Istanbul Historical Hagia Sophia Mosque
Stunning Balloon Views of Cappadocia
Panoramic View of Istanbul’s Iconic Skyline
Famous Celsus Library in Ancient Ephesus

Classic Turkey Tour

€1900 €1750 / per person
09 Days / 08 Nights
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale , Cappadocia

About This Tour

Experience the ultimate journey with our 9-Day Classic Turkey Tour, covering Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. Explore iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, ancient Ephesus, the white terraces of Pamukkale, and Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys. This curated tour includes guided sightseeing, comfortable accommodation, domestic flights, and stress-free transfers. Perfect for first-time visitors, it offers the ideal mix of culture, history and natural wonders. Book now to enjoy Turkey’s most popular destinations in one unforgettable package.

Highlights of the Tour

Istanbul offers unforgettable visiting experiences with rich cultural heritage everywhere
The Library of Celsus remains Ephesus’ most photographed iconic structure.
Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces attract visitors from worldwide.
Hot air balloon rides reveal Cappadocia’s magical sunrise landscape.

Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul! Enjoy a private transfer from Istanbul Airport or Cruise Terminal to your hotel. (Check-in is available after 1:00 PM.) Your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel and provide a briefing on your tour program. Spend the rest of the day and evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : No

After breakfast at 10:00 am, your guide will meet you in the lobby to begin your Private Istanbul Old City Tour. Discover iconic landmarks including the Egyptian Obelisk, Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Wilhelm II Fountain, Blue Mosque, and the historic Hagia Sophia Museum built during Emperor Theodosius’s reign. Continue to explore the majestic Topkapi Palace and shop at the vibrant Grand Bazaar with over 3,600 shops. After the tour, around 4:00 pm, return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast at 08:30, enjoy a private pick-up for your morning tour. Drive along the Golden Horn and admire the historic Byzantine City Walls. Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) before boarding a ferry for an unforgettable Bosphorus cruise. The tour concludes at 12:30 in Sultanahmet Square. A private transfer will then take you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Kusadası, where you will spend the night.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast at 07:30, depart for Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its stunning white calcite terraces. Enjoy lunch upon arrival, then explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, located next to the terraces, featuring the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Necropolis, and Thermal Baths. After the tour, transfer to Kusadası for your overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Breakfast followed by hotel pickup between 08:30–08:45 for the Ancient Ephesus Tour. Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through the impressive ruins of Ephesus and the iconic Celsus Library. Enjoy lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis, then discover the charming Greek village of Sirince. After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadası.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, enjoy a private transfer to the heart of Cappadocia, Göreme. Overnight stay in Göreme.

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, your hotel pick-up is scheduled between 9:30–10:00 AM. Our first stop is Uchisar, where you can capture stunning photos of "The Castle" and explore its surroundings. Next, we’ll head to Cavusin (Rose Valley), famous for its striking red rock formations. Then, visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and the Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch, explore Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley, key attractions of North Cappadocia. Later, we’ll visit the historic towns of Urgup and Avanos, known for their traditional red clay pottery, where you can try your hand at pottery-making. Optionally, we can also visit a Turkish rug and carpet workshop. Overnight stay in Göreme.
OPTIONAL: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise from a hot air balloon—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Today, after checking out of the hotel, you may leave your bags at reception. Following breakfast, your pick-up will be between 9:30–10:00 AM. The tour begins in Ortahisar, offering excellent photo spots of the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. We then continue to Mustafapasa, a historic former Greek village known as Sinasos. Driving through Sahinefendi, we visit the newly excavated Sobesos Roman ruins, showcasing impressive floor mosaics.
In Soganli Valley, enjoy a 2 km walk through the scenic valley and explore its renowned cave churches, followed by lunch in Soganli Village. Afterward, we visit Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest in Cappadocia, providing a captivating look into ancient subterranean life.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, a transfer will take you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel by 12:00 pm, and take a private transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Meals : Breakfast

Included

08 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Istanbul - Private Old City Tour (includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transportation – Lunch doest not include today.
Istanbul – Half day Bosphorus Cruise tour in the morning – Small Group
04 day regular Small Group tour in Ephesus, Pamukkale, and 2 x Day in Cappadocia. (Includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportation)
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir - Izmir to Kayseri - Kayseri to Istanbul (15 kilos of hold + 8 kilos of hand luggage included)

All transfers from / to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car
Domestic travel insures (Covers only tour dates Turkey)

Excluded

This tour prices does not include International Flight Tickets
Meals and drinks other than specified
Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
Personel expences
Tips for drivers, guides

  • This tour is available for Daily all year round
  • Tour Can be customized.
  • Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
  • Price does not include international flight tickets.
  • Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
  • Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
  • Domestic flights schedule may change.
  • Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

Once we receive your request to book your chosen tour package, we will confirm all services accordingly. Once everything is complete, we will email you the official tour itinerary with all day details. Once you confirm this itinerary, we will proceed to the payment process.

When you confirm the tour itinerary, we require a 50% booking deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining 50% balance will be charged 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour start date.

We Use Secure Payment Method;

All payments you make with us for your tour in Turkey are made through a SECURE ONLINE SYSTEM that automatically provides you with a receipt. 

The system is completely secure and does not require you to provide your credit card information. 

We send you a bank link to make your payment. This link only covers the amount you will pay. 

You open the link and fill in your credit card information in the form and the payment process is completed. This is a safe, secure and hassle-free way to pay your deposit and final payment to us. 

We accept only Credit Cards. VISA or MASTER CARD. Not Debit Cards or other Cards.

Reservations may only be cancelled by written notice sent by email or certified mail to our agency. If such written notice is received before arrival date / travel start date, we will accept such cancellation and refund the land portion costs recoverable from those entities paid on behalf of the travellers only to the extent/amount that such moneys are refunded by those entities to our agency.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Notice received 31 days before date of arrival, no cancellation fee applies.
  • Notice received between 31-21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% refund
  • Notice received between 21-14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% refund
  • Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No refund
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