Update (March 20, 3 p.m. PT): Oct. 20 and 21 are no longer available. Oct. 11, 18, 25 have been added.

Explore Turkey's bustling marketplaces, historic cities and unique countryside on an 11-night escorted tour for $1875 per person with airfare ($2401 incl. taxes). This deal saves $500 on do-it-yourself prices.

Travel in spring and fall, which Frommer's calls "the absolute best time to go," with a vacation that covers:

• Roundtrip airfare to Istanbul on Air Canada's new nonstop service
• 11 nights at well-reviewed, upscale hotels (four nights in Istanbul, one in Ankara, two in Cappadocia, one in Pamukkale, two in Izmir, one in Canakkale)
• Escorted sightseeing including all entrance fees
• All transportation in a deluxe vehicle
• Daily breakfast and seven dinners
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Local tax VAT and service charges
• Baggage handling

Led by an English-speaking guide in a group no larger than 20 people, visit Istanbul's stunning Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar with its 5000 shops; the hot springs and travertine terraces in Pamukkale; and Cappadocia, famous for its underground cities and rock-carved houses. Other highlights include the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the legendary city of Troy and Gallipoli's WWI battle fields.

Depart June 7; Oct. 20, 21; Nov. 8, 15.  Additional travel dates start at $100 more per person.

The $1875 is priced for Toronto departures. Airfare from other Canadian departure cities is available on request; please call for prices.