Essential Turkey for 18–35s: Istanbul to Antalya – 10 Days
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale and a day sailing from Kas, for travellers aged 18 to 35.
Tour overview
This 10-day adventure for travellers aged 18 to 35 travels the length of western Turkey, from Istanbul to the Mediterranean. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, mostly by public bus and ferry. You stay nine nights in hotels, with breakfast daily and a lunch while sailing.
After a walk around Istanbul's historical peninsula you cross by ferry to the Gallipoli battlefields and stay in Canakkale. In Selcuk you explore the ruins of Ephesus, then head inland to the white travertine terraces and ancient city of Hierapolis at Pamukkale.
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On the coast at Kas you spend a day sailing the turquoise waters, with swim stops among islands and sunken ruins. The trip ends in Antalya with a walking tour of its old town, Kaleici.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits sociable travellers aged 18 to 35 who want Turkey's highlights on a budget.
Trip highlights
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Istanbul's historical peninsula (Day 2)
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The Gallipoli battlefields (Day 3)
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Ephesus (Day 5)
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Pamukkale (Day 6)
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Sailing from Kas (Day 8)
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Antalya old town (Day 9)
Your route
9 stops from Istanbul to Antalya
- Istanbul Days 1–2
- Gallipoli Day 3
- Çanakkale Day 3
- Troy Day 4
- Selcuk Days 4–5
- Ephesus Day 5
- Pamukkale Day 6
- Kas Days 7–8
- Antalya Days 9–10
Why choose this tour
Turkey's highlights with a group your own age. Great value, mostly by public bus.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers
- History lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from Istanbul, Turkey to Antalya, Turkey
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Day 1 · Istanbul Istanbul
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Historical Peninsula Istanbul
A walking tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Gallipoli, Canakkale Gallipoli
The battlefields.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Troy, Selcuk Selcuk
Ancient history.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Ephesus Ephesus
A Roman city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Pamukkale, Hierapolis Pamukkale
The cotton castle.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Kas Kas
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Kas, Kekova Kas
A day sailing.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Antalya, Kaleici Antalya
An old town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Antalya Antalya
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Istanbul (2 nights) Hotel
- Canakkale (1 night) Hotel
- Selcuk (2 nights) Hotel
- Pamukkale (1 night) Hotel
- Kas (2 nights) Hotel
- Antalya (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
- Meals 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Public buses and a ferry to Gallipoli
- Istanbul walking tour and Gallipoli guided visit
- Ephesus and Pamukkale visits
- A day sailing from Kas
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Optional activities such as ballooning
- Meals not included 7 lunches and 9 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35
- You want comfortable hotels throughout
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £860 per person, twin share, tour only. 59 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What ages is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
No, UK citizens can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
How do you travel?
Mostly by public bus, with a ferry to Gallipoli and occasional private transport.
Can I take a balloon flight?
Yes, an optional sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale is available.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary