Istanbul & the Turquoise Coast

May 6–16, 2026

Tour Operator: AHI Travel

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Active

To make a reservation and view pricing, please use the “Learn More and Book Online” button above or call AHI Travel at 877-223-9274.

Revel in Istanbul’s spectacular mosques and palaces. Tour Cappadocia’s “fairy chimney” rock formations and frescoed chapels carved into the landscape — then descend into a subterranean city. Spend three nights aboard an exclusively chartered gulet yacht, docking in picturesque port towns and tranquil harbors along the Turquoise Coast.

Highlights:

• Embark on a nine-night, small-group journey showcasing the wonders of Turkey.
• In Istanbul discover Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque.
• Visit Cappadocia, renowned for its surreal rock formations, and step inside rock-cut chapels and frescoed churches.
• Explore cave houses and a fascinating subterranean city.
• Sail the Turquoise Coast aboard an exclusively chartered gulet yacht, enjoying a relaxed small-ship experience. Dock in charming port towns and secluded coves.
• Tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus.
• See the cliffside tombs of Kaunos.
• Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with lunch in a private home and a visit to a mountain village.
• Enjoy the dynamic blend of culinary influences whose flavors combine in Turkish cuisine.

Cost Details

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