Elegance of Turkey Tour
This 9-day tour links Istanbul, the Aegean coast, Pamukkale and Cappadocia with guided sightseeing throughout. It combines city landmarks, ancient sites, natural formations and time for hotel stays between flights and driving days. In Istanbul, a Bosphorus cruise and the city’s main historic sights set the pace before you continue to Kusadasi. From there, the route reaches Pamukkale and Ephesus, then moves on to Cappadocia for its underground city, cave villages and rock landscapes. The tour ends back in Istanbul after the final sightseeing day. The package includes domestic flights, ground transport, guiding, selected meals and 8 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast. Entrance fees are not included.
Key details
9 days
8 nights
Route
Turkey
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
9 days
Travel style
Small groups
Market
Global
Transport
Road, rail and flight
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, meet your transfer and go to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for a quiet start before the tour programme begins. - 2
Kusadasi
Bosphorus Cruise and travel to Kusadasi
Start with a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul, passing along the shoreline with views of Dolmabahce Palace from the water. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir and continue to Kusadasi.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Pamukkale
Pamukkale excursion
Join a full-day visit to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. The programme includes lunch and time at the thermal pools before returning to Kusadasi.Breakfast, Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 8 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Domestic flight tickets between Istanbul, Izmir and Cappadocia
- Private English- or Spanish-speaking guide throughout
- 7 breakfasts and 5 lunches
- Group sightseeing tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
What's not included
- Entrance fees
- Visit to Ephesus
- Balloon flight
- Other activities and services not included
- Personal expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any item not mentioned above
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.