Best of Turkey Tour Package, 10 Days
Overview
Best of Turkey Tour Package, 10 Days
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.
Ephesus and the Pamukkale Terraces
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.
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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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓9 Nights Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast – a Middle-Class Hotel from Our Selection, Confirmed by Availability and with Your Approval
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓Domestic Flights
- ✓All Airport and Hotel Transfers
- ✓Private Guided Tours
- ✓Professional Licensed Guide
- ✓Entrance Fees to Listed Sites
- ✕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.
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Best of Turkey timeless journey in 10 days: what you need to know
A Timeless Journey brings together the four highlights of Turkey in ten days with private guided tours, from $3,299 per person: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. Nine hotel nights with breakfast, domestic flights, all airport and hotel transfers, a professional licensed guide, lunch on tour days and entrance fees to the listed sites are included. Its route gives Cappadocia three full days and adds the hillside village of Sirince on the Aegean.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 days, 9 nights |
| Price | from $3,299 per person |
| Route | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, back to Istanbul |
| Hotels | 9 nights with breakfast, middle-class hotels from our selection, confirmed with your approval |
| Included | Domestic flights, transfers, private guided tours, licensed guide, lunch on tour days, entrance fees |
| Not included | International flights, dinners, hot air balloon (optional), tips, personal expenses |
What does the 10-day itinerary include?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Istanbul, private transfer |
| Day 2 | Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Spice Market, Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy |
| Day 4 | Flight to Cappadocia; North Cappadocia: Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag |
| Day 5 | Optional sunrise balloon; South Cappadocia tour |
| Day 6 | Ihlara Valley walk, Belisirma village, Selime Monastery |
| Day 7 | Flight to Izmir; Ephesus: Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, House of the Virgin Mary |
| Day 8 | Sirince village with wine tasting; free afternoon on the Kusadasi coast |
| Day 9 | Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis, theatre and necropolis; optional Cleopatra Pool |
| Day 10 | Flight to Istanbul for your international flight home |
What makes this route different?
Every tour is private, with your own licensed guide, so the pace is yours. Cappadocia gets three days instead of two, with the North, South and Ihlara tours spread out, which leaves more mornings for a balloon flight. On the Aegean, Sirince adds a relaxed half-day in a traditional village with wine tasting, followed by a free afternoon on the coast.
How does it compare with other 10-day Turkey tours?
| Turkey package | Length | What is different | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Turkey tour | 10 days | Hammam, private car day and Turkish night show | $2,800 per person |
| This package | 10 days | Private tours throughout, three Cappadocia days, Sirince | $3,299 per person |
| Private Turkey tour | 8 days | A faster version of the same regions | $2,250 per person |
| Best of Turkey tour package | 15 days | Adds the Antalya coast | $3,980 per person |
How much is the hot air balloon?
It is optional and can be added on the morning of day five: the standard flight from $199, the comfort flight from $275 or the premium luxury flight from $399. With three nights in Cappadocia you have more than one chance if the wind cancels flights.
When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to November are ideal for all four regions. Summer is hot at Ephesus and Pamukkale; winter is mild on the coast and cold, often snowy, in Cappadocia.
What should you bring?
Comfortable shoes, layers for Cappadocia, a hat and sunscreen for the Aegean, a bag for your shoes at Pamukkale, modest clothing for mosques and the House of the Virgin Mary, and your passport for the domestic flights.
How do you book?
Choose your dates on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp with your international flights. We confirm the hotels with your approval and send the plan in writing; you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Turkey tour packages.
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