Video11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul
11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul
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11 Days
Starts and ends in IstanbulRoute mapSmall GroupOur tours are guaranteed to depart regardless of participant count. Group size varies by tour date, with a maximum of 15 travelers.
3 guide languagesAvailable Languages English Spanish ItalianPrices may vary depending on the selected language.
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What you'll experience
This 11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul gives the route a clean city-to-coast rhythm: start with Istanbul, fly to Cappadocia, continue to Ephesus and Pamukkale, then finish with Antalya before returning to Istanbul. It is a practical Turkey itinerary for travelers who want domestic flights, hotels, guided tours, transfers, entrance fees, and listed meals arranged in advance without losing time on long overland sections.
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar fill the guided Old City tour, followed by a Bosphorus cruise. Cappadocia's touring days run from Pasabag and Zelve to Rose Valley and Cavusin Village. After the House of the Virgin Mary and Hierapolis, a bus heads south, where a free day precedes Perge, the Aspendos theatre and Kursunlu Waterfall.
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Already covered for you
- Domestic flightswith 15 kg luggage
- 10 hotel nights
- 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches
- Intercity bus tickets
- Entrance feeson the itinerary
- Airport and hotel transfers
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You just enjoy the trip, we take care of the rest.
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11-Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Antalya
Day 1:Arrival in Istanbul
- No Meal
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
- Free time
According to your flight details, our airport team will welcome you after landing at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul and check in.
Free time ideas: a Bosphorus ferry ride, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, or the streets of Galata and Karakoy.
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Meal: No Meal
According to your flight details, our airport team will welcome you after landing at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul and check in.
The rest of the day is free to rest before the guided program begins.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2:Half Day Istanbul Old City Tour
- Breakfast
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
- Free time
Visit the landmark where Byzantine and Ottoman history meet under one of the world's most famous domes.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome
- Grand Bazaar
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Meal: Breakfast
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet, the historic core of Istanbul.
- Hagia Sophia: Visit the landmark where Byzantine and Ottoman history meet under one of the world's most famous domes.
- Blue Mosque: See the six minarets, balanced courtyard, and blue Iznik tiles of Sultanahmet Mosque.
- Hippodrome: Walk through the former Roman racecourse and view the surviving obelisks and monuments.
- Grand Bazaar: Finish with free time in one of the world's best-known covered markets.
12:30 - The guided tour ends at the Grand Bazaar. The afternoon is free.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3:Bosphorus Cruise
- Breakfast
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
Morning is free in Istanbul. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the pier.
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Meal: Breakfast
Morning is free in Istanbul.
14:00 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the pier.
Join the Bosphorus Cruise and sail between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, bridges, fortresses, and skyline views from the water.
16:00 - Cruise ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 4:Fly to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour
- Lunch
- Cappadocia
- Transfers included
See playful fairy chimney shapes formed by volcanic erosion.
- Devrent Valley
- Pasabag Valley
- Goreme Panorama
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle (exterior view)
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Meal: Lunch
04:00 - Early pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport. The exact pick-up time and Istanbul departure airport are confirmed after the flight schedule is selected.
06:45 - Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir. The domestic flight time is confirmed according to seasonal airline schedules and seat availability.
08:00 - Arrival in Cappadocia and meeting with our local team.
Transfer directly to the North Cappadocia tour route.
- Devrent Valley: See playful fairy chimney shapes formed by volcanic erosion.
- Pasabag Valley: Visit the region's iconic mushroom-shaped rock formations.
- Goreme Panorama: Stop for a wide view over Cappadocia's valleys and rock-cut landscape.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Watch a traditional pottery demonstration using local red clay.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Explore cave dwellings, churches, and carved rooms in an abandoned valley settlement.
- Uchisar Castle (exterior view): See the towering rock citadel from outside and understand why it dominates the Cappadocia skyline.
17:00 - Cappadocia tour ends and you transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day 5:Full Day Cappadocia Yellow Tour
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Cappadocia
- Transfers included
Walk through soft-colored rock formations and scenic valley paths.
- Rose Valley
- Underground City
- Pigeon Valley
- Gulludere Valley
- Cavusin Village
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Both options can be added at best available prices during booking.
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
10:00 - Pick up from your hotel and depart for the South Cappadocia route.
- Rose Valley: Walk through soft-colored rock formations and scenic valley paths.
- Underground City: Descend into rock-cut passages and chambers designed for protection, storage, and daily survival underground.
- Pigeon Valley: See the carved pigeon houses and valley views between Goreme and Uchisar.
- Gulludere Valley: Visit a quieter Cappadocia valley known for cave churches and warm rock tones.
- Cavusin Village: Discover an old settlement with rock-cut homes and dramatic cliff views.
17:00 - Tour ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day 6:Fly to Izmir & Transfer to Kusadasi/Selcuk
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
- Free time
Pick up from your hotel in Cappadocia and transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Flight to Izmir. When a nonstop Cappadocia-Izmir flight is not available for your date, we will use the best Istanbul-connected option.
Free time ideas: Ladies Beach, the old town bazaar and the marina, or a short ride to Sirince village.
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Meal: Breakfast
09:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Cappadocia and transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport.
11:55 - Flight to Izmir. When a nonstop Cappadocia-Izmir flight is not available for your date, we will use the best Istanbul-connected option.
13:20 - Arrival at Izmir Airport and meeting with our local team.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
The rest of the day is free in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 7:Full Day Ephesus Tour
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transfers included
Walk through marble streets, the Agora, Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, monumental fountains, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and Roman Baths.
- Ephesus Ancient City
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and transfer to the Ephesus area.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk through marble streets, the Agora, Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, monumental fountains, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and Roman Baths.
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit the quiet hillside sanctuary associated with Mary near Ephesus.
- Temple of Artemis: See the remains of the sanctuary once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
16:00 - Ephesus tour ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 8:Pamukkale Tour & Bus to Antalya
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Antalya
- Transfers included
Walk near the white mineral terraces formed by thermal waters.
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:00 - After breakfast and check-out, pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and depart for Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Travertines: Walk near the white mineral terraces formed by thermal waters.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the ancient spa city with its theatre, necropolis, baths, gates, and Roman streets.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool: You can view the antique pool area during the Hierapolis visit; a separate local payment applies only if you choose to swim.
16:00 - Pamukkale tour ends and you transfer to the bus station.
17:00 - Intercity bus to Antalya. Buses use reclining seats and are not sleeper buses.
20:00 - Arrival in Antalya, meeting with our local team, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 9:Free Day in Antalya
- Breakfast
- Antalya
- Free time
Enjoy a free day in Antalya. You can relax by the coast, walk through Kaleici Old Town, visit Hadrian's Gate, or request an optional Antalya Old City Tour for a more guided day.
Free time ideas: Kaleici old town and its harbour, Konyaalti or Lara beach, or the Duden waterfalls.
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Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Antalya. You can relax by the coast, walk through Kaleici Old Town, visit Hadrian's Gate, or request an optional Antalya Old City Tour for a more guided day.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 10:Perge, Aspendos, Side & Waterfall Tour
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Antalya
- Transfers included
Visit the Roman baths, agora, colonnaded street, stadium, and city gates of ancient Pamphylia.
- Perge Ancient City
- Aspendos Ancient Theatre
- Side Ancient City
- Kursunlu Waterfall
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:00 - Pick up from your hotel in Antalya and start the guided ancient cities route.
- Perge Ancient City: Visit the Roman baths, agora, colonnaded street, stadium, and city gates of ancient Pamphylia.
- Aspendos Ancient Theatre: See one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the Mediterranean.
- Side Ancient City: Explore the theatre area, Roman baths, old harbor atmosphere, and the Temple of Apollo.
- Kursunlu Waterfall: End the day with a natural stop at one of Antalya's green waterfall areas.
17:00 - Tour ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 11:Fly to Istanbul & End of Tour
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
After breakfast and check-out, pick up from your hotel according to your confirmed Antalya to Istanbul flight time. Transfer to Antalya Airport.
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Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out, pick up from your hotel according to your confirmed Antalya to Istanbul flight time.
Transfer to Antalya Airport.
Flight from Antalya to Istanbul. The domestic departure time and Istanbul arrival airport are confirmed according to seasonal airline schedules and availability.
Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
If your international flight departs the same day, you can remain at the airport. If you need a hotel transfer in Istanbul, please request it during booking so it can be arranged.
Your 11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul ends after arrival in Istanbul.
Tour Services
What's Included
Clear scope of services for the 11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul
Includes
Services covered in your tour package
- 10 nights hotel accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 2 nights in Kusadasi, and 3 nights in Antalya
- Domestic flight tickets for Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Izmir, and Antalya to Istanbul with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Antalya
- Airport, hotel, bus station, and tour transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Guided tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya
- Bosphorus Cruise on Day 3
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to museums and sites listed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking licensed tour guides during guided tours
- Transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles during tours and transfers
- Local taxes, service charges, parking, highway, bridge, and ferry fees
Excludes
Services not covered by the package price
- International flight tickets
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunches
- Dinners and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional tours and activities
- Optional swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
Where you'll stay
Hotels on this tour
10 hotel nights: Istanbul 3 · Cappadocia 2 · Kusadasi 2 · Antalya 3. Choose the hotel class that suits your comfort and budget; you can change it when you book.
Istanbul · 3 nights
Emine Sultan Hotel, Sultan Hamit Hotel+ 4 more
Cappadocia · 2 nights
Heaven Cave Hotel, Tafana Cave & Stone Lodge Hotel+ 5 more
Kusadasi · 2 nights
Urkmez Hotel, Akman City Hotel+ 2 more
Antalya · 3 nights
Azuu Boutique Hotel, Afflon Hotels Loft City+ 1 more
Per person in a double room. Hotels are confirmed after booking, subject to availability.
Highlights
Why this 11-day route works well
- Istanbul is included properly: Arrival, Old City highlights, the Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus Cruise give the trip a real city opening before the domestic flights begin.
- Cappadocia comes early: Two touring days let you see both the northern fairy chimney route and the southern valley-underground city route without rushing.
- The Aegean section stays focused: Ephesus gets a dedicated day, while Pamukkale is placed as a natural bridge between Kusadasi and Antalya.
- Antalya is not just a beach stop: A free day is followed by Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Kursunlu Waterfall, so the Mediterranean chapter has both leisure and history.
- Return to Istanbul is built in: The final Antalya-Istanbul flight helps travelers connect with international departures more easily.
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Good to know
Before you book
- Hotel pick-up times may vary depending on hotel location. Domestic flight times and airports may change according to season, airline schedule, and operational availability.
- Each domestic flight includes 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person; extra luggage can usually be added during online check-in under airline rules and fees.
- If there is no direct flight from Cappadocia to Izmir on your travel date, the most suitable connected flight via Istanbul will be arranged.
- Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and balloon watching can be added during booking from the optional add-ons section with our best available rates.
- The Cleopatra Antique Pool area in Pamukkale can be visited without an additional entrance charge; only swimming in the thermal pool is payable on-site.
- The Pamukkale to Antalya intercity bus is not a sleeper bus. It has reclining seats, but no flat-bed sleeping compartments.
- Day 9 in Antalya is unguided. If you prefer a guided day, Antalya Old City Tour can be arranged for an additional fee.
- After the final Antalya to Istanbul flight, a transfer from the Istanbul airport to your Istanbul hotel can be arranged free of charge if requested in advance.
- For Day 11, please share your international flight details. We will select the Antalya to Istanbul flight timing as suitably as possible; you may remain at the Istanbul airport for your international flight or request a free transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
Available Languages:EnglishSpanishItalianTour Types:GroupPrivatePrices may vary depending on the selected language and tour type.
FAQ
Questions about this 11-day tour
Where does this tour start and end?
It starts and ends in Istanbul.
How do we travel between the cities?
By our transfers and tour vehicles, 1 intercity bus ride and 3 domestic flights (Istanbul → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Izmir, Antalya → Istanbul). The route map above shows every leg.
Where do we stay overnight?
10 hotel nights: 3 in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 2 in Kusadasi and 3 in Antalya. Under Hotels on this tour you can see the hotels of each class.
In which languages is the tour guided?
Guides are available in English, Spanish and Italian. Prices may vary depending on the selected language.
Does this tour depart every day?
Yes, it departs daily and there is no minimum number of participants.
Can I change the itinerary or add days?
Yes. Our AI trip planner starts from this route: add days, swap cities or change hotels and see the new price at once. For anything else, send us a request.
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