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Tremendous Turkey
Istanbul, Ebusuud cad. NO:12 , Sirkeci , 34110 Istanbul TURKEY, TRApril 6th – 18th, 2026
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Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club have created a brand new adventure to Turkey. Experience the rich tapestry of history and culture throughout her diverse regions and landscapes. In the vibrant city of Istanbul, explore iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Be immersed in local flavors with a street food culinary tour, and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus. In Cappadocia, marvel & photograph its unique landscapes, including the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley and the ancient rock-cut churches in Red Valley. In Antalya, visit stunning waterfalls and the charming old town of Kaleiçi. Relax on a white sand beach or explore further at the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos. In Pamukkale, walk on the mesmerizing travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. Discover the ancient Roman metropolis of Ephesus and the picturesque village of Sirince, concluding with a delightful farewell dinner by the sea. A perfect blend of history, photography, cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural beauty; need we say more?
- 12 Nights/13 Days Turkey
- Istanbul (3 Nights)| Cappadocia (3 Nights) | Antalya (3 Nights) | Pamukkale (1 Night) | Kusadasi (2 Nights)
- Charming boutique hotels & resorts
- 3 Domestic flights INCLUDED!
- Breakfast daily
- 4 Dinners
- Privately guided adventures throughout
- All taxes, transfers, fees included
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Istanbul - 3 nights
- The Old City: Guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar.
- Culinary Immersion: Taste Istanbul's popular street foods, visit a traditional artisan restaurant for homemade delicacies and enjoy Turkish delights with coffee.
- The Spice Market: Capture Istanbul's 17th-century Spice Bazaar, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history as a hub of spice trade; an authentic sensory feast with aromatic spices, herbs, teas, and traditional Turkish products amidst Ottoman-inspired architecture.
- Cruise the Bosphorus: Admire the banks sailing between Europe and Asia, a unique winding strait separating two continents.
Cappadocia - 3 nights
- Devrent Valley, Pasabag, and Avanos: A photographer's dream; Devrent Valley, known for its unique rock formations, offers our cameras surreal landscapes resembling animal shapes and fairy chimneys. Pasabag features extraordinary hoodoos and multiple-stemmed fairy chimneys, while Avanos is famed for its pottery traditions along the banks of the Kızılırmak River.
- Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon: Enjoy and photograph the views of this astounding, unique landscape from the sky as the sun's golden hues blanket the valley!
- Open Air Museum: The heart of Cappadocia, famous for its wall painting dating back to the 10th century, describes the life of Jesus Christ.
- Red Valley & Cavusin: Renowned for its striking red-hued rock formations, Red Valley offers panoramic views and excellent photography opportunities amidst picturesque backdrops. Cavusin, an ancient village nearby, showcases historic cave dwellings and rock-cut churches, providing a glimpse into the region's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
- Özkonak Underground City: A lesser-known but fascinating underground complex carved out of soft volcanic rock with multiple levels of tunnels, rooms, and ventilation shafts, offering insights into ancient underground living and defense strategies in the region.
- Creating the cuisine: A memorable cooking class with a 4-course meal including soup, entrée, main meal, and local dessert.
Antalya – 3 nights
- Kaleiçi (Old Town): Discover the ancient quarters, renowned for picturesque narrow streets, historic Ottoman houses, and a vibrant atmosphere with shops, cafes, and ancient landmarks.
- Stunning Waterfalls: The Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall cascades dramatically down steep cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea while Kursunlu Waterfall provides a tranquil setting amidst lush greenery, with cascades that flow into small ponds ideal for nature walks, picnics, and of course, photography!
- Relax and enjoy the beach: Free time to relax, wander the ancient streets, or head to one of the beautiful white sand beaches that dot the coast.
- Optional adventure to Perge & Aspendos: Showcasing remarkable Roman archaeological sites, Perge features well-preserved ruins including a grand theater, agora, and Roman baths, offering insights into urban life during antiquity.
Pamukkale – 1 night
- The Cotton Castle: Famed for its natural hot springs and stunning terraces of travertine formations, these mineral-rich terraces have been formed over millennia by the flow of calcium-rich waters cascading down the mountainside.
Kusadasi – 2 nights
- Sirince Village: Nestled in the hills near Kusadasi and Ephesus, this village charms visitors with its cobblestone streets, traditional Ottoman houses, and vineyards producing local fruit wines.
Ephesus
- Guided Discovery of Ephesus: Explore and learn about the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre; amazing Greco-Roman architecture to photograph in every direction.
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Price: $3,595
Single Supplement: $995Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/turkey-small-group-tours/
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Wonders of Japan
Tokyo, Japan, 1 Chome-5-10 Shibakoen, Minato, JPMay 12 - May 21, 2026
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Travel friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are bringing back their adventure to Japan! Our Japan group tours are chock full of diverse activities including unique cultural experiences, fantastic landscapes, and all the beautiful temples and architecture that make Japan so iconic. Highlights include the Meiji Shrine in downtown Tokyo inside a park with over 100,000 trees, an easygoing walk through Chubu-Sangaku National Park in the central mountain ranges, visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and accompanying museum, strolling through the Fushimi Inari temple complex in Kyoto filled with over 10,000 bright orange torii gates, an overnight stay on the peaceful Miyajima Island, and an optional activity to have a private photoshoot and cultural exchange with Japan's cultural treasure, a geisha! Thanks to the advanced bullet trains crisscrossing this country, covering distance is easy to do, and all the complex arrangements will be made on your behalf. Read on to see more of the highlights below.
- 9 nights/10 days
- Boutique hotels, ryokans, & highly rated accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
- All transfers, rail tickets, public transit tickets, entry fees, and activities as listed in the daily itinerary
- Private guides throughout
- All taxes, transfers, & fees included
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Tokyo: 2 Nights
- The Electric City - Experience Akihabara, an otherworldly place filled with bizarre "Japanime" oddities, neon signs, and streets & alleys lined with vendors selling every type of new and used electronics you can think of!
- Asakusa Kanon Temple (Sensoji) - Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple from the 17th century.
- Meiji Shrine - Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.
- Shinjuku - skyscraper district has great restaurants, shops, and neon lights everywhere you look. It's nicknamed the Times Square of Tokyo.
The Japanese Alps & Takayama: 2 Nights
- Hirayu Great Falls: This magnificent waterfall is over 200 ft tall and 20 ft across.
- Kamikochi Valley: Inside Chubu-Sangaku National Park, this highland area is home to an amazing walk through lightly forested areas with ponds, macaque monkeys, and a curving river with the mountains as a backdrop.
- Takayama Morning Market: On the bank of the Miyagawa River, the market is fun to observe stands selling local farm produce, flowers and crafts.
- Takayama’s Old Town: Visit and photograph Takayama Jinya, the old government house as well as old homes, shops, coffee houses, and sake breweries, some of which have been in business for centuries.
- Optional Hida Folk Village Tour: This open-air museum exhibits over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama.
Kyoto: 4 nights
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion): Covered with 18-carat gold leaf, this incredible building was originally built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397.
- Okochi Mountain Villa: This famous villa consists of several beautiful gardens and buildings, including living quarters, tea houses, and a meditation hall.
- Monkey Park Iwatayama: We’ll meander up a small hill to reach the park with a nice overlook filled with macaques.
- Gion District & Optional Geisha Cultural Exchange: Walk through the sleepy district where geisha come from all over the country to train. For those interested (not included) we’ll get to have an incredible experience in a local house with a geisha for a cultural exchange and private photo shoot.
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Filled with thousands of vermilion gates, this hillside complex and temple is enormous and beautiful.
Hiroshima & Charming Miyajima Island: 1 Night
- Memorial Peace Park, Museum, & A-Bomb Dome: Experience the poignant reminder that caused Hiroshima’s fame.
- Miyajima Island: is small sacred island located in the Inland Sea. It has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times.
- Vermilion Torii Gate & Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima: a sacred island where we’ll visit the world famous Vermilion Torii gate at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Miyajima is one of Japan’s three most scenic places.
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Price: $4,195
Single Supplement: $1,095Deposit: $600
12 attendees
England & Wales: Britain’s Green Heart & Cultural Soul
Manchester, 101 Portland St, Manchester M1 6DF, United Kingdom, GBMay 26th - June 3rd, 2026
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Criss-crossing the heart of England and stretching into the rugged beauty of Wales, a journey through Central and Northern UK is a heady mix of industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Across two cities and four national parks, these are the spots where locals travel to escape the business in the south. See Manchester, a city pulsing with creativity, music, and sporting pride; a short ride to the west brings us to Liverpool, where maritime history and Beatles nostalgia collide. The real treat awaits outside the vibrant cities. Step into Wales and marvel at the soaring peaks and glacial landforms in Snowdonia National Park; enjoy light hiking or a ride on the historic heritage railway. In the north, walk beside tranquil lakes and learn the literary history within Lake District National Park. The Peak District National Park is full of windswept moors and rolling hills around villages filled with stone cottages. Not to be overlooked, the lush valleys and limestone cliffs of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are an exciting surprise. It's a classic UK route that blends urban edge with untamed countryside perfect for curious travelers chasing contrast and character.
- 8 nights/ 9 days accommodation
- Refined boutique hotels
- Private transportation
- Breakfast daily
- 4 Dinners, 1 Lunch
- Arrival and departure transfer within the given time range
- All privately guided small group tours and activities as listed in the itinerary (unless otherwise specified)
- All entrance fees, transfers, taxes
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Manchester - 3 nights
- City Tour (half day): Guided tour that feature the highlights of this storied city. See the Victorian, Neo-gothic Town Hall, John Rylands Library, the now trendy Northern Quarter, and the industrial heritage around Castlefield.
- Free time to explore: spend an afternoon at the Museum of Science & Industry, the Manchester Gallery, Heaton Park with green spaces and neoclassical hall, or shop around the street market area.
Peak District National Park
- Chatsworth House: one of England’s finest stately homes, a grand 17th-century estate surrounded by rolling parkland and sculpted gardens.
- Lunch in Bakewell: Lovely market town in the district of Derbyshire and the largest settlement within the national park.
- Walk the Monsal Trail: This a traffic-free walking, cycling, and horse riding trail located in the center of the park.
- Cross the Monsal Head Viaduct: One of the most iconic and photographed landmarks, this impressive structure built in 1863 by the Midland Railway is about 300 feet long and 70 feet high. Enjoy the sweeping views of the river valley and cliffs.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Renowned for its tranquil beauty and rich farming heritage, the Dales provide endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year.- Visit Malham Cove: This striking curved limestone cliff, rising around 230 feet, was carved by a powerful waterfall fed by glacial meltwater at the end of the last Ice Age.
Lakes District National Park - 3 nights
- Visit Wordsworth Grasmere: Home of Dove Cottage, this was the home of England's most celebrated romantic poet, William Wordsworth.
- Stroll through Grasmere village: A picturesque village located in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England.
- Walk along Derwent Water: One of the most beautiful and popular lakes in the Lake District National Park, located just south of the market town of Keswick.
- Walk to Friar's Crag: Enjoy this tranquil, tree-lined headland on the eastern shore of Derwent Water. It offers one of the lake’s most iconic and peaceful viewpoints, with sweeping views across the water toward Borrowdale, framed by dramatic fells and wooded hillsides.
- Windermere Lake Scenic Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. Stretching over 10 miles, Windermere is surrounded by rolling hills, lush woodlands, and picturesque villages.
Liverpool - 2 nights
Once a powerhouse of maritime trade, city is now a vibrant hub of music, art, sport, and is famously the birthplace of The Beatles. Explore its revitalized waterfront, dive into world-class museum, and enjoy exploring on your own time!- Optional - Fab 4 Taxi's Beatles Classic Tour: Hop into a black cab with Fab 4 Taxi Tours of Liverpool and journey back to the Swinging Sixties on their iconic Beatles Classic tour. This is their most popular experience, where over roughly 3 hours, a local expert will guide you to some of the band’s most famous and memorable spots around the city. This includes Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Liverpool's version of Abbey Road, and childhood homes of the band.
Snowdonia National Park (Wales)
Wales' best-known slice of nature became the country's first national park in 1951- Guided Walk in the Park: Walking in Snowdonia offers a thrilling escape into rugged mountain landscapes, ancient forests, and shimmering lakes. There are plenty of choices for us and simply exploring quieter trails will include breathtaking scenery at every turn.
- Optional - Ride Heritage Railway: The Ffestiniog Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway that winds through the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia, Wales. Established in 1836, it was originally built to transport slate from the quarries to the coast and is now one of the oldest independent heritage railways in the world.
Email us directly at joinus@photoflytravel.com to receive a detailed daily itinerary!
Price: $3,995.00
Single Supplement: $895.00Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/england-wales-group-tours/
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