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Around Türkiye in 9 Days: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus

Istanbul 9 days / 8 nights Tour code: ART-1121
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9 daysDuration
Group tourMax. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
YesFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

9-day escorted tour around Türkiye on full board: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Troy, with 4-star hotels and guaranteed departures.

This 9-day escorted circuit covers Türkiye's classic sights: a full day in Istanbul, an overnight train to Ankara, the Goreme valley and the underground city of Kaymakli in Cappadocia, the Mevlana Museum in Konya, Hierapolis at Pamukkale, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, then Pergamum and Troy before the ferry crossing back to Istanbul. It suits first-time visitors who want to see the whole country with a guide and full board.

Tour type: escorted tour, guaranteed departure. Accommodation: full board. Hotels: Royal Hotel or similar 4* in Istanbul, Altinoz / Peri Tower or similar 4* in Cappadocia, Lycus River / Richmond or similar 4* in Pamukkale, Pine Marina / Tusan or similar 4* in Kusadasi, Tusan / Akol or similar 4* in Canakkale. For the price of this package please contact us.

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi
  • Anitkabir
  • Goreme
  • Kaymakli
  • Mevlana
  • Hierapolis
  • Aphrodisias
  • Ephesus
  • Pergamum
  • Troy

Itinerary · 9 days / 8 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul2 nights
Cappadocia2 nights
Pamukkale1 nights
Kusadasi2 nights
Çanakkale1 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Our team meets you in arrivals with a name sign; private transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Day 2Private drive

Breakfast at the hotel, then a full-day tour of Istanbul. Hippodrome: the former centre of sporting and political activities of Constantinople; see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the Fountain of Wilhelm II. Blue Mosque: one of the largest mosques in Istanbul, dating from the 17th century and one of the principal adornments of the skyline, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. St. Sophia: the magnificent Byzantine church, one of the finest architectural works in the world, nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians. Topkapi Palace: the former imperial residence from where the great Ottoman Empire was ruled, today a spectacular museum with one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Local lunch. Grand Bazaar: in addition to its historical importance, a bazaar that will tempt even non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. Transfer to Haydarpasa train station; overnight on board the train.

Breakfast
Day 3Private drive

The tour starts in the morning from the hotel or the airport. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Hittite Museum) and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. After lunch drive to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 4Guided tour

Breakfast at the hotel, morning visit to the underground city of Kaymakli and the Citadel of Uchisar. After lunch continue with the valley of Goreme and the open-air museum; the last sites are Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 5Private drive

Early departure for Konya; on the way visit the 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai Sultanhan. The next stop is Konya, famous for the Mevlana Museum and the theological school of the Whirling Dervishes. Lunch en route, drive to Pamukkale.

Breakfast
Day 6Private drive

Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis: the ruins of the biggest necropolis of the ancient world, the Roman baths, the basilica and the calcium cliffs. After lunch visit Aphrodisias, the remarkably well-preserved Greco-Roman settlement dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Drive to Kusadasi, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 7Free day

After breakfast drive to Meryemana and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia Minor: the ruins of the Odeon, the Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Library, the Agora and the fantastic Greco-Roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John and return to Kusadasi. Free afternoon.

Breakfast
Day 8Private drive

Early departure for Pergamum; after lunch visits to the Asklepion and the Acropolis. Continue to Troy, the legendary town of Homer's Iliad, and visit the Temple of Athena. Drive to Canakkale, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 9Departure transfer

After breakfast cross the strait by ferry and drive to Istanbul along the shores of the Marmara Sea. The tour ends at Istanbul airport or hotel around 14:30-15:00.

Your private vehicle waits at the hotel lobby 3 hours before your flight.

Breakfast

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • Full board accommodation (4* hotels)
  • All transfers by A/C coach
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned

Not Included

  • International flight tickets
  • Lunches and dinners (except as stated)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Istanbul3Ankara4Cappadocia5Konya6Pamukkale7Kusadasi8Pergamon9Çanakkale10Hippodrome11Blue Mosque12Topkapi Palace13Grand Bazaar14Ephesus15Troy16Return · Istanbul Airport (IST)

Meeting Point & Pickup

Hotel pickup is included (Fatih, Sultanahmet, Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş). The exact time is confirmed with your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour; 50% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours. Full refund if the tour is cancelled due to weather.

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