Turkey

Istanbul mosque
Turkey is a country with many facets; with a rich history and culture, ruined castels and old battlegrounds throughout the land, beautiful beaches, thermal spas, exquisite diving, and for the more adventurous travellers, there are extreme sports such as sailing and mountaineering.

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Sultan Hostel

Istanbul

STA category: Hostels

A great location with Istanbul's main sights within staggering distance. The first floor restaurant serves great food and the rooftop bar looks over the water. Bathrooms are well maintained, towels are provided and there's free internet.

Beds from R139
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Kafka

Istanbul

STA category: 2 Globe Rating

One of Istanbul's leading hotels, in a central location and boasting a cosy bar and fun rooftop terrace, where breakfast is served in the summer. The helpful staff are multilingual, and the newly renovated rooms have air conditioning.

Beds from R274
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Tria 2

Istanbul

STA category: 4 Globe Rating

A small, sweet hotel on the main street with elegantly furnished rooms complete with large, plush beds. The brand new bathrooms come witha mini spa! Enjoy breakfast in the sun and watch Istanbul from your room’s balcony.

Beds from £50
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Big and mini adventures

 Experience  Description Price from

Gallipoli & Troy Getaway

5 Days

 Start & Finish: Istanbul

Mark the weekend with a marvellous meander through Turkey's top treasures. Kick off with an old city stroll through Istanbul's star sights - the beautiful Blue Mosque, princely Topkapi Palace and top-class carpet shops. Pay your respects at Gallipoli, where many great grandfather's fell, and check out legendary Troy, home to a wily wooden horse.

 R3958

Magic Carpet

10 Days

 Start & Finish: Istanbul

Turkey is way much more than you might expect. It boasts a fascinating double identity – poised delicately between east and west, mosques co-exist with churches and remnants of ancient cultures crumble alongside modern culture. This awesome 10 day adventure perfectly showcases all that this wonderful country has to offer. Enjoy the bright lights of Istanbul before heading off to the emotionally charged Gallipoli battlefields. Then there's Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis to name but a few fabulous places. And, of course, a Turkish folklore evening, great food and plenty of weird and wonderful stories to keep you entertained as an optional activity.

 R7775

Aegean Delight

8 Days

 Start & Finish: Istanbul

Absorb the culture of Turkey on this bite-sized tour. Trace the footsteps of history as you make your way around western coast.

> Absorb Istanbul’s amazing contradictions
> Visit the moving Gallipoli Battlefields
> Tour the ancient ruins of Troy
> Check out the ancient city of Ephesus
> Visit the mystical Temple of Artemis
> Take a dip in the hot springs of Hierapolis

 R6380

Constantinople to Hellas

12 Days

 Istanbul to Athens

See the best of Turkey, walk through acient history in Troy and Ephesus, island hop through the Greek Islands - All boasting irresistible beaches warm seas and great nightlife. Wander the white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town, laze on the famed beaches of Ios, bathe in the volcanic waters of Santorini, before heading to Athens.

> Absorb Istanbul’s amazing contradictions
> Visit the moving Gallipoli Battlefields
> Tour the ancient ruins of Troy
> Check out the ancient city of Ephesus
> Visit the mystical Temple of Artemis
> Explore three beautiful Greek Islands

 R11783

Enchanting Blue

8 Days

 Start & Finish: Marmaris

Sail around the stunning coast of Turkey, discovering facinating ancient history, swimming in the crystal waters and enjoy a mud bath and hot springs.

R4510

Sail Away

8 Days

 Start & Finish: Bodrum

Soak up the sunshine as you cruise through the clear Mediterranean waters enjoying the beautiful sites and beaches.

 R5004

Absolute Turkey

15 Days

 Start & Finish: Istanbul

This is the best adventure to cover all the must-see's of Turkey. Travel around the coastline visiting, underground cities, spend a night on board a boat and reterace the footsteps of soldiers who battled in Gallipoli.

> Discover the fascinating city of Istanbul
> Explore the mystical underground city of Derinkuyu
> Wander around the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus
> Marvel at the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon
> Contemplate the amazing legends of Troy
> Retrace the footsteps of the ANZAC soldiers

 R9339

Best of Turkey

8 Days

 Start & Finish: Istanbul

This is a great little loop involving all the best of Turkey; Learn about the tragic history of the battle at Gallipoli, visit the ruins of Troy, and cruise down the Aegean coastline.

> Discover the fascinating city of Istanbul
> Retrace the footsteps of the ANZAC soldiers
> Marvel at the magnificent Aegean coastline
> Contemplate the amazing legends of Troy
> Wander around the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus
> Learn all about spiritual Hierapolis

 R6589

 

Fez Bus

This is Turkey’s only hop-on hop-off bus network. It’s perfect for those who demand complete flexibility and want to check out this beautiful country whilst on a tight budget. The bus is usually full of fellow adventurers – so it’s a great way to make new friends.

 Experience Description  Price from 

Turkish Delight

min 8 Days

The Turkish Delight pass gives you the whole Western Turkey experience and more! It includes the entire Fez Bus circuit from Istanbul to Istanbul, but you can start anywhere on the circuit, do the full loop and finish back where you started.  R2197

Silk Trail

min 6 Days

The 'Fez Bus’ Silk Trail pass was created to cater for passengers coming from the Greek Islands. Therefore, the pass commences from beautiful Kusadasi, the most popular travellers' entry point from Greece into Turkey, arriving over the sea by ferry from Samos.  R2069

Turkey Express

min 5 Days

The 'Fez Bus’ Turkey Express pass is great if you are short of time! It includes the Fez Bus circuit from Istanbul to Kusadasi and then a public bus link across to Cappadocia where you rejoin the Fez Bus for the rest of the circuit back to Istanbul.  R2069

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