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Classical Turkey

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Once the centre of the Ottoman empire, Turkey has both shaped and been shaped by cultures on either side of the Bosphorus. Today, its marriage of Western and Eastern traditions is an irresistible draw. This tour combines Turkey’s natural wonders and man-made marvels, including Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the remarkable classical sites of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, and the magical, cave-filled landscapes of Cappadocia.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

See the fantastical landscape and ancient cave dwellings in Cappadocia
Discover the centuries-old ritual of Turkish coffee in a historic coffeehouse
Enjoy exclusive access to the archaeological excavations at Magnesia with a private lecture from the archaeologists working to uncover the ancient city’s secrets
Take a private visit to an Istanbul mosque with a local imam

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Istanbul

Fly from London (regional connections available) with Turkish Airlines. Check into your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Meals: dinner

Day 2 — Istanbul

Take a walking tour of the city, stopping at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, among other sights.

Meals: breakfast

Day 3 — Istanbul

Tour the Egyptian Bazaar, the secondlargest covered market in Istanbul; and continue to the Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest covered souk. Try Turkish coffee in one of the city’s old coffeehouses. Later, join a local imam for a private visit to a mosque from the Ottoman period.

Meals: breakfast

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Istanbul to Canakkale

Day 4 — Canakkale

Drive to Canakkale and tour the Gallipoli battlefield, site of the aborted Allied invasion of 1915. Visit Cape Helles, Suvla Bay and Anzac Cove.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Canakkale to Dikili (Izmir)

Day 5 — Troy - Pergamon - Izmir

Visit Troy to see the legendary walls and a replica of the wooden Trojan Horse. Travel on to Pergamon, a Greco-Roman city of exceptional beauty. Lunch is served near Pergamon, where you will be divided into small groups and join local families for a home-cooked meal.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Dikili (Izmir) to Kusadasi

Day 6 — Kusadasi - Ephesus

Tour Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk the city’s Marble Road to the Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre of Ephesus.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 7 — Kusadasi - Magnesia

Visit the city of Magnesia, which rose to prominence in 400 BC. Enjoy a private lecture from the archaeologists overseeing excavations, as well as exclusive access to the areas not normally open to the public.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7.1 — Transfer: Kusadasi to Konya

Day 8 — Hierapolis - Konya

Visit Hierapolis and explore its necropolis, as well as the Gate of Domitianus and Byzantine Baths. Drive to Konya and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlâna, built in 1274 to house the tomb of the Sufi poet and founder of the Mevlevi Order.

Meals: breakfast

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Konya to Cappadocia

Day 9 — Cappadocia

Drive to Cappadocia, stopping en route at the Sultanhani Caravanserai, a rest station along the ancient Silk Road. Tour Özkonak Underground City, a fascinating ancient settlement built into the side of Cappadocia’s Mount Idis. Later, visit a local Cappadocian family at their traditional stone house.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10 — Cappadocia

Take an optional, dawn hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s striking landscape (£365 per person). Tour the monastic centre of Göreme; move on to Pasabag Valley, to admire tower-shaped hermitages; stop at Uchisar, a rock-carved citadel with panoramic views. The final stop is Avanos, an ancient town best known for its red clay pottery, which you can see being made in a local studio.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 11 — Fly home

Transfer to the airport; fly home.

Meals: breakfast

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia

Set in the heart of Sultanahmet, just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia, Royan Hotel is a comfortable, 4-star property of 48 rooms and suites. A bar, lounge and restaurant are available on-site with numerous other choices within easy walking distance. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a television and safe.

Ilayda Avantgarde

Situated in the heart of Kusadasi, with views across the town’s harbour, Ilayda Avantgarde is a superior property of 85 rooms and suites. A bar/lounge is located on site, with numerous dining choices within easy walking distance. A rooftop pool and terrace also provide the ideal location to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a television and safe.

Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel

Adempira Hotel is a 5-star property situated a short distance from Pamukkale. The property features a number of amenities, including a bar, lounge and restaurant as well as multiple swimming pools and spa facilities. All rooms include a television as well as a minibar.

Hich Hotel Konya

Hich is a boutique hotel close to the Mevlana Dervish museum and mausoleum in Konya. This central location puts guests a short walk away from a number of landmarks, as well as restaurants, cafes and shops. A restored home, Hich Hotel features sash windows; ironwork with ornate curlicues; handmade Anatolian rugs; and attractive tilework. Guests are accommodated across 13 individually designed rooms, with views of the garden or city. Standard room amenities include satellite television, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, iPod dock, air-conditioning, telephone, minibar, and hairdryer. The on-site restaurant, with its timber beams and stone walls, provides a buffet breakfast. There is additional shaded seating dotting the rear garden terrace, which is sprinkled with potted plants and boasts a small library. Further guest facilities include room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Yunak Evleri

Yunak Evleri Cappadocia Cave Hotel is a typical cave hotel common to the Cappadocia region. It is built of the famous golden Cappadocian stone and the hotel includes six cave houses, 30 rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and a 19th century Greek Mansion. The rooms have a mixture of old and new styles, with antique furniture. The restaurant serves local Turkish cuisine and offers guests a chance to dine al fresco on its terrace.

What’s included

Hotel porterage
Welcome dinner and farewell drink with your group & tour manager
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
8 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Experienced local tour manager
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Flexible - extension, room & flight upgrades available
4- & 5-star accommodation
Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
International flights

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

34 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
10 April 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,045~~ £2,970 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 April 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,045~~ £2,970 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 May 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 May 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2027	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 October 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 October 2027	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 October 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,145~~ £3,070 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 October 2027	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 April 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 April 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,445~~ £3,345 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 May 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 May 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 May 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 May 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 September 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 September 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,590~~ £4,465 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 September 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 September 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,590~~ £4,465 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,590~~ £4,465 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,395~~ £3,295 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 October 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,590~~ £4,465 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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