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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 40
- Age range 18 to 59
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites and bazaars
- Cruise down the Bosphorus for stunning views
- Discover underground cities and fairy chimneys in Cappadocia
- Visit the white terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Ephesus
- Tour the legendary city of Troy and Gallipoli shores
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul City Tour
- Day 3 Istanbul, Cappadocia
- Day 4 Cappadocia
- Day 5 Cappadocia, Konya
- Day 6 Konya, Pamukkale
- Day 7 Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
- Day 8 Kusadasi, Troy, Canakkale
- Day 9 Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul
- Day 10 Istanbul
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ottoman Legacy Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Avrasya Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Novotel Konya Hotel
Hotelday 5Hierapark Hotel
Hotelday 6Signature Blue Resort
Hotelday 7Kolin Hotel
Hotelday 8Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Hotelday 9
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Number of tours
138
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Kelly· March 19th, 2025From Kelly Kennedy Essential Turkey Tour w/ Travel Talk - tour guide Yildiray was superb, he went above and beyond to make sure everyone's needs and wants were met (7 women from different places, with different likes, different dietary needs...none of us could complain about his genuine care). I'm posting pictures of us bonding and leaving the tour itself for you to experience on your own, you will not be disappointed with booking it. The excursions were great, the drivers great, the food great... The cost of the tour and all that is included you just can not go wrong with. The cost of excursions were very reasonable in comparison to other tours I have been on! I give this tour, guide, experience, drivers, Travel Talk 5 stars. Definitely try to book with using Yildiray. Often times the guide makes all the difference from a good experience to a great experience! Thanks Yildiray!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Kelly, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the Essential Turkey tour and that Yildiray made it truly special. He’s an absolute gem, and we’re lucky to have him. Your kind words... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- Vivian· January 4th, 2025Travel talks and their tour guide Mustafa done the best job and made the essential Turkey tour a very memorable experience for all of us in the tour. From organising to hotel and sight seeing, they done a great job. Highly recommend!Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi Vivian, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team made your Essential Turkey tour such a memorable experience. From the seamless organisation to the hotels and sightseeing, it's wonderful to know everything exceeded... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- MMMarc· October 31st, 2024A complete, wide ranging tour of Turkey that covers all the essential elements of its history, cultures, sites, and cities. Accommodations were excellent, food outstanding, and the tour guide was experienced and managed a highly efficient tour. Would do it again anytime.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Marc, thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Essential Turkey tour! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the comprehensive experience, from the rich history and diverse cultures to the excellent accommodations and outstanding food. It’s... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Jonathan· October 26th, 2024We went on a tour of Türkiye (Essential Turkey, 10 days) with Travel Talk, October 5-14, 2024. This was our first time using Travel Talk, but we will definitely go with them again. I have to start by talking about our guide, Yildiray. He was simply the best guide anyone could ask for. He was extremely well organized, friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and fun. He went above and beyond every day. He gave us good information about the places we visited, but also gave us very good recommendations for local food. When we stopped at restaurants for lunch, he was our waiter by taking our orders, and delivering our food. All of this helped everyone build great relationships throughout the trip. By the end, we were sad it was over. As for the other aspects of the trip, I have only good things to say about it. All the hotels were good, the food at the hotels was good, and the locations of the hotels was good, which allowed us access to stroll around the neighborhoods and sometimes visit local shops. The tour bus was very comfortable, and was driven by two excellent drivers who switched driving throughout. We had frequent stops when there were long distances so that we did not feel too tired. I was impressed with the amount of planning, organization, and information provided to us at every step. This was one of the most enjoyable tours we have been on, and I highly recommend Travel Talk, and especially our guide, Yildiray!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Jonathan, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience on the Essential Turkey tour! We’re delighted to hear that Yildiray made such a positive impact on your journey with his organization, knowledge, and friendly nature. It sounds like he truly... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Asma Siddhiqaa· June 2nd, 202410/10 for our guide Erdem. Very impressive hospitality, attention to detail and IteneraryTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Asma, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with Erdem, and will be sure to pass on your kind feedback. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon!Trip date: April 2024
- Courtney· April 18th, 2024Mustafa was a fantastic tour guide ("Essential Turkey - 10 days"). I think he showed us far more over a week and a half than we could have ever seen on our own. He explained everything very thoroughly, with humor, and answered any questions we had. He also made sure to help us with any problems that arose throughout the trip. We never had to worry about transportation as we rode in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus the entire time. Hotel selection was top-notch; all hotels included clean rooms, free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast/dinner.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Courtney, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on your Essential Turkey tour and we really appreciate you sharing your experience. We will be sure to pass your kind words onto Mustafa and hope to see you on... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- Sarah· April 2nd, 2024A good tour with lots of things to see. Mustafa is a fantastic tour guide and really looked out for us all. We got unlucky with not being able to do the hot air balloons in cappadocia (too windy) but managed to go up in Pamukkale (which was incredible!). Mustafa got this all sorted for us as well as ensuring we had the best experience with visiting the sites. Hotel wise, some good hotels, some a bit rough around the edges! Be mindful a 4/5* in Turkey isn’t the same as other parts of the world!!Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Sarah, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour through Turkey with us and will be sure to pass your kind words onto Mustafa. We are always trying to improve our tours for future travellers, so we appreciate your... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- AS.Horne· December 6th, 2023Loved my recent travel Talk tour "Essential Turkey". Yavuz was a brilliant guide, informative and fun! Highlight was the incredible experience of hot air ballooning over CappadociaWould definitely recommend.Trip date: August 2019Review collected by Travel Talk
- AN.Thompson· December 6th, 2023Loved my recent travel Talk tour "Essential Turkey". Yavuz was a brilliant guide, informative and fun! Highlight was the incredible experience of hot air ballooning over CappadociaWould definitely recommend.Trip date: July 2019Review collected by Travel Talk
- AJ. Ellis· December 6th, 2023Yavuz was so amazing. What an amazing trip to Turkey. It was so different to what I originally expected Yavuz has been so helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great trip Kev (Yavuz).Trip date: August 2019Review collected by Travel Talk
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