Grand Türkiye Tour

Overview

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus in a single well-paced loop, with two internal flights and a licensed guide throughout.

Highlights

• Istanbul's historic peninsula and Bosphorus
• Cappadocia valleys and underground cities
• Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis
• Ephesus ancient city
• Two domestic flights included

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrive Istanbul

   Welcome, transfer and free evening.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Old city

   Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı, Grand Bazaar.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Bosphorus

   Cruise, Asian side and Spice Market.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Fly to Cappadocia

   Afternoon valleys and a cave hotel night.

5. 5
   Day 5

   North Cappadocia

   Göreme museum, Uçhisar, Avanos.

6. 6
   Day 6

   South Cappadocia

   Derinkuyu and Ihlara, then overnight drive-free evening.

7. 7
   Day 7

   To Pamukkale

   Scenic transfer via Konya, evening at the thermal pools.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Pamukkale & Hierapolis

   White terraces, ancient theatre and Cleopatra's pool.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Ephesus & Izmir

   The Library of Celsus, Terrace Houses, then Izmir waterfront.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Departure

    Fly home from Izmir, or connect back to Istanbul.