Treasures of Turkey - Preview 2021

Treasures Of Turkey – Preview 2021
Explore the ancient sites of Ephesus and Troy, behold the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia and dive into the history of this fascinating country.


Authentic Dining

• Cappadocia: Indulge on a regional dinner before watching a spectacular Sema performance of Whirling Dervishes at a 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai.
• Istanbul: Toast the culmination of your tour with a lively Celebration Dinner at a popular local restaurant.
• Uchisar: Enjoy the unique flavours of Anatolia at Uçhisar Kadineli Restaurant, an establishment that provides employment for the women of the village.
• Dining Summary: 14 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L), 3 Dinners with Wine (DW) and 8 Dinners (D) all with tea and coffee.

Insight Experiences

• Cappadocia: Join a Cappadocian local who has lived in the city for decades and take a tour of their cave house, where you’ll learn more about their unique way of life.

Top Rated Highlights

• Istanbul: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, where you’ll pass Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
• Bursa: Visit the Grand Mosque, the glorious Green Mosque and mausoleum.
• Ankara: Discover the mysterious Hittite civilisation and visit the mausoleum of Atatürk.
• Cappadocia: Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum, explore underground cities, rock cut churches, fairytale chimneys and the Pasabag Valley.
• Konya: Visit the beautiful Mevlana Tekke museum for an insight into the mystic Whirling Dervishes. See the Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret.
• Antalya: Visit the world’s best preserved Roman Theatre in Aspendos.
• Pamukkale: See the cascading ‘Cotton Castle’ of milky white travertine pools.
• Ephesus: Tour one of the world’s finest ancient sites, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Archaeological Museum.
• Pergamon: Visit Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centres in the ancient world.
• Gallipoli: Pay your respects at Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
• Istanbul: Visit the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia museum and gain an insight into the lives of the Ottoman sultans at the fabulous Topkapi Palace.

Included Insight Services

• Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
• Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom or 40 seats may be used on occasion.
• On departures with 8 or more guests, personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included – you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Complimentary transfers from/to Istanbul Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.