Explore all Turkey has to offer
Tour Highlights:
- MEET the most liberated women in Turkey in the village of Demircidere, where you’ll learn how to bake traditional bread and taste the local wine at our Be My Guest lunch.
- LEARN about the art of pottery making in Avanos.
- STAYS WITH STORIES - Located alongside the ancient Ortahisar rock castle, many of the rooms at Dilek Kaya Hotel are hewn out of the surrounding rock.
- HAGGLE for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops.
Sightseeing Highlights:
- Explore Istanbul with a Local Specialist
- View the Wooden Horse at Troy
- Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the poignant War Cemeteries at Gallipoli, the Asclepion Medical Centre at Pergamon, the ancient city of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's House at Ephesus, the Cotton Castle springs at Pamukkale, the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis, the Göreme Open-Air Museum and the underground city of Saratli
Your tour includes:
- 9 Nights accommodation
- 17 Meals - 1 Welcome Reception, 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners, 1 Lunch
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Ferry across the Dardanelles from Eceabat to Canakkale
- Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Your fare excludes:
- Flights from Australia to and from Istanbul
- Travel Insurance
Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul
Meet at the crossroads of East and West – the effervescent capital of Istanbul launches your journey of discovery through centuries of turmoil and triumph. Spend the day exploring after being transferred to your hotel. Later, you’ll meet your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.
Day 2: Discover Colorful Istanbul
Delve into the treasures of the Ottoman Empire as you stroll through Topkapi Palace with views over the Bosphorus. Visit Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine Hippodrome where thundering chariots once raced before viewing the Blue Mosque with its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles. Later, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the museum of Classical Turkish Music. Then discover Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, wandering its covered lanes packed with colourful stalls, spices, ceramics and keepsakes.
Day 3: Journey to Gallipoli and Çanakkale
Remember the heroism of the many thousands of men who fought bravely at Gallipoli. You'll see Lone Pine Cemetery and the battlefields, which still hold deep significance for the Turkish, Australian and New Zealand nations. Spend a quiet moment commemorating the lives lost at Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place during World War I. This evening, stay in Çanakkale where you’ll dine at the hotel.
Day 4: Off to Troy and Izmir
Visit a land of Trojan legends, where the ancient city of Troy has been immortalised by Homer in tales of King Priam, Hector, Paris and Helen. Explore the archaeological site revealing nine layers of civilisation and see the replica wooden horse that recalls the Greek strategy used to end the legendary siege. Later, travel to the village of Demircidere for your Be My Guest experience. Meet local women, visit the village bakery and enjoy lunch made with fresh, homegrown produce. Continue to Izmir and settle into your seaside hotel before dining together this evening.
Day 5: Admire the Ruins of Ephesus and on to Pamukkale
Journey into antiquity and explore the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, admiring the well-preserved facade of the Library of Celsus and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian, guarded by Medusa's head, and the Great Theatre, built by the Romans in the 2nd century and still in use today. You’ll learn about the intricate heritage and artistry of Turkish carpet weaving during a visit to a local carpet emporium. Then, relax and unwind in the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 6: Onwards to Hierapolis and Konya
This morning, enjoy a leisurely visit to the ancient ruins of the Holy City of Hierapolis, imagining ancient patrons seeking revival and rest within their limestone-laden thermal springs. Continue to Konya, where you'll visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, a former dervish lodge of the Mevlevi Order, which reveals the origins of Sufism and the spiritual legacy of Rumi. This evening, dine at your hotel.
Day 7: Continue to Cappadocia
Continue your journey to Cappadocia, you'll see a 13th-century caravanserai and underground city of Saratli on the ancient Silk Road. Then Dive into Culture to learn about the traditional art of pottery making in Avanos. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to witness the Whirling Dervishes ceremony, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Tonight, stay in one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories hewn out of the surrounding rock and houses.
Day 8: A Day to Explore Spectacular Göreme
The otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia take centre stage today as you explore its volcanic terrain dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. You can choose an Optional Experience to watch sunrise as hot air balloons glide above the valleys and dramatic rock formations. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum to admire the extraordinary rock-hewn churches and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ. Dive into Culture to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. This evening, enjoy traditional pottery kebabs during dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9: Return to Istanbul
Take a short flight this morning to Istanbul. You may choose to join an optional Traditional Bosphorus Cruise, soaking up the city’s skyline from the water as palaces, minarets and waterfront neighbourhoods glide by. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow companions for dinner.
Day 10: Farewell, Istanbul
Say a fond farewell to Turkey and newfound friends as you prepare to depart to the airport for your flight home.
Please note itinerary may change without prior notice.
Multiple departure dates are available from 27 March 2026 to 08 October 2027
This price is based on the following departure dates on the Last Minute Deal:
Departing Dates: 27 March 2026
- From $4,366 per person twin share*
Departing Dates: March & April 2027
- From $4,392 per person twin share*
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu
- Kolin Hotel Çanakkale
- Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
- Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal Pamukkale
- Dedeman Konya Hotel
- Exedra Hotel
Travel Wellbeing protocols and peace of mind to enjoy your trip.
The operators of this tour have collaborated with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to align and create global protocols and procedures to produce enhanced on-trip standards to assure the health and happiness of all guests travelling.
Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate (electronic or paper showing date and time of vaccination(s)) with final or booster dose given at least 15 days before departing is required for this trip.
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Must pay in full 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure. Prices displayed are per person, based on double occupancy and are in Australian Dollar currency for select departure dates only. If guests change to another trip or date that is not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. Savings are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. May be combined with 5% Past Guest discount only, not combinable with group discounts, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. Other conditions may apply.
Properties used in the tour are subject to change without notice.
*Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.