Group Solo Travel in Turkey

Travel solo as part of a group tour to Turkey

Why travel solo to Turkey?

A solo group tour of Turkey unites classical architecture and an azure coastline with the country’s famously warm hospitality.

From sailing the Mediterranean coast and dining on fresh fish, to visiting the Unesco World Heritage Site of Ephesus and soaking up the dusky hues of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys from a hot air balloon, Turkey is a country that packs a punch.

Its cities hold their own, too – a stroll through Istanbul’s atmospheric streets will gift you minarets, mosaics, and mosques, not to mention the heady aromas of the spice bazaar. And, of course, no trip to Turkey is complete without indulging in its rich food heritage, from gözleme (flatbread) pitstops and kebab banquets to a spread of meze washed down with a bottle of the country’s tasty fruit wine.

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In light of the recent earthquake, we’ve put together some FAQs covering everything you need to know about travel to Turkey right now, and why it should still be top of your list.

Turkey Facts

What's the weather like?

Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline enjoys hot, dry summers with an average temperature of 82°F (28°C) in August; winters are cool and wet, with a low of 50°F (10°C) in January.

Istanbul’s hottest month is July with an average temperature of 74°F (23.5°C), while its coldest is February at 42°F (5.5°C).

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Average temp in high season

What are the national languages?

Turkish

What is the currency?

Turkish lira

Timezone

Set your watches for GMT+3

Top Three Experiences

1. Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys
2. Sail and snorkel the Mediterranean Sea on a private gulet
3. Learn to make Turkish pottery and local delicacies

Top Five Dishes to Try

1. Gözleme – savoury Turkish flatbread
2. Pottery kebab – meat stew prepared in a clay pot or jug
3. Meze – collection of small dishes, dips and spreads, such as hummus, yogurt, and baba ganoush
4. Dolma – stuffed vine leaves
5. Halva – fudge-like dessert made with tahini (sesame seed paste)

Our Turkey trips

8 Days in Turkey

Classical Turkey

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Top places to visit in Turkey

IZMIR

Set around an azure bay with a gorgeous seafront promenade, Turkey’s third largest city is a laidback cultural hotspot. The palm-lined boulevards are dotted with elegant mosques and atmospheric bazaars, while ancient Greek and Roman ruins look down from the hilltops.

SELCUK

Famous for some of the world’s best preserved classical sites, the pretty countryside town of Selçuk is where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in Artemis Temple, Isa Bey Mosque and St John Basilica and Ephesus.

CAPPADOCIA

Home to the pastel fairy chimneys, which rise up from the ground and cover the landscape. The best way to experience them is up high in a hot air balloon, and from the driving seat of an ATV – both of which you can do with us.

Istanbul

Byzantine, Genoese, Ottoman, and modern Turkish architecture collide in Istanbul’s impressive skyline. When you’re not ogling beautiful buildings, you’ll be nosing around markets, learning about the nation’s rich cultural heritage and dining at some of the country’s best restaurants.

OUR PROMISE

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THE PEOPLE

Our mission to create 1 million friendships so we obsess over the group dynamic. Everyone is aged 30-49, 98% travel solo & 80% stay friends. Want to know more about your group? GET IN TOUCH

THE SECURITY

We operate using a 3rd party trust bank account meaning we guarantee refunds in 14 days if your trip has to be cancelled BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

THE TRIPS

Our trips are made up of ‘can’t-do-by-yourself’ experiences – think staying on your own private island in the Arctic and glamping in Land Rovers on the Serengeti SEE TRIPS