Turkey - Istanbul - Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia 12 Days

Include:

• Hotel (4-5 star optional): 4 night in Istanbul, 2 night in Kusadasi, 2 night in Antalya, 2 night in Cappadocia.
• English tour guide throughout the tour.
• Economic class domestic flight tickets.
• Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Transfer services from/to Airports shared basis.
• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

Not include:

• International airfare.
• Visa.
• Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary.
• Beverage with meals.
• Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional).
  

Departure point: Istanbul  International Airport Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.

Ending point: Istanbul International Airport Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul (Saturday)

Upon arrival at Istanbul or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Istanbul. (No meal)

Day 2 – Treasures of Istanbul (Sunday) (09:00–16:00)

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and begin your full-day city tour.
Explore Hagia Sophia, once the largest building on earth except for the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China. Continue to Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years.
Next, visit the Hippodrome, the ancient sporting and social center of Constantinople, and the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and magnificent dome.
At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise & Flight to Izmir (Monday) (09:00–13:00)

After breakfast, check out and leave your luggage at the hotel.
Meet your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit the Spice Bazaar, known since Ottoman times for its exotic herbs and spices. Then enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise, where you will admire wooden villas, palaces, and fortresses lining the European and Asian shores.
After the tour, return to your hotel to collect your luggage, then transfer to the airport for your 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight in Kuşadası. (Breakfast)

Day 4 – Ancient Ephesus Tour (Tuesday) (09:00–16:00)

After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour.
Visit the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary. Continue to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean and home to the famous Celsus Library and Grand Theatre.
Then visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After the tour, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Kuşadası. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 5 – Pamukkale Tour & Transfer to Fethiye (Wednesday) (08:00–20:00)

After breakfast, check out and meet your guide for a full-day tour of Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle.”
Explore the unique white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis, famous for its vast necropolis and the Sacred Pool, where thermal waters ripple over ancient Roman ruins.
At the end of the tour, drive to Fethiye and check into your hotel.
Overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Note: The Fethiye Boat Tour is unavailable from October 15 to May 1. It will be replaced with a leisure day or an alternative activity upon request.

Day 6 – 12 Islands Boat Tour (Thursday) (10:00–17:00)

After breakfast, meet your guide and transfer to Fethiye Harbour to board your boat.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise among the 12 Islands, stopping at beautiful bays for swimming, sunbathing, and island walks. A delicious BBQ lunch will be served on board.
After the tour, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 7 – Travel to Antalya (Friday)

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Fethiye Bus Station for your 4-hour bus journey to Antalya.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast)

Day 8 – Antalya City Tour (Saturday) (09:30–16:00)

After breakfast, take a cable car ride from sea to sky to the top of Tünektepe Hill (1,365 m), offering stunning views of the Antalya coastline. Continue to Düden Waterfalls, one of the region’s most beautiful natural sites.
After lunch with a panoramic view, enjoy free time in Kaleiçi (Old Town) to explore Hadrian’s Gate, the Clock Tower, the Truncated Minaret, and the old city walls. You’ll also have time to visit local boutiques, galleries, and souvenir shops.
Overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 9 – Konya & Cappadocia (Sunday) (08:30–20:00)

After breakfast, check out and travel to Konya, the city of the philosopher and mystic Mevlana Rumi. Visit the Mevlana Museum and a 700-year-old Caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road.
After lunch, continue to Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Optional: You may upgrade this land transfer to a domestic flight for an additional USD 150 per person.
(If upgraded, the Konya visit and lunch will not be included. Airport transfers will be provided.)

Day 10 – Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday) (09:30–16:00)

After breakfast, meet your guide and start your full-day tour.
Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi (Monks Valley), Avanos for pottery-making, Goreme Panorama, and Uchisar Castle.
After the tour, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 11 – Underground Cities / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday) (09:30–16:00)

After breakfast, check out and begin your full-day tour.
Visit Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, and one of the Underground Cities, once home to thousands of Christians seeking refuge. Continue to Ortahisar, known for its castle-like rock formations and charming stone houses.
After the tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your 1-hour 30-minute flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 12 – Departure Day (Wednesday)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. According to your international flight time, transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure.
End of services. (Breakfast)

General note:

• Please read carefully the information before book a tour.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Stroller accessible.
• Infants must sit on laps.
• Infant seats available.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• Please note that visiting durations at the attractions might change.
• Baggage allowence is 15kg+8kg hand luggage for domestic flights.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

Admission Fee: (per person)

Note: The tour guides will have pre-paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used Entry tickets can be paid to your guides in cash Euro, dolar or turkish lıra on each tour.

• Basilica Cistern: 17 USD.
• Hagia Sophia: 30 USD.
• Galata Tower: 25 USD.
• Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD.
• House of Mary: 15 USD.
• Pamukkale: 35 USD.
• Goreme Museum: 25 USD.
• Zelve (Pasabag): 15 USD.
• Tunaktepe Cable Car: 15 USD.

Hotels:

• Istanbul: Celal Sultan Hotel 4*/ Sura hagia Sophia 5* (Breakfast).
• Kusadasi: Efe Boutique 4*/ Charisma De Luxe 5* (Breakfast).
• Cappadocia: Fresco cave Suites 4*/ Utophia Cave Suites 5* (Breakfast).
• Antalya: Best Western khan 4*/ Ramada Plaza by Wyndham 5*.

• Cancel 7 days before: Full refund.
• Cancel after 7 days: No refund.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.