Treasures Of Ancient Turkey Tour 14 Days Small Group
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Overview
• 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Small group up to 12 people.
• Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included.
• English speaking professional experience tour guide.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Domestic flight from Gaziantep to Istanbul.
- Small-group tour maximum 12 people.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Transfer from/to airport to/from hotel
Not included
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Day by day
- Suleymaniye Mosque Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque.
- TopkapI Palace Visit Topkapi Palace.
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Visit to Hagia Sophia.
- Blue Mosque Visit to Blue Mosque.
- Grand Bazaar Visit to the Grand Bazaar.
- Gallipoli Battlefield Visit to Gallipoli Battlefield including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery.
- Canakkale Truva Heykeli Crossing Dardanelles and brief visit to city of Canakkale.
- Troy (Truva) Visit to the legendary city of Troy and see replica of the Trojan horse.
- Pergamon Ancient City Visit to the ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon.
- Ephesus Ancient City Visit to the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library.
- The House of the Virgin Mary Visit to the house of Virgin Mary.
- Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi-History Museum Visit to the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk.
- The Temple of Artemis Visit to the Temple of Diana.
- Basilica of St. John Basilica of St. John is an early Byzantine church built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I on the site believed to be the burial place of St. John the Apostle. Located near ancient Ephesus, the basilica was once one of the largest churches of its time and was modeled after the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. Today, its impressive ruins offer insight into early Christian architecture and the religious significance of Ephesus.
- Aphrodisias Visit to the Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite.
- Laodicea Visit to the Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
- Pamukkale Natural Park Visit to. the Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell.
- Mevlana Muzesi Visit to Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts and various ethnographic artifacts.
- Catalhoyuk Neolithic City Today we step back in time to one of the earliest known urban settlements in human history—Catalhoyuk (Çatalhöyük), dating back to between 7400 BC and 6200 BC. This Neolithic site provides fascinating insights into early human social organization, featuring remarkably preserved wall paintings, reliefs, religious shrines, sculptures, and symbolic motifs that hint at a deep ritual and communal life.
- Goreme National Park Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning.
- Zelve Open Air Museum Visit to Zelve Open Air Museum.
- Pasabag Vadisi Visit to the Pasabag Valley.
- Urgup Museum Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup.
- Kaymakli Underground City Visit to theKaymakli underground city.
- Ortahisar Kalesi Visit to Ortahisar town.
- Uchisar Castle Visit to the Uchisar.
- Mount Nemrut Mount Nemrut, the best preserved Roman bridge of Cendere, open air sanctuary in Arsemia and mausoleum of the King Antiohus.
- Gobeklitepe Visit to the oldest known temple complex in the world, dating back over 11,000 years. Then explore Karahan Tepe, a sister site revealing additional layers of Neolithic life in the region.
- Harran Ruins Visit to the Harran and the beehive houses, where the Prophet Abraham lived.
- Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum Halepli Bahce Mosaic Museum, Urfa Archaeology Museum.
- BalIklIgol Visit to the Balikli Gol with Roman fortress.
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and see the famous mosaic of a gypsy girl in Gaziantep, see the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.
- Gaziantep Castle See the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.
- Meet Transfer Transfer to Gaziantep airport for your flight to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul and free in the afternoon.
- Meet Transfer After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport and end of our service.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Istanbul Atatürk International Airport
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We had a wonderful tour of Turkey! Fazli planned everything perfectly! He is so knowledgeable of each location and provided us with great information of the sites and area! We had a fabulous experience!
There is no better Tour Guide than Fazli. His knowledge, time in the business and locations deemed to be seen are right for the tour. The other people on my tour as a group were just the right people to be with and thanks to our guide for seeing the benifit of having us together. The resturants, the hotels, the lunch stops, the driver for our tour were absolutely the best. My tour was with a small group and I would suggest this tour for maximum experience. If you are wondering if a tour of Turkey is the right one for you, when you make up your mind, go with Serendipity, no if's and's or buts. And tell them I sent you :)
This trip was exceptional from start to finish — world‑class sites, seamless logistics, great food, and a truly outstanding guide, Fazli Karabacak. Traveling in a small group made a huge difference. There was none of the “hurry up and wait” you get with larger tours. I only joined for 11 of the 14 days due to other plans, and Fazli adapted everything without missing a beat. Every transfer was handled smoothly, and we never had a single issue. Each day included one or two major archaeological sites, ranging from pre‑agricultural settlements to classical and early Christian locations. Standing in places tied to the Iliad and the Bible — places I’ve only ever seen in documentaries — was surreal. Fazli’s historical context at every stop elevated the experience far beyond a typical tour. Ephesus was the highlight for me. I’ve always wanted to see Rome outside the Italian core, and Fazli’s explanation of the city’s layout and design gave me a level of immersion I didn’t expect. That site alone exceeded my expectations, but honestly the entire trip did. There was so much to see, read, and think about. We stayed in 8 or 9 different hotels over 11 nights. All were clean, comfortable, and well‑located. Cocktails aren’t really a thing in Türkiye, but the beer and wine were excellent. Two non‑archaeological stops deserve special mention: A master potter’s workshop — yes, it’s a store, but it might as well be a museum. The craftsmanship was incredible. A rug atelier — the quality and artistry were jaw‑dropping. You could spend hours just admiring the work. The hospitality, cleanliness, and natural beauty of Türkiye were remarkable. We covered over 1,000 km of countryside and towns, and everywhere we went was verdant, welcoming, and full of history. Ruins and antiquities are simply everywhere. My wife chose Türkiye, and I’m so glad she did. We will absolutely be back — and we both agreed we would take this exact same tour again. It was that good.
3 weeks later we are still basking in the glow of the amazing Treasures of Turkey tour we took with Serendipity Tours. I can say without a doubt that this was the best trip I have taken in my many, well traveled, years. The itinerary is beautifully crafted to visit the UNESCO sites that were at the top of my priority list. Every day was an exciting adventure. What made this trip so special were the exceptional guide and driver team. Our guide, Ceylan Tuna, was everything I could have hoped for; extremely knowledgeable (she has a degree in archeology), warm, personable, caring, with a great sense of humor and so much fun to be with. The driver, Fevsi, was so kind and attentive. He made sure we were well hydrated, comfortable and well looked after. He is also a great foodie, picking all our lunch spots and, through example, pointing out what was the best thing to eat. Every single moment was carefully curated to ensure our comfort, safety and enjoyment of this amazing country. We will treasure our memories of these two magical weeks with Ceylan and Fevsi in beautiful Turkiye.
We recently undertook a 2 week tour with Fazli of Serendipity Tours in Turkey. Turkey has some spectacular scenery and ancient sites and Fazli was able to tell us all about it. He is an expert in all aspects of Turkey and extremely knowledgeable. He and the driver knew exactly where to go and when to get there. He is also a very pleasant person who is willing to help if you struggle with difficult terrain. We would highly recommend Fazli to anyone who wishes to tour Turkey. In fact, we would say don’t even consider anyone else. He will take you to all the bests spots then a lot more that others don’t even know exist. Fazli adjusts to his guests’ needs and knows when and where to stop for toilets etc. We would highly recommend him for any Turkey tours.
We had the most amazing time on this tour. Fazli, the company owner/operator, guided us around the historic sites of Istanbul and western Turkey. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable taking time to provide lots of information, sharing stories and historical facts and making sure that we were always comfortable, well informed and enjoying ourselves. We booked this tour as it was recommended by friends who we shared the tour with. The most important for us was that it's a small group tour of a max of 8 people, which makes it very personal and much more enjoyable. The tour covered 3,000 kms over the two weeks so there is a fair amount of driving. The mini-van was very comfortable and air-conditioned, water was provided, the driver was very helpful and the days were always broken up by lots of comfort stops and breaks to see other things along the way. This was an in-depth tour taking us to some amazing places in comfort and we highly recommend it. Fazli was a fantastic guide and travel leader, thanks so much, we had such as great time. We are looking forward to joining you on your eastern tour of Turkey.
A memorable trip. Fasli is a great guide and made it very worthwhile - attending to all my needs and questions. I would not hesitate in recommending his tours. Highlights of the tour for me was visiting Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe and Mount Nemrut.
We have just finished the 14-day "Treasures of Ancient Turkey" tour with Serendipity Tours Turkey and had the most amazing time! We were lucky to have Fazli, the company owner/operator, take our tour and guide us around the historic sites throughout the country. He has been guiding for a long time and is extremely professional and knowledgeable - imparting loads of information, sharing stories and historical facts and making sure that we were always comfortable, well informed and having fun. We booked this tour as it was recommended by friends who had done it a couple of years ago, plus it's a small group tour of a max of 8 people, which makes it very personal and much more enjoyable. There is a fair amount of driving on this tour (we did 3,000 kms over the two weeks) but the days in the mini-van were always broken up by lots of comfort stops and breaks to see other things along the way. All in all, it was an awesome in-depth tour to some amazing places and thoroughly enjoyable throughout, and we can't recommend it highly enough. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and travel leader and we've already promised Fazli we'll be back down the track to join him on another Turkey tour which we've got our eye on! Thanks so much Fazli - we had a blast!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 14 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 08:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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