The Best Tours of Istanbul and Turkey
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From the bustling markets of Istanbul to coastal Turkey’s enviable collection of golden beaches, a Turkish holiday will never go out of fashion. Whether you’re wanting to tour the city or travel across the whole country, we have the Turkish trips for you.
Planning a Turkey itinerary is no mean feat. This massive country straddles two continents and has just about every kind of attraction you could imagine. The beaches of Antalya are ideal for a coastal vacation. Head inland and you’ll find culturally rich cities, ancient archeological wonders and otherworldly natural landscapes. Then there’s the poster boy for Turkish tourism – Istanbul. It’s just about as old and full of tales as a metropolis can be, so having an expert local guide to show you its many secrets is priceless. That’s where we step in with our immersive small-group trips, designed by our Travel Experts and led by Local Insiders to make sure your Turkish tour is as authentic as can be.
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Majestic Turkey
Getting to Turkey is a bit of a trek for many travellers, so you might want to broaden your horizons and explore beyond Istanbul once you’re out here. Introducing our comprehensive 12-day Turkey trip, which starts with two full days exploring the main attractions of Istanbul, as well as an incredible food tour. Then it’s off to the actual capital, Ankara, for a healthy serving of history and an insight into Turkish city life beyond the tourist-heavy streets of Istanbul. Day five is all about archeological wonders, with some relics dating back 5,000 years. We’ll eventually reach Cappadocia – perhaps Turkey’s real must-visit destination – famous for its surreal rock formations and a skyline dotted with hot-air balloons. You’ll have the option to go up in one yourself for a bird’s eye view of the region, before exploring Zelve Valley on foot, partaking in a terracotta pottery workshop and rounding off the day with a well-earned wine tasting. Our adventures continue in Kaymakli Underground City and the Red and Rose Valleys, before live music and a belly dancing show to keep the evening lively. The sacred city of Konya is next, with its fascinating array of historical sites, as well as the Roman ruins of Aspendos and Perge. Finally, we’ll reach the coast and arrive at the promised land of Antalya. You’ll have two full days to explore the city, but we won’t blame you if you’d rather spend your time basking on the golden beaches of the Turkish Riviera. It’s the perfect way to end a truly epic tour of Turkey.
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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meet our Local Insider
Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
Every CULTURE TRIP Small-group adventure is led by a Local Insider just like Hanna.
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Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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