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Wonders of Turkey (Turkiye)
A 14-day small-group tour of Turkiye spanning Istanbul, the Aegean Coast, Pamukkale, Dalyan, Konya, and Cappadocia. Highlights include Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Ancient Ephesus, a Hammam Bath experience, a Hot Air Balloon ride over Cappadocia, a Whirling Dervishes ceremony, the Spice Market, and a Bosphorus cruise. 24 meals included; roundtrip air from Wichita, KS included.
(from USD 8,549)
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Wonders of Turkey (Turkiye)
April 3–16, 2027 | Limited Group Size – More In-Depth Experiences
Explore ancient ruins and legendary architecture, otherworldly landscapes and underground cities in the country that bridges the gap between Asia and Europe. Spend three nights in Istanbul, a melting pot of cultures, historical sites, and religious communities, home to Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. Visit the cascading thermal pools of Pamukkale and tour the ruins from the Greco-Roman period. Discover the sparkling Aegean coast, then follow the path of the Silk Road on your way to the ethereal valleys and geological wonders of Cappadocia. In Ephesus you’ll walk in the steps of Paul. From the earthly delights of Istanbul’s famous Spice Market to the transcendent power of a Whirling Dervishes ceremony, delight your senses and ignite your imagination in beautiful Turkiye.
Exclusive Feature Bonuses
- Hammam Bath Experience – Immerse yourself in legendary Turkish bath culture at a historic Istanbul hammam, complete with foam bath and traditional scrubbing ritual.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia – Float above the rocky valleys and fairy chimneys as the morning sun paints the landscape rose pink at dawn.
Tour Highlights
- Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia (UNESCO), and Topkapi Palace & Harem in Istanbul
- Bosphorus Strait cruise between Europe and Asia
- Istanbul Spice Market walking tour with tastings
- Ancient Ephesus (UNESCO) Terrace Houses, Library of Celsus & Temple of Artemis
- Charming hilltop village of Sirince
- Pamukkale (UNESCO) Cotton Castle thermal pools and Greco-Roman ruins
- River boat trip and loggerhead turtle conservation center in Dalyan
- Silk Road journey through Burdur and Konya
- Mevlâna Museum and Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Göreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO) and underground cities of Cappadocia
- Hands-on cooking class, pottery workshop, and carpet weaving demonstration
- Whirling Dervishes ceremony
- Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Included Meals
24 Meals Total: 12 Breakfasts / 5 Lunches / 7 Dinners
Pricing
- $8,649 per person – Double Occupancy
- $8,549 per person – Triple Occupancy (subtract $100 each)
- $9,549 per person – Single Occupancy, if available (add $900)
Price includes roundtrip airfare from Wichita, KS. Other departure cities available. Reservation deposit: $1,850 per person.
Cancellation & Protection
- 100% reservation deposit refund if cancelled 220+ days before departure, for any reason.
- Cancel up to 24 hours before departure with included Travel Protection and receive a full refund less the cost of travel protection.
- Tour
- Burdur
- Cappadocia
- Dalyan
- Ephesus
- Europe
- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Konya
- Pamukkale
- Sirince
- Turkey
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- Aegean Coast
- Ancient ruins
- Cappadocia landscapes
- Culinary experiences
- Cultural immersion
- Limited group size
- Midwest-based departures
- Silk Road heritage
- Small group tour
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Start City
- Istanbul
- End City
- Istanbul
- Duration (Days)
- 14
- Activity Level
- Moderate – walking tours, physical activity required; layered clothing recommended
What’s included
- Roundtrip airfare from Wichita, KS (other departure cities available)
- All airport transfers
- 13 nights hotel accommodations
- 24 included meals (12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners)
- Professional tour manager and local guides throughout
- Please Go Away™ Vacations personal host
- All sightseeing as described in itinerary
- FEATURE BONUS: Hammam Bath Experience in Istanbul
- FEATURE BONUS: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia
- Travel Protection insurance (cancel for any reason up to 24 hrs before departure)
- Travel Memories Video after tour completion
- Pre-departure documentation and information
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person – Triple Occupancy | USD 8,549 | April 3, 2027 | April 16, 2027 |
| Per Person – Double Occupancy | USD 8,649 | April 3, 2027 | April 16, 2027 |
| Per Person – Single Occupancy (if available) | USD 9,549 | April 3, 2027 | April 16, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Overnight Flight
You\'re on your way to Turkiye, a country straddling two continents (Europe and Asia) and brimming with rich culture, diverse people, and sublime landscapes. From vast Greek and Roman archeological sites to the modern cultural hub of Istanbul, Turkiye is a confluence of past, present, and future.
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Day 2
Arrive Istanbul, Turkiye
Welcome to Istanbul, the bridge between east and west. Settle into your hotel for the next three nights, meet fellow travelers at a welcome briefing, then enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
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Day 3
Istanbul
Visit Istanbul\'s most iconic sites: the 17th-century Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia (UNESCO), and Topkapi Palace and Harem. This evening, enjoy an included dinner of Ottoman-inspired cuisine at a local restaurant. (B, D)
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Day 4
Istanbul
Taste your way around Istanbul\'s Golden Horn district with a walking tour of the Spice Market. Sail the Bosphorus Strait between two continents. FEATURE BONUS: Enjoy a Hammam Bath Experience at a historic Istanbul hammam. (B, L)
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Day 5
Istanbul – Izmir
Fly to Izmir (ancient Smyrna), Turkiye\'s third most populous city. Explore the seafront promenade and enjoy a Diner\'s Choice included dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
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Day 6
Izmir – Ancient Ephesus – Sirince – Izmir
In-depth tour of Ancient Ephesus (UNESCO) including the Terrace Houses, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis ruins, and the Archeological Museum. Afternoon visit to charming hilltop village of Sirince. (B)
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Day 7
Izmir – Pamukkale – Dalyan
Learn about the nazar boncuk (evil eye) talisman craft. Visit Pamukkale (UNESCO) \'Cotton Castle\' thermal pools and Greco-Roman ruins via golf cart tour and local museum. Arrive in Dalyan for two nights at a family-run bed & breakfast. (B)
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Day 8
Dalyan – Ancient Kaunos – Dalyan
Tour ruins of Ancient Kaunos then take a relaxing river boat trip to the Mediterranean Sea, passing through marshland home to birds, fish, and turtles. Lunch at a local restaurant. Impact Moment: loggerhead turtle rescue and conservation center visit. (B, L)
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Day 9
Dalyan – Burdur – Konya
Full day following the ancient Silk Road trading route. Quick lunch stop in Burdur. Arrive Konya in the early evening; dinner included at the hotel. (B, L, D)
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Day 10
Konya – Sultanhani Caravanserai – Cappadocia
Visit the Mevlâna Museum, world center of the Whirling Dervishes in Konya. See Sultanhani Caravanserai, one of the largest surviving Silk Road caravanserai. Afternoon tour of an underground city in Cappadocia. Check into hotel for three nights. (B, D)
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Day 11
Cappadocia
FEATURE BONUS: Hot Air Balloon Ride above Cappadocia\'s fairy chimneys at dawn. Visit Göreme\'s Open-Air Museum (UNESCO). Hands-on cooking class with a local family followed by a meal of manti dumplings. Pottery workshop visit. Whirling Dervishes ceremony in the evening. (B, L, D)
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Day 12
Cappadocia
Countryside walk in Love Valley among iconic rock formations. Afternoon session on traditional Turkish carpet weaving from silkworm cultivation to dyeing and patterning. (B, D)
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Day 13
Cappadocia – Istanbul
Fly back to Istanbul. Visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the world\'s oldest and largest covered markets. Check into hotel; farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
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Day 14
Istanbul – Tour Ends
Tour concludes. Included transfers take the group to the airport for return flights home. (B)