Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Trojan War & Mythology Talk, Troy
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Şirince Cooking Class, Sirince
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Grand Bazaar Walk & Lecture, Istanbul. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Discover Istanbul’s rich history as you tour its most renowned landmarks: Hagia Sophia the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazar, Journey into the spectacular underground cities of Cappadocia and marvel at the iconic “fairy chimneys” now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Explore the remains of the legendary city of Troy and enjoy a history lesson in Greek mythology, Savor the true spirit of Turkish cuisine with a hands-on cooking demonstration.

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While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

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All National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.