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10-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul Antalya Cappadocia

€2335 €2135 / per person
10 Days / 09 Nights
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia

About This Tour

Quick Answer

A 10-day Turkey tour covering Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia with guided sightseeing, domestic flights, 4-star accommodation, airport transfers, and a combination of private and small-group tours.

Experience Turkey's rich history, diverse landscapes, and cultural heritage on this 10-day journey through its most celebrated destinations. Explore the imperial landmarks of Istanbul, cruise along the Bosphorus, walk the marble streets of Ancient Ephesus, admire the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, discover the Roman cities of Antalya, and witness the extraordinary rock formations of Cappadocia. Combining UNESCO World Heritage Sites, archaeological treasures, authentic local experiences, and comfortable travel arrangements, this itinerary offers an ideal introduction to Turkey for first-time visitors.

📋 Tour at a Glance

Tour Information Details
Tour Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia
Guide Language English (Licensed Guide)
Group Type Private & Small Group Combination
Maximum Group Size Up to 14 guests. Small groups are used only during scheduled sightseeing tours. Domestic flights, airport transfers, and leisure time are arranged independently.
Accommodation 9 Nights at Carefully Selected 4-Star Hotels
Meals Included Daily Breakfast + Selected Lunches
Domestic Flights Included (Istanbul → Izmir & Kayseri → Istanbul)
Starting Price From €2,135 per person (Seasonal pricing may vary depending on travel dates, flight availability, and hotel selection.)
Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour departure date.
Physical Difficulty Moderate
Season Available All Year Round
Recommended For First-time visitors to Turkey seeking a comprehensive cultural journey with a balance of guided sightseeing and independent travel time.

Highlights of the Tour

Explore Istanbul's Old City, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Experience a scenic Bosphorus Cruise and discover the vibrant atmosphere of the Spice Bazaar.
Visit Ancient Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Pamukkale's white travertines, and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Discover Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Kursunlu Waterfall along Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
Experience Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, underground cities, cave churches, valleys, and optional sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport or Cruise Terminal, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
(Check-in time is after 13:00.)
Your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to brief you on your tour program. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals : No

After breakfast, your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 10:00 AM to begin the Old City tour.
Visits include the Egyptian Obelisk, Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia Museum, originally built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius.
Continue to Topkapi Palace, followed by free time at the Grand Bazaar, home to over 3,600 shops.
Return to the hotel around 4:00 PM.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, pick-up at 8:30 AM for the morning tour. Drive along the Golden Horn, viewing the Byzantine City Walls en route.
Visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), then embark on an unforgettable Bosphorus Cruise.
Tour ends at approximately 12:30 PM in Sultanahmet Square.
Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, private transfer to Kusadası.
Overnight: Kusadası

Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up between 8:30–8:45 AM for the Ancient Ephesus Tour.
First, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final years. Continue to the ruins of Ephesus, including the impressive Celsus Library.
After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and the Greek village of Sirince before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Kusadası

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, pick-up at 7:30 AM for the drive to Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its white calcified terraces.
Lunch upon arrival, followed by a visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the Temple of Apollo, Theatre, Necropolis, and Thermal Baths.
After the tour, continue with a transfer to Antalya.
Overnight: Antalya

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Pick-up at 8:00 AM and drive to Perge, one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region and its former capital. Visit the Roman Baths, Agora, Colonnaded Street, Nymphaeum, and Stadium.
Continue to Aspendos Ancient Theatre, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres, built in the 2nd century AD with a capacity of 15,000 spectators.
Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant, then proceed to Side, where Roman ruins such as the Theatre, Roman Baths, and Temple of Apollo can be explored.
Guests will have one hour of free time to enjoy the sea and town.
On the return journey, stop at Kursunlu Waterfall before heading back to Antalya.
Overnight: Antalya

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Antalya Airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Upon arrival, private transfer to Göreme, the heart of Cappadocia.
Overnight: Göreme

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel between 9:30–10:00 AM.
Visit Ortahisar for a photo stop at the iconic Rock Castle, then continue to Mustafapasa, a former Greek village once known as Sinasos.
Drive through Sahinefendi and visit the Roman ruins of Sobesos, featuring beautiful floor mosaics.
Explore Soganli Valley with a 2 km walk, visiting its famous cave churches, followed by lunch in Soganli Village.
After lunch, visit Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest underground city in Cappadocia.
Overnight: Göreme
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, pick-up around 9:30–10:00 AM.
Visit Uchisar for photos of the Castle (exterior), followed by Cavusin (Rose Valley) with its striking red rock formations.
Continue to Pasabagi (Fairy Chimneys), Zelve Open-Air Museum, and after lunch, Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley.
Visit Urgup and Avanos, famous for red clay pottery, where you can try pottery-making.
Optional visit to a Turkish carpet-making workshop.
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel (before 12:00 PM).
Private transfer to Istanbul Airport for your departure.

Meals : Breakfast

Included

9 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Domestic Flight Tickets from Antalya to Kayseri - Kayseri to Istanbul
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
5 Day Small Group Tour with English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included.
All transfers from/to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car

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
Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

  • Combines Turkey's leading cultural, archaeological, and natural attractions in one itinerary.
  • Includes both private city touring and professionally guided small-group excursions.
  • Offers a balanced schedule with guided experiences and personal free time.
  • Connects major destinations efficiently through domestic flights.
  • Suitable for travelers seeking a comprehensive first visit to Turkey.

  • Upgrade to premium or boutique hotel accommodation.
  • Add a sunrise Cappadocia hot air balloon flight.
  • Extend your stay before or after the tour.
  • Upgrade regional excursions to private guided tours.
  • Arrange honeymoon amenities or special celebration packages.

  • Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather for sightseeing across Turkey.
  • Reserve Cappadocia balloon rides well in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for archaeological sites with uneven stone surfaces.
  • Early morning visits offer the best lighting for photography at Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
  • Carry sunscreen and a refillable water bottle during summer excursions.

Visa and entry requirements for Turkey vary depending on your nationality. Before traveling, we recommend that all guests check the latest visa regulations and passport validity requirements applicable to their country of residence. Turkey offers visa-free entry for many nationalities, while others may apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) online or obtain a visa through Turkish diplomatic missions. Your passport should generally be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and contain sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps. Once your booking is confirmed, our travel specialists will be happy to provide up-to-date visa guidance and entry information to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.

  • 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)

Step 1: Booking Request & Confirmation

Once we receive your official request to book your chosen tour package, our team will check local availability and confirm all services (hotels, ferries, and transfers) accordingly.

Step 2: Official Itinerary Review

Once everything is verified, we will email you your official, final tour itinerary detailing every aspect of your day-by-day journey.

Step 3: Secure Your Reservation

Upon your review and explicit confirmation of this itinerary, we will proceed to the secure payment process to finalize your booking.

Payment Schedule:

To lock in your dates and secure your hotels/transfers, a 50% booking deposit is required at the time of confirmation. The remaining 50% balance will be automatically and safely charged 3 weeks (21 days) prior to your scheduled tour start date.

🔒 100% Encrypted & Hassle-Free Bank Payment Gateway

  • No Card Sharing Required: Your financial security is our top priority. You are never required to share your credit card numbers, CVV, or sensitive information via email, chat, or over the phone.
  • How the Secure Link Works: We generate a unique, secure payment link directly through our bank’s certified merchant system. This link is pre-set specifically to your exact due invoice amount.
  • The Process: You simply open the link, fill in your credit card information on the bank’s fully encrypted payment form, and the transaction is completed instantly.
  • Instant Digital Receipts: The moment your payment is processed, our system automatically generates and emails you an official digital receipt for your financial records.
  • Accepted Cards: For your security, we accept VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards only. Please note that debit cards, prepaid cards, or other payment cards are not supported by our secure payment gateway.

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

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. It covers Turkey's most popular historical, cultural, and natural destinations within a well-balanced itinerary.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes. Flights between Antalya and Kayseri, and from Kayseri to Istanbul are included with baggage allowance.

What type of tours are included?

The Istanbul sightseeing tour is private, while Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia are operated as professionally guided small-group tours.

Is the Cappadocia balloon ride included?

No. The sunrise hot air balloon experience is optional and can be booked separately, subject to weather conditions.

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast and selected lunches during guided tours are included. Other meals and beverages are not included unless specified.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The itinerary requires moderate walking through historical sites, valleys, and archaeological ruins. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

Are international flights included?

No. International airfare to and from Turkey is not included in the tour price.

Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. Hotel upgrades, private touring options, additional nights, and special travel arrangements can be added upon request.

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