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Turkey has played a major role in the history of the Mediterranean world. Due to its strategic location straddling two continents, it has been a crucial crossroads and staging post on the trade routes between east and west. This tour combines the country's many natural wonders and man-made marvels, including the striking architecture of Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the remarkable classical sites of Troy, Aphrodisias and Ephesus, and the ancient hot springs of Pamukkale.
Solo Travellers group tours
These small-group tours have been specially created for solo travellers. Benefits include single occupancy of double / twin rooms as standard and at sensible prices, plus the company of like-minded travellers.
Signature Experiences
Visit the shop where Turkish delight was invented
Turkish coffee tasting experience
Visit to the village of Sirince with local wine tasting
Inclusions
Small group size - max 14
4- & 5-star accommodation
Flexible - extension and room upgrades available
Experienced local tour manager
8 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Welcome dinner and farewell drink with your group & tour manager
Hotel porterage
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and check in to The Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia (or similar) for 3 nights. Join your group for a welcome dinner.
Stay: Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia
Meals: dinner
Day 2 | Istanbul
Morning tour of Istanbul including Hagia Sofia, built as a church by Emperor Justinian in the sixth century; the Blue Mosque, with its exquisite blue tiles; and the remains of the Hippodrome, which at its height could accommodate 100,000 spectators. Afternoon visit to the Basilica Cistern, a marvel of Byzantine engineering located underneath the city, and finish at the Egyptian Bazaar.
Stay: Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia
Meals: breakfast
Day 3 | Istanbul
Morning tour of Topkapi Palace, formerly the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Tour the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul's famed covered market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee. Afternoon at leisure.
Stay: Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia
Meals: breakfast
Day 4 | Canakkale
Morning drive to Canakkale. Tour of the Gallipoli battlefield, scene of the aborted Allied invasion of 1915. Visit Cape Helles, Suvla Bay and Anzac Cove. Stay at the Kolin Hotel (or similar) for 1 night.
Stay: Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 5 | Troy - Pergamon - Izmir
Drive from Canakkale to Izmir, stopping en route to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy. Continue to Pergamon for a tour of the historic town, including visits to the Acropolis and the Asclepieion. Transfer to the Park Inn by Raddison (or similar) for 1 night.
Stay: Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Meals: breakfast
Day 6 | Hierapolis - Pamukkale - Laodicea
Morning drive to the Hierapolis ruins, the travertine terraces, and the hot springs at Pamukkale. Continue to Laodicea, home to the ruins of one of the seven Biblical churches of Asia Minor. Stay overnight at the Adempira Hotel & Spa (or similar) in Pamukkale.
Stay: Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 7 | Aphrodisias - Kusadasi
Drive to Aphrodisias. Visit the Temple of Aphrodite and one of the most complete ancient amphitheatres. Drive on to the village of Sirince, with its authentic Graeco-Mediterranean architecture of narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Enjoy wine tasting at a nearby vineyard. Continue to Kusadasi and stay 2 nights at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (or similar).
Stay: Ilayda Avantgarde
Meals: breakfast
Day 8 | Ephesus
Morning tour of Ephesus, once the capital of Roman Asia Minor. See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the original 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World', as well as the main site with its fabled Library of Celsus. Continue to the house of the Virgin Mary. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the hillside town of Priene and the ancient Ionian ports of the Menderes Valley. In the evening, enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel.
Stay: Ilayda Avantgarde
Meals: breakfast
Day 9 | Depart
Tour ends in Kusadasi.
Meals: breakfast
Dates/Pricing
Depart
Return
Solo Traveller
31 October 2026
8 November 2026
$5,595pp
*Advertised price is based on per solo traveller, correct as of 8 July 2026.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
