10-Day Turkey Tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale

Discover Turkey through small-group sightseeing tours led by local English-speaking guides, linked by individual transfers and domestic flights. Stay in distinctive hotels, including a cave hotel in Cappadocia, and taste Anatolian flavors at local restaurants. This is not a continuously escorted tour: airport assistance is not provided for domestic flights.

• Explore Istanbul's architectural heritage at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Discover Pamukkale's travertine terraces and mineral-rich springs
• Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

   1. Transfer by bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel, timed to your international flight arrival.
   2. Settle in for an overnight stay at Celal Sultan Hotel or similar. No activities are scheduled today.

2. Day 2: Istanbul landmarks

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Be ready in the lobby for the 9:00 AM tour start.
   2. Explore Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Grand Bazaar on a 6-hour guided tour.
   3. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Celal Sultan Hotel or similar.

3. Day 3: Istanbul to Cappadocia

   1. Check out before breakfast and leave your luggage in the lobby. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel.
   2. Explore the Spice Bazaar and Eminönü on a 5-hour guided tour.
   3. Return to the hotel, then transfer by bus to the airport for your flight to Kayseri.
   4. Transfer by bus from Kayseri Airport to your hotel in Cappadocia. Stay overnight at Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or similar.

4. Day 4: Cappadocia sights

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Be ready in the lobby for the 10:00 AM tour start.
   2. Discover Göreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos, and Uchisar Castle on a 6-hour guided tour.
   3. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or similar.

5. Day 5: Valleys and an underground city

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Be ready in the lobby for the 10:00 AM tour start.
   2. Explore Red Valley, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, and Ortahisar Castle on a 6-hour guided tour.
   3. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or similar.

6. Day 6: Travel day

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel.
   2. Travel by bus, then plane, followed by another bus transfer.
   3. Stay overnight at Best Western Plus Khan Hotel or similar.

7. Day 7: Ancient cities and Kurşunlu Waterfall

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Be ready in the lobby for the 8:30 AM tour start.
   2. Explore Aspendos Theatre, Perge Ancient City, and Kurşunlu Waterfall on a 6-hour guided tour.
   3. Have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Best Western Plus Khan Hotel or similar.

8. Day 8: Pamukkale and Hierapolis

   1. A breakfast box is provided today. Check out and be ready for the 7:40 AM tour start.
   2. Explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis on a 10-hour guided tour, then travel to your hotel in Kuşadası.
   3. Have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Suhan Seaport Hotel or similar.

9. Day 9: Ephesus and nearby sights

   1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Be ready in the lobby for the 9:00 AM tour start.
   2. Explore the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City, and the Temple of Artemis on a 6-hour guided tour.
   3. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
   4. Stay overnight at Suhan Seaport Hotel or similar.

10. Day 10: Departure

    1. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel.
    2. Finish your tour with an included return shuttle between 7:00 AM and noon.

What's Included

• English-speaking guides for regional sightseeing tours
• Nine nights' accommodation
• Breakfasts and lunches listed in the itinerary, excluding lunch drinks
• Round-trip transfers
• Economy-class domestic flight tickets

Important details

• All ages are welcome. This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Historical-site admission is not included in the listed price and costs €300 per person for all sites visited in the program.
• Domestic flights include a baggage allowance of 15 kg plus 8 kg of cabin luggage. Extra baggage weight costs extra at check-in.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays; the Basilica Cistern is visited instead. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Some historical sites may close during religious or national holidays.