Grand Tour of Turkey
13 days, 5 cities |
Why go?
Not to sound sappy, but there’s something about Turkey that’s just…magical. Maybe it’s the energy of Istanbul, the landscapes of Cappadocia, or the waters of the Riviera. So yes, it’s one country on two continents, but really, it’s its own world and—whoops, there we go sounding sappy again.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 11 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 11 breakfasts
- 5 dinners and one lunch
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Insider tour of Istanbul with local guide
- Entrance to the Hagia Sophia
- Traditional Turkish cooking class
Picture yourself
- Exploring a 1,500-year-old mosque in Europe’s largest city
- Cruising between continents on the Bosphorus Strait
- Rising with the sun in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia
- Perfecting your whirling dervish with traditional Sufi Muslims
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Cozy up in your airplane seat, study up on your sultans, and try to contain your pre-trip jitters enough to nap a little. The only thing sweeter than a big platter of freshly baked baklava is a 13-day trip to Turkey.
Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul—a city that’s simultaneously in both Europe *and* Asia. That’s right: for nearly 2,500 years, Istanbul has straddled two continents, withstood multiple name changes, and blossomed into a beautiful melding of Turkish, Ottoman, Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Christian culture.
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
