Here are some of my favorite 11- to 15-Day guided tours of Turkey, perfect for a comfortable first visit to the country. Despite apparent similarities among tours, every tour company approaches the adventure slightly differently, so read carefully.
Prices vary among the tours according to length, class of accommodations, modes of transport, etc. Read this to understand what makes a good tour, and to know that the lowest price is not always the best value.
Ancient Turkey Tour
11 Days
This Efendi Travel tour gives you comfortable amounts of time in Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya,Pamukkale, and the Ephesus area.
Turkey Exclusive
11 Days
Staying in 4- and 5-star hotels, this Efendi Travel tour takes you to Istanbul, Troy, Kuşadası, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Konya and Cappadocia. Add extra days in Cappadocia or Istanbul if you like. If you have your own small group, Efendi can run the tour just for you.
East & West Turkey Tour
11 Days
Including the eastern region in your Turkey adventure usually means a 2-week tour, but Efendi Travel‘s East & West Turkey Tour does it in less time, visiting Istanbul, Mardin, Midyat, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Nemrut Dağı, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
Shorter Tours
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—by Tom Brosnahan
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