Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia
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Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia
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7 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Sitting at the bridge between Asia and Europe, Turkey's rich culture and history draws influence from ancient kingdoms and sprawling landscapes.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Experience, Istanbul Your Local Living Moment: Zelve Village Dinner, Zelve Your OMG Day: Meskender Valley Hike or E-Bike Tour, Cappadocia Your Foodie Moment: Gozleme Cooking Class, Zelve
- Complimentary arrival and departure transfer
- Evening orientation walk of Istanbul to the Old Square to see the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque lit up at night
- Welcome dinner
- Walking tour of Istanbul's old city with visits to the Hipodrome, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern
- Visit the Kaymakli underground city
- See the rock-carved churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum
- Climb the stairs to the Uchisar Castle
- Orientation walk of Sirince
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus including St John's Basilica and the House of the Virgin Mary
- Farewell dinner
- All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Take a walking tour of Istanbul and sample delicious street food
- Visit the fascinating underground city of Kaymakli
- Hike or ride an e-bike through the fairy chimneys and rock formations of Cappadocia
- Learn how to make some local delicacies at a cooking class
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus
Trip Details
7 days
Private vehicle, plane, walking.
English
Istanbul, Turkey
Şirince, Turkey
Moderate
Luxury, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul: Where Asia and Europe Meet
Arrive in Istanbul at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head out on a short orientation walk to the old square to see the iconic Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque lit up at night before arriving at a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner of local specialties.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.Activity - Set off from the hotel with your CEO on an evening orientation walk of Istanbul. Pass by some of city's highlights like the Hagia Sophia (also known as the Aya Sofya) and the Blue Mosque to see them all lit up at night.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Grand Sirkeci Hotel Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul: Iconic Landmarks and Ancient Traditions
Head out on a walking tour of Istanbul, visiting the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern. Enjoy street food döner sandwiches and wraps for lunch then explore the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar before taking the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Begin the day in Istanbul with a walking tour in the old city, including a visit to the historic Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Be awed by the Blue Mosque's symmetry and internal tile work, and take the chance to learn more about the ceremony behind Islam, as it is a working mosque. Continue to the Basilica Cistern and then pass in front of the magnificent Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya), one of the great churches of the Byzantine Empire which was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest. There will be time for an optional visit to the Hagia Sofia before continuing on to lunch.Activity - Roam through the lively streets of Istanbul's Old Town and bring your appetite - there are dozens of street food stalls to choose from! Opt to try the cheese-stuffed börek, minced meat topped lahmacun, bagel-like simit or classic döner.Activity - Walk through the Grand Bazaar, the area locals come to do their shopping, and down to Golden Horn. Enjoy a coffee break at Buyuk Valide Han while admiring the view of Bhosporus. Visit Rustempasa Mosque.Accommodation - Grand Sirkeci Hotel Istanbul
Day 3: Cappadocia: Fairy Chimneys and Kaymakli Underground City
Take a morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia in time for a lunch of traditional pide, a type of Turkish pizza. Drive to the Dervent Valley, stopping at landscape viewpoints and at the iconic "Three Beauties" to marvel at the fairy rock chimney formations. Continue to the underground city of Kaymakli for a visit before arriving at the hotel in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the ancient and expansive subterranean complex of the Kaymakli Underground City. Thought to have been built between the 8th and 7th Century BC, Kaymakli was carved out of the rock and consists of nearly a hundred tunnels with vast amounts of storerooms, ventilation shafts and a church.Accommodation - Exedra Hotel Cappadocia
Day 4: Cappadocia: Your OMG Day
Choose between a hike or an e-bike ride through the rock formations of Cappadocia before visiting the impressive rock-carved churches at the Göreme Open Air Museum. Climb the stairs up to the top of a rock formation of Uchisar Castle for incredible views before driving to a small village to have dinner and tea with a local family. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Join a local family in Zelve for a dinner together. They will be preparing a tradition dinner made in pottery. After, join the family for tea and lovely conversation.Activity - Explore the unique Open Air Museum, a site made up of a number of medieval painted cave churches. Carved out by Orthodox monks, many of the churches are up to 1,000 years old and still retain their amazing colour and vibrancy.Activity - Climb the stairs, some man made and some natural, up to the top of the rock formation where you will be met with an amazing view of the region.Activity - Option 1: On the Meskender Valley Hike, we will start our hike downhill through the fairy chimneys. Then we'll go through the caves and visit some cave houses. We will have many photo opportunities during our hike through the spellbinding valley. Option 2: Meet your cycling guide and journey through the valley on e-bikes. We will be cycling through the fairy chimneys and magical rock formations. We'll stop to visit cave houses along our cycling adventure. There will be many photo opportunities so don't forget your camera.Accommodation - Exedra Hotel Cappadocia
Day 5: Şirince: Flavours of Turkey
Drive to the town of Ugrup for time to shop and explore before continuing to a local food and vegetable market in Avanos. Next, take part in a cooking class to learn how to prepare typical Turkish gözleme. Afterwards, catch a flight west from Kayseri to Izmir and transfer to the Village of Şirince to take part in a short orientation walk before enjoying the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Visit the Avanos Fruit & Vegetable Market to prepare for the Gozleme cooking class.Activity - Drive to Zelve for a Gozleme cooking class with different ingredients. We will learn how to prepare the dough while using the rolling pins. Choose what ingredients you want, like cheese, mince meat, potato and spinach. Fill your dough and cook it on a traditional iron plate on the fire.Accommodation - Nisanyan Hotel Sirince
Day 6: Şirince: Ancient Ephesus
Drive to Ephesus for a tour of the site, including a visit to St. John's Basilica. Enjoy some free time for lunch in Selçuk before visiting the House of the Virgin Mary and the Greek Orthodox church. Enjoy a 3-course farewell dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in Şirince for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend the afternoon exploring Selçuk or the village of Şirince as you wish.Activity - Tour the ruins of ancient Ephesus to get a feeling of what life must have been like during Roman times. Take in its massive, well-preserved theatre, which dominates the view down Harbour Street. See the two-story library, whose façade has been carefully reconstructed from all original pieces. Built in AD 125, it once held nearly 12,000 scrolls.Activity - Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary where we will have a short walk around the Greek Orthodox Church, drink from the natural spring water and visit inside of the church.Activity - See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World.Activity - Visit the basilica and tour the castle.Accommodation - Nisanyan Hotel Sirince
Day 7: Şirince
Departure transfers to Izmir airport are included.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure. Transport - Transfer to the Izmir airport for your flight home.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Sitting at the bridge between Asia and Europe, Turkey's rich culture and history draws influence from ancient kingdoms and sprawling landscapes.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 27 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
08/26/2024
We usually travel independently so this was our first tour experience. It makes traveling under a time limit really easy. Highly recommend.
08/06/2024
The tour guide, Orçun, was terrific. He made the whole trip run smoothly and was so patient and kind with our thoughtless questions. He was very knowledgeable about his country, both recent and ancient history, politics, weather, etc.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
08/26/2024
We usually travel independently so this was our first tour experience. It makes traveling under a time limit really easy. Highly recommend.
08/06/2024
The tour guide, Orçun, was terrific. He made the whole trip run smoothly and was so patient and kind with our thoughtless questions. He was very knowledgeable about his country, both recent and ancient history, politics, weather, etc.
07/07/2024
Overall a fantastic tour! As with most group tours, the experience heavily rested upon the kind of passengers who are on the tour. I was fortunate to have been with an incredible group! Our tour leader, Sebnem, was fantastic. She went out of her way to help provide the best possible experience for everyone, especially challenging when you have a full group of 18 with different interests. The itinerary was overall great, there were some areas that could have benefited from an extra day, but as a whole it was well rounded and provided a journey that gave you a feel for various landscapes, cities, and experiences in Turkey.
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