit to Troy
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Allow USD235-305 for meals not included.
Full Itinerary
Departure Dates
Day 1 : Istanbul
Arrive at any time.
Shake off that jet lag and prepare for an evening buzzing with excitement. Head out with your group and CEO for drinks at a favourite local spot. After, feel free to do some exploring in the area on your own or with some fellow travellers. Kick-off your adventure in Istanbul with lively music, and a healthy dose of fun.
Get the most out of your time in Istanbul by pre-booking the following activity to experience before your tour starts: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, while any of the optional activities listed can be booked independently upon arrival in Istanbul.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Optional Activities - Day 1
Welcome Dinner
You've arrived! Why not share a meal and a drink with your new travel mates?
Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul 8h - 10h
Go even deeper into Istanbul, discovering diverse and lesser-visited districts with your CEO, and some of the best photography spots in the city! Today we will walk along the ancient Constantinople city walls; see Tekfur Palace(the Blaherne Palace) which has got thick walls adjacent to the landwalls ; stroll through the photogenic Fener (Greek) and Balat (Jewish) districts, known for their colourful wooden houses; enjoy lunch together; and cruise the Bosphorus Strait for stunning views of Ottoman palaces and the city skyline. Please note: this is a full day (6+ hours) day excursion. Lunch is included. Your CEO will collect you from the hotel lobby at 9am. Please bring sunscreen, a water bottle, and modest clothing/coverings for shoulders and upper legs for visiting religious sites. There will be a welcome note at the reception with more details from your CEO, so please check on arrival.
Day 2 : Istanbul/Ankara
View the sights of Istanbul on an orientation walk with the CEO before travelling by bus to Ankara. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure after checking into the hotel.
Istanbul Orientation Walk
Istanbul 2h - 3h 3km
Enjoy an orientation walk of Istanbul. Each walk varies, allowing your CEO to show off their favourite spots around the city. Pass by city highlights such as the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia (also known as the Aya Sofya), and the Blue Mosque. Walks may also include the atmospheric Spice Bazaar or breathtaking Grand Bazaar.
Private Vehicle
Istanbul - Ankara 6h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Ankara/Cappadocia
After breakfast, visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum before setting off for the Cappadocia region. Make a stop on the way at Salt Lake, the second-largest lake in Turkey and enjoy the rest of the day to relax or to choose from some of the many optional activities available.
Visit to the Mausoleum of Atatürk
Ankara 1h - 1h30m
Visit a mausoleum commemorating the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Mausoleum of Atatürk is located in Turkey's capital of Ankara and has become one of the sprawling city's must-see locations.
Private Vehicle
Ankara - Cappadocia 3h - 4h 290km
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Activities - Day 3
Turkish Night
Göreme 2h30m - 3h
Attend a "Turkish night" and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal followed by local entertainment.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Cappadocia
Enjoy some free time this morning. Opt to take part in a Hot Air Balloon excursion before touring the region and visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum. Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a site made up of a number of medieval painted cave churches. Carved by Orthodox monks, many of the churches are up to 1,000 years old and still retain their amazing colour and vibrancy.
One of the best ways to explore Cappadocia is on foot. Opt to join a trekking tour through one of the beautiful valleys. Ask your CEO about the many other walking and hiking options available in the area.
Want to do more with your tour? Book the Cappadocia Balloon Ride or Whirling Dervishes upon arrival by arranging it with your CEO.
If you book the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride, you will be flying on Day 4 or 5 (weather permitting).
Göreme Open Air Museum Visit
Göreme 2h
Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a site made up of a number of medieval painted cave churches. Carved out by Orthodox monks, many of the churches are up to 1,000 years old and still retain their amazing colour and vibrancy.
Optional Activities - Day 4
Cappadocia Trekking Tour
Göreme 3h - 4h 6km
Explore Cappadocia by foot and trek past old houses, churches, and orchards, all boasting fabulous views. Finish the trek in the town of Uçhisar, which is well worth exploring. Be sure to see the natural castle-like fortress that's riddled with man-made cave homes and dovecotes, and dominates the skyline of Cappadocia. This is a great place to take a lunch break in one of the many restaurants before catching a local bus back to Göreme.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Göreme 1h
Cappadocia is captivating from the ground, but that’s just the half of it. See the seemingly hand-painted landscapes of Cappadocia as they deserve to be seen, from the air aboard a hot air balloon. Get up early and enjoy a simple breakfast before climbing in the basket and taking to the skies in one of the most favoured places in the world to experience a hot air balloon ride.
Whirling Dervishes
Göreme - Avanos 0h45m - 1h
Witness this spellbinding dance-like worship, practiced by followers of the Mevlevilik Sufi order.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Overnight bus from Cappadocia to Olympos
Enjoy more free time to explore beautiful Cappadocia. If interested, your CEO can arrange an optional tour to explore different areas of this vast area. Opt for a soak in a Turkish Bath before your overnight bus to Antalya.
Free time:
Göreme
Enjoy a final day to explore beautiful Cappadocia.
Overnight Bus
Cappadocia - Olympos 8h
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Optional Activities - Day 5
Turkish Bath
Göreme 1h30m
Take along a towel, soap, and shampoo, and enjoy a scrub like no other. Then experience a traditional foam massage, included in the entrance fee. Get some tips from the friendly locals – they’ll show you the correct protocol. Make sure to check the hours as the bathhouses are strictly segregated, usually being used by men in the morning and evenings, and women in the afternoons.
Pottery Center Visit
Göreme 1h - 2h
Learn more about the infamous local art of pottery making and take advantage of the opportunity to create your own masterpiece.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Olympos
Upon arrival to Antalya, continue to the village of Olympos on the Mediterranean coast. Relax and enjoy the beaches of Olympos. Opt to set off on a walk to see the flames of Mount Olympos at night.
In the morning, set off for a journey along the coast. Passing through the stark Anatolian landscape, enter the richly forested mountain region which leads to the coast and the small village of Olympos. There is time to relax and hit the beach before opting to take a short drive in the evening to Olympos Mountain. Enjoy a brief walk to see the spectacle of the chimera, a phenomenon where flames mysteriously rise from cracks within the local rocks.
Local Bus
Antalya - Olympos 2h
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free time:
Olympos Afternoon
Do as much or as little as you'd like during some free time.
Optional Activities - Day 6
Olympos Mountain Flames Walk
Çirali 0h30m - 0h45m
Opt to take a shuttle to Çıralı before setting off on an evening walk to view the spectacle of the chimera, a natural phenomenon where flames mysteriously rise from the cracks of the local rocks.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Olympos/Kekova
Continue to the beautiful coastal village of Kekova and spend the afternoon onboard a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before disembarking the boat and driving to our hotel for the evening.
Local Bus
Olympos - Kekova 2h30m
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Afternoon Boat Trip
Kekova
Come aboard for an afternoon trip off the gorgeous coast of Turkey (dinner is included and cold drinks can be purchased). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the crystal clear waters Turkey is famous for.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 : Kekova/Fethiye
From Ucagiz continue exploring the Turquoise Coast to the coastal town of Fethiye.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Fethiye
Enjoy free time to explore Fethiye. Opt for a boat trip to it's near-shore islands, hike to Oludeniz lagoon or visit Butterfly valley.
Free time:
Fethiye
Fethiye is a popular tourist destination, and it’s easy to see why. Visitors can choose from countless activities and attractions, ranging from active adventures to cultural explorations. Go canyoneering in the Sakilikent Gorge, enjoy a wide range of water sports, or trek between Kayakoy and Oludeniz (one of the world's most famous hikes). Head to Fethiye Museum to discover the area’s past and be sure to soak in the scenic views of Fethiye’s beautiful harbor, which boasts a speckling of charming islands.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Fethiye/Pamukkale
On arrival to Pamukkale visit the beautiful white cliffs of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient site of Hierapolis.
Time to leave sea level behind, passing through fruit orchards we make our way to Pamukkale. In the afternoon, visit the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale.
We also have the opportunity to explore the ancient site of Hierapolis built on top of the white "castle". This UNESCO World Heritage Site is evidence that the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since the 2nd century BC.
Free time:
Pamukkale
Get out and explore more of this beautiful country.
Hierapolis and Pamukkale Visit
Pamukkale 2h - 3h
Tour the white cliffs of Pamukkale to learn about this World Heritage-listed site and natural wonder. Made up of 17 hot water springs, the cliffs are formed when the calcium carbonate hardens with time. Explore the ancient site of Hierapolis built on top of the white "castle." See the large, ancient baths within the city (thought to be evidence that the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since second century BC).
Optional Activities - Day 10
Swim in an Ancient Pool
Pamukkale 1h
Take a plunge into an ancient swimming pool, preserved from the second century BC. Wade around in the thermally heated fresh mineral water around fallen marble columns, capitals, and plinths said to have come from the nearby Temple of Apollo. Kick back and relax, but don't forget admission is limited to two hours. Please bring a swimsuit if you wish to take part in this activity.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 11 : Pamukkale/Selçuk
Head back to the coastal town of Selçuk. In the late afternoon visit one of the best preserved sites, Ephesus.
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus. One of the foremost cities of the world in its time, with a strategic location on the trade route, this well-preserved city is one of the best places in the world to get a real feeling of what life must have been like during Roman times.
Local Bus
Pamukkale - Selçuk 3h
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Ephesus Visit
Selçuk 2h - 3h
Tour the ruins of ancient Ephesus to get a feeling of what life must have been like during Roman times. Take in its massive, well-preserved theatre, which dominates the view down Harbour Street. See the two-story library, whose façade has been carefully reconstructed from all original pieces. Built in AD 125, it once held nearly 12,000 scrolls.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 12 : Selçuk
Enjoy free time for an optional traditional Selcuk cooking class.
Free time:
Selçuk
Get out and see the sights.
Optional Activities - Day 12
Selçuk Cooking Class
Selçuk 3h
Visit the one of restaurants of Selçuk and learn to cook a delicious traditional meal. Starting at the local market, you will learn about the fresh ingredients needed to create an appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert! After creating your meal (with potential vegetarian options), sit down and share with the rest of the class.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 13 : Selçuk/Çanakkale
Travel north to Canakkale and visit the Legendary Troy en route.
Travel to Çanakkale. On the way, visit the world famous Troy.
Enjoy the harbour town of Çanakkale, a busy port with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly, enjoying the atmosphere of the night.
Troy Visit
Troy - Çanakkale 1h - 2h 1km
See historic Troy, made famous by Homer’s “Iliad,” (and more recently by Orlando Bloom and Brad Pitt). Tour the city that, for centuries, was regarded as just a myth, until its ruins were found in in the mid-19th century. Imagine what a great city this must have been, while taking a tour of the remains. Don't miss the chance to have a photo taken with the Trojan horse.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 14 : Çanakkale/Istanbul
In the morning, option to visit Gallipoli Peninsula before driving to the big city for one last night with the group.
Opt to visit Gallipoli early in the morning, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name.
We'll continue our journey to Istanbul where there will be the opportunity to continue your sightseeing or get in some last minute shopping. Why not top off a wonderful adventure with an optional dinner at one of Istanbul's atmospheric restaurants.
Local Bus
Çanakkale - Istanbul 5h
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Big Night Out
Istanbul
Let your CEO lead you through some of Istanbul's coolest and most vibrant neighbourhoods, Karaköy and Taksim, to party like a local!
Optional Activities - Day 14
Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour
Gallipoli Peninsula 2h30m - 3h
Visit this moving and beautiful site, a great complement to any trip to Turkey, even for those not familiar with the Battle of Gallipoli. Tour the grounds to see ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine. Learn how the Turks fought off the numerically superior, but badly commanded, Allied forces who were forced to withdraw nine months later; this battle holds special significance for Australians and New Zealanders, as both nations lost many soldiers.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 15 : Istanbul
Depart at any time.
Your tour might be finished, but the adventure’s far from over. Pre-book the following activity to experience after your tour ends: Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night in Istanbul.
And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, or it can be booked upon arrival in Istanbul.
Please note that check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. We are able to organise extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days. Please ask at the time of booking.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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