Insight Vacations
Wonders of Turkey - Classic Group
Turkey
From $3,075
per person
Next departure Nov 5, 2026
Türkiye trips
Guided tours and cruise sailings.
- Main airport
- IST İstanbul Airport
- Time zone
- Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3) at Istanbul
- Cruise ports
- Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey, Canakkale, Bodrum, Cesme
Guides to places in Türkiye
Guided tours in Türkiye
Insight Vacations
Treasures of Turkey - Classic Group
Turkey
From $4,025
per person
Next departure May 9, 2027
Cruises calling in Türkiye
Mediterranean with Greece, Italy & Turkey
Apr 11, 2027 to Apr 25, 2027 · 14 nights
Barcelona, Spain to Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off
Ports of call and detailsFrom $2,928 per person, double occupancy$3,950
Interior, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises
Plus $281 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Interior
- $2,928
$3,950 - Oceanview
- $3,498
$4,850 - Balcony
- $4,093
$5,945 - Mini-Suite
- $4,623
$7,425 - Suite
11-Day Mediterranean Splendor: Amalfi Coast & Ancient Ruins
Apr 23, 2027 to May 4, 2027 · 11 nights
Barcelona, Spain to Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Offers: Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit, Have It All Early Booking Bonus
Ports of call and detailsFrom $3,689 per person, double occupancy
Inside, Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit
Taxes and fees included
- Inside
- $3,689
- Ocean View
- $3,899
- Signature Suite
- $5,539
- Neptune Suite
- $7,084
29-Day Mediterranean Medley: Italy, Greece & Ephesus
Apr 30, 2027 to May 29, 2027 · 29 nights
Genoa, Italy to Istanbul, Turkey
Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event
Ports of call and detailsFrom $32,298 per guest based on double occupancy
Veranda Suite, Seabourn Combo Savings
Taxes and fees included
- Veranda Suite
- $32,298
- Owner's Suite and Above
- $68,498
- Penthouse Suite
- Penthouse Spa Suite
Mediterranean And Greek Islands
May 2, 2027 to May 21, 2027 · 19 nights
Southampton, England to Istanbul, Türkiye
Offers: Fall Savings Event
Ports of call and detailsFrom $2,629 per person, double occupancy
Britannia Inside
Taxes and fees included
- Britannia Inside
- $2,629
- Britannia Oceanview
- Britannia Balcony
- Britannia Club Balcony
- Princess Grill Suite
- Queens Grill Suite
Cheapest months for Türkiye
April 2027 is the lowest, from $1,436 per personWonders of Turkey
- Nov 2026$2,768
- Dec 2026$2,636
- Jan 2027$2,636
- Feb 2027no current price
- Mar 2027$1,775
- Apr 2027$1,436
- May 2027$1,485
- Jun 2027$1,436
- Jul 2027$1,436
- Aug 2027$1,436
- Sep 2027$1,485
- Oct 2027$1,595
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
October 2027 is the lowest, from $90 a nightEnchanted Princess, 12 nights
- Nov 2026no current price
- Dec 2026no current price
- Jan 2027no current price
- Feb 2027no current price
- Mar 2027no current price
- Apr 2027$134 a night
- May 2027$127 a night
- Jun 2027$113 a night
- Jul 2027$109 a night
- Aug 2027$111 a night
- Sep 2027$104 a night
- Oct 2027$90 a night
Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).
When to go to Türkiye
Warmest in August, with an average high of 86°F. Coolest in January, with an average low of 38°F. Most rain in December, about 3.5 inches.Averages around Istanbul
Average high and low
- Jan48°38° high 48, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb49°38° high 49, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar54°41° high 54, low 41 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr63°47° high 63, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
- May72°57° high 72, low 57 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun81°65° high 81, low 65 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul86°70° high 86, low 70 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug86°71° high 86, low 71 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep78°64° high 78, low 64 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct69°57° high 69, low 57 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov60°48° high 60, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec52°42° high 52, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan2.7in inches of rain
- Feb2.8in inches of rain
- Mar2.4in inches of rain
- Apr1.6in inches of rain
- May1.6in inches of rain
- Jun1.1in inches of rain
- Jul1.1in inches of rain
- Aug1.2in inches of rain
- Sep1.8in inches of rain
- Oct3.4in inches of rain
- Nov2.9in inches of rain
- Dec3.5in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, 1991-2020 averages
Things to do in Türkiye
Sunrise Balloon Watching in CappadociaEUR 50Turkish Folklore ShowEUR 53Cooking Class ExperienceEUR 130Flavors of Cannakkale City WalkEUR 52Göreme and Avanos SightseeingEUR 55Izmir Traditional Flavors ExperienceEUR 42Mediterranean DreamEUR 64Mosaic Lamp WorkshopEUR 60
Ports of call
Kusadasi (Ephesus), TurkeyKusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St.
Istanbul, TurkeyArriving in Istanbul, Turkey on board a ship is an unforgettable experience.
CanakkaleThe Turkish city of Canakkale lies along both sides of the Dardanelles strait that links the landlocked Sea of Marmara to the Aegean.
BodrumLocated on the azure Aegean, a stop at Bodrum on a Holland America Line cruise offers a glimpse into the leisurely lifestyle of the vacationers who flock to the Turkish Riviera to layout on its sun-drenched beaches, dine at trendy restaurants and take their yachts out on the smooth, clear water.
CesmeA popular holiday and resort destination, Cesme is located on a promontory on the tip of a peninsula that carries the same name.
AntalyaA cruise to Antalya, Turkey, delivers guests to a breathtaking city flanked by the Taurus mountains. It's a breezy, 10-minute taxi ride to get from the cruise port to the Old City (Kaleici).Sample itineraries in Türkiye
4 days in Türkiye on a Trafalgar tour
Treasures of Turkey - Experience Turkey, 15 days
Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul
Day 2 Bosphorus Cruise and Bursa
Day 3 Cumalikizik and Gordion
Day 4 Sophisticated Ankara
4 days in Türkiye on an Insight Vacations tour
Treasures of Turkey - Classic Group, 15 days
Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul
Day 2 Bosphorus Cruise and Bursa
Day 3 Cumalikizik and Gordion
Day 4 Sophisticated Ankara
4 days in Türkiye on a Costsaver tour
Day 1 Arrive Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul Sightseeing and Free Time
Day 3 Istanbul – Ankara
Day 4 Ankara – Cappadocia
Questions about Türkiye
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Türkiye?
April 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Türkiye, from $1,436 per person, twin share.
What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Türkiye?
October 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Türkiye, from $90 per person per night.
How warm is Türkiye in July?
In July the average high around Istanbul is 86°F and the average low is 70°F, with about 1.1 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Türkiye in January?
In January the average high around Istanbul is 48°F and the average low is 38°F, with about 2.7 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Türkiye?
December, with about 3.5 inches around Istanbul. The driest month is July, with about 1.1 inches.
What is the main airport for Türkiye?
İstanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul.
What time zone is Türkiye in?
At Istanbul the time is Türkiye Standard Time (UTC+3).
Packages and deals in Türkiye
Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess Greek Isles & Adriatic Cruise, April 2028 to September 2028
Trieste (for Venice), Italy to Athens (Piraeus), Greece
From $1,854
pp, double occupancy
Next departure Apr 13, 2028
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess Mediterranean Cruise - March 2028 to September 2028
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy to Barcelona, Spain
From $2,095
pp, double occupancy
Next departure Mar 12, 2028
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess in the Mediterranean: Italy & Turkey, March 2028 to September 2028
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy to Athens (Piraeus), Greece
From $1,160
pp, double occupancy
Next departure Mar 12, 2028
