Turkey

Istanbul mosque
Turkey offers the discerning traveler a rich history and culture in ruined castles and old battlegrounds throughout the land, beautiful beaches, thermal spas, and an exquisite landscape. Enjoy the historic city of Istanbul with its beautiful mosques, the hand woven carpet's and remnants of the Byzantine Empire. Check out the best tours that encompass the historical charm of the nation and the electric Mediterranean coastline.

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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.
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Beds from $15
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i.e. Feb-12-2010

Day trips

Experience  Description  Price from   
Istanbul City Tour 

Under the romantic backdrop of minarets and mosques, like a step out of time stands the ancient city of Istanbul.

$28 
Bosphorous Cruise and Egyptian Bazaar 

Breathe in the heady mix of spices and herbs in the Egyptian Bazaar, then take an invigorating cruise on the Bosphorus for superb views of the magical city of Istanbul. You'll cruise past the famous Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi palaces, and see the historic European and Asian shores. Afterward, visit the Sadberk Hanim Museum or the 15th-century Rumelihisar Fortress. 

$44 
Istanbul's Two Continents Half-day Tour 

From the opulent palaces of Istanbul's European shore to magnificent views from the city's Asian side, this leisurely four-hour afternoon tour shows you the best of magical Istanbul.

$48 

Big and mini adventures

Experience Description Price from  

Gallipoli & Troy Getaway

5 days

Start & Finish: Istanbul

Mark the weekend with a marvelous 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.

$426 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.

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.

$838
 

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

$687
 

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

 $1418 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.
 

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.

$539 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.
 

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.

$598 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.
 

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

$849 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.
 

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

$599 Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA.

 

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. $253

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 travelers' entry point from Greece into Turkey, arriving over the sea by ferry from Samos. $223

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. $223

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