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Village Turkey in 11 Days

Starting in cosmopolitan Istanbul, in 11 days you'll experience the rich traditions and warm hospitality of Turkey's coastal towns and villages. You'll enjoy wine and olive oil tastings, village walks, farmers markets, visits with local artisans, and a day-long Aegean cruise — and you'll time-trip through ancient Troy, Assos, Pergamum and Ephesus — ending in the charming seaside resort town of Bodrum.

What's included

  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art and culture of Turkey come alive for you
  • All tours and admissions, covering at least 16 group sightseeing events • Blue Mosque • Gallipoli National Historic Park • Vineyard visit and wine tasting • Ancient Troy • Temple of Athena • Olive farm visit and oil tasting • Mount Olympos village visit • Ayvalik walking tour • Ayvalik archipelago visit • Ancient Pergamum • Sardis ancient city visit • Farmers market visit • Ephesus tour • Castle of St. Peter and Museum of Underwater Archaeology • Mausoleum of Halicarnassus • Day-long Aegean cruise (weather permitting)...and more
  • All group transportation by bus and boat from Istanbul to Bodrum
  • 10 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners
  • A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff
  • Free stuff including Rick Steves' Istanbul guidebook, moneybelt, earplugs and Village Turkey Handbook
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2010
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
  • 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