Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be greeted by our driver who will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign displaying your name. They will then 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 11 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. During this tour, you will visit significant landmarks in Istanbul such as 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. All of these attractions are within walking distance. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Istanbul

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

In the early morning, our driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Cappadocia airport, our representative will meet you at the exit and transfer you to our office. You can leave your luggage at the office and join the guided North Cappadocia tour. The tour will take you to Esentepe for a panoramic view, Uchisar Castle, Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley, and Tree Beauties Valley. You will also visit the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Goreme Town.

Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 4: South Cappadocia Tour (B, L)

Today, you will have the opportunity to greet the sun from a Hot Air Balloon. After breakfast and check-out, your guide will pick you up from the hotel to start the South Cappadocia tour. The tour includes visits to Meskender Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, and the Kaymakli Underground City. You will explore the unique landscapes and marvel at the ancient cave dwellings. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: Transfer to Antalya via Konya (B)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and depart for Antalya. On the way, you will stop in Konya, known as the adopted home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish. Konya was also an important trading center on the Silk Road. After your visit to Konya, continue your journey to Antalya and check in at your hotel upon arrival.

Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya

Hotel in Antalya

Day 6: Perge, Aspendos Amphitheatre, and Duden Waterfall Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for the Antalya tour. You will visit Perge, an ancient city with ruins of the Roman Gate, Hellenistic Gate, and Agora. Next, you will explore Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia, the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Afterward, you will visit one of the best waterfalls in the Antalya region, Duden Waterfall. The tour also includes a visit to Apollo’s Temple in Side. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Antalya

Day 7: Bus to Pamukkale (B)

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Antalya bus terminal for your bus journey to Denizli. Upon arrival at the Denizli bus terminal, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the Pamukkale area.

Bus from Antalya to Pamukkale

Hotel in Pamukkale

Day 8: Pamukkale Tour (B, L)

After breakfast and check-out, your guide will pick you up at the scheduled time for a full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. You will 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 also swim among the ancient ruins in the Cleopatra swimming pool or visit the Archaeology Museum of Hierapolis. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 9: Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul (B, L)

After breakfast and check-out, your guide will pick you up from the hotel for the Ephesus tour. The tour will include visits to the Temple of Artemis, the amphitheater, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Ephesus amphitheater. The final part of the tour will be a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Flight from Izmir to Istanbul

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 10: Istanbul Day Out (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Istanbul on your own. You can choose to take a Half Day Bosphorus Cruise, which is highly recommended while visiting Istanbul. Alternatively, you can arrange a day trip to the Mediterranean Islands for swimming or enjoy a bicycle ride on the island. In the evening, you have the option of a Bosphorus dinner cruise, offering a beautiful view of Istanbul at night from both the European and Asian sides.

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 11: Goodbye Istanbul (B)

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the airport based on your international flight time. This marks the end of your 11 Days Turkey Tour. We hope to welcome you 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).