9 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul to Antalya

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
1 stop
1
Airport meet and greet Private transfer to hotel Check-in and free time to relax
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Istanbul Historical Peninsula Tour
4 stops
2
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace, located on the historical peninsula in the Fatih district of Istanbul, is the administrative and ceremonial center of the Ottoman Empire. Built in the mid-15th century by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, it served as the residence of the sultans and the heart of state administration for four centuries. In 1924, it was converted into a museum, becoming the first museum of the Republic of Türkiye.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums are Turkey's first museum and one of the world's most comprehensive archaeological collections. Located in Sultanahmet, right next to Topkapi Palace, the complex comprises the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Ancient Oriental Works, and the Tiled Pavilion Museum. With approximately one million artifacts, it brings together cultures spanning five thousand years of human history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı), located in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Built in the 15th century, this commercial center still maintains its importance today as both a shopping and tourist attraction with its thousands of shops.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Bosphorus Cruise Tours Istanbul
The Bosphorus (also known as Boğaziçi or İstanbul Boğazı in Turkish) is a natural sea strait separating the continents of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It lies at the heart of Istanbul's geographic and cultural identity and stands out for both its historical and strategic importance.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Highlights of the Old City - Istanbul
4 stops
6
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia, located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, is a monumental structure that combines Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Built as a church in 537 by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, it was converted into a mosque in 1453, then a museum in 1935, and finally back into a mosque in 2020. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited landmarks in Istanbul.
1 day • Admission ticket free
7
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (Türkçe: Sultanahmet Camii) is a 17th-century imperial mosque in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district. Commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and completed in 1616, it remains an active place of worship and a major landmark of Ottoman architecture. Its nickname comes from the 20 000 İznik tiles that bathe the vast interior in shades of blue.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Sultanahmet Square
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was an ancient racing and ceremonial arena located in what is now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. Built by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in 203 AD and expanded by Constantine I in the 4th century, it became the center of the social, political, and sporting life of the Byzantine Empire. Today, its ruins are located within the Historic Areas of Istanbul, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
The Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı / Egyptian Bazaar), İstanbul’un Eminönü semtinde yer alan 17. yüzyıldan kalma kapalı bir çarşıdır. Osmanlı döneminde baharat ticaretinin merkezi olan yapı, günümüzde kentin en renkli ve turistik alışveriş duraklarından biri olarak önemini sürdürmektedir. Yoğun baharat kokuları, rengârenk tezgâhları ve tarihî atmosferiyle İstanbul’un ticaret mirasının simgelerindendir.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Istanbul, Bursa Tour, Kuşadası
5 stops
10
Bursa Teleferik
Bursa Cable Car is a cable car line located in Bursa, Turkey, connecting Uludağ Mountain to the city center. At 8.8 kilometers long, it is the longest cable car in the country and one of Bursa's iconic landmarks. It offers visitors both transportation and a panoramic view experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Yesil Camii
The Green Mosque is an early Ottoman mosque located in Bursa, Turkey. Built in the 15th century, it is an important example of the transition to the early classical period of Ottoman architecture and is known for its richly decorated tiles. It is the central building of the Green Complex in Bursa.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Green Tomb
The Green Tomb, located in Bursa, Turkey, is the mausoleum of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed I. Built in 1421 by his son Murad II, it is the most notable structure in the Green Complex in Bursa. Known for its blue-green tiles, the tomb is considered an elegant example of early Ottoman architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Koza Han is a historic caravanserai located in Bursa, Turkey. Built in 1491 by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, it served as the heart of the silk trade for many years. Today, it is a significant tourist attraction thanks to both its architectural value and its vibrant market atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Inkaya Tarihi Cinar
The İnkaya Historical Plane Tree is a monumental natural landmark located on the Uludağ road in Bursa, Turkey. With a history spanning over 600 years, it is one of the oldest and largest trees in the region. Due to its botanical and cultural significance, it has become a symbol of Bursa.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ephesus plus Pamukkale Tour, Antalya
7 stops
15
Ancient City of Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus, located near Selçuk in the İzmir province of present-day Turkey, is one of the best-preserved and most impressive archaeological sites of antiquity. Originating in ancient Greece, this city flourished during the Roman period as one of the most important centers of trade and culture in Asia Minor (Anatolia).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Library of Celsus
The Library of Celsus, located in the ancient city of Ephesus, near the present-day Selçuk district of İzmir, is a Roman-era library and monumental tomb. Built in the 2nd century, it is one of the most renowned monuments reflecting the intellectual and cultural richness of Ephesus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu
The Great Theatre of Ephesus is one of the most monumental structures of the ancient city of Ephesus, located in the Selçuk district of İzmir province in Turkey. Built during the Hellenistic period and expanded during the Roman Empire, it became one of the largest open-air theatres in Asia Minor. With a capacity of approximately 25,000 people, it was at the center of both artistic and political life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
The Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi) is a Catholic and Muslim pilgrimage site located on Mount Koressos (Bülbüldağ) near Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye. Believed by tradition to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus, it is a small stone chapel and sacred spring visited by pilgrims from around the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Travertines of Pamukkale
Pamukkale Travertines are natural limestone terraces located in Denizli province, Turkey. Formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate over thousands of years by thermal waters, these white terraces are of great geological and cultural significance. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pamukkale attracts millions of visitors every year.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Hierapolis, located within the present-day borders of Denizli province, directly above the Pamukkale travertines, is an ancient Phrygian city and a significant archaeological and tourist site. Known for its thermal waters, well-preserved Roman structures, and Christian history, the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 along with Pamukkale.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Antalya City Tour
3 stops
22
Aspendos Ruins
The Aspendos Theatre, located near the village of Belkıs in the Serik district of Antalya province, is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman theatres in the world. Built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161–180 AD), it is the work of the architect Zenon and is considered a masterpiece of ancient engineering with its rich ornamentation, solid structure, and unique acoustics.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
23
Kaleici
Kaleiçi is the historical city center located in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya. Its name means "inside the castle" and it is surrounded by walls dating back to the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. As the cultural heart of Antalya, its preserved architecture, narrow stone streets, and historic harbor make it a major tourist attraction.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Antalya's Mediterranean coastline, stretching across southern Turkey, is a coastal region known for its turquoise sea, wide sandy beaches, and historical heritage. This coastline is the city's tourism hub and welcomes millions of domestic and international visitors every year. The region stands out for its natural beauty as well as its cultural diversity.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Antalya, Salda Lake, Konya
5 stops
25
Salda Golu
Salda Lake is a crater lake located in the Yeşilova district of Burdur province in southwestern Turkey. Known as the "Maldives of Turkey" for its clear turquoise waters and white hydromagnesite sand, it has also been studied by NASA as one of the few examples on Earth with conditions similar to the Jezero Crater on Mars.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Mevlana Muzesi
The Mevlana Museum in Konya, housing the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great mystic and poet of the 13th century, is one of Turkey's most visited spiritual sites. Formerly the lodge of the Mevlevi order, the complex was converted into a museum in 1926 and retains its importance as a center of Sufi culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
27
Alaaddin Hill is a historical mound located in the city center of Konya, Turkey. Situated at the highest point of the city, this area held great importance as the administrative center of Konya during the Seljuk period. Today, it is one of the symbols of the city, serving as both an archaeological and recreational area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, located in Konya, Turkey, is an indoor ecosystem and visitor center where butterflies live in natural tropical climate conditions. Opened in 2015, the garden is one of the most remarkable nature-themed tourist attractions in Central Anatolia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
29
Sille is a settlement in the Konya province of Turkey, known for its rich history. Having hosted diverse cultures since ancient times, this village reflects Anatolia's multicultural past with its stone architecture, churches, and mosques. Today, it stands out for its cultural heritage, tourist appeal, and restored historical fabric.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Konya, Eskişehir, Sakarya
5 stops
30
The Odunpazarı Houses are historical residences located in Eskişehir, Turkey, reflecting original examples of Ottoman civil architecture. Known for their colorful facades, bay windows, and narrow stone streets, this area is the city's first settlement and the most vibrant symbol of its cultural memory. Today, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Ertugrul Gazi Turbesi
The Mausoleum of Ertuğrul Gazi is the tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, and the leader of the Kayı tribe. Located in the Söğüt district of Bilecik province, it is a symbol of Turkish-Islamic heritage with both its historical and cultural significance.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Sapanca Lake
Sapanca Lake is a tectonic freshwater lake located in the Marmara Region of Turkey, within the borders of Sakarya province. Its proximity to Istanbul, natural beauty, and year-round tourism potential make it a favorite destination for both domestic and international visitors. The lake, approximately 16 km long, is known for its peaceful atmosphere and the nature activities that can be enjoyed in its surroundings.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
33
Maşukiye
Maşukiye is a town in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli province in Turkey's Marmara Region, famous for its natural beauty. Taking its name from the word "maşuk," meaning "lover," the area is also known as the "Village of Lovers" due to its romantic atmosphere, waterfalls, and green valleys. Its location, just 1.5 hours from Istanbul, makes it a popular destination for weekend getaways.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
34
Ayri Gezegen Cam Teras Kartepe
The Sapanca Glass Terrace is a viewing point located in Sakarya province, Turkey. It offers visitors a panoramic view of Lake Sapanca and the surrounding natural landscape. Its glass-floored platform, modern design, and elevated location make it a popular destination for both tourism and photography.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Departure Transfer
1 stop
35
Istanbul Airport
Transfer from Sakarya to Istanbul Airport for departure flight End of services.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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