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Treasures of Turkey

17 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Treasures of Turkey

The place where East meets West, Turkey is a treasure trove of fascinating history and archaeological wonders. From Istanbul’s iconic landmarks and Gallipoli’s bloody battlegrounds to Cappadocia’s other-worldly landscapes and much more, this all-encompassing tour uncovers the very best of Turkey.
  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 14 , Lunches: 14 , Dinners: 15
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    14 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Visas
    Visa fees & processing for Australian passports
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Group Tour
17 DAYS
From $11,180PP
Istanbul (3N) - Gallipoli - Canakkale (1N) - Pergamon - Ephesus - Selcuk (2N) - Pamukkale (1N) - Antalya (2N) - Aspendos - Konya (1N) - Cappadocia (3N) - Ankara (1N) - Istanbul (1N)
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Tour Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable journey where you can explore renowned landmarks, immerse yourself in the country's rich cultural heritage, and savor its exquisite cuisine. This one-of-a-kind tour is designed to provide you with a diverse range of experiences, including many exclusive opportunities available only with Wendy Wu Tours.

Please note from 2025  Treasures of Turkey tour itinerary will be 1 night less.  Please see 2025 tour dossier for more information.

Day by Day Itinerary

Istanbul (3N) - Gallipoli - Canakkale (1N) - Pergamon - Ephesus - Selcuk (2N) - Pamukkale (1N) - Antalya (2N) - Aspendos - Konya (1N) - Cappadocia (3N) - Istanbul (1N)
  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Istanbul
    Dinner
    Day 1-2: Fly to Istanbul

    Fly to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Old Istanbul
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Old Istanbul

    Explore Istanbul's landmark sites. Visit the remains of the once mighty Hippodrome and marvel at the Blue Mosque's 2,500 stained glass windows before continuing to Hagia Sophia, the crowning achievement of the Byzantine Empire. Next visit the extraordinary Basilica Cistern, a 10,000 square meter underground water store in the heart of the ancient city, whose vaulted ceilings are supported by a forest of 9-metre high columns plundered from all over the Byzantine empire. Finally, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Bosphorus Strait
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Bosphorus Strait

    This morning discover the mesmeric beauty of Topkapi Palace. Then stroll through the Spice Bazaar and visit Rustem Pasah Mosque, whose tiles are among the finest in Turkey. After lunch, visit the UNESCO-listed Fener and Balat districts. Walk through the colourful, labyrinth-like streets of these historical neighbourhoods. Then, enjoy a private cruise along the Bosporus Strait, the waterway that divides Europe and Asia, to witness the city's minaret-studded skyline and its most famous sites from the water, including the dramatic Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace and the sultan's former summer residence - Beylerbeyi Palace.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Gallipoli Peninsula

    Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign at the Cape Helles Memorial. A defining moment in the history of Australia and New Zealand, the tragic events that unfolded in Anzac Cove, Shrapnel Valley and Lone Pine marked the birth of the Anzac spirit of courage, loyalty and friendship that continues today. Later cross the strategic Dardanelle Straits to Canakkale, on the Asian shore.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Troy & Pergamon
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Troy & Pergamon

    Visit the ruins of Troy and learn about its fabled history, then continue to the Greco-Roman city of Pergamon, known for its Acropolis and its unusually steep theatre. Today’s lunch will be a home-cooked Turkish meal, to be enjoyed with a local family. This afternoon continue to your hotel in Selcuk.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Ephesus & Sirince
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Ephesus & Sirince

    Spend the morning exploring one of the ancient world’s most famous cities. Remarkably well preserved, Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its roads, pavements, facades and enormous theatre paint a vivid picture of what everyday life in the ancient city might have been like. After lunch, explore the beautiful nearby village of Sirince. Taste some locally produced wine, relax in the tranquil Turkish countryside and learn about the age-old art of Turkish rugmaking.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Ancient City of Magnesia
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Ancient City of Magnesia

    Today travel to the ancient city of Magnesia. On an exclusive guided tour, you’ll learn about the city’s fascinating history from experts and visit archaeological sites that are not usually open to the public. Later continue by road to Pamukkale and enjoy a dip in the thermal waters.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Pamukkale
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Pamukkale

    Explore the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, where you can marvel at the spectacular terraces of calcium pools cascading down the hillside. Founded during the Hellenistic period, the city later became a centre of worship for the Romans. Drive to Antalya in the afternoon, on Turkey’s south coast.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Antalya
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Antalya

    Drive to the ancient Greek city of Aspendos, home to the best-preserved Roman theatre in the Mediterranean. In the afternoon relax and unwind on a 2-hour private boat tour from Antalya along the attractive Mediterranean shoreline.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Konya
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Konya

    This morning you’ll drive inland onto the Anatolian Plateau to the traditional town of Konya, famous as the burial place of the Islamic mystic and poet Rumi, founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes. Visit the striking Mevlana Museum, home to the mausoleum of Rumi himself.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Sultanhani Caravanserai

    Depart Konya for Sultanhani Caravanserai, a former resting point for the caravans that once travelled the famous Silk Road. This is the largest and best-preserved caravanserai in Turkey and one of the best examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture. Continue to Cappadocia and later in the evening take in a spectacular Whirling Dervish performance at the historical Saruhan Caravanserai.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Cappadocia
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Cappadocia

    Experience Cappadocia’s fantastical topography and long history on a full day tour of the region. Admire the preserved rock-hewn churches of Goreme, then at Pasabag Valley marvel at the unusual rock formations. Take in the magnificent view from the top of the Uchisar citadel and observe potters creating masterpieces from clay sourced from the shores of the Halys River.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Cappadocia
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Cappadocia

    This morning, visit the Greek-built village of Mustafapasa, then continue for a walk through the beautiful Soganli Valley, home to early Christian churches dating from the 9th to 13th centuries. Lunch today will be in a traditional Cappadocia village home, decorated with textiles and local flatweave carpets. Your hosts will welcome you, then prepare and serve a variety of traditional dishes - a unique experience. Then continue to Kaymakli Underground City, a subterranean settlement that provided refuge for some of the world's earliest Christian communities.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Fly to Istanbul
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Fly to Istanbul

    Today we fly to Istanbul, where we stay for one more night. On arrival in Istanbul, check into your hotel then enjoy the rest of the afternoon in one of the world's great cities. You can either explore independently, do some souvenir shopping or indulge in the refined art of the Turkish Bath. On your final evening enjoy a farewell dinner of traditional Turkish cuisine with traditional live music.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 16-17
    Departure
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Days 16-17: Departure

    After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the Istanbul Airport for your flight back home.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 6
    15
    10
  • 71
  • Canakkale
  • 3
    10
    7
  • 60
  • Cappadocia
  • -6
    5
    0
  • 13
  • Gallipoli
  • 3
    10
    7
  • 60
  • Istanbul
  • 4
    9
    6
  • 28
  • Konya
  • -4
    5
    1
  • 12
  • Pamukkale
  • 3
    11
    7
  • 101
  • Selcuk
  • 4
    12
    8
  • 44
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 6
    16
    11
  • 40
  • Canakkale
  • 4
    11
    7
  • 66
  • Cappadocia
  • -5
    7
    1
  • 13
  • Gallipoli
  • 4
    11
    7
  • 66
  • Istanbul
  • 3
    9
    6
  • 31
  • Konya
  • -3
    8
    3
  • 8
  • Pamukkale
  • 4
    13
    8
  • 90
  • Selcuk
  • 4
    13
    9
  • 47
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 19
  • Canakkale
  • 6
    13
    9
  • 61
  • Cappadocia
  • -1
    13
    6
  • 18
  • Gallipoli
  • 6
    13
    9
  • 61
  • Istanbul
  • 5
    12
    8
  • 22
  • Konya
  • 0
    13
    6
  • 8
  • Pamukkale
  • 6
    17
    12
  • 54
  • Selcuk
  • 6
    16
    11
  • 20
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 11
    22
    16
  • 19
  • Canakkale
  • 9
    18
    13
  • 42
  • Cappadocia
  • 3
    18
    11
  • 28
  • Gallipoli
  • 9
    18
    13
  • 42
  • Istanbul
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 25
  • Konya
  • 5
    18
    11
  • 17
  • Pamukkale
  • 10
    22
    16
  • 54
  • Selcuk
  • 10
    21
    15
  • 13
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 15
    26
    21
  • 5
  • Canakkale
  • 13
    24
    18
  • 18
  • Cappadocia
  • 7
    22
    15
  • 28
  • Gallipoli
  • 13
    24
    18
  • 18
  • Istanbul
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 12
  • Konya
  • 9
    22
    16
  • 18
  • Pamukkale
  • 14
    27
    21
  • 49
  • Selcuk
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 20
    31
    26
  • 1
  • Canakkale
  • 18
    28
    23
  • 32
  • Cappadocia
  • 10
    27
    19
  • 16
  • Gallipoli
  • 18
    28
    23
  • 32
  • Istanbul
  • 18
    27
    22
  • 9
  • Konya
  • 14
    27
    20
  • 8
  • Pamukkale
  • 19
    32
    26
  • 33
  • Selcuk
  • 18
    31
    25
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 23
    35
    29
  • 0
  • Canakkale
  • 21
    32
    26
  • 6
  • Cappadocia
  • 13
    31
    22
  • 1
  • Gallipoli
  • 21
    32
    26
  • 6
  • Istanbul
  • 21
    30
    25
  • 1
  • Konya
  • 17
    31
    24
  • 1
  • Pamukkale
  • 22
    36
    29
  • 8
  • Selcuk
  • 21
    34
    28
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 23
    35
    29
  • 0
  • Canakkale
  • 21
    32
    27
  • 9
  • Cappadocia
  • 13
    31
    22
  • 0
  • Gallipoli
  • 21
    32
    27
  • 9
  • Istanbul
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 4
  • Konya
  • 17
    31
    24
  • 0
  • Pamukkale
  • 22
    37
    29
  • 6
  • Selcuk
  • 21
    34
    27
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 20
    31
    26
  • 2
  • Canakkale
  • 17
    27
    22
  • 30
  • Cappadocia
  • 8
    27
    18
  • 4
  • Gallipoli
  • 17
    27
    22
  • 30
  • Istanbul
  • 18
    25
    21
  • 14
  • Konya
  • 12
    26
    19
  • 3
  • Pamukkale
  • 18
    31
    25
  • 15
  • Selcuk
  • 17
    29
    23
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 15
    27
    21
  • 19
  • Canakkale
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 82
  • Cappadocia
  • 4
    21
    13
  • 11
  • Gallipoli
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 82
  • Istanbul
  • 13
    20
    17
  • 25
  • Konya
  • 7
    20
    14
  • 9
  • Pamukkale
  • 12
    24
    18
  • 51
  • Selcuk
  • 13
    24
    18
  • 9
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 10
    21
    16
  • 25
  • Canakkale
  • 9
    16
    13
  • 45
  • Cappadocia
  • -1
    14
    6
  • 11
  • Gallipoli
  • 9
    16
    13
  • 45
  • Istanbul
  • 9
    15
    12
  • 26
  • Konya
  • 1
    13
    7
  • 11
  • Pamukkale
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 51
  • Selcuk
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 26
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Antalya
  • 7
    17
    12
  • 88
  • Canakkale
  • 5
    12
    9
  • 71
  • Cappadocia
  • -4
    7
    2
  • 16
  • Gallipoli
  • 5
    12
    9
  • 71
  • Istanbul
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 43
  • Konya
  • -2
    7
    3
  • 13
  • Pamukkale
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 66
  • Selcuk
  • 5
    13
    9
  • 50

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    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2024. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately EUR120pp (AU$207pp) is paid locally in Turkey.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
    • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • 3 – 4 star accommodation
    • Visa fees for Australian passport holders

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    What our Customers Say

    Rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 5526 reviews

    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    Excellent. The itinerary was busy but that meant you saw a great deal and experienced so much of what Turkey has to offer. Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative, approachable and kind. Our group was made up of ‘seasoned travellers’ so everyone was aware of being on time which was important given the number of hotel changes on the tour. Would definitely recommend and use Wendy Wu as a tour operator again if this trip is representative of their experience and organisational skills which were first class.
    Nov 03, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    Interesting and historic places to see. Very well organised trip.
    Oct 29, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    The itinerary was packed and I travelled around a huge area of Turkey taking in archaeological sites and amazing scenery. No two days were the same.
    Oct 29, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    A very comprehensive tour with a lot of different experiences. Istanbul was busy with many tourists visiting the main sites. The tour of Gallipoli was very well laid out and the information boards and the words of our guide brought it all to life.
    The historical sites of Ephesus and Hieropolis were very good and well preserved. The highlight was Capadocia and the hot air balloon ride from which you got a fantastic view of the landscape. Pamukkale was also a great place to visit although very busy.
    Be prepared for long coach journeys and sometimes having lunch and dinner quite close together without checking into your hotel until later.
    A very good but exhausting holiday.
    Oct 01, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    A very well organised tour as expected from Wendy Wu. We enjoyed a wide variety of experiences and learned a great deal. Our guide, Erdal was always helpful and informative and Mustafa, our driver, was a real star.
    Jun 08, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    Was as described in the brochure and the Tour guide was excellent. A good knowledge and practical when dealing with any issues. Not a relaxing holiday but very interesting and visited a large number of different venues including Troy, Ephesus and Cappadocia as well as other sites of interest.
    May 18, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    A fantastic tour visiting some breathtaking sites.
    Wendy Wu organises everything so you can thoroughly enjoy the experience without worrying about practicalities.
    The tour guides knowledge and experience was infectious.
    Accommodation was generally of a high standard.
    We happily recommend this company and this tour.
    May 14, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    Excellent tour with a wide variety of experiences including visiting local homes and private boat cruises. Quite a lot of walking though including uneven steos and unmade paths.
    May 09, 2024
    Review for Treasures of Turkey
    Another successful WendyWu holiday, excellent guide (Ilhan) with great knowledge of the places visited on the itinerary. Lovely hotels & good variety of food from many different sorts of restaurants.
    Coach driver Mustafa's patience driving group safely around the sights of Turkey was second none.
    Apr 30, 2024
    Booking Experience for Treasures of Turkey
    As always very friendly and helpful. Also efficient and explained costs. Gave me my VIP discount without me asking
    Jan 13, 2024

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