Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport, our driver will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign displaying your name. They will transport you to your hotel. Take some time to check in, settle into your room, and relax after your flight. At an appropriate time, your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to provide a brief overview of your 10 Days Turkey Tour.

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start your Old City walking tour. Today’s tour will take you to important places in Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Covered Bazaar. You will explore these iconic landmarks on foot. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 3: Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour (L)

Early in the morning, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be greeted at the airport by a representative from Roadrunner Travel and transferred to their office. From there, you will begin your full-day North Cappadocia tour. The tour will include visits to Uchisar, Urgup, Devrent Valley, and Avanos, where you can witness the unique rock formations and the art of pottery-making. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Goreme. You will have the rest of the day to explore Goreme at your own pace.

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 4: South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir (B, L)

This morning, you will have the opportunity to greet the sun with a Hot Air Balloon ride, which is a highlight of your 10 Days Turkey Tour. After breakfast and check-out, your guide will pick you up from the hotel to start the South Cappadocia tour. The tour will take you to Meskender Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, and the Kaymakli Underground City. You will have the chance to attend a traditional carpet ceremony. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir airport, a representative will meet you at the exit and transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Flight from Cappadocia to Izmir

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 5: Ephesus Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel for the Ephesus tour. You will visit the Temple of Artemis, the amphitheater, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Ephesus amphitheater, among other highlights of the ancient city. The tour will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 6: Pamukkale Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the designated time for a full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. The tour includes a 2.5-hour drive through beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival in Pamukkale, you will have a lunch break. You will then visit the Gates of the Ancient City of Hierapolis, the necropolis, the Ancient Theater of Hierapolis, and the calcified pools and waterfalls known as Travertines. You can swim among the ancient ruins in the Kleopatra swimming pool or visit the Archaeology Museum of Hierapolis. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 7: Pergamon Tour / Transfer to Canakkale (B, L)

After breakfast and check-out, you will be picked up from the hotel lobby and depart for Pergamon. You will visit the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, the lower Agora, the Asclepion and Health Centre, the Hellenistic Theatre, and the Red Basilica. After the tour, you will drive to Canakkale, where you will spend the night.

Transfer to Canakkale

Hotel in Canakkale

Day 8: Troy Tour / Istanbul (B)

After breakfast and check-out, you will go on a half-day afternoon Troy Tour. You will visit a replica of the wooden Trojan horse, the Excavation Information Centre, the fortification walls of Troy VI, sacrificial altars, the Odeon, and the Temple of Athena. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

Transfer to Istanbul

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 9: Free Day in Istanbul (B)

After breakfast, you will have a free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. You can visit the bazaars or explore the new city part of Istanbul. You may also choose to take a Half Day Bosphorus Cruise or visit the Mediterranean Islands for a swim or bike ride. In the evening, you can enjoy a Bosphorus dinner cruise on a boat, offering beautiful views of Istanbul at night from both the European and Asian sides.

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 10: Istanbul – End of Your 10 Days Turkey Tour (B)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. We will arrange your transfer to the international airport according to your flight departure time. This marks the end of your 10 Days Turkey Tour, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Notes: This tour is available all year round and can be customized according to your preferences. There are no hidden costs. All meals mentioned in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).