12-Day Grand Tour of Turkey
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Discover Istanbul and visit Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
- Explore the fairy chimneys and cave dwellings of Cappadocia.
- Enjoy the old town and Mediterranean coastline of Antalya.
- Visit Ephesus and the famous Library of Celsus.
- Relax at the thermal terraces of Pamukkale.
- Experience the lively atmosphere and historic attractions of İzmir.
- Guided tours, hotel accommodations, and transfers are included throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check-in after 14:00 pm
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City.
Tour Highlights
Visit the ancient Hippodrome
See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain
Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets
Explore Hagia Sophia
Lunch during the tour
Visit the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir
After the tour, return to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Visit the historic Spice Bazaar
Explore shops filled with spices, sweets, and local products
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia
Return to hotel and transfer to airport for flight to İzmir
Arrival transfer to Kuşadası
Overnight in Kusadasi
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Departure after breakfast for Ephesus
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and explore the ancient Roman city
Visit the Odeon, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Fountain of Trajan
See the Grand Theatre where Saint Paul once preached
Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis
Lunch at a local restaurant
Continue to House of the Virgin Mary
Return to Kusadasi
Overnight in Kusadasi
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Departure after breakfast for Pamukkale
Visit the famous white travertine terraces known as the “Cotton Castle”
Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis
Optional swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pools (extra entrance fee)
Transfer to Pamukkale bus station
Intercity bus to Fethiye
Arrival transfer to hotel
Overnight in Fethiye
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Free day at leisure in Fethiye
Relax on the beaches of Ölüdeniz
Optional visit to the old Greek village of Kayaköy
Enjoy free time to explore the town and coastline
Overnight in Fethiye
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Transfer to Antalya
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out from hotel in Fethiye
Transfer to bus station for intercity bus to Antalya
Arrival transfer to hotel in Antalya
Rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight in Antalya
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Departure after breakfast from Antalya
Visit Perge, an important ancient city of Pamphylia
Explore Aspendos Theatre, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world
Continue to Kurşunlu Waterfalls
Return to hotel
Overnight in Antalya
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out from hotel in Antalya
Free time at leisure for sightseeing or relaxing by the seaside
Transfer to bus station for overnight intercity bus to Cappadocia
Optional domestic flight via Istanbul is available upon request
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel
Visit Uchisar Castle
Explore Rose Valley
Visit Pasabag and Zelve Open Air Museum
Lunch at a local restaurant
Continue to Devrent Valley and Three Beauties
Visit Ürgüp and Avanos
Pottery demonstration and free time
Optional visit to a Turkish carpet workshop
Overnight in Cappadocia
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up from hotel in Cappadocia
Visit Ortahisar Castle
Continue to Mustafapaşa and Şahinefendi
Visit Sobesos Ancient City
Explore Soğanlı Valley and its cave churches
Lunch in Soğanlı Village
Visit Kaymakli Underground City
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Istanbul
Arrival transfer to hotel
Overnight in Istanbul
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia
- Enjoy sunrise views above the valleys and fairy chimneys
- One of the most unforgettable experiences in Turkey
After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 12:00 pm.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight departure time.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 10 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- 01 night overnight coach from Antalya to Cappadocia
- 07-day regular small group tours with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included
- One-way domestic flight from Istanbul to İzmir
- One-way domestic flight from Kayseri to Istanbul
- All airport, hotel, and transfer services within Turkiye
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks and beverages
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Travel insurance
- This tour operates daily throughout the year
- Prices are per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults
- Tour itinerary can be customized upon request
- Transfers include 1 luggage allowance per person
- Once domestic flight tickets are issued, they cannot be changed or refunded
- A 100% cancellation fee applies for issued domestic flight tickets
- Domestic flight schedules are subject to change by the airline
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- Cancellation 31+ days before arrival: No fee.
- Cancellation 30–21 days before arrival: 25% fee.
- Cancellation 20–14 days before arrival: 50% fee.
- Cancellation 13 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% fee applies.
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