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Türkiye (Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Dalyan, Konya, Cappadocia)

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Türkiye is a transcontinental country straddling Europe and Asia, celebrated for its extraordinary mix of ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture. Istanbul captivates with its Ottoman mosques, Byzantine basilicas, and buzzing bazaars, while Izmir serves as a lively Aegean hub close to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Inland, Pamukkale's surreal white travertine terraces and thermal pools sit alongside the Hierapolis ruins, Konya holds deep spiritual significance as the home of Sufi mysticism and the Mevlana Shrine, and Cappadocia stuns with its fairy chimneys, underground cities, and iconic hot-air balloon rides over a volcanic landscape. Dalyan draws travellers with its river delta, Lycian rock tombs, loggerhead turtle nesting beaches, and natural mud baths, rounding out a country that rewards adventurers, history lovers, and culture seekers alike.

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Türkiye (Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Dalyan, Konya, Cappadocia) · 14 days

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Treasures of Türkiye: Self-Launched Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia

A self-launched version of Collette's 14-day "Treasures of Türkiye" coach tour. You trace the same arc — Istanbul's Ottoman and Byzantine icons, the Aegean coast and Ancient Ephesus, the white travertines of Pamukkale, the turtle beaches of Dalyan, the Sufi heartland of Konya and the fairy-chimney landscape of Cappadocia — but you travel by intercity bus, domestic flight and dolmuş, stay in hostels and family pensions, and book the same experiences direct or through GetYourGuide/Klook. Expect some early starts, a couple of long bus days and plenty of freedom to linger. All costs are approximate per person, based on budget/backpacker-paced travel and shared dorm or basic private rooms.

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