10 Days | Explore small towns, large cities and rugged terrain on this family adventure through Turkey’s delights.
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Join this family adventure through Turkey and witness some of the most incredible archaeological and natural sights in the world. Spend 10 days exploring small towns, large cities and rugged terrain. Begin in the bustle of Istanbul, bike though towns carved into soft volcanic rock in Goreme and walk in a pool built for Cleopatra in Pamukkale on this journey through Turkey’s diverse landscape.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Finish
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Theme
- Family
- Destinations
- Turkey
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 2 - Max 16
- Trip code
- ETFT
- The spectacular and surreal landscape of Cappadocia cannot be exaggerated, and young and old alike will be enchanted by the rock formations, coloured valleys and houses carved into cliffs
- Get your hands dirty in a cooking class with a local family in Goreme
- See the impossibly blue natural hot springs of Pamukkale, formed in terrace shaped by high calcium bicarbonate and used as a spa since the 200 BC
- The kids will be facinated learning how to marble using traditional materials such as earth dyes, horse hair and rose branch brushes in Istanbul
- Cruise between islands and islets and marvel at submerged ruins on a relaxing boat trip around Kekova
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.
- Just as a heads up before you book: this trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
- You'll need walking shoes, hats, sunscreen and a day pack for each member of your family to explore some of the historic sites.
- The temperatures in April and October may be a bit cooler than you expect, especially in the evenings. So be sure to pack something warm to wear.
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Private Minivan, public bus, train, plane
Hotels (8 nights), Overnight train (1 night)
- Istanbul - Orientation Walk
- Cappadocia - Pottery demonstration
- Goreme - Cooking Class
- Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Selcuk - Gozleme making demonstration and lunch
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
- Kas - Leader-led orientation walk
- Kas - Cruise with lunch
- Istanbul - Ebru (water marbling)
- Goreme - Bike Riding - EUR230
- Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR210
- Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR240
- Pamukkale - Cleopatra Ancient Pool - TRY340
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Minimum age: 5 years old. Please note that anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by (and share accommodation with) a parent or legal guardian.
2. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 or younger at the time of travel.
3. This trip starts in Istanbul on Day 1 at 1 pm
4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
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