Istanbul and the Turquoise Coast
Sept. 15 - 25, 2027
Revel in spectacular mosques and palaces, fairy tale rock formations and the breathtaking Turquoise Coast.
Start your trip in Istanbul, home to Byzantine and Ottoman architectural masterpieces. Head next to Cappadocia, famous for its astonishing, surreal rock formations. Step inside rock-cut, frescoed chapels and churches, peer into cave houses and explore a subterranean city. Then, sail along the sensational Turquoise Coast aboard an exclusively chartered gulet yacht! Relish this relaxed small-ship experience as you dock in charming port towns and secluded coves. You’ll also tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus and see the cliffside tombs of Kaunos. Turkish culture comes alive during lunch in a private home and a visit to a mountain village
Tour operator: AHI Travel
Highlights
- In Istanbul discover Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque.
- Visit Cappadocia, renowned for its surreal rock formations, and step inside rock-cut chapels and frescoed churches.
- Explore cave houses and a fascinating subterranean city.
- Sail the Turquoise Coast aboard an exclusively chartered gulet yacht, enjoying a relaxed small-ship experience. Dock in charming port towns and secluded coves.
- Tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus.
- See the cliffside tombs of Kaunos.
- Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with lunch in a private home and a visit to a mountain village.
- Enjoy the dynamic blend of culinary influences whose flavors combine in Turkish cuisine.
Activity Level: Moderate
Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.
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