Embark on an exotic 11-night Turkey adventure for $1299 per person, including taxes. This saves $1100 on competing packages.

On this escorted journey, an expert guide will lead travelers to rock-cut houses in the moonlike landscape of Cappadocia, through the massive Blue Mosque in Istanbul and past ancient ruins in the 4000-year-old city of Troy.

This deal from Virgin Vacations includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from the U.S. to Istanbul
• 11 nights accommodations, including multiple 5-star hotels
• English-speaking tour manager
• All transfers and entrance fees
• 20 meals: 11 breakfasts, nine dinners

Guests spend three nights in Istanbul; two nights each in Cappadocia and resort town Kusadasi; one night each in seaside Canakkale, historic Konya, capital Ankara and Pamukkale, a World Heritage site known for its surreal landscape.

Depart: Nov. 12-13; Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13; Feb. 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Additional dates are available through March, starting at $50 more per person.

This deal is priced for New York departures; all major U.S. gateways are available. See Virgin Vacations for details.