{"title":"Turkey Tours","description":"\u003cp\u003eIstanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and the Aegean coast, led by licensed local guides who live where you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turkish-odyssey-15-day-classical-turkey","title":"Turkish Odyssey: 15-Day Classical Turkey in Depth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen days is what Turkey actually needs. This is our flagship circuit - the one that takes you from the domes and bazaars of Istanbul down the Aegean past Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, inland across the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, over the Anatolian plateau to the whirling dervish city of Konya, and into the fairy-chimney valleys of Cappadocia, before closing through Ankara and the Ottoman timber town of Safranbolu. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, three civilisations deep, and enough unhurried time in each place to actually remember it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e15 days \/ 14 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 20 travellers, minimum 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - several sites involve uneven ground and stairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e14 breakfasts, 7 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eGuaranteed departures March–November; private dates year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree full days in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise between two continents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Gallipoli peninsula and the excavated citadel of Troy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePergamon's vertiginous Hellenistic theatre and the Asklepion healing centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA half-day at Ephesus - the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the terrace houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe white travertine terraces and Roman pools of Pamukkale-Hierapolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKonya's Mevlana Museum, resting place of Rumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree nights in Cappadocia with an optional sunrise balloon flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGoreme's rock-cut churches and the underground city of Derinkuyu\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSafranbolu, a perfectly preserved Ottoman caravan town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airport welcome and private transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet. Evening orientation walk with your guide and a welcome dinner of Ottoman mezze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul - the Imperial City.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace with the Treasury and Harem. Afternoon at the Grand Bazaar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Istanbul - Two Continents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice Bazaar, then a Bosphorus cruise past Ottoman palaces and waterfront mansions. Afternoon free or optional Asian-side food walk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Istanbul → Gallipoli → Canakkale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive west along the Sea of Marmara to the Gallipoli battlefields - ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair - with a specialist battlefield briefing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Canakkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Troy → Pergamon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at Troy, walking nine layers of city built one atop the other. Continue to Bergama for the acropolis and its theatre cut into the hillside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus \u0026amp; the House of the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full morning at Ephesus, then the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St John at Selcuk. Afternoon at leisure by the Aegean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Kusadasi → Pamukkale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inland to Hierapolis and the calcium terraces of Pamukkale. Free time to bathe in the thermal antique pool among fallen Roman columns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Pamukkale → Konya.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross the lake district to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum and the 13th-century Karatay Medrese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Konya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Konya → Cappadocia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop at the Sultanhani caravanserai on the old Silk Road, then descend into Cappadocia as the light goes gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Cappadocia - Goreme \u0026amp; the Valleys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional sunrise balloon flight. Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Devrent and an Avanos pottery workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11 - Cappadocia - Underground \u0026amp; Ihlara.\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-level underground city of Derinkuyu, a gentle walk in the Ihlara Valley, and Selime monastery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 12 - Cappadocia → Ankara.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive to the capital for the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations - the best Hittite collection anywhere - and Anitkabir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Ankara\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 13 - Ankara → Safranbolu.\u003c\/strong\u003e North into the Black Sea hinterland to Safranbolu, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman town of timber houses and cobbled lanes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Safranbolu\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 14 - Safranbolu → Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning walking tour and the Kaymakamlar house museum, then return to Istanbul. Farewell dinner overlooking the Bosphorus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 15 - Depart Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast and private transfer to the airport in line with your flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-star and selected five-star hotels throughout, chosen for location rather than brand: a boutique property inside Istanbul's old city walls, a sea-view hotel in Kusadasi, and a genuine cave hotel in Cappadocia. Full property names are confirmed at booking and are typically within a short walk of each town centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravellers who want the definitive first trip to Turkey and would rather do it once, properly, than rush it. It suits culturally curious couples, solo travellers and alumni groups. Expect around 3–5 km of walking on full site days, on uneven ancient paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Cappadocia balloon flight included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo - it is weather-dependent and priced separately, so we keep it optional. We book it for you at cost. Budget roughly EUR 220–280 per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much internal travel is there?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo long driving days (Istanbul to Canakkale, Cappadocia to Ankara). All other transfers are under four hours, always with comfort stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this run as a private departure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Any date, any group size from two. Private departures also let us adjust the pace or swap in a day of your choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415697213,"sku":"LV-TR-ODY-15-TWN","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415729981,"sku":"LV-TR-ODY-15-SGL","price":3340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/3840px-Ortak_C3_B6y_Mosque_from_the_Bosphorus.jpg?v=1785117841"},{"product_id":"seven-churches-of-revelation-biblical-turkey","title":"Seven Churches of Revelation: 10-Day Biblical Turkey Pilgrimage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation stand within a few hours of one another in western Turkey, and this ten-day pilgrimage visits every one: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. We read the relevant passage on site, at the place it was written to, with a guide who knows both the archaeology and the text. Add the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and Istanbul's early Christian heritage, and it becomes the most complete Revelation itinerary available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 24 travellers; ideal for congregations of 12–24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - ancient sites with uneven stone and some inclines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e9 breakfasts, 8 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApril, May, September and October; church groups any date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll seven churches of Revelation, each visited with its scripture read on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus in depth - the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre where the silversmiths rioted, and the Basilica of St John\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe House of the Virgin Mary at Meryem Ana\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePergamum, called the place 'where Satan has his throne', and its Asklepion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe gymnasium and synagogue at Sardis, among the largest ever excavated\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLaodicea's water system - the literal source of the 'lukewarm' rebuke\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHierapolis and the tomb of the Apostle Philip at Pamukkale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIstanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Chora Church mosaics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily devotional time and on-site communion where permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Welcome at the airport, transfer to your hotel and an evening gathering with your guide and pastor-host.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul - the First Christian Capital.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Chora Church with its Byzantine mosaics. Afternoon Bosphorus cruise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Istanbul → Thyatira → Izmir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly to Izmir and drive to Akhisar for Thyatira, church of Lydia the seller of purple. Continue to Izmir - ancient Smyrna, church of the martyrs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Pergamum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The acropolis at Bergama with its steep theatre, the Altar of Zeus terrace, and the Asklepion healing sanctuary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Sardis \u0026amp; Philadelphia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The monumental gymnasium and synagogue of Sardis, then Alasehir for the modest remains of Philadelphia, the church that was faithful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full day: Ephesus itself, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and the site of the Temple of Artemis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Laodicea \u0026amp; Hierapolis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Laodicea's stadium and aqueduct, then Hierapolis, the martyrium of St Philip and the travertines of Pamukkale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Pamukkale → Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at leisure in the thermal pools, afternoon flight back to Istanbul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Istanbul at Leisure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free morning for the Grand Bazaar or the Archaeology Museum. Farewell dinner and closing service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Depart Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily devotional space and site-appropriate arrangements for communion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable four-star hotels selected for quiet, central locations and rooms suitable for group fellowship. Where a group books in full we can arrange a private meeting room for evening devotions at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch groups, pilgrimage travellers and anyone who wants to read Revelation standing where it was addressed. Pastors travelling with a group of 15 or more travel free - ask us about the group leader policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we get time for worship and devotions on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The itinerary is built around it. We time arrivals so each of the seven churches has a quiet period for reading and reflection before the day-tripper coaches arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan our own pastor lead the teaching?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely, and most groups prefer it. Our guide handles logistics and archaeology; your leader handles the teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for older members of a congregation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLargely yes, though Pergamum's acropolis and Sardis involve slopes and steps. We always offer a level alternative and there is no pressure to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415762749,"sku":"LV-TR-7CH-10-TWN","price":2190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415795517,"sku":"LV-TR-7CH-10-SGL","price":2690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Mexican_President_visiting_the_Celsus_library_in_EphesusCelsus_library_in_Ephesus_2C_Turkey2_58b9e8e5-6987-41c8-8716-ec89d6fca070.jpg?v=1785117842"},{"product_id":"footsteps-of-st-paul-turkey-greece","title":"In the Footsteps of St Paul: 12-Day Turkey \u0026 Greece Pilgrimage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul's missionary journeys crossed the Aegean repeatedly, and so does this pilgrimage. We follow him through Asia Minor - Perge, Pisidian Antioch, Ephesus - then across to Greece for Philippi, where he baptised Lydia; Thessaloniki and Berea, where they searched the scriptures daily; Corinth, where he wrote to the Romans; and Athens, where he stood on the Areopagus and preached to the philosophers. Twelve days, two countries, and the letters read in the cities that received them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e12 days \/ 11 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Athens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 24 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - full days with significant walking on archaeological sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e11 breakfasts, 9 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApril–June and September–October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerge and Aspendos, on Paul's first journey into Asia Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePisidian Antioch, where Paul preached his first recorded sermon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus, and the theatre where the riot of the silversmiths broke out\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhilippi, the first church in Europe, and Lydia's baptismal stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThessaloniki's Roman forum and the Arch of Galerius\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBerea and the bema from which Paul addressed the synagogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAncient Corinth, its bema and the Acrocorinth above\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Areopagus in Athens, below the Acropolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA day at Delphi, to place the classical world Paul argued with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer and welcome dinner. Orientation to the journey ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Archaeology Museum. Evening flight south.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Antalya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Perge \u0026amp; Aspendos.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perge's colonnaded street and stadium, then the finest surviving Roman theatre in the Mediterranean at Aspendos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Antalya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Pisidian Antioch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive to Yalvac for Pisidian Antioch, reading Acts 13 in the ruins of the synagogue district.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Laodicea \u0026amp; Hierapolis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Laodicea and Hierapolis, then the travertine terraces of Pamukkale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full day at Ephesus with the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsus and the Basilica of St John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Fly to Athens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at leisure, then fly Izmir–Athens. Evening walk in the Plaka.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Athens \u0026amp; the Areopagus.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora and the Areopagus, where Acts 17 is read on the rock itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Corinth \u0026amp; Cenchreae.\u003c\/strong\u003e Day trip via the Corinth Canal to ancient Corinth - the bema, the Temple of Apollo, the museum - and the port of Cenchreae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Thessaloniki \u0026amp; Berea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly north. The Roman forum and Arch of Galerius in Thessaloniki, then Berea and the Bema of the Apostle Paul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Thessaloniki\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11 - Philippi \u0026amp; Kavala.\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippi, the first European church, the traditional site of Lydia's baptism, and the harbour of Neapolis at Kavala. Return flight to Athens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 12 - Depart Athens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to Athens International in line with your flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Antalya, Izmir–Athens and Athens–Thessaloniki–Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCross-border arrangements between Turkey and Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-star centrally located hotels in both countries - old-city Istanbul, the Antalya seafront, Kusadasi, and walking distance from Syntagma in Athens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongregations, seminary groups and individual pilgrims. The pace is full but not punishing; there is a rest window most afternoons. Group leaders bringing 15+ travellers go free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo countries - is the border crossing complicated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, because we fly between them. You will need to check visa requirements for both Turkey and Greece for your nationality; we send a country-by-country briefing after booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much of the teaching is on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly all of it. Each location has a scheduled reading and reflection stop built into the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we extend in Greece afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the islands are an easy add-on from Athens, and we can arrange three or four nights in Santorini or on the Peloponnese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415828285,"sku":"LV-TG-PAU-12-TWN","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415861053,"sku":"LV-TG-PAU-12-SGL","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Mexican_President_visiting_the_Celsus_library_in_EphesusCelsus_library_in_Ephesus_2C_Turkey2_5bf58bd0-a7ab-4260-9f3d-1ad0affc9f55.jpg?v=1785117843"},{"product_id":"cappadocia-early-christian-anatolia-8-day","title":"Cappadocia \u0026 Early Christian Anatolia: 8-Day Journey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCappadocia is where early Christians carved an entire civilisation into soft volcanic rock - hundreds of churches, monasteries and cities hidden eight storeys underground. This eight-day journey pairs three unhurried nights among the fairy chimneys with Istanbul at either end, and adds Konya, where Rumi taught tolerance a thousand years later. It is our best-value introduction to Turkey and the easiest to fit into a working year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e8 days \/ 7 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 18 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eEasy to moderate - valley walks are optional and always have a level alternative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e7 breakfasts, 5 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eWeekly, March–November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree nights in a genuine cave hotel in Goreme or Uchisar\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe rock-cut churches and frescoes of the Goreme Open-Air Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDerinkuyu underground city, carved eight levels down\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn optional sunrise balloon flight over the valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Ihlara Valley walk beside the Melendiz river\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelime monastery and the Cappadocian Fathers' monastic heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKonya's Mevlana Museum and the Whirling Dervish tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIstanbul's Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to your hotel in the old city. Evening at leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul Highlights.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace, then the Grand Bazaar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Fly to Cappadocia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Afternoon at Uchisar castle for the sunset over the valleys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Goreme \u0026amp; the Valleys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional sunrise balloon flight. Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Devrent and an Avanos pottery workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Underground Cities \u0026amp; Ihlara.\u003c\/strong\u003e Derinkuyu underground city, a gentle 3 km walk in the Ihlara Valley, and Selime monastery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Cappadocia → Konya.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive across the plateau with a stop at the Sultanhani caravanserai. Mevlana Museum and an evening Sema ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Konya\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Konya → Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Istanbul. Afternoon Bosphorus cruise and farewell dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Depart Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to the airport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights Istanbul–Cappadocia and Konya–Istanbul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree nights in a cave hotel with vaulted stone rooms and valley-view terraces, and four-star accommodation in Istanbul and Konya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-time visitors, travellers short on annual leave, and anyone drawn to early Christian and monastic history. The walking is genuinely optional throughout, which makes it a good fit for mixed-ability groups and families with teenagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a cave hotel actually comfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the ones we use are heated, en-suite and quiet, with the rock keeping rooms cool in summer. They are the reason people remember Cappadocia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time for ballooning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApril to June and September to October have the most reliable flying weather. Flights are cancelled for wind and you are refunded in full if that happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be extended to the coast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily. Add four nights in Kusadasi for Ephesus, or fly to Antalya for the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300415893821,"sku":"LV-TR-CAP-08-TWN","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300415926589,"sku":"LV-TR-CAP-08-SGL","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/3840px-CAPPADOCIA_G_C3_B6reme_National_Park_and_the_Rock_Sites._World_Heritage_List._Turkey._Hot_Air_Ballooning_Cappadocia_2dde0524-4a85-4e33-bd37-4199ad12999e.jpg?v=1785117844"},{"product_id":"aegean-classical-studies-faculty-led","title":"Aegean Classical Studies: 11-Day Faculty-Led Greece \u0026 Turkey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for classics, history, archaeology and art-history departments running a short-term faculty-led programme. The route traces the Greek world across the Aegean - Athens, Delphi and Meteora, then Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and the Ionian cities of Priene, Miletus and Didyma. Every site is mapped to teaching outcomes, guides hold archaeological credentials rather than general tourism licences, and the logistics, risk assessment and 24\/7 duty-of-care support are handled so faculty can teach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e11 days \/ 10 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAthens → Izmir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eDesigned for 15–35 students plus faculty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eModerate - daily site walking on uneven archaeological terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e10 breakfasts, 9 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eJanuary, May–June and December academic windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Agora and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDelphi - the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Tholos and the Charioteer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe monasteries of Meteora on their sandstone pillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTroy, with the stratigraphy explained layer by layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePergamon's acropolis, library site and Asklepion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus, including the terrace houses under cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Ionian triad: Priene's Hellenistic grid, Miletus' theatre and the Temple of Apollo at Didyma\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFree faculty places, one per fifteen paying students\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-departure lecture pack and site-by-site reading list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Athens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group airport meet, transfer and an evening orientation session with the academic lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Athens - Acropolis \u0026amp; Agora.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Acropolis and its museum in the morning, the Ancient Agora and Stoa of Attalos in the afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Athens - Museums \u0026amp; Cape Sounion.\u003c\/strong\u003e National Archaeological Museum, then the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion for sunset.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Delphi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full day at Delphi: the Sacred Way, the Temple of Apollo, the stadium and the museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Delphi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Meteora.\u003c\/strong\u003e North to Kalambaka for the monasteries of Meteora and a session on Byzantine monasticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kalambaka\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Fly to Istanbul → Canakkale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to Thessaloniki, fly to Istanbul and continue to Canakkale on the Dardanelles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Canakkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Troy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full teaching day at Troy with the excavation sequence walked in order, plus the Troy Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Canakkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Pergamon.\u003c\/strong\u003e The acropolis at Bergama - theatre, library terrace, Trajaneum - and the Asklepion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ephesus in depth, including the terrace houses, the Great Theatre and the Ephesus Museum at Selcuk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Priene, Miletus \u0026amp; Didyma.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Ionian cities in one day: Priene's grid plan, Miletus' theatre and baths, and the oracle temple at Didyma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Izmir\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11 - Depart Izmir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne complimentary faculty place per 15 paying students\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flight Thessaloniki–Istanbul and all ground transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-departure risk assessment, emergency action plan and 24\/7 duty-of-care line\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSite-specific reading list and pre-departure lecture pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentrally located three- and four-star hotels with twin and triple rooms for students and single rooms for faculty, all vetted for fire safety, night-desk staffing and secure access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity and college departments running short-term study abroad, honours cohorts and classical civilisation programmes. We can align the route to a specific syllabus, add contact hours, or restructure it for credit-bearing delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the itinerary be changed to fit our syllabus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and most departments do change it. Send us the module outline and we will rebuild the route around your learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the safeguarding and insurance arrangements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou receive a written risk assessment per site, an emergency action plan, 24\/7 emergency contact and evidence of our operator liability cover before departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does student payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can invoice the institution directly or set up individual student payment plans with a deposit and staged instalments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300416352573,"sku":"LV-TG-EDU-11-TWN","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300416385341,"sku":"LV-TG-EDU-11-SGL","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Acropolis_of_Athens_01361_7d29cc25-c00f-46de-a8b7-4c37d2515d32.jpg?v=1785117845"},{"product_id":"gentle-journeys-turkey-senior-alumni","title":"Gentle Journeys Turkey: 12-Day Senior \u0026 Alumni Escorted Tour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Turkey, at a pace that lets you enjoy it. We use internal flights instead of long coach days, never move hotels more than five times in twelve days, and hold a minimum two-night stay everywhere. Porters handle your luggage from the airport to your room and back. Every site has a level route agreed with the guide in advance, private vehicles drop as close to entrances as regulations allow, and there is a rest afternoon built into each city. Group size caps at sixteen so nobody is ever waiting on a coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e12 days \/ 11 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIstanbul → Istanbul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 16 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eRelaxed - no more than 2 km walking on any day, level alternatives at every site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e11 breakfasts, 9 dinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApril–May and September–October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo-night minimum in every location; only five hotel changes in twelve days\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternal flights replace all long coach transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull porterage - your case is handled airport to room and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree nights in Istanbul with a private Bosphorus cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEphesus with vehicle access to the upper gate, so the site is walked downhill\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Pamukkale travertines with a level boardwalk route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThree nights in Cappadocia, including a valley drive with panoramic viewpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA rest afternoon in every city, not just at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum sixteen travellers, with a tour manager alongside the local guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Istanbul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheelchair assistance arranged on request. Private transfer, porterage to your room and a relaxed welcome dinner at the hotel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Istanbul - the Old City.\u003c\/strong\u003e A late start. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with the Hippodrome walked at an easy pace. Afternoon free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Istanbul - Bosphorus \u0026amp; Palaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Private Bosphorus cruise with seating throughout, then Dolmabahce Palace, which is largely step-free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Istanbul - At Leisure.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free day. Optional guided visit to the Spice Bazaar and the Archaeology Museum for those who want it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - Fly to Izmir → Kusadasi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight, then a short transfer to your Aegean sea-view hotel. Afternoon at leisure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Ephesus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Entry at the upper gate so the site is walked gently downhill, with seating stops. Afternoon rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - The House of the Virgin Mary \u0026amp; Sirince.\u003c\/strong\u003e A morning at Meryem Ana, then the hill village of Sirince for lunch and wine tasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Kusadasi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Kusadasi → Pamukkale.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short drive to Pamukkale. Hierapolis by vehicle to the upper entrance, and the travertines by level boardwalk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Pamukkale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Fly to Cappadocia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning at the thermal pools, then a flight from Denizli via Istanbul to Cappadocia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Cappadocia - Valleys \u0026amp; Viewpoints.\u003c\/strong\u003e A panoramic drive with short walks at Uchisar, Pasabag and Devrent, plus an Avanos pottery workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11 - Cappadocia - Goreme.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Goreme Open-Air Museum at an easy pace, with a free afternoon and a farewell dinner in a cave restaurant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cappadocia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 12 - Fly to Istanbul \u0026amp; Depart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Istanbul and connection home, or transfer to a day-use room if your flight is late.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull porterage at every hotel and airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll internal flights (Istanbul–Izmir, Denizli–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Istanbul)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Look Vacations tour manager in addition to the local guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLevel-access routing agreed at every site in advance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAirport wheelchair assistance arranged free on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour- and five-star hotels chosen specifically for lifts, step-free entrances, walk-in showers and rooms close to the elevator. In Cappadocia we use a cave hotel with a lift and level access rather than the stepped hillside properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravellers in their late sixties and beyond, alumni associations, retirement communities and anyone who wants the classic sites without the forced march. Walkers, sticks and slower paces are entirely normal on this tour and nobody is ever rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you take a wheelchair user?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many cases yes, but it depends on the chair and how much assistance you travel with. Call us and we will go through each site honestly - some, like the Pergamon acropolis, we simply leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a single supplement, and can you match roommates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a single supplement, shown as a separate option. We also run a roommate-matching list for solo travellers who would rather share and avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I need to skip a day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen you skip it. The tour manager stays contactable, the hotel is comfortable, and there is never any pressure to be on the coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300416614717,"sku":"LV-TR-GEN-12-TWN","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300416647485,"sku":"LV-TR-GEN-12-SGL","price":3540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Mexican_President_visiting_the_Celsus_library_in_EphesusCelsus_library_in_Ephesus_2C_Turkey2_38c92f69-241c-444e-b11c-7271c67e0f39.jpg?v=1785117849"}],"url":"https:\/\/lookvacations.com\/collections\/turkey-tours\/faith-based.oembed","provider":"Look Vacations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}