Turkey Highlights

Turkey
Loading...
Journey through Turkey on an eight-day adventure from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Begin in Istanbul, where you’ll explore the Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Cami and the Grand Bazaar. Then, discover Gallipoli’s historic WWI battlefields before travelling to the Aegean Coast to soak up the sun, salt and history of ancient Ephesus. Catch an overnight train to Konya, then continue to the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, where cave dwellings (including your hotel) are carved into the cliffs and hot air balloons dot the skyline. Finish your adventure back in Istanbul, where East meets West.

Availability

From 29/04/2025 to 04/01/2028

Departure dates & prices

Dates Availability Price
  • Apr Tue 29 2025 to May Tue 06 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,050*
  • May Sat 03 2025 to May Sat 10 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,060*
  • May Sun 04 2025 to May Sun 11 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,655*
  • May Tue 06 2025 to May Tue 13 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,120*
  • May Thu 08 2025 to May Thu 15 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,000*
  • May Sat 10 2025 to May Sat 17 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,780*
  • May Tue 13 2025 to May Tue 20 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,606*
  • May Sat 17 2025 to May Sat 24 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,120*
  • May Sun 18 2025 to May Sun 25 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,120*
  • May Tue 20 2025 to May Tue 27 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,030*
  • May Thu 22 2025 to May Thu 29 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,718*
  • May Fri 23 2025 to May Fri 30 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,448*
  • May Sat 24 2025 to May Sat 31 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,120*
  • May Tue 27 2025 to Jun Tue 03 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,120*
  • May Thu 29 2025 to Jun Thu 05 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,502*
  • May Sat 31 2025 to Jun Sat 07 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,547*
  • Jun Tue 03 2025 to Jun Tue 10 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,120*
  • Jun Thu 05 2025 to Jun Thu 12 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,700*
  • Jun Sat 07 2025 to Jun Sat 14 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,095*
  • Jun Sun 08 2025 to Jun Sun 15 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,475*
  • Jun Tue 10 2025 to Jun Tue 17 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,516*
  • Jun Thu 12 2025 to Jun Thu 19 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,156*
  • Jun Sat 14 2025 to Jun Sat 21 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,050*
  • Jun Tue 17 2025 to Jun Tue 24 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,255*
  • Jun Thu 19 2025 to Jun Thu 26 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,284*
  • Jun Sat 21 2025 to Jun Sat 28 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $2,825*
  • Jun Tue 24 2025 to Jul Tue 01 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,000*
  • Jun Thu 26 2025 to Jul Thu 03 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Jun Sat 28 2025 to Jul Sat 05 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,180*
  • Jul Tue 01 2025 to Jul Tue 08 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,230*
  • Jul Sat 05 2025 to Jul Sat 12 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,250*
  • Jul Tue 08 2025 to Jul Tue 15 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,850*
  • Jul Sat 12 2025 to Jul Sat 19 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,025*
  • Jul Tue 15 2025 to Jul Tue 22 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,250*
  • Jul Thu 17 2025 to Jul Thu 24 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,675*
  • Jul Sat 19 2025 to Jul Sat 26 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,920*
  • Jul Tue 22 2025 to Jul Tue 29 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,820*
  • Jul Thu 24 2025 to Jul Thu 31 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,645*
  • Jul Sat 26 2025 to Aug Sat 02 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,695*
  • Jul Tue 29 2025 to Aug Tue 05 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,745*
  • Jul Thu 31 2025 to Aug Thu 07 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,645*
  • Aug Sat 02 2025 to Aug Sat 09 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,675*
  • Aug Tue 05 2025 to Aug Tue 12 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,495*
  • Aug Thu 07 2025 to Aug Thu 14 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,645*
  • Aug Sat 09 2025 to Aug Sat 16 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,495*
  • Aug Thu 14 2025 to Aug Thu 21 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Aug Sat 16 2025 to Aug Sat 23 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,675*
  • Aug Sun 17 2025 to Aug Sun 24 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Aug Tue 19 2025 to Aug Tue 26 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Aug Thu 21 2025 to Aug Thu 28 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,805*
  • Aug Sat 23 2025 to Aug Sat 30 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,020*
  • Aug Sun 24 2025 to Aug Sun 31 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,589*
  • Aug Tue 26 2025 to Sep Tue 02 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,230*
  • Aug Thu 28 2025 to Sep Thu 04 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,780*
  • Aug Sat 30 2025 to Sep Sat 06 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Aug Sun 31 2025 to Sep Sun 07 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,780*
  • Sep Mon 01 2025 to Sep Mon 08 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,905*
  • Sep Tue 02 2025 to Sep Tue 09 2025
    Sold Out
    From
    $3,255*
  • Sep Thu 04 2025 to Sep Thu 11 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,005*
  • Sep Fri 05 2025 to Sep Fri 12 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,930*
  • Sep Sat 06 2025 to Sep Sat 13 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,235*
  • Sep Sun 07 2025 to Sep Sun 14 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,005*
  • Sep Tue 09 2025 to Sep Tue 16 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,030*
  • Sep Thu 11 2025 to Sep Thu 18 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,930*
  • Sep Fri 12 2025 to Sep Fri 19 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,905*
  • Sep Sat 13 2025 to Sep Sat 20 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,235*
  • Sep Sun 14 2025 to Sep Sun 21 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,095*
  • Sep Tue 16 2025 to Sep Tue 23 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,185*
  • Sep Thu 18 2025 to Sep Thu 25 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,955*
  • Sep Fri 19 2025 to Sep Fri 26 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,185*
  • Sep Sat 20 2025 to Sep Sat 27 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,955*
  • Sep Sun 21 2025 to Sep Sun 28 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,255*
  • Sep Tue 23 2025 to Sep Tue 30 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,255*
  • Sep Wed 24 2025 to Oct Wed 01 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,905*
  • Sep Thu 25 2025 to Oct Thu 02 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,255*
  • Sep Fri 26 2025 to Oct Fri 03 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,255*
  • Sep Sat 27 2025 to Oct Sat 04 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,905*
  • Sep Sun 28 2025 to Oct Sun 05 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,905*
  • Sep Tue 30 2025 to Oct Tue 07 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,015*
  • Oct Thu 02 2025 to Oct Thu 09 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,850*
  • Oct Fri 03 2025 to Oct Fri 10 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,850*
  • Oct Sat 04 2025 to Oct Sat 11 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,860*
  • Oct Sun 05 2025 to Oct Sun 12 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,810*
  • Oct Tue 07 2025 to Oct Tue 14 2025
    Available
    From
    $3,130*
  • Oct Thu 09 2025 to Oct Thu 16 2025
    Limited Availability
    From
    $3,210*
  • Oct Fri 10 2025 to Oct Fri 17 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,800*
  • Oct Sat 11 2025 to Oct Sat 18 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,800*
  • Oct Sun 12 2025 to Oct Sun 19 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,900*
  • Oct Tue 14 2025 to Oct Tue 21 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,800*
  • Oct Thu 16 2025 to Oct Thu 23 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,850*
  • Oct Fri 17 2025 to Oct Fri 24 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,800*
  • Oct Sat 18 2025 to Oct Sat 25 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,850*
  • Oct Tue 21 2025 to Oct Tue 28 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Oct Thu 23 2025 to Oct Thu 30 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,745*
  • Oct Fri 24 2025 to Oct Fri 31 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Oct Sat 25 2025 to Nov Sat 01 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,805*
  • Oct Tue 28 2025 to Nov Tue 04 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Oct Thu 30 2025 to Nov Thu 06 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,720*
  • Oct Fri 31 2025 to Nov Fri 07 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Nov Sat 01 2025 to Nov Sat 08 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Nov Thu 06 2025 to Nov Thu 13 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,695*
  • Nov Sat 08 2025 to Nov Sat 15 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Nov Thu 13 2025 to Nov Thu 20 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Nov Sat 15 2025 to Nov Sat 22 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Nov Sat 22 2025 to Nov Sat 29 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,695*
  • Nov Sat 29 2025 to Dec Sat 06 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Dec Sat 06 2025 to Dec Sat 13 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Dec Tue 09 2025 to Dec Tue 16 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Dec Sat 13 2025 to Dec Sat 20 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,720*
  • Dec Tue 16 2025 to Dec Tue 23 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Dec Sat 20 2025 to Dec Sat 27 2025
    Available
    From
    $2,750*
  • Dec Sat 27 2025 to Jan Sat 03 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Dec Tue 30 2025 to Jan Tue 06 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Jan Sat 10 2026 to Jan Sat 17 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Jan Sat 24 2026 to Jan Sat 31 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Feb Sat 21 2026 to Feb Sat 28 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Mar Sat 07 2026 to Mar Sat 14 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Mar Sat 14 2026 to Mar Sat 21 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Mar Sat 21 2026 to Mar Sat 28 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Mar Sat 28 2026 to Apr Sat 04 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Mar Tue 31 2026 to Apr Tue 07 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Thu 02 2026 to Apr Thu 09 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Sat 04 2026 to Apr Sat 11 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,650*
  • Apr Tue 07 2026 to Apr Tue 14 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,650*
  • Apr Thu 09 2026 to Apr Thu 16 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Sat 11 2026 to Apr Sat 18 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Tue 14 2026 to Apr Tue 21 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Thu 16 2026 to Apr Thu 23 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Sat 18 2026 to Apr Sat 25 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Sun 19 2026 to Apr Sun 26 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*
  • Apr Tue 21 2026 to Apr Tue 28 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Apr Sat 25 2026 to May Sat 02 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,725*
  • Apr Sun 26 2026 to May Sun 03 2026
    Available
    From
    $2,620*

What's included

Uncover over 2000 years of history at the ruins of Ephesus.
Wander the Library of Celsus, hear your voice echo in the Great Theatre and learn about the wealthy residents who lived in the Terrace Houses.
Taste local fruit wines in one of Turkey’s best-preserved Greek Ottoman villages and share a home-cooked meal with a local family in Cappadocia.
Stay a little differently – spend a night in a traditional cave hotel overlooking a valley in the heart of Cappadocia.
Explore the back streets of Istanbul’s Old City with your leader.
Uncover stories of iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami, find hidden hangouts and get insider tips on : 6.
Lunches Included: 1.
Dinners Included: 1.
Hotel (6 nights),Overnight Train (1 night).
Private Bus,Public Bus,Overnight Train,Plane.
Age: min 15.
Group Size: 1 - 12.
Istanbul - Old City Walking Tour (Half Day).
Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards.
Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting.
Troy - Archaeological site visit.
Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk.
Ephesus - Archaeological site visit.
Selcuk - Artemis Temple Visit.
Selcuk - Gozleme making demonstration and lunch.
Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City.
Konya - Mevlana Museum.
Cappadocia - Valley walk.
Cappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home.
.

Itinerary

  • 1 - Istanbul Hos geldin! Welcome to Turkey. Your adventure begins in Istanbul - the continent-straddling metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans have all once called home - with a welcome meeting at 1 pm. After you've met your local leader and group, you'll head out for a guided tour of the Old City. Visit the ancient hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Suleymaniye Cami. This evening, maybe join your fellow travellers for dinner and dig into an authentic Turkish kebab.
  • 2 - Canakkale After breakfast, hit the road to Canakkale - a port city on the southern shore of the Dardanelles. On the way, you'll stop for a guided tour of Gallipoli to learn about the significant events that took place here during WWI. Your guide will take you to ANZAC Cove and major memorial sites like Brighton Beach and the ANZAC Commemorative Site. Make sure your camera is charged - the views of the Dardanelles Strait and the Gallipoli Peninsula here are gorgeous. This evening, you'll spend the night in Canakkale with free time to grab dinner and recharge for tomorrow's adventures.
  • 3 - Troy - Sirince - Selcuk This morning, drive to the ancient city of Troy. Explore the ruins with your leader, snap a photo with a replica Trojan Horse and learn about how this place has confounded historians and archaeologists for centuries. Then, continue to Selcuk which sits on the slopes of Ayasoluk Hill. Head out with your leader for an orientation walk, passing Isa Bey Mosque and the imposing Byzantine citadel of the Grand Fortress. Then, drive to the nearby village of Sirince to taste locally produced fruit wines. This authentic Greek Ottoman village seems to have been overlooked by modern development and the unique architecture makes for a great photo. When you return to Selcuk, you have a free night.
  • 4 - Ephesus This morning, take a private minivan to the ancient city of Ephesus - one of the world's best-preserved Greco-Roman classical cities. Once the capital of Roman Asia Minor, Ephesus has a fascinating history that really comes alive with a local guide to show you around. Considering their age, the ruins are in incredible shape, and it's not difficult to imagine them in their full glory over 2000 years ago with running water, public toilets, a medical institute and Roman baths. The Great Theatre is well-preserved and regularly hosts concerts, but the Library of Celsus is the most striking. Then, have lunch and maybe watch the local ladies make gozleme. You'll have some free time this evening before transferring to Izmir to board an overnight train to Konya.
  • 5 - Konya Wake up in Konya, a historic Turkish city closely linked with the whirling dervish sect of Islam developed by Rumi, a famous Sufi mystic in the 13th century. Visit the Mevlana Museum, maybe watching an optional whirling dervish dance, and stretch your legs in town before hitting the road to Cappadocia. Look out for the fairy chimneys, the hallmark of the region's otherworldly landscape, as you drive across the Anatolian plains and stop at an underground city used as a safe haven during wartimes. Arrive in the town of Urgup in the late afternoon in time for a sunset walk in the valley. Your accommodation tonight is a traditional cave hotel that overlooks the valley.
  • 6 - Cappadocia This morning, take an optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia at sunrise. If you don't fancy it, you'll still have an amazing view of the skyline dotted with balloons from the ground. Later this morning, enjoy a scenic walk through the valleys with your leader, featuring fairy chimneys, deserted rock-cut homes and cave churches. In your free time today, maybe visit the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, a monastic complex composed of churches, rectories and dwellings cut into the cliff. This evening, you'll be warmly welcomed into a local home where you'll share a special home-cooked dinner with the family.
  • 7 - Cappadocia to Istanbul Say goodbye to Cappadocia and transfer to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul (expect to arrive between 1 pm and 4 pm). After checking in to your hotel, take an evening stroll to one of the city's trendiest neighbourhoods - a place where tool-selling tradesmen share space with cool cafes and galleries. For dinner, perhaps try a local street food favourite, balik ekmek (fish sandwich) and cleanse the palate with a baklava. Maybe check out a few bars with your group to say serefe (cheers) to your time in Turkey, or enjoy a farewell cay (Turkish tea) overlooking the Bosphorus.
  • 8 - Istanbul Your Turkey adventure comes to an end after breakfast, and there are no activities planned. However, if you'd like to spend more time in Istanbul, we're happy to arrange additional accommodation (subject to availability).
  • The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider.
  • Prices quoted valid for sale until 01 May 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
  • All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
  • Advertised price includes bonus nights and/or stated saving (if applicable).
  • Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Please enquire for further details.
  • Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
  • Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
  • Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.
  • Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
  • Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
  • Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.
  • Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).
  • These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. Please enquire for further details..
  • We receive payment from third party travel service providers when you use us to book travel and travel-related products and services with them on your behalf.
  • Our liability to you is limited in certain situations, and we may charge you a cancellation fee(s) in certain circumstances. See our booking terms and conditions for further details.
  • We may provide your personal information to third parties, including travel service providers with whom you make a booking. See our privacy policy for further details.

Tell us about your travel plans

Loading...

Why choose Flight Centre?


Not only do we have an incredible, worldwide team with decades of experience and a genuine passion for travel, we also have the widest choice of travel options covering tours, cruises, holiday packages and more. Flight Centre gives you free holiday planning and personalised service, Interest Free* Holiday Finance so you can book now, pay later, and 24/7 worldwide customer care on 133 133.