About the trip
Experience the highlights of Turkey on an 8-day journey combining the historic landmarks of Istanbul, the spectacular landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient wonders of Ephesus and Pamukkale. Explore Istanbul's Old City, discover Cappadocia's famous valleys and fairy chimneys, visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary, and explore Hierapolis and the iconic Pamukkale Travertines. With daily departures, guaranteed departure from a minimum of 2 guests, small-group tours with a maximum of 8 guests, and domestic flights included, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience Turkey's key highlights.
Meals
7 Breakfast & 4 Lunches
Max. Group Size
8
Guide Languages
English
Highlights
- Enjoy comfortable accommodation for 7 nights across Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi at the selected hotels
- Savor daily breakfasts, along with lunches on full-day tour days
- Receive a welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map and other tourist information
- Travel between Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir (with transfer to Kusadasi) and back to Istanbul by domestic flights
- Enjoy private airport transfers throughout the trip
- Explore Hagia Sophia Mosque with a photo stop
- Discover the Byzantine Hippodrome, where ancient chariot races were once held
- Visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue Iznik tiles
- Enjoy a guided tour of Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans
- Wander through the Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with approximately 4,000 shops
- Discover Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, with its spectacular fairy chimneys and unusual rock formations
- Explore Pasabag, also known as Monk Valley, with its distinctive double- and triple-headed rock formations
- Visit Avanos, famous for its pottery and the Red River (Kızılırmak)
- Explore the Cappadocia Open Air Museum, known for its historic wall paintings dating back to the 10th century
- Discover Uchisar Castle, a natural rock formation and one of the largest mass fairy-chimney formations in the region
- Enjoy an optional early morning hot air balloon tour over Cappadocia's valleys and surrounding landscapes
- Explore the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library and Antique Theatre
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary
- Discover Hierapolis, including the Necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre and Cleopatra's Pool
- Walk along the spectacular Pamukkale Travertines, natural white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters
Meals
7 Breakfast & 4 Lunches
Accommodation
Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel&Spa or Similar
2 nights in Istanbul
Sunak Cave Hotel or Similar
2 nights in Cappadocia
Efe Boutique Hotel or Similar
3 nights in Kusadasi
Included in the price
Istanbul
- 2 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Istanbul Old City Tour on a small-group basis
- Photo stop at Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Photo stop at Topkapi Palace
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Daily bottled water
- Tips at restaurants and hotels
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles
Cappadocia
- 2 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Cappadocia Tour on a small-group basis
- Visit to Devrent Valley.
- Visit to Pasabag (Monk Valley)
- Visit to Avanos
- Visit to the Cappadocia Open Air Museum
- Visit to Uchisar Castle
- Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg allowance
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Entrance fees to museums
- Daily bottled water
- Tips at restaurants and hotels
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles
Kusadasi
- 3 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Ephesus Tour on a small-group basis.
- Visit to the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus.
- Visit to Arcadian Way.
- Visit to Roman Baths.
- Visit to the Temple of Hadrian.
- Visit to the Library of Celsus.
- Visit to the Antique Theatre.
- Visit to the House of Virgin Mary.
- Full-day guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour on a small-group basis.
- Visit to Hierapolis Ancient City.
- Visit to the large Necropolis.
- Visit to the Great Baths.
- Visit to Frontinus Street.
- Visit to the Theatre.
- Visit to the Martyrion of St. Philip.
- Visit to the Antique Pool / Cleopatra's Pool.
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg allowance and Tips at restaurants and hotels.
- Daily bottled water and Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles.
Istanbul
- 2 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Istanbul Old City Tour on a small-group basis
- Photo stop at Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Photo stop at Topkapi Palace
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Daily bottled water
- Tips at restaurants and hotels
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles
Cappadocia
- 2 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Cappadocia Tour on a small-group basis
- Visit to Devrent Valley.
- Visit to Pasabag (Monk Valley)
- Visit to Avanos
- Visit to the Cappadocia Open Air Museum
- Visit to Uchisar Castle
- Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg allowance
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Entrance fees to museums
- Daily bottled water
- Tips at restaurants and hotels
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles
Kusadasi
- 3 nights' accommodation at the mentioned hotel
- Full-day guided Ephesus Tour on a small-group basis.
- Visit to the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus.
- Visit to Arcadian Way.
- Visit to Roman Baths.
- Visit to the Temple of Hadrian.
- Visit to the Library of Celsus.
- Visit to the Antique Theatre.
- Visit to the House of Virgin Mary.
- Full-day guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour on a small-group basis.
- Visit to Hierapolis Ancient City.
- Visit to the large Necropolis.
- Visit to the Great Baths.
- Visit to Frontinus Street.
- Visit to the Theatre.
- Visit to the Martyrion of St. Philip.
- Visit to the Antique Pool / Cleopatra's Pool.
- Daily breakfast throughout the stay, plus lunch on the excursions, as detailed in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg allowance and Tips at restaurants and hotels.
- Daily bottled water and Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Istanbul – Welcome To Turkey
- Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be warmly welcomed and enjoy transfer to your Old City hotel along with a welcome package including vouchers, a map, and tourist information. After checking in, refresh yourself and spend rest of the day at leisure—relax or explore historic streets, savor Turkish tea and baklava at rooftop spots in Fatih (Queb Rooftop, Mimar Sinan Roof, or Kubbe-i Aşk), try traditional hot sand coffee at Şark Kahvesi in the Grand Bazaar, or experience coffee-ground fortune-telling in Taksim (Symbol Cafe Teras, Melekler Kahvesi, or Kadınlar Kahvesi) before your overnight stay.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2: Explore Istanbul's Historic Old City
- After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic Old City.
- Begin your journey with a photo stop at Hagia Sophia Mosque, allowing you to admire this iconic landmark celebrated for its remarkable Byzantine architecture. Continue to the Byzantine Hippodrome, the historic site where chariot races were once held and an important part of Istanbul's ancient heritage.
- Next, visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its impressive architecture and beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
- Continue to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and enjoy a guided tour at this magnificent landmark reflecting the grandeur of the Ottoman era.
- The tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with approximately 4,000 shops. Wander through its vibrant lanes, discover traditional products and souvenirs, and experience the lively atmosphere of one of Istanbul's most famous shopping destinations.
- Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. In such cases, the sightseeing will be replaced with either the Underground Cistern or the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with the Spice Bazaar.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul.
- (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 3: Fly From Istanbul To Cappadocia
- After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport by private vehicle for your direct domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia.
- Upon arrival, you will be met by the local representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
- After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
- (Breakfast)
Day 4: Explore Cappadocia's Valleys & Fairy Chimneys
- You may begin your day with an optional early morning hot air balloon tour to enjoy magnificent views of Cappadocia's valleys and surrounding landscapes.
- After breakfast between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., you'll be picked up from your hotel and the day begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley. Here you can walk around and see the fairy chimneys and unusual rock formations up close.
- Continue to Pasabag, also known as Monk Valley, to see its distinctive double- and triple-headed rock formations.
- Proceed to Avanos, famous for its pottery and the Red River (Kızılırmak), where lunch will be served.
- After lunch, visit the Cappadocia Open Air Museum, known for its historic wall paintings dating back to the 10th century and depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
- The final stop will be Uchisar Castle, a natural rock formation and one of the largest mass fairy-chimney formations in the region.
- Return to your hotel after the tour.
- Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
- (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 5: Fly From Cappadocia To Izmir And Transfer To Kusadasi
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir.
- Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be welcomed by the local representative and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
- The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
- (Breakfast)
Day 6: Explore Ephesus & The House Of Virgin Mary
- After breakfast between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to explore the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, where you can walk through the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre.
- In the afternoon, continue to the House of Virgin Mary.
- At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
- (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 7: Excursion To Pamukkale & Hierapolis
- After breakfast, your pickup will be between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., taking you to your first stop of the day, Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city set above natural hot springs. Explore the large Necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Philip and Antique Pool, also known as Cleopatra's Pool.
- Continue to the spectacular Pamukkale Travertines, the natural white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Enjoy a walk along the travertines before concluding the tour.
- Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
- Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
- (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 8: Fly From Kusadasi To Istanbul – Departure From Istanbul
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival in Istanbul, the tour concludes, allowing you to connect to your onward or outbound flight.
- (Breakfast)
Exclusions
Expand- Personal expenses such as hotel minibar charges.
- Drinks at meals.
- Tips to the local guide and driver.
- Optional hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia.
- Optional Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance ticket.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- The tour is available every day.
- Minimum 2 guests are required for guaranteed departure.
- Small-group tours are operated with a maximum of 8 guests.
- No long drives are included in the itinerary.
- Above 11 years are considered as adult
- Domestic flight tickets are included with a 15 kg baggage allowance.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced by the Underground Cistern or Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced by the Spice Bazaar.
- Rooms and domestic flight tickets cannot be held without a down payment.
- A 20% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
- 100% payment must be completed 14 days prior to arrival.
- Mentioned hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking and may be replaced with similar-category hotels.
- Package rates are based on the specified room category. Any upgrade will be at an additional cost.
- Standard check-in time is at 14:00 (02:00 PM) to 15:00 (03:00 PM) and check-out time is by 12:00 PM.
- Early check-in and late check-out are not included and if the guests want to do so, then there will be an additional supplement and should be borne by the guests.
- Connecting rooms, adjoining rooms, specific floor, bed type or special room requests are subject to hotel availability.
- Meals will be provided as mentioned in the itinerary. Menu and restaurant arrangements are subject to availability.
- Special dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking and are subject to availability.
- Tips, laundry, porterage, beverages, minibar, room service, telephone calls and other personal expenses are not included unless specifically mentioned.
- Optional tours, activities, experiences and upgrades are available at an additional cost and must be booked in advance where applicable.
- No refund will be provided for any unused, partially used or missed services.
- No refund will be provided for services missed due to late arrival, early departure or changes made by the guest.
- There will be American / continental breakfast or similar served at the hotel and the company cannot make any changes in the menu.
- Any physical or mental disability requiring special attention or treatment must be noted at the time of reservation.
- Original Indian passport valid for a minimum of 06 months beyond the travel.
- Standard check-in to the hotel is 1400/1500 hours and check-out is always 1100/1200 hours.
- The itinerary can be altered due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather/heavy traffic conditions. No refunds will be provided in such cases.
- Images shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual scenery, vehicle models, and local experiences may vary depending on weather, seasonality, and itinerary availability.
- Meals are not included on arrival day and no meals except breakfast on departure day
