Turkey

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Turkey is a transcontinental country straddling Europe and Asia, with Istanbul as its cultural and economic heart and Ankara as its capital. It's renowned for its extraordinary layering of civilisations — from ancient Greek and Roman ruins at Ephesus and Troy to Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques — drawing history and culture lovers from around the world. The country is equally celebrated for its diverse landscapes, including the surreal rock formations of Cappadocia, the turquoise coastline of the Aegean and Mediterranean, and the volcanic terraces of Pamukkale. Travellers come for hot-air ballooning, coastal sailing on traditional gulets, world-class cuisine, and vibrant bazaar culture in cities like Istanbul and Gaziantep.

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Turkey · 8 days

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Eastern Turkey Self-Launched Adventure: Istanbul to Istanbul

Ditch the guided van and do Eastern Turkey on your own terms. This self-launched version of G Adventures' classic 8-day circuit takes you from Istanbul to the ancient Armenian ruins of Ani, the volcanic plateau around Mount Ararat, the Kurdish heartland of Van, the honey-coloured hilltop city of Mardin, the colossal stone heads of Mount Nemrut, and the sacred bazaars of Şanlıurfa — all via budget domestic flights, local buses, and shared dolmuş taxis. Same jaw-dropping sights. Same legendary Turkish hospitality. A fraction of the operator price.

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