Turkey Explored

Turkey Explored

Travel from Istanbul through the very best of Turkey – Gallipoli, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia and Ankara – and discover the people, cultures, cuisine and landscapes that make this country such a treasure. Historically rich with its medieval Ottoman period and chronicle of Gallipoli, and fashionably chic with the cosmopolitan buzz of Istanbul and celebrity getaway of Antalya, Turkey is an unmissable country that overflows with character. Pay your respects in Gallipoli, hike into the Valley of Love in Cappadocia, cruise the south coast on a traditional gulet and understand why Istanbul is considered the centre of the world. Take 18 days with Intrepid to get the absolute best out of this intriguing nation.

Activities

• Istanbul – Orientation Walk
• Gallipoli – Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
• Selcuk – Leader-led orientation walk
• Kekova – Turkish Coast day sailing
• Konya – Leader led orientation walk
• Cappadocia – Zemi Valley walk
• Bogazkale – Hattusha UNESCO Archaeological Site
• Ankara – Orientation Walk
• Ankara – Mausoleum of Ataturk
• Eskisehir – Gondola Ride
• Eskisehir – Odunpazari Village Visit
• Istanbul – Taksim District Orientation Walk

Highlights

• Explore the continent-straddling metropolis of Istanbul, and step back in time to when it was Constantinople with the backstreets of the Grand Bazaar and at the Hagia Sophia.
• Reflect on battles fought and lives lost with a moving visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a serene stretch of coastline where it’s now hard to picture the horrors of war.
• Spend two days exploring the cliffside waterfalls, cobblestone alleyways and ancient ruins of Antalya, a city on the Mediterranean Coast.
• You’ll dig into local Turkish delicacies like the famous wet burgers, enjoy a local lunch at a traditional Aspava and get your taste buds tingling with a borek tasting.
• Discover UNESCO world heritage site – Hattusas Ancient Site – known for its well-preserved temples and royal residences.