10-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia

After breakfast, the first half of the day is yours. You can explore the historical centers of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque on your own.

A transfer from the hotel to the airport is provided between 16:00 and 18:00. You reach Izmir with a domestic flight and from there you go to your hotel in Kuşadası with a transfer of approximately 1 hour.

Overnight: Kuşadası

You meet your guide at the hotel around 09:00 and the all-day Ephesus Tour begins. Today:

Ephesus Ancient City

House of the Virgin Mary

Temple of Artemis

İsa Bey Mosque

Selçuk Castle (panoramic)

Visit to the handicraft center & local lunch

At the end of the day, you return to your hotel and enjoy free time.
Overnight: Kuşadası

A 3-hour journey to Pamukkale is made from the hotel at 07:30 – 08:00 in the morning. Places to visit:

Pamukkale Travertines

Hierapolis Ancient City

(Optional) Swimming experience in Cleopatra Pool (~150 TL)

A 4–5-hour drive in the afternoon leads to Antalya.
Overnight: Antalya

Today, Antalya is yours! Guests who wish can relax by the sea or join one of the following tours:

Perge – Aspendos – Side

Demre – Myra – Kekova boat tour
Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the airport according to your flight time. After your flight to Cappadocia, you will arrive at your hotel after a 1-hour drive with the vehicle that meets you. The rest of the day is free for rest and exploration.
Overnight: Cappadocia

An optional tour is organized in the early hours for those who want to start the day with a hot air balloon (extra).
At 10:00 – 10:15, you meet your guide at the hotel and set off on a daylong exploration of Northern Cappadocia:

Göreme Panoramic Point

Göreme Open Air Museum

Valley of the Three Beauties

Avanos Pottery Workshops

Devrent Valley (Dream Valley)

Paşabağ (Monks) Valley

Overnight: Cappadocia

Today, you discover the mysterious side of Cappadocia, full of underground and valleys:

Red Valley

Çavuşin Valley

Aşk Valley

Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City

Güvercinlik Valley

Çavuşin Castle

After the tour, transfer to Cappadocia Airport and flight to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival.
Overnight: Istanbul

Today you can spend your time in Istanbul as you wish. If you wish, you can shop in the Grand Bazaar, join the Bosphorus Tour or take an optional guided tour of the Historical Peninsula.
Overnight: Istanbul

You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport according to your flight time. Recommended departure: at least 5 hours before departure.
End of the tour – Hope to see you again in Turkey!