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Essential Turkey

Essential Turkey
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Save up to 20% on selected 2026 tours worldwide when you book by January 23, 2026. Discount applied at checkout. Learn more.
8 Days Excluding Flights From
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USD 2248 USD 1800 USD 2248
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Activity Level
Easy & Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Comfort Level
Classic
Ways to Travel :
Guided Group
Activity :
Culture
Group Size :
5 - 16
Ages :
16+
Trip Code :
ATS
Carbon Footprint :
65.0kg CO2e per person per day
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Discover the rich tapestry of Turkey, from the wonders of Istanbul to ancient empires and natural beauty

Turkey is a feast for mind and soul – and this compact adventure is a meze-like menu of the best bits. Guided by an expert local tour leader, you’ll experience the many wonders of Istanbul, walk in the footsteps of Achilles in Troy, bathe in the thermal waters of the Cotton Castle, and master Turkish cuisine in a family-run cooking class. There’s plenty more to enjoy too – including plenty of natural beauty – providing the perfect introduction to a land of endless adventures.

Essential Turkey

Highlights

  • Capture the essence of Turkey, from the ancient world to natural wonders
  • Explore the highlights of Istanbul, a city spread over two continents and thousands of years
  • Time travel at the ancient cities of Troy, Hierapolis and Perge
  • Master meze and more in a family-led cooking class
  • Bathe in the thermal waters of a natural wonder: the Pamukkale Cotton Castle
  • Unwind on the turquoise Mediterranean coast of Antalya

Key Information

  • Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels)
  • Travel by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
  • Countries visited: Turkey

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Essential Turkey

8 Days Excluding Flights From
0 Days from
USD 2248 USD 1800 USD 2248
Incl. taxes Excl. flights