Middle East

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Please note this is a sample itinerary and we can customize based on your family's needs. Prices do not include airfare, and may vary depending on dates of travel.

Join this family adventure through Turkey as you discover its incredible archaeological and natural sights. Learn about the unique landscapes and culture with a local leader by your side as you explore the city of Istanbul, the caverns and valleys of Cappadocia and the Mediterranean coast of Antalya. Create your own masterpiece through the art of water marbling in Istanbul and join local women for a cooking class in Cappadocia for both hands-on fun and local immersion with the kids. Finish your adventure with a relaxing two days on the coast as you unwind from your adventure through the highlights of Turkey.

• Explore Istanbul with your local guide filling you in on the city’s history while you discover the 17th century Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.

• Learn the art of water marbling (Ebru) by using traditional materials like earth dyes, horsehair and rose branch brushes – you can paint your own masterpiece to take home!

• Be enchanted by the unique rock formations, colored valleys and houses carved into cliffs in Cappadocia. You might also want to hop in a hot air balloon and see the fairytale city from a bird's eye view.

• Join local women in Cappadocia for a hands-on cooking class as you tuck into delicious food, traditions and friendly conversations.

• Finish the trip in Antalya where you’ll have some free time to enjoy beautiful beaches on the blue Mediterranean coast.

What's Included:

Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport: Plane, Private vehicle

Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights)

Included activities

• Istanbul - City walk

• Istanbul - Ebru (water marbling)

• Cappadocia - Hereni Women’s Cooperative Cooking Class

• Cappadocia - Kaymakli Underground City

• Antalya - Kaleici orientation walk

• Antalya - Farewell dinner