Trade Istanbul's grand mosques and bustling bazaars for the sun-drenched Aegean coast on this self-drive adventure that shows you two very different sides of Turkey.
Trip code: 1119
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Few trips pack in as much as this one. You get Istanbul — one of the world's great cities — and then the freedom of a self-drive through Turkey's stunning Aegean coast. It's a brilliant combination: history, culture, incredible food, turquoise water, and ancient ruins, all in one go.
Istanbul is where the trip begins, and it earns every minute you give it. The Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia — these are places you've probably seen in photos, but standing in front of them is something else entirely. Wander the backstreets, drink tea on a rooftop, and take a cruise on the Bosphorus to really get a feel for this city straddling two continents. Then you pick up your hire car and head south into the Aegean region. The pace slows, the landscape opens up, and the whole trip shifts into a different gear.
Along the Aegean coast you're in control. Stop at Ephesus to walk one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Linger over fresh seafood in a harbour village. Explore the surreal white terraces of Pamukkale or the hilltop ruins of Pergamon. This is Turkey at its most rewarding — and because you're driving yourself, you can take it all at your own pace.
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Your journey kicks off in Istanbul, one of the world's great cities — a place where Europe and Asia meet across the Bosphorus and where history layers itself on every street corner. You have two nights here, which is just enough time to get under the city's skin, take in its iconic landmarks, and settle into the rhythm of its lively neighbourhoods.
You're booked into the Orientbank Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection, a five-star property that brings together Ottoman grandeur and contemporary luxury. Expect beautifully appointed rooms, attentive service, and a location that puts the best of the city within easy reach.
After two full days soaking up Istanbul, you'll pick up your hire car and head south-west towards the Aegean. The road ahead takes you to the charming village of Şirince — a very different pace from the city buzz you're leaving behind.
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IZMIR 7 days
Economy · ALAMO
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Fly in and hit the open road — this self-drive adventure takes you from ancient ruins to turquoise coastline, giving you the freedom to explore Turkey entirely at your own pace.
