What's Included in your Best of Turkey in 13 Days tour
Great Guides!
"Sidar Duman (above) is an amazing guide! He knows so much about the history, art, archaeology and people of Turkey, and he has such a passion for sharing the wonders of his country with the rest of the world. He is very personable, and really went above and beyond to make sure that people were having a good time. I would definitely travel with him again in Turkey or anywhere else."
— Ann in Seattle, WA
"This was my fifth Rick Steves tour and it was by far the best tour. This was because of our outstanding tour guide. Lale Surmen Aran is a very knowledgeable and an understanding person. It was obvious that she put a lot of time and effort in making this tour a great experience for us."
— Ralph in Germantown, TN
Read more tour member feedback.
- A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups.
- Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make Turkey's fascinating history, art and culture come alive for you.
- All tours and admissions, covering at least 20 group sightseeing events • Blue Mosque • Yerebatan Cistern • Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts • Hagia Sophia ("Aya Sofia") church/museum • Topkapi Palace and Harem visit • Grand Bazaar • Chora Church • Egyptian Spice Market • Bosphorus cruise • Anatolian Civilizations Museum • Ataturk Mausoleum • Goreme Open Air museum • Kaymakli underground city • Visit with Imam • Pottery and carpet-weaving demonstrations • Caravanserai visit • Mevlana Rumi Museum • Mediterranean cruise (weather permitting) • Aphrodisias tour • Ephesus tour...and more.
- 12 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels and B&Bs (two-bunk compartments on the overnight train).
- All breakfasts and half your dinners.
- All group transportation by bus and train from Istanbul to Kusadasi.
- All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff.
- Free stuff including a Rick Steves' Istanbul guidebook, map, moneybelt and Best of Turkey Sightseeing Guide to help you get the most out of your free time (be sure to bring it with you)!
- Guaranteed tour price, locked-in the moment you make your deposit.
- Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2008.
- Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour.
- Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above.
See the day-by-day itinerary
Recommended reading and viewing list for this tour