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Turkey Explored

18 days
Start and end in Istanbul
4.4
8 traveler reviews
Turkey Explored - Intrepid Travel

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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
177907
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's rich history and food scene
  • Tour the ancient city of Ephesus and its ruins
  • Walk through Pamukkale's white travertine terraces
  • Cruise along the stunning Turquoise Coast
  • Discover Cappadocia's unique rock formations

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Gallipoli - Canakkale
  4. Day 4 Selcuk
  5. Day 5 Selcuk
  6. Day 6 Pamukkale
  7. Day 7 Fethiye
  8. Day 8 Southern Coast Cruising/Kekova
  9. Day 9 Antalya
  10. Day 10 Antalya
  11. Day 11 Konya
  12. Day 12 Cappadocia
  13. Day 13 Cappadocia
  14. Day 14 Cappadocia/Ankara
  15. Day 15 Ankara
  16. Day 16 Eskisehir
  17. Day 17 Istanbul
  18. Day 18 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,298

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.6
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  • S
    · October 28th, 2024
    I have a terrible experience with our tour guide in this tour. This is the 1st time that I have a terrible experience with a tour guide. He was incompetent, not knowledgeable with history. On a led orientation walk, He explaination was so confusing and after the sentence, not explaining properly he would say whatever or blahblahblah so I end up googling it myself whereI am not suppose to bec we have tour guide to explain to but no , We were from another country we do not know his country so if we asked him a placeto buy stuff close to the hotel where to go he only say just google it or I don’t know or hewould just shrug his shoulder. And we do not know all details for plan the next day too too confusing. I feel I do not like to go with Intrepid again after this horrible experience
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear of your experience during your Turkey Uncovered trip. We would be very interested to get more specific details from you, and if you have not already filled in your post trip feedback form we would... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • VJ
    · August 30th, 2024
    Our local guide with Intrepid was excellent. Can is very knowledgeable about the history of Turkey as well as local history and customs of the cities and villages we visited. Tour was well organised, though a lot of time was take public transport
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Vivienne, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Can's extensive knowledge added value to your journey through Turkey. We hope to... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • JC
    · August 12th, 2024
    A Good all around tour of the country. Visiting the big cities of Istanbul, Antalya, Eskisehir, Konya and Ankara. Also visiting The National Monuments of Gallipoli, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Jay, thanks so much for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed exploring Turkey's vibrant cities and iconic sites with us on our Turkey Explored trip. It’s great to hear you had such a well-rounded experience, from Istanbul to Cappadocia and... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • CW
    · August 11th, 2024
    overall the trip was not too bad but the transportation took too long from one place to other place. The tour leader did her best to help our group to achieve the options.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Chi Wai, thank you for leaving a review and sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that your tour leader did her best to support the group and help you make the most of your trip. We understand that the long travel days can be... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • CY
    · November 21st, 2023
    Great trip, saw most of Turkey. Highly recommended Tour leader Tolga was 10/10!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to post you review. Its good to know you had a great time exploring Turkey and that you have rated your Tour Leader Tolger with a 10/10. We hope you will find another itinerary to your linking and we can welcome you on... Show more
    Trip date: August 2022
  • Turkey Explored reviewer 6
    · April 22nd, 2023
    It was an excellent trip with an excellent guide Two issues foe me were 1 I missed out on a balloon trip over Capadocia. On the first day the weather was deemed too windy and on the second the Intrepid balloon was full . However other totally adequate balloons went up and had spaces to filI. I understand it is not Intrepids policy to encourage it's clients use other companies, and as a result I missed out . 2 The Museum card was not the money saver we had expected it to be For example it could only be used on one turnstile every five days inTopcapi Palace leaving us with extra unexpected costs
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Keith, thanks for taking your time to write to us. We are sorry to hear that you missed out on the balloon trip over Cappadocia and that the Museum card did not meet your expectations. We're happy to know your guide was excellent and hope to see you... Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • RJ
    · May 7th, 2022
    We had a great guide, group and experience. Aynur was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, making an 18 day flash tour of turkey enjoyable and eye opening. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time together to see more sights and places
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Rafael - so happy to hear you had a great experience in Turkey! We appreciate your kind words, and we hope to welcome you on a future adventure!
    Trip date: April 2022
  • Turkey Explored reviewer 8
    · March 19th, 2021
    Marvelous safari to Tanzania
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for the great review, Dennis! We hope you saw as much -and more- than you had hoped. Take care.
    Trip date: March 2021
  • HF
    · November 6th, 2019
    This tour gave me a really rich experience and understanding of life and the history in Turkey. Mete, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very approachable for questions.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks so much Hanna! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip and we’ll pass on your feedback to Mete. Intrepid
    Trip date: September 2019
  • GD
    · October 3rd, 2019
    Ozgur is an excellent guide. Very organize and he went beyond to make our trip go smoothly
    Trip date: July 2019

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    • What meals are included in the tour?

      The tour includes meals as specified in the itinerary, with some meals being part of the package and others being optional or at the traveler's own expense.

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    • What group sizes are usually on this tour?

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    • What are the age restrictions for travelers on this tour?

      The tour welcomes travelers of various ages, but it's best to check specific age restrictions based on the activities included.

    • How is luggage handled during the tour?

      Travelers are expected to manage their own luggage throughout the tour, with recommendations for packing light and essentials.

    • What are the transport arrangements for the tour?

      The tour primarily uses public transportation between cities, with occasional use of private vehicles depending on seasonal schedules and conditions.

    • What is the procedure for hotel bookings included in the tour?

      Hotels are booked as part of the tour package, and the list of hotels is subject to change based on availability and local conditions.

    • What are the cancellation charges for the tour?

      Cancellation fees vary depending on the notice period before departure, with fees increasing as the departure date approaches.

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      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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      Turkey
      Type E
      Turkey
      Type F
      Turkey
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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