9-23 May 2026

Türkiye: Echoes of Empires

Step into a land where continents converse and civilizations never truly fade. Türkiye — where East meets West in a tapestry of empires, myths, and living traditions. Begin in Istanbul, once the mighty Constantinople — city of sultans and saints, minarets and mosaics — straddling Europe and Asia across the glimmering Bosporus. Drift through the dreamlike valleys of Cappadocia, where stone spires rise like fairytale towers. Walk in the mystic footsteps of Rumi in Konya, where the whirling dervishes still spin in reverence. Cross the Taurus Mountains to the sun-warmed shores of the Mediterranean, where Antalya dazzles with colour and coastline. Then westward — to Pamukkale’s surreal white terraces, the ancient healing city of Hierapolis, and on to the sacred echoes of Troy and the biblical majesty of Ephesus, where marble streets recall an age of apostles and emperors.

Tour Highlights

  • Istanbul - Constantinople of old
  • Bosphorus - the famous continental divide
  • Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Cappadocia - 'fairly chimney' landscape
  • Overnight in luxury cave hotel
  • Konya - the story of Rumi (Mevlana)
  • Antalya - Jewel of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast
  • Pamukkale - Cotton Forest - calcareous hot springs
  • Biblical Ephesus - Apostle Paul
  • Pergamum's Acropolis & Asklepion
  • Troy - of Helen the Beautiful and Trojan Horse fame
  • Cannakale
*Terms: Includes travel insurance up to the age of 69, other arrangements available for 70+. Although utmost care is taken to procure the advertised arrangements, changes may occur due to availability, schedule changes and price fluctuations in which case similar arrangements will be offered. Standard terms apply.

R69,650

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Fully Inclusive Tour
Deposit: R15 000 pp secures name on tour list
Single Supplement: R9 250

  • All flights + Airport taxes
  • 4* Hotels + Breakfast daily & meals as indicated
  • Visa
  • Transport + Travel Insurance*
  • SA Tour Leader
  • Expert local English speaking guides
  • Tips & Gratuities
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