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Turkish Treasures: From Istanbul's Palaces to Cappadocia's Wonders

From £1,799
Duration 7 Days
Departures from: Apr 2026 - Sep 2026
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From £1,799
Duration 7 Days
Departures from: Apr 2026 - Sep 2026

Tour Overview

Turkey dazzles your senses, from Istanbul's bustling Grand Bazaar with scents of spices to the incredible cave dwellings of Cappadocia and the shimmering tiles of the Blue Mosque – not to mention the delicious cuisine.

Soak up culture and tradition with belly dancing and the heady scent of Turkish coffee. Travel between city and country, through sweeping valleys and ancient settlements. This holiday is all about you, so choose optional excursions with expert Local Guides or let your wandering feet explore at your leisure.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

Istanbul by night including Turkish folklore show

Istanbul by night including Turkish folklore show

After a drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul, you will arrive at a nightclub. Enjoy diner and a traditional Turkish show featuring performances by folk dancers, belly dancers and singers.

Evening excursion - Minimal walking - Cultural experience
After a drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul, you will arrive at a nightclub. Enjoy diner and a traditional Turkish show featuring performances by folk dancers, belly ...

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Morning Cruise along the Bosphorus

Morning Cruise along the Bosphorus

Enjoy a cruise along the Bosporus and admire fabulous views of the city. Asia will be on one side of the river, and Europe on the other. We’ll make a stop on the Asian side to step ashore and catch a glimpse of local life.
Cruise - Minimal walking - Scenic tour
Enjoy a cruise along the Bosporus and admire fabulous views of the city. Asia will be on one side of the river, and Europe on the other. We’ll make a stop on the Asian side to step...

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Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans and lunch

Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans and lunch

This excursion begins with a delicious lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. After you’ve eaten, you’ll visit Topkapi Palace. The Palace was the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years and is now a museum, housing priceless collections including Chinese porcelain and the Imperial Treasury. You will also visit the Hagia Irene.

Half-day tour – Historic site – Authentic experience
This excursion begins with a delicious lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. After you’ve eaten, you’ll visit Topkapi Palace. The Palace was the imperial residence of the Otto...

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Cappadocia - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Viewing

Cappadocia - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Viewing

Enjoy the magnificent early morning spectacle of watching many hot-air balloons take off and fly over ancient valleys from an observation point. This a unique experience in this region of Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel before sunrise and you will be driven to an observation area according to the flight zone of the day. You will have time to watch the balloons prepare to take off, the burners coming on and heating the air inside the balloon while it lightens its surroundings and then the highlight of the balloon taking off into the sky. As more and more balloons go up, the view becomes magical and breath-taking.

Please note - due to needing to get to the viewing site in good time, this excursion will leave the hotel at around 05:00 am.
Enjoy the magnificent early morning spectacle of watching many hot-air balloons take off and fly over ancient valleys from an observation point. This a unique experience in this re...

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Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean and River Cruise - £400 per person


On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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