Best of Turkey-10 Days

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10 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Discover Turkey’s most treasured destinations with a 10-day, expertly organized itinerary by plane—all from/to Istanbul. Enjoy included internal flights, airport transfers, 9 nights’ accommodation, guided tours, and lunches.

Explore Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia and three empires once reigned.

Experience Cappadocia’s underground cities, rock-cut churches, and fairy chimneys—perfect for memorable photos.

Walk the ancient streets of Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, and visit the nearby House of Holy Mary.

Swim in the thermal springs of Pamukkale and marvel at its natural wonders.

Stroll through Antalya’s picturesque old town, with its cobblestone streets, clock tower, Hadrian’s Gate, and Kesik Minare.

Delve into centuries of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery—all with the comfort and convenience of a fully-inclusive package led by expert local guides.

What's Included

2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
Economic class domestic flight tickets ( 2 tıckets)
3 night accommodation in Istanbul
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Transfer services from/to Airports
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
2 night accommodation in Antalya
personal Expenses
Tip to guides&drivers
Entry Fees to histoical sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Transfer from IST or SAW Airports to the hotel wıll be arranged by us. ** Pre-post accommodation can be added to the itinerary, please contact to our team if needed.** ////// Important Notice///// When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia. Good to know: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Istanbul (Monday)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul Airport

    Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)

    6 stops
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Basilica Cistern

    It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hippodrome

    Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Basilica Cistern

    Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)

    4 stops
  • 8
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Bosphorus Strait

    Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Istanbul Airport

    After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)

    3 stops
  • 12
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    The Temple of Artemis

    The Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (Friday)

    3 stops
  • 15
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Antalya

    At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Antalya City Tour (Saturday)

    3 stops
  • 18
    Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi

    Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 19
    Upper Duden Waterfalls

    Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Civelek Sokak

    After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)

    3 stops
  • 21
    Mevlana Kültür Merkezi

    Goreme Open Air Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Sultanhani Kervansarayi

    Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 23
    Uchisar

    After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Monday)

    5 stops
  • 24
    Rose Valley

    Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Cavusin

    is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Pigeon Valley

    earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Kaymakli Underground City

    once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 28
    Ortahisar Kalesi

    famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)

    8 stops
  • 29
    Goreme Open-Air Museum

    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 30
    Devrent Valley

    Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 31
    Pasabag

    Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 32
    Avanos Oren Yeri

    Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 33
    Goreme Panorama

    Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 34
    Uchisar Castle

    Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 35
    Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

    After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 36
    Istanbul Airport

    Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Departure Day (Wednesday)

    1 stop
  • 37
    Istanbul Airport

    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
  • Domestic flight tickets including 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
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