On this 15 day small group tour you’ll explore Turkey’s ancient sites, natural wonders and vibrant cities in the company of like minded young travellers.
IstanbulGallipoliCanakkaleTroyAyvalikSelçukPamukkaleFaralyaFethiyeKassail the Turqoiuse CoastSimenaAntalyaCappadocia
Price
£1325£1182To£1495excluding flights
Duration
15 Days
Type
Small group
CO2
539.25kg
More info
Single supplement £590.
Offers
Up to £210 off selected dates. Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 07 Nov
On this 15 day under 30 tour of Turkey you’ll have the company of up to 30 like minded travellers as you explore the natural, historic and modern highlights of this dynamic and fascinating country.
Kicking off your tour in buzzing Istanbul, you’ll meet your fellow trip mates and have time to check out the city’s hotspots - perhaps tasting your first real Turkish kebab or chilling out in a Hammam - before heading out of town. Highlights of your trip include the sombre former battlefields at Gallipoli; the cobblestoned, cafe laden streets of Ayvalik; the awesome Greco-Roman ruins of Selcuk; the rock-hewn towns of Cappadocia; and the amazing healing pools of Pamukkale.
You’ll also get to spend a fair bit of time relaxing on the beach as well as 2 days sailing the famous Turquoise Coast with nothing to do but swim, sunbake, eat fresh seafood and gaze up at the stars. Most travel is done on public buses, meaning you’ll lower your carbon footprint - and get a better chance to meet the locals, too.
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Price information
£1325£1182To£1495excluding flights
Single supplement £590.
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Holiday information
Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
The biggest contribution we make to managing the impact of our transportation on the local environment is to travel on public transport. This entire itinerary uses public or shared transport facilities, and this will only change if we feel that the impact of our group on the transport route is adversely affecting the local community. Travelling on local buses, ferries and trains not only lessens the emissions we create but allows for a more local tour by way of interaction and understanding of the local culture.
In an effort to reduce single-use plastic during this trip we provide reusable cloth bags to all of our travellers. It’s easy to use plastic excessively, especially during the warmer months. However, we encourage our travellers to buy large 5-10 litre bottles to refill their smaller water bottles. We have also introduced water refill stations in most of our hotels where you can pay to refill your existing water bottle. A reusable bottle is highly recommended on this trip.
People
This trip is run by our own local Turkish operator who shares our commitment to responsible travel, from waste and water management to ensuring we leave as minimal a footprint as possible. By establishing our own local operator in country, we have created employment opportunities and invested in educating local industry experts in responsible business practices. Our hotel providers are also locally owned and share our commitment of working together for a more sustainable travel industry.
This trip supports many aspects of the Turkish economy, from public transport to local hotels and restaurants. We select our providers with care and ensure that their attitude to their business is aligned with our own. We are also actively assessing our supply chain to ensure a fair deal for all genders in Turkey.
We have a foundation which was set up to empower travellers to give back to the communities they visit. It now supports more than 50 local, grassroots projects around the world. Over the past 15 years, the foundation has distributed over AU $5 million to projects tackling areas such as sustainable development, human rights, child protection, environmental conservation, wildlife protection, education and healthcare. Our foundation supports two projects in Turkey: Small Projects Istanbul and Support to Life. Small Projects Istanbul is an initiative that supports those displaced by conflict in the Middle East and North Africa, helping them to rebuild their lives. Whilst Support to Life helps communities build capacity for disaster preparedness, provides emergency relief to disaster-affected areas and offers refugee support.
