Glories of Turkey 14 Nights/15 Day - Escorted Tour

This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines the history, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as the vibrant and welcoming culture that is unique to Turkey. This tour starts in Istanbul and takes you around the highlights of Turkey at a generous pace. The tour includes visiting Gallipoli, walking the marble streets of Ephesus, sightseeing the lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs in Pamukkale and so much more.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul including airline levy
Return airport to hotel transfers
14 Nights accommodation at 5 star hotels
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 7 dinners
Tour guide throughout your tour
Luggage handling

ITINERARY:
Day 1 / 2 - Istanbul
Day 3 - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
Day 4 - Troy - Pergamum - Izmir
Day 5 - Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Izmir
Day 6 - Izmir - Bodrum
Day 7 - Bodrum
Day 8 - Bodrum - Pamukkale
Day 9 - Pamukkale - Antalya
Day 10 - Perge - Aspendos - Antalya
Day 11 - Antalya - Cappadocia
Day 12 - Cappadocia
Day 13 - Cappadocia - Ankara
Day 14 - Ankara - Istanbul
Day 15 - Istanbul

HIGHLIGHTS:
Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
Grand Bazaar, world's largest and oldest covered market
Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
Ancient city of Troy
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saratli, a secret underground city
Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
The Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
Lunch with locals
Special dinners at restaurants
Wine tasting at vineyard

This Tour is valid for the following Thursday departure: 16 September 2025.

Personal expenses, lunches, drinks, optional tours, customary tips to drivers and guides, travel insurance and any items not mentioned under inclusions