Treasures of Turkey
Turkey is a country with an incredibly rich history and culture, and its popularity as a destination has never been greater.
Istanbul straddles the line between Europe and Asia, and it brims with remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Around the country, history and myth converge at ancient sites like Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Turkey
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Day 2: Istanbul
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Istanbul
Take a guided tour of Istanbul
Stop at the Hippodrome
Visit Hagia Sophia
Visit the Blue Mosque
Visit the Spice Bazaar
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bosphorus cruise
Take a half-day excursion that includes a cruise through the Bosphorus Straits, the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Begin your adventure with a visit to a traditional spice market and the Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for the tomato-red color of its exquisite floral and geometric Iznik tiles. Next, board a two-hour cruise through the Bosphorus Straits, disembarking for a seafood lunch.
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Day 4: Eceabat • Canakkale • Troy
Travel to Eceabat
Take a ferry to Canakkale
Continue to Troy
Take a guided tour of Troy
Continue to Bergama
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Day 5: Bergama • Kusadasi
Take a guided tour of Pergamon
Visit the Pergamon Acropolis
Travel to Kusadasi
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Day 6: Kusadasi
Take a guided excursion to Ephesus
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Travel to Pamukkale
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Day 7: Pamukkale
Take a guided tour of Hierapolis
Visit Pamukkale Springs
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Day 8: Bursa
Travel to Bursa
Take a tour of Sardis
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Day 9: Bursa • Istanbul
Take a guided tour of Bursa
Travel to Istanbul
Visit the Grand Bazaar
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Turkey
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Day 2: Istanbul
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Istanbul
Take a guided tour of Istanbul
Stop at the Hippodrome
Visit Hagia Sophia
Visit the Blue Mosque
Visit the Spice Bazaar
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bosphorus cruise
Take a half-day excursion that includes a cruise through the Bosphorus Straits, the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Begin your adventure with a visit to a traditional spice market and the Rustem Pasha Mosque, famous for the tomato-red color of its exquisite floral and geometric Iznik tiles. Next, board a two-hour cruise through the Bosphorus Straits, disembarking for a seafood lunch.
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Day 4: Eceabat • Canakkale • Troy
Travel to Eceabat
Take a ferry to Canakkale
Continue to Troy
Take a guided tour of Troy
Continue to Bergama
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Day 5: Bergama • Kusadasi
Take a guided tour of Pergamon
Visit the Pergamon Acropolis
Travel to Kusadasi
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Day 6: Kusadasi
Take a guided excursion to Ephesus
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Travel to Pamukkale
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Day 7: Pamukkale
Take a guided tour of Hierapolis
Visit Pamukkale Springs
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Day 8: Bursa
Travel to Bursa
Take a tour of Sardis
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Day 9: Bursa • Istanbul
Take a guided tour of Bursa
Travel to Istanbul
Visit the Grand Bazaar
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Day 10: Depart for home
The EF trip to Turkey was absolutely amazing...I had no idea what to expect, and I 'm glad that I went in with an open mind! It was so much more than I could have anticipated - the people were warm and ...Life changing trip!
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
7 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Ayasofia; Blue Mosque; Spice Bazaar; Pergamon Acropolis; Ephesus; House of the Virgin Mary; Hierapolis; Pamukkale Springs; Grand Bazaar
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
