At TravelShop Turkey we specialize in escorted tours, and they are one of the most rewarding ways to discover the country. This page explains exactly what an escorted tour is, where it can take you and what you can expect when you travel with us.
What an escorted tour is
An escorted tour means travelling as part of a guided group to a series of destinations, accompanied by a professional tour guide who takes care of the details along the way. It is the opposite of a self-guided tour, where the traveller is left to navigate, plan and manage everything alone. With an escorted tour, the route, the logistics and the local knowledge are all handled for you — so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Where we go and the themes we cover
Our escorted tours reach the most memorable corners of Turkey, including:
- Istanbul
- Canakkale, Troy and Gallipoli
- Pergamon
- Kusadasi and Ephesus
- Pamukkale
- Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalyan, Fethiye and Oludeniz
- Antalya
- Konya
- Cappadocia
- Ankara
- The Black Sea region and the whole of Anatolia
Whatever draws you to Turkey, there is an escorted tour to match. Our programs span a wide range of themes:
- Historical — ancient cities, ruins and landmarks across the ages.
- Cultural — the traditions, art and daily life of modern Turkey.
- Culinary — the flavours and food culture of each region.
- Ecological — the natural landscapes and unspoilt scenery.
- Religious — Biblical, Islamic and Jewish heritage routes.
Group sizes and pricing
We offer escorted packages with both private and regular pricing, for groups of 1 to 40 passengers. The larger your group, the better the per-person rate — so escorted tours suit solo travellers, couples and big parties alike.
Sample escorted packages
To give you a sense of what is possible, here are a few of our popular itineraries:
- 8 Day Wonderful Turkey Escorted Tour
- 6 Day Magic Line Turkey Escorted Tour
- 9 Day Anatolia Escorted Tour
- 12 Day Anatolia Escorted Tour
What's included
When you book an escorted package with us, the essentials are taken care of:
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Entrance to all museums listed in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Comfortable transportation throughout
- Selected quality hotels
- Sightseeing as set out in the program
- Lunches and dinners as stated in the program
Some programs also include domestic flights — full details are confirmed for each itinerary.
Other services we offer
Beyond escorted tours, our team can arrange a great deal more to round out your trip:
- Accommodation
- Yacht cruises and mini cruises
- Honeymoons
- Women's art tours
- Car and coach hire
- Active holidays
- Fully customized packages
Ready to explore Turkey as part of a guided group, or want help choosing the right itinerary? Contact us — our team would be glad to help.