Turkey Tour Package 9 Days: Istanbul to Troy
Overview
Turkey Tour Package 9 Days: Istanbul to Troy
Enjoy Turkey's cultural richness and beautiful scenery on a private journey from Istanbul and Cappadocia to Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon and Troy.
Seamless Travel with Expert Guides
This package combines culture, comfort and discovery. Everything is coordinated for you and led by professional guides, so moving between destinations is smooth and stress-free.
An Authentic Picture of Turkey
For travellers who want an authentic picture of Turkey, the route shows the country's contrasts: ancient cities, important spiritual sites and remarkable landscapes, all in one trip.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Istanbul Old City Tour
Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby or at the cruise port to begin the Old City tour. You will visit:
- Hagia Sophia: one of Istanbul's most visited landmarks and a symbol of Turkey's layered cultural and religious past, important to both the Christian and Islamic worlds.
- Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum: the seat of Ottoman government for almost 400 years and a great monument of Oriental architecture that reflects the power of the empire.
- Blue Mosque: built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmed I. Its design, its tiles and the way the light changes through the day make it unique.
- Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: the square where chariot races were held in Roman times, home to the Egyptian Obelisk from the Byzantine era and, today, the German Fountain.
- Grand Bazaar: one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 4,000 shops selling ceramics, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothing, silver and gold.
After the tour your private guide accompanies you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour
Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby or at the cruise port to begin the Bosphorus tour. You will visit:
- Spice Market
- Bosphorus Cruise: by public ferry between the European and Asian shores, passing Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman mansions, the Bosphorus Bridge and waterfront mosques.
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square
- Cicek Passage
- Istiklal Street
*Please let us know if you would prefer a private yacht for the Bosphorus cruise.
At the end of the day you are driven to your hotel in Ankara, a journey of about 5 hours. Overnight in Ankara.
Day 3 - Ankara & North Cappadocia Tour
In the morning your private guide picks you up for a visit to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
You then drive to Cappadocia, about 4 hours away. On arrival you begin the North Cappadocia tour and visit:
- Uchisar Castle
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Valley of Monks (Pasabag)
After the tour your guide and driver drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 - South Cappadocia Tour
(Optional) Early in the morning you are picked up for a one-hour hot air balloon flight over the valleys of Cappadocia. After landing there is a small celebration in the valley and a flight certificate ceremony, and then you are taken back to your hotel for breakfast.
At 10:00 am your private guide and driver pick you up for the day's tour. With your guide's explanations you will visit:
- Kaymakli Underground City
- Rose Valley
- Love Valley
- Pigeon Valley
- Ortahisar Castle
- Mustafapasa (Sinasos)
After the tour your guide and driver drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Cappadocia & Konya Tour
Your guide picks you up early in the morning, and you start with Avanos town and Devrent Valley.
You then drive to Konya, about 3 hours away. In Konya you visit, with your guide's explanations:
- Mevlana Museum
- Konya Archaeological Museum
At the end of the tour you are transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Konya.
Day 6 - Pamukkale Tour
Your guide and driver pick you up early for the drive to Pamukkale, about 5 hours. Your local guide travels with you and tells you about the sites along the way.
In Hierapolis Ancient City you will visit:
- Necropolis
- Roman Baths
- Domitian Gate
- Latrina
- Frontinus Street
- Agora
- Byzantium Gate
- Triton Fountain
- Cathedral
- Temple of Apollo
- Plutonium (explained from outside because of ongoing excavations)
- Theater
(Optional, extra cost) If time allows, you can swim in the Cleopatra Pool.
After the tour your guide accompanies you to your hotel in Denizli. Overnight in Denizli.
Day 7 - Ephesus Tour
In the morning you drive about 2 hours to Ephesus, with your local guide telling you about the sites on the way.
With your guide's explanations you will visit:
- Great Theater
- Celsus Library
- Temple of Hadrian
- Harbor Street
- Terrace Houses
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Isa Bey Mosque
After the tour your guide and driver drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 8 - Bergama (Pergamon) Tour
In the morning you drive about 2 hours from Izmir to Bergama, with your local guide telling you about the sites on the way.
On the Pergamon tour you will visit:
- Pergamon Ancient City
- The Acropolis
- The Asclepion and its theatre
After the tour you drive about 3 hours towards Troy and are transferred to your hotel in Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 9 - Troy Tour
At 9:00 am your private guide and driver pick you up for a tour of Troy, its ancient cities and its legends. You will visit:
- The Trojan Horse
- Troy Museum
- The sacrificial altars
- The 3,700-year-old city walls
- The houses of Troy I
- The Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
- The Odeon (Concert Hall)
- Remains of the successive cities from Troy I to Troy IX
At the end of the tour you are transferred back to your hotel in Istanbul.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Local Tour Guides
- ✓Transportation by Private Van
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Meals & Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
- ✕Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Turkey tour package 9 days, Istanbul to Troy: what you need to know
This private nine-day journey travels overland through the heart of Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon and Troy, with professional guides throughout. Accommodation, a private van, local guides, and museum tickets and attraction fees are included. Unlike packages that fly between regions, this route travels by road in a loop across Anatolia and up the Aegean coast, so you see the country change from day to day. The price depends on your dates and group, so we quote it on request.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9 days |
| Price | Quoted on request for your dates and group |
| Type | Fully private, with professional guides |
| Route | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy |
| Included | Accommodation, private van, local guides, museum tickets and attraction fees |
| Not included | Items not listed; ask us about meals and flights for your dates |
What are the highlights?
| Region | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Istanbul | Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace |
| Cappadocia | Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, valleys |
| Konya | The Mevlana Museum and Rumi's tomb |
| Pamukkale | Travertines and the theatre of Hierapolis |
| Ephesus | Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, House of the Virgin Mary |
| Pergamon | The Acropolis and the Asclepion healing centre |
| Troy | The layered ancient city, the Troy Museum and the Trojan Horse |
Why choose an overland Turkey tour?
Travelling by road lets you see Turkey between the famous sites: the Anatolian plateau, caravan routes, small towns and the Aegean countryside. It also adds places that flight-based packages skip, such as Konya, the city of Rumi, and Pergamon, one of the great Hellenistic cities, and it ends at Troy on the Dardanelles.
How does it compare with other Turkey packages?
| Turkey tour | Length | Style | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| This tour | 9 days | Overland loop, private | On request |
| Private Turkey tour package | 8 days | Flights between regions | $2,250 per person |
| Grand Turkey tour package | 10 days | Flights, more Istanbul experiences | $2,800 per person |
| Best of Turkey private tour | 12 days | Adds Hattusa and Ankara | On request |
| Turkey private tour, 10 days | 10 days | A different private route | On request |
Is a hot air balloon possible in Cappadocia?
Yes, as an optional extra on your Cappadocia morning. Our standard sunrise balloon flight starts at $199 per person.
Is there a lot of driving?
Some days include long drives, for example from Cappadocia via Konya to Pamukkale, but they are broken up by stops, and a private van with your own driver makes them comfortable. Your guide uses the drives to explain the history of the places ahead.
When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to October are ideal for both the interior and the Aegean. Summer is hot inland and at the ancient sites; winter is cold in Cappadocia and Konya.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, layers for the interior, sun protection for the Aegean and Pamukkale, a bag for your shoes on the travertines, and modest clothing for mosques, Rumi's tomb and the House of the Virgin Mary.
How do you book?
Send us your preferred dates and the number of travellers through the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We confirm the price and the full itinerary in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Turkey tour packages.
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