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10 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe

Highlights Triangle

Discover the most majestic sites of Turkey - a seductive land of antiquity and alluring natural wonders - perpetually fascinating and inspiring. Visit captivating Istanbul and enchanting Cappadocia. Splash in the thermal pools of Pamukkale and gaze in awe upon the spectacular remains of the ancient ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

İstanbul

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus

2

Visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards

3

Explore Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world

4

Visit cascading travertens, ancient city of Hierapolis which has the largest Nekropol in Anatolia

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival

Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 2

place Old City Tour

Old City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Afterward, you will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th-century church, once the greatest in the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Next will be Roman Hippodrome, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and other important monuments. The tour will end with a stop at the world-famous Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 3

place Bosphorus Tour

Bosphorus Tour. Begin the day amid the wafting aromas of the Spice Market. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, parks, and charming small villages along the shores of both sides. In the afternoon, you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the sultans, and Camlica Hill which is the highest point of the city where you can see a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 4

place Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri

Transfer to the airport. Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri. Arrival and transfer to Cappadocia. You will begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley. This will be followed by Avanos, a village situated on the banks of the Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. In the afternoon, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in the region. The last stop will be Uchisar Village, located next to a natural citadel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Antique Cave House
Day 5

place Cappadocia

Today you will visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Later continue to the old Christian village of Cavusin. This is followed by Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. In the afternoon we will visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Village, and an old Greek village of Sinasos. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 6

place Flight from Kayseri to Izmir

Transfer to Kayseri Airport. Flight from Kayseri to Izmir. Arrival and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: İlayda Hotel
Day 7

place Ephesus Tour

Ephesus Tour. The tour will begin at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. In the afternoon, visit the House of Virgin Mary, reputed to be where she spent her final days. The tour ends by visiting the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: İlayda Hotel
Day 8

place Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale Tour. We will drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal springs and waters with healing properties. You will visit cascading travertines, the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the largest Nekropol in Anatolia with 1200 gravestones. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Melrose Viewpoint Hotel
Day 9

place Flight back to Istanbul

Transfer to Denizli Airport. Flight back to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Arena Hotel İstanbul
Day 10

place Departure

Transfer to the airport. Departure and End of our services.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Arena Hotel İstanbul
  • Antique Cave House
  • İlayda Hotel
  • Melrose Viewpoint Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport pick up and drop off Istanbul
  • Domestic flight Istanbul to Kayseri
  • Shared ground transfer from Kayseri to Cappadocia
  • Shared ground transfer from Cappadocia to Kayseri
  • Domestic flight from Kayseri to Izmir
  • Shared ground transfer from Izmir to Kusadasi
  • Shared ground transfer from Kusadasi to Pamukkale
  • Domestic flight to Istanbul

Activities expand_less

  • Old City Tour
  • Bosphorus Tour
  • Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Visit Red Valley
  • Ephesus Tour
  • Visiting the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk
  • Visit cascading travertens, ancient city of Hierapolis

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers
  • Travel Insurance

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