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Istanbul, Turkey -- Global Teacher Professional Learning Program
Istanbul · Gallipoli · Ephesus · Pamukkale

Türkiye

Professional Learning Program — Inspire. Grow. Explore.

Professional Learning Program • 8 Days • 20 Hours PD
Accommodation
  • 7 nights total
  • 4-star hotels or above
  • Includes a thermal hotel at Pamukkale
Transport
  • Private ground transport
  • Domestic flight back to Istanbul
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
Support
  • GT Team Leader
  • Professional local guides
  • Pre-departure support
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 4 dinners
Terrain
  • Moderate
  • Uneven ground at ancient sites
Group Size
  • 6 – 16
Overview

Empires, epics and education

Eight days across Turkey, from Istanbul’s old city to the Aegean and the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, built around two school visits that open up Turkish classrooms through observation and conversation with local teachers and school leaders. Between them run the ANZAC battlefields at Gallipoli, the myth and archaeology of Troy and Pergamon, the marble streets of Ephesus, and the hillside village of Sirince.

Trip Highlights

The Türkiye experience

✓ Two visits to Turkish schools, including classroom observation and professional exchange with local educators
✓ Take part in private workshops designed for the group
✓ Walk the ANZAC battlefields at Gallipoli — ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
✓ Explore Istanbul’s old city, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
✓ Visit Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus, three of the ancient world’s most significant sites
✓ Earn a 20-hour Certificate of Professional Development
Route Map

Getting your bearings

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Map is for illustration purposes only — please refer to the detailed itinerary below for exact program details.

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Gallery

A glimpse of the journey

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Itinerary

Your 8-day journey

Arrive at Istanbul Airport, where your guide meets you and transfers you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore or rest — a first look at a city that has been capital to the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires and still straddles two continents.
A full guided day through the old city: the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque with its Iznik tilework, and Hagia Sophia. Lunch and time at a local bazaar for spices, Turkish delight and handmade crafts.
An early departure for Gallipoli and the ANZAC battlefields — ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and the Gallipoli Museum. A profoundly moving day for Australian and New Zealand visitors.
Travel to Troy, of the Trojan Horse and Homer’s Iliad, then on to Pergamon and its acropolis, library and temples — a centre of ancient medicine and learning. The day ends in the Aegean coastal town of Kusadasi.
A day at Ephesus, among the best-preserved classical cities anywhere — marble streets, the Celsus Library, Roman baths and the Grand Theatre. Afterwards, a carpet-weaving centre and the hillside village of Sirince, with a tasting of its fruit wines.
Travel to Pamukkale, the UNESCO-listed white travertine terraces formed by mineral springs, and the Roman spa town of Hierapolis with its amphitheatre, baths and necropolis. The evening is spent at a thermal hotel with access to natural hot springs.
An early hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale and Hierapolis at sunrise, then a transfer to Denizli Airport for the domestic flight back to Istanbul.
A final morning in Istanbul, with airport transfers provided on the scheduled program departure date.
What’s Included

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation, 4-star or above
  • Airport transfers on the scheduled program arrival and departure dates
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Private ground transport, plus the domestic flight from Denizli back to Istanbul
  • Professional English-speaking tour guides
  • Two school visits, including classroom observation and talks from school leadership
  • Private workshops designed for the group
  • All entrance fees and costs for listed excursions — Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Sirince, Pamukkale and Hierapolis
  • Dedicated GT Team Leader, pre-departure support and 24/7 in-country support
  • 20-hour Certificate of Professional Development

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Airport transfers for participants arriving before, or departing after, the scheduled program dates
  • Meals and personal expenses not specifically listed as included

Optional add-on: Tandem paragliding over Pamukkale can be added when booking on WeTravel (A$100).

Dates & Pricing

Join the 2027 program

3 – 10 Jul 2027
A$4,250
Twin share
A$4,900
Private room
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Secure your place with a A$100 deposit

Reviews

What educators say

WeTravel ★★★★★

“This tour to Japan exceeded all expectations… From the energy of Tokyo to the traditional beauty of Kyoto, every aspect of the journey was thoughtfully planned and expertly delivered.”

Luke P
Japan Education & Culture · Apr 2026
WeTravel ★★★★★

“The tour ran exactly as advertised… planned with the perfect balance of opportunities to explore at your own pace while also offering whole group activities.”

Emily G
Japan Education & Culture · Apr 2026
WeTravel ★★★★★

“A good balance of tours and free time to explore this beautiful country. Our team leader and tour guide were caring, supportive and approachable. As a first time overseas traveller, I had an excellent experience.”

Melissa S
Japan Education & Culture · Apr 2026
Trustpilot ★★★★★

“Everything within our control was well organised from start to finish. I met so many wonderful people and enjoyed delicious food. The mix of professional learning and culture was great.”

Aqsa Sharif
Komodo, Indonesia · Jan 2026
Trustpilot ★★★★★

“Communication, organisation and experiences were exemplary. Professional and personal development were nurtured in a safe, supportive environment.”

T.P
Bali Green, Indonesia · May 2025
Trustpilot ★★★★★

“This was hands down the greatest experience of my life! I was looking for something different to just a regular holiday and this delivered the goods.”

Jodie Reynolds
Every educator needs to do this · Aug 2024
4.9 Google35 reviews 4.7 Trustpilot32 reviews 16 WeTravelverified reviews
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