This 9 Days / 8 Nights Turkey Tour Package starts and ends in Istanbul and offers a comprehensive journey through Turkey’s most remarkable destinations, combining history, nature, and culture. The itinerary covers the ancient wonders of Ephesus, the natural beauty of Pamukkale, the Mediterranean atmosphere of Antalya, and the extraordinary landscapes of Cappadocia. Including domestic flights, airport transfers, licensed professional guides, entrance fees, and lunches, this tour is designed to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and unforgettable travel experience.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel. There are no scheduled activities on this day, allowing you time to relax and recover from your journey. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free at leisure until your afternoon transfer. Between 16:00 and 18:00, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, our local team will welcome you at the domestic terminal exit and transfer you to Kuşadası, approximately one hour away. After hotel check-in, the remainder of the day is free for rest. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Following breakfast, meet your guide around 09:30 AM and begin the day with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence and an important pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims. The tour continues to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the most significant harbor cities of antiquity and one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. During the guided walk, you will see the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the impressive Great Theatre. Afterwards, visit the Basilica of Saint John, believed to be built over the tomb of the Apostle John, and stop at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Lunch is served at a local restaurant, followed by a free afternoon. Overnight in Kuşadası.
After breakfast, depart around 07:30–08:00 AM for Pamukkale in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before beginning the guided tour of Hierapolis Ancient City, including the Ancient Theatre, Marble Street, and the Necropolis, known as the cemetery of the ancient world. Continue to the famous Pamukkale Travertines, where mineral-rich thermal waters have formed striking white calcium terraces. You will have free time to relax on the travertines or optionally swim in the Cleopatra Thermal Pool (entrance fee not included). Overnight in Pamukkale.
Following breakfast, depart for Perge Ancient City, one of the most important cities of the Pamphylia region, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. Continue to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world and still used for performances today. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant before visiting Side Ancient City, once a major Roman port, where you will explore the ancient theatre, Roman baths, and the Temple of Apollo. On the return journey, stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Overnight in Antalya.
According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred from your Antalya hotel to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.
An optional hot air balloon flight is available early in the morning. After breakfast, begin the Red Cappadocia Tour, visiting Göreme Panorama, Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağ (Monks Valley), Devrent Valley, Uçhisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, and Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition using clay from the Kızılırmak River. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy free time. Overnight in Cappadocia.
After breakfast, set out on the Green Cappadocia Tour, offering deeper insight into the region’s natural beauty and early Christian heritage. The tour includes Rose Valley (Kızılçukur), Çavuşin Village, Love Valley, an underground city (Özkonak or Kaymaklı), and Pigeon Valley. After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening. Overnight in Cappadocia.
According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. This marks the end of our services. We hope to welcome and accommodate you again in Turkey.
✅ 3 domestic flights per person (15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage)
✅ 8 nights accommodation
✅ Airport transfers
✅ Guided tours in groups of up to 15 people
✅ Licensed professional tour guides
✅ Entrance fees to all museums and sites mentioned
✅ Transportation by air-conditioned minivans
✅ Daily breakfast & lunch during tours (vegetarian, vegan, and halal options available)
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Drinks during lunch (optional)
❌ Dinners
Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★ – Modern comfort with views over the historic Golden Horn
Marina Hotel ★★★★ – Prime location near the marina and city center
Colossae Thermal Hotel ★★★★★ – Luxury thermal hotel with extensive wellness facilities
Crowne Plaza Antalya ★★★★ – Modern beachfront hotel with excellent facilities
Experience the region’s famous cave architecture with authentic stone-carved boutique hotels:
Elegance Cave Hotel
✅ 3 domestic flights per person (15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage)
✅ 8 nights accommodation
✅ Airport transfers
✅ Guided tours in groups of up to 15 people
✅ Licensed professional tour guides
✅ Entrance fees to all museums and sites mentioned
✅ Transportation by air-conditioned minivans
✅ Daily breakfast & lunch during tours (vegetarian, vegan, and halal options available)
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Drinks during lunch (optional)
❌ Dinners
Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn ★★★★★ – Modern comfort with views over the historic Golden Horn
Marina Hotel ★★★★ – Prime location near the marina and city center
Colossae Thermal Hotel ★★★★★ – Luxury thermal hotel with extensive wellness facilities
Crowne Plaza Antalya ★★★★ – Modern beachfront hotel with excellent facilities
Experience the region’s famous cave architecture with authentic stone-carved boutique hotels:
Elegance Cave Hotel
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