Best of Turkey Tour Package A Timeless Journey | 10 Days & 9 Nights
Overview
Best of Turkey Tour Package A Timeless Journey | 10 Days & 9 Nights
A Timeless Journey brings together the four highlights of Turkey in ten days. You begin in Istanbul with its Byzantine and Ottoman monuments and a cruise on the Bosphorus.
You then fly to Cappadocia for fairy chimneys, cave churches and underground cities, with the chance to see the valleys from a hot air balloon at sunrise.
On the Aegean coast you walk the marble streets of Ephesus and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, and the journey ends at the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Our team meets you at Istanbul Airport and takes you by private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast your private guide takes you through the Old City:
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Bosphorus and Spice Market
After breakfast you explore the Bosphorus side of Istanbul:
- Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ortakoy
- Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Flight to Cappadocia and North Cappadocia Tour
You fly to Cappadocia in the morning. Your guide meets you on arrival for the North Cappadocia tour:
- Uchisar Castle
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos pottery town
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - South Cappadocia Tour
(Optional) Early in the morning you can join a hot air balloon flight over the valleys of Cappadocia, followed by a small celebration and flight certificate.
After breakfast you join the South Cappadocia tour:
- Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City
- Pigeon Valley
- Ortahisar
- Mustafapasa (Sinasos)
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Ihlara Valley (Green Tour)
After breakfast you visit the Ihlara Valley with a walk along the river, Belisirma village and the Selime Monastery. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 - Flight to Izmir and Ephesus
After breakfast you fly from Cappadocia to Izmir. Your guide meets you and you visit:
- Ephesus Ancient City: Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street
- Terrace Houses
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 - Sirince and Free Time in Kusadasi
After breakfast you visit the hillside village of Sirince with its old houses and wine tasting. The afternoon is free on the Kusadasi coast. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 9 - Pamukkale Day Trip
After breakfast you drive from Kusadasi to Pamukkale and visit:
- Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Hierapolis Ancient City and theatre
- Necropolis
- Cleopatra Pool (optional swim, extra fee)
You return to Kusadasi in the evening. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 10 - Flight to Istanbul and Departure
After breakfast you are transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul and your international flight home.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us.
Important Notes
Prices per person (without hotel)
- Adult: from $1,340
$2,690
The package price does not include hotels. Choose your hotel for each city on this page and its price for your dates is added; you can also book the package without hotel. Prices are per person based on a minimum of two travellers.
Hotels are arranged in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi; Pamukkale is visited on a day trip. The order of the sites may change according to flight times and museum opening days.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓Domestic Flights
- ✓All Airport and Hotel Transfers
- ✓Private Guided Tours
- ✓Professional Licensed Guide
- ✓Entrance Fees to Listed Sites
- ✕Hotel Accommodation (optional – you can add it if you wish)
- ✕International Flights
- ✕Dinners
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Flight (Optional)
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Tips for Guides and Drivers
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.