Legendary Turkey

Date

Oct 22, 2024 - Nov 5, 2024

Trip Type

By Land

Group Size: 12 to 24 guests
Price: From $4,795 double occupancy (Land Only)

Activity Level

Terms & Conditions

Detailed Itinerary

Trip Overview

Begin with four nights in magnificent Istanbul, where highlights include the Spice Market, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, and a private Bosphorus cruise. Experience haunting Gallipoli, then ferry across the Dardanelles to storied Troy. Discover Pergamum, one of Turkey’s most spectacular ancient sites. Tour magnificently preserved classical Ephesus and visit rustic Sirince. Boarding a privately chartered yacht, take a day cruise along the “Turquoise Coast” visiting hidden sites and enjoying secluded coves. In Antalya, tour the acclaimed Archaeological Museum, then encounter Perge’s outstanding Grecian ruins. Discover ancient Konya and the unique Cappadocia region with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour extension.

Schedule by Day

Oct 22: Depart U.S. for Istanbul, Turkey
Oct 23: Arrive Istanbul
Oct 24: Istanbul
Oct 25: Istanbul
Oct 26: Istanbul
Oct 27: Istanbul / Gallipoli / Troy / Assos
Oct 28: Assos / Pergamum / Kusadasi
Oct 29: Kusadasi / Ephesus
Oct 30: Kusadasi / Ephesus
Oct 31: Kusadasi / Fethiye
Nov 1: Fethiye / Cruising
Nov 2: Fethiye/Antalya
Nov 3: Antalya
Nov 4: Antalya / Perge
Nov 5: Depart for U.S.

Pricing

Air inclusive from Boston, New York City, or Washington, D.C. (including airline taxes and fees):

$5,792 per person double occupancy
$1,195 single supplement

Land Only:

$4,795 per person double occupancy
$1,195 single supplement

Accommodations

Four nights at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Deluxe)
One night at Nazlihan Hotel (Not rated)
Three nights at Charisma Hotel (Deluxe)
Two nights at Alesta Yacht Hotel (First Class)
Three nights at Akra Barut (Deluxe)

Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cappadocia & Konya post-tour extension
November 5-9, 2024

$1,395 per person double occupancy
$295 single supplement

What to Expect

Activity Level 3

You should be in good overall health and able to walk up to three miles over the course of a day and stand for periods of time in museums and at historic sites, often in the heat of the day. There will be long days of motor coach traveling and sightseeing, moderate hikes on uneven terrain, and some walking up hills or stairs without handrails. Travelers should also be able to embark and disembark the yacht and motor coach without assistance.