Connections Boutique Group Journeys
Turkey: Istanbul & the Aegean Coast 2017
11 days
Limited to 24 guests
A&K Advantages
Discover a deeply historic and richly varied land, from the wondrous city of Istanbul to the fantastical hills of Cappadocia to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus on the coast
Savor Istanbul's best baklava in the Spice Market and coffee in a local coffeehouse on a Market Connection
Our Spiritual Connection introduces you to the Whirling Dervishes, who access a mystical realm with an ecstatic dance
Visit one of Istanbul's historic culinary landmarks, the Vefa Boza, where locals drink the beverage of their ancient ancestors
Embark on a private boat ride on the beautiful Aegean Sea
Have lunch in a wonderful country restaurant and meet the couple that created a success story in their own kitchen
23 meals, with 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 5 dinners
Itinerary at a Glance
ARRIVE ISTANBUL, TURKEY
ISTANBUL | Hagia Sophia and City Walls
ISTANBUL | Palace Splendors
ISTANBUL | Sinan’s Magnificent Legacy
CAPPADOCIA | “Fairy Chimneys” and Dervish Dances
CAPPADOCIA | An Underground City
ANKARA | The Silk Road and Ataturk
IZMIR & KUSADASI | Sojourn on the Aegean
EPHESUS | Wonders of the Ages
KUSADASI | Craggy Ports of the Ancient Greeks
DEPART IZMIR
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