10 Days Classic Highlights of Turkey

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and you will be met by our staff outside the International Arrivals. Then transfer to your hotel with a van.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul Old City Tour
5 stops
2
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia Museum
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Hippodrome
Hippodrome Square
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Istanbul Bosphorus (Free Day or Optional Full Day Tour With Lunch)
4 stops
7
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
This lively market captivates visitors with its array of fragrant spices, teas, and sweets, creating an enchanting atmosphere steeped in Istanbul’s rich culinary traditions.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Bosphorus Strait
Experience breathtaking views on a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus, where you can admire the city’s iconic landmarks and picturesque landscapes on both the European and Asian shores.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Dolmabahce Palace
A masterpiece of 19th-century architecture, Dolmabahce Palace dazzles with its lavish interiors and stunning gardens, serving as a testament to the opulence of the Ottoman Empire.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Taksim Square
Known as the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square buzzes with energy, offering a mix of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences amid its historic monuments and vibrant street life.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Istanbul – Pergamon – Kusadasi
2 stops
11
Pergamon Ancient City
The Pergamon Acropolis is an ancient Greek hilltop site in Turkey, renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the Temple of Athena, the Altar of Zeus, and a spectacular theater overlooking the surrounding valley.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Bergama
A Traditional Turkish Village is characterized by its rural charm, with stone houses, narrow streets, and a deep connection to local customs, agriculture, and communal life, often set against scenic landscapes, where visitors will also have the chance to experience a carpet weaving cooperation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kusadasi (Free Day or Optional Afternoon Tour)
2 stops
13
Ancient City of Ephesus
The Ancient City of Ephesus, located in Selçuk, Turkey, is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean, featuring remarkable ruins such as the Temple of Artemis, the Celsus Library, and the grand Theater, showcasing its rich history as a center of culture and commerce in antiquity.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), located in Selçuk, Turkey, is a revered pilgrimage site believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, offering visitors a serene and spiritual experience amidst the lush natural surroundings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kusadasi – Pamukkale
3 stops
15
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale Travertines, located in southwestern Turkey, are a stunning natural formation of white, mineral-rich terraces created by the thermal waters of hot springs, offering a unique and scenic landscape that has attracted visitors for its therapeutic properties for centuries.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Hierapolis, an ancient town in southwestern Turkey, is famous for its impressive ruins, including a well-preserved theater, bathhouses, and a vast necropolis, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Pamukkale Travertines.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Cleopatra Pools
Cleopatra's Pool, located in Hierapolis, Turkey, is an ancient thermal pool renowned for its warm, mineral-rich waters, where visitors can swim among submerged Roman columns and ruins, believed to have been a gift to Cleopatra by Mark Antony.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Pamukkale – Cappadocia
2 stops
18
Sultanhani Kervansarayi
Sultanhan Caravanserai, located in central Turkey, is a large and well-preserved 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai, once used as a roadside inn for traders and travelers, featuring impressive architecture, a spacious courtyard, and intricate stone carvings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Saratli Kirkgoz
Saratlı Underground City, located in central Turkey, is an ancient subterranean settlement with a network of tunnels, rooms, and passageways carved into the soft volcanic rock, offering a glimpse into the ingenuity of past civilizations that used it for refuge and protection.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Cappadocia Exploration (Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride)
3 stops
20
Goreme Open-Air Museum
The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cappadocia, Turkey, is renowned for its rock-cut churches, frescoes, and monastic complexes, providing a captivating insight into Byzantine religious life.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
Pasabag
Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, is famous for its striking fairy chimneys—tall, cone-shaped rock formations—and ancient cave dwellings, once home to monks seeking peace and solitude.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
Avanos
Avanos, a town in Cappadocia, is celebrated for its rich pottery heritage, where visitors can witness skilled artisans creating intricate ceramics using traditional methods passed down through centuries.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
4 stops
23
Ankara
A trip to Ankara for sightseeing offers the opportunity to explore Turkey's capital, home to significant landmarks such as the Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which showcases the country's rich history
3 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Anitkabir
Anıtkabir, located in Ankara, Turkey, is the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. This impressive structure, set on a hill with stunning views of the city, serves as a symbol of Atatürk's legacy, featuring a museum, a ceremonial courtyard, and elaborate stonework that honors his life and vision for modern Turkey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, situated in Ankara, Turkey, presents the extensive history and cultural diversity of Anatolia, featuring artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the Byzantine period. Located in a restored Ottoman building, the museum exhibits extraordinary collections, including sculptures, pottery, and relics from ancient civilizations like the Hittites, Phrygians, and Urartians, providing a captivating exploration of Turkey's ancient heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Istanbul
After visiting Ankara, continue your journey towards Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, and unwind for the night in preparation for the next day's exploration of this vibrant city.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Departure from Istanbul
1 stop
27
Istanbul Airport
Enjoy a free morning to relax or explore at your leisure. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure, concluding your memorable trip.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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