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Turkey

Extension: Istanbul: Ancient City and Modern City

Program No. 22375RJ
Istanbul is thousands of years old, so it deserves a few extra days of exploration. Continue your discovery of this complex and mysterious city with our local experts.
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4 days
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999
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At a Glance
Duration
4 days
Program Begins
Istanbul
Program Concludes
Istanbul
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
8 ( 4B, 3L, 1D )
Activity Level
Delve deeper into the ancient and contemporary cultures of Turkey. From the Istanbul Archaeology Museum and the lavish Dolmabahce Palace to Istanbul’s Modern Art Museum and bustling squares — experts immerse you in the real Istanbul, bringing to life the city’s heritage of cultural fusion.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Marvel at the exquisite Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great and Sarcophagus of the Mourning Women at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum.
  • Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, the second palace of the Ottoman Sultans built in mid-19th century.
  • Gain an insight into Turkey’s contemporary art scene at the Istanbul Modern Art Museum.
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General Notes
This program may only be taken as an extension of "The Best of Turkey: A Journey by Land and Gulet" (#18761). Because of the special nature of this program, we request that you call us to enroll. Please call toll free at (800) 454-5768, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.
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Yunus Ozdemir
Yunus Ozdemir was born in 1978 in a small town on the Aegean coast of Turkey. He graduated from Akdeniz University in 2005 and holds a degree in classic archeology. He then went on to complete his master's degree in cultural heritage and management. Yunus has been actively leading educational travel groups since 2005. His special interest is hiking, and he is one of the creators of the Carian Trail, a 100-mile long scenic hiking route in southwestern Turkey.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Sami Ozcini
Sami Ozcini has shared his love for Turkey — and his home city of Istanbul — with Road Scholar participants for more than 12 years. His on-site lectures bring a different perspective to understanding and appreciating the rich history and legacy of Istanbul. A graduate of Marmara University, Sami has a degree in English literature and enjoys traveling throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and acting as a referee for amateur football games in Istanbul.
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Burcu Tokgoz
Burcu Tokgoz studied English literature at Istanbul University. Her hobbies are literature, yoga, meditating, travel and dance. With specialties in religious and cultural explorations, Burcu has led excursions for Road Scholar since 2005 and loves being a group leader because she says she is constantly surrounded in her Road Scholar travels by open-minded and interesting people.
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Timur Comertpay
Timur Comertpay was born and raised in Adana, a city on the eastern Mediterranean shore of Turkey. After working as an English teacher at several schools, he took up a new profession as a licensed excursion leader in 1992. Timur has lead educational groups to some of the best known archeological and historical sites in Turkey, as well as on hiking adventures along the Blue Voyage Coast. He believes to truly appreciate Turkey, visitors should experience the culture, taste different foods and interact with locals.
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This is a Program Extension of
The Best of Turkey: A Journey by Land and Gulet
Go off the beaten path as you explore the Turkey seldom seen by tourists. From meeting with a Sufi to expert-led walks and sailing excursions, this adventure has it all.
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Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to one mile daily over varied terrain.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.