A Taste of Turkey - Istanbul to Cappadocia
Turkey
Offset: 9 Trees
Tour length 9 days
Istanbul
Goreme
In-depth Cultural
Food & Culinary
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About this tour
Immerse yourself in the foodie and historical delights of Turkey on this ten-day trip through the Marmara, Aegean, and Central regions, each with their own culinary identity. From bustling Istanbul to the ancient sites of Pergamon and Ephesus, the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia, journey through the country's fascinating history. Along the way, take a tour for the senses, sampling local dishes, street foods and wines.Tick off Turkey's icons - Visit vibrant Istanbul, ancient Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis and marvel at the rock formations in Cappadocia.Sample street food - Try balik ekmek grilled mackerel, chewy ice cream and gozleme as you explore markets and street-side stalls.Try local staples and wines - Enjoy delicious mezze, baklava, pide and pottery kebab, as well as local wines.2026 dates - Departures in 2026 will operates on a different itinerary - click on the XTU 2026 button for full details
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Tour ID 234816
Tour length 9 days
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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Day 1: Join trip in Istanbul
Day 2: Discover Istanbul’s street food scene. Walking tour of Sultanahmet, visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the spice market
Day 3: Tasting trail through the fashionable Istiklal Caddesi district of Istanbul and the Kabatas neighbourhood
Day 4: Cable car to Pierre Loti for panoramic views. Visit Suleymaniye Mosque followed by a traditional lunch of Kuru Fasulye
Day 5: Travel by high speed train to Konya. Visit the Mevlana museum and try the famous Konya 'etli ekmek'
Day 6: Travel to the Cappadocia region. See the rock churches in the Ihlara Valley
Day 7: Full day in Cappadocia, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle and take a walk in one of the iconic valleys
Day 8: Visit Kaymakli Underground City followed by a gentle walk in the famous Soganli valley. Wine tasting.
Day 9: Trip ends in Goreme, Cappadocia
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