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Turkey
Join us! We love helping people explore the world! We are especially passionate about helping full-time workers see the world! We’ve maintained a balance between our full-time “regular jobs” and travel since 2017 and want to help you do the same! However, everyone is invited; full-time workers or not! Anyone who is wanting to travel, but doesn’t have anyone to travel with or anyone who simply wants to experience the fun of traveling with a small group is more than welcome to join as well!
About the Turkey Trip!
Dates: April 5-12, 2025
Spots available: 10 (7 spots left)
We’ve been dying to experience the magic of Turkey! Situated between Europe, Asia and the Middle East, it is a melting pot of unique culture and influence. In this itinerary, we will discover the popular cities of Istanbul and Cappadocia, but we will also venture out into other historical cities including Troy and Ephesus.
Itinerary: What we will do in Turkey!
Here are the highlights of each day:
Day 1
- Welcome meeting at 1:00 pm
- Guided tour of the Old City that will include the:
- Hippodrome where chariot racing used to take place
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazzare and
- Suleymaniye Cami mosque
Day 2
- After breakfast, we will head to the port city of Canakkale on the shore of the Dardanelles.
- We will stop in Gallipoli where we will get a guided tour of the city and Anzac Cove
- Free time in Canakkale
Day 3
- Drive to Troy, where we will have a guided tour inside the ancient city walls and have a photo op with a replica Trojan Horse
- A guided walk through Selcuk passing by Isa Bey Mosque and the imposing Byzantine citadel of the Grand Fortress
- After the tour, we will drive to a nearby picturesque Greek Ottomon village of Sirince and taste locally produced wine
- Free time in Selcuk
Day 4
- In the morning, we will drive to the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman classical cities in the world where our local guide will enhance our experience with its rich history
- Lunch will be provided with a traditional gozleme making demonstration
- Free time in Ephesus
- Overnight train to Konya
Day 5
- Wake up in Konya, a traditional Turkish city
- Explore the Mevlana Museum before heading to Cappadocia
- The drive will take us through the fairy chimneys that Cappadocia is known for
- A stop will be made in the underground city of Kaymakli
- In the late afternoon, we will take a sunset valley walk in the town of Ugrup
Day 6
- In the morning, you can take an optional hot air ballon ride at sunrise
- Later, enjoy a guided walk through nearby valleys which will feature chimneys and deserted rock-cut homes and churches
- Free time will be provided in the afternoon to explore the Goreme Open Air Museum or the Dark Church
- Dinner will be provided in a local cave home where a family will prepare a local home-cooked dinner
Day 7
- In the morning, we will fly back to Istanbul where we plan to arrive between 1pm-4pm for free time to further explore the city of Istanbul!
Day 8
- Farewell breakfast where our trip comes to an end
About our guide through Intrepid
When we take a group to a new place, we want to ensure we have the BEST itinerary and the BEST tour guides. Intrepid does a great job of allowing us to customize our itinerary to include a variety of activities mixed with local experiences. They also do a great job of letting us keep the trip as budget-friendly as possible.
What is included in the price?
Included:
- Accommodations: Twin or double shared rooms (single room available for increased price)
- Transportation to and from the airport as well as all transportation between destinations and activities listed
- Part of the meals including most breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- All activities listed in the itinerary above
Not included:
- International flights (though I will help you book them if needed!)
- Any visas required
- Additional meals and drinks that are not included above
- Tips for leaders and guides
- Souvenirs
- Add on activities you do during free time
- Trip insurance
Total cost
$1,800
➡️A deposit of $400 is needed to secure a spot
➡️Payments can be made for remaining trip balance until 75 days prior to the trip (January 20, 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
For the trip to get booked, we require at least 8 people. This ensures that the price is affordable for everyone. Right now, we are accepting a group of 10 people.
Payments will be due 75 days prior to the trip, or you can ask about financing options.
Insurance is not included in the trip price. However, you can purchase trip insurance through a third party in case of you needing to cancel. If the trip is not fully booked with 8 people, you will get a full refund, with or without insurance.
Yes! Group trips are a great way to travel if you don’t have anyone to travel with or if you typically travel solo and just want to try traveling with a group!
For this trip, the minimum age is 15.
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