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Explore Turkey’s ancient cities & Cappadocia on an 11-day small group journey!
Travel across Turkey with your Small Group, linking Istanbul’s mosques, bazaars and Bosphorus shores with the battlefields of Gallipoli, the ruins of Troy and the streets of ancient Ephesus. Meet women at a social enterprise, share a Farm-to-Table vineyard lunch and walk the travertine terraces of Pamukkale. In Cappadocia, step inside a cave house and watch a Sema ceremony. Along the way, visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, enjoy a Small Group Exclusive experience at a backgammon lesson in a traditional coffee house and stand beneath the dome of Hagia Sophia.
Inclusions
Handpicked 4 & 5-star hotels in great locations
Superior dining in top-rated restaurants
Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
24/7 personal service — knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver**
‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
Local discovery led by Local Experts
Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, included
Tour Highlights
ANZAC Cove & Gallipoli Peninsula
Ancient city of Troy & Trojan Horse
Ancient Ephesus & Library of Celsus
House of the Virgin Mary
Pamukkale’s white travertine pools
Saratlı Underground City
Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys & valleys
Sunrise hot air balloon viewing in Cappadocia
Göreme’s rock-cut churches
Traditional Cappadocia cave house visit
Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Itinerary
Day 1 | Istanbul — Welcome to Turkey
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel in the Beyoğlu district. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Meals: Dinner
Day 2 | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Çanakkale
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula to visit ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery before continuing to ancient Troy to see its archaeological remains and reconstructed Trojan Horse.
Hotel: Kolin Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 | Çanakkale → Ayvalık → Izmir
Visit the Copmadam workshop in Ayvalık before continuing to Nif Bağları for a farm-to-table vineyard lunch. Arrive in Izmir with time to explore its waterfront and lively neighbourhoods.
Hotel: Swissotel Büyük Efes Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Izmir → Ephesus → Izmir
Explore ancient Ephesus with a Local Expert, including the Library of Celsus and House of the Virgin Mary. Discover traditional Turkish carpet weaving and enjoy a backgammon lesson over Turkish coffee.
Hotel: Swissotel Büyük Efes Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 | Izmir → Hierapolis → Pamukkale
Travel to Pamukkale to see its famous white travertine terraces and explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Later, unwind at your thermal spa hotel.
Hotel: Doğa Thermal Health & Spa Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 | Pamukkale → Saratlı → Cappadocia
Journey into central Turkey along an ancient Silk Road route. Visit the 13th-century Sultanhani Caravanserai and explore the fascinating underground city of Saratlı before arriving in Cappadocia.
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 | Cappadocia — Göreme & Fairy Chimneys
Watch hot air balloons drift across Cappadocia at sunrise before exploring Göreme’s rock-cut churches and spectacular fairy chimneys. Later, visit a traditional cave house and meet a local resident.
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Avanos Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 | Cappadocia → Ankara
Discover Avanos and its traditional pottery before travelling to Ankara. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Hotel: Ankara HiltonSA Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 | Ankara → Istanbul
Return to Istanbul and cruise along the Bosphorus, taking in Ottoman palaces, mosques and neighbourhoods while travelling between the European and Asian shores.
Hotel: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 | Istanbul — Ottoman Highlights
Explore Istanbul’s historic heart, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia. Continue to Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar before celebrating your journey with a final dinner.
Hotel: Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
*Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Dates
From price
Savings
28 Jan – 7 Feb 2027
$4,615 pp
10%
1 – 11 Apr 2027
$5,595 pp
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6 – 16 May 2027
$5,595 pp
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20 – 30 May 2027
$5,595 pp
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3 – 13 Jun 2027
$5,595 pp
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17 – 27 Jun 2027
$5,595 pp
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15 – 25 Jul 2027
$5,595 pp
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12 – 22 Aug 2027
$5,595 pp
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9 – 19 Sep 2027
$5,595 pp
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7 – 17 Oct 2027
$5,595 pp
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28 Oct – 7 Nov 2027
$5,595 pp
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4 – 14 Nov 2027
$4,825 pp
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11 – 21 Nov 2027
$4,825 pp
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9 – 19 Dec 2027
$4,825 pp
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16 – 26 Dec 2027
$4,825 pp
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27 Jan – 6 Feb 2028
$4,825 pp
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24 Feb – 5 Mar 2028
$4,825 pp
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2 – 12 Mar 2028
$4,825 pp
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9 – 19 Mar 2028
$4,825 pp
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*Advertised price is per person, twin share and correct as of 26 August 2026. Savings are available on selected departures for a limited time only and are subject to availability and change without notice. Deals are combinable with the 5% Global Tour Rewards Discount for eligible past passengers.
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.
