Turkish Splendors across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi

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  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Schedule: Every Day
  • Destination: Turkey
  • Tour Type:Group Tour

Turkish Splendors across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi

Morning light on Istanbul’s domes, carved valleys in Cappadocia, and mineral terraces in Pamukkale shape this Turkish Splendors experience. 

Over 10 days, the route connects history, landscapes, and daily life with smooth transfers and guided visits. This Turkish Splendors journey balances structure with free time, keeping logistics simple and the focus on place.

Turkish Splendors Journey: What’s Included & Excluded

Included

  • 5 nights in Istanbul with accommodation based on bed and breakfast
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia with accommodation based on half board
  • 2 nights in Kusadasi with accommodation based on half board
  • Meet and greet service upon arrival at Istanbul Airport
  • All transfers by air-conditioned coach
  • Domestic flights: Istanbul to Cappadocia / Cappadocia to Izmir / Izmir to Istanbul (15 kg checked baggage + 8 kg hand baggage)
  • Guided sightseeing tours as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English-speaking tour guide during tours
  • Meals exactly as mentioned in the daily program
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Excluded

  • International airfare
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending

Turkish Splendors Journey Itinerary

Day 01

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul

 

Arrive in Istanbul and meet the local representative for assistance at the airport. Transfer to your hotel to begin your Turkey travel package, with the remainder of the day free to rest or explore nearby streets at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals included: No meals included.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour | Turkish Splendors

 

After breakfast, begin a full-day city tour covering Hagia Sophia, once built as a Byzantine basilica and later converted into a mosque. 

Continue to the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, the Hippodrome of ancient chariot races, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. 

Stone courtyards and tiled interiors shape the rhythm of this Turkey sightseeing tour day. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

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Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise and Asian Side

 

Start the day at the Spice Bazaar before boarding a cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait linking Europe and Asia. 

Cross the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill for panoramic views, then visit Beylerbeyi Palace on the waterfront. 

Water traffic and distant calls echo during this Mediterranean Turkey tour segment. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 – Free Day in Istanbul

 

A full free day to explore Istanbul independently or relax at your hotel. This pause allows the Turkish heritage trip to keep a comfortable pace. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 5 – Istanbul to Cappadocia

 

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in for the evening. Dinner is served at the hotel before overnight stay in Cappadocia. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 6 – North Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour)

 

Visit the Open Air Museum in Goreme and the natural fortress of Uchisar. Continue through local craft centers showcasing carpets, tiles, onyx, and pottery, then explore Pasabag Valley and Avanos. 

Soft afternoon light moves across volcanic rock during this Istanbul Cappadocia tour section. Overnight in Cappadocia. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 – South Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Izmir

 

Explore Kizilcukur Valley, Cavusin village, an Underground City, and the Pigeon Houses. Vineyards and carved churches reveal everyday life in the region as part of a Turkey cultural tour. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir, then continue to Kusadasi for overnight stay. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 – Pamukkale and Hierapolis to Kusadasi

 

Depart after breakfast for Pamukkale to see the white terraces formed by calcareous salts. Continue to Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths before driving back to Kusadasi. 

This Ephesus Pamukkale visit day balances natural formations and ancient city planning. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 – Ephesus Tour and Return to Istanbul

 

Visit Isabey Mosque, then explore Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, marble streets, and the Great Theater. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis before transferring to Izmir Airport for the flight back to Istanbul. 

This historical circuit reflects the depth of Splendors of Turkey through classical sites. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.



Day 10 – Departure from Istanbul

 

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Free time until transfer to the airport for your onward flight, concluding the Turkey tour package. 

Meals included: Breakfast.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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