Video11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul
11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul
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.
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.
Culture
VideoYour route
Day by day10 hotel nights2 domestic flights
What you'll experience
This 11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul follows one of the most complete classic routes in Turkey: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia. The program begins with airport arrival and time in Istanbul, continues through the Dardanelles and Aegean coast, then finishes with the volcanic valleys and underground cities of Cappadocia before returning to Istanbul. Hotels, guided tours, transfers, intercity bus sectors, domestic flights, entrance fees, and listed meals are organized in one practical package.
A free day in Istanbul comes before the guided round of the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, followed by a Bosphorus cruise. The battlefields lead to a night in Canakkale, a bus runs south after Troy, and a flight from Izmir later brings the valley days at Pasabag, Zelve, Rose Valley and Pigeon Valley.
In your price
Already covered for you
- Domestic flightswith 15 kg luggage
- 10 hotel nights
- 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches
- Entrance feeson the itinerary
- Airport and hotel transfers
TÜRSAB licence 6250 · Since 2009
You just enjoy the trip, we take care of the rest.
See all inclusions and exclusionsDay by day
11-Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and more
Day 1:Arrival in Istanbul
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
- Free time
According to your flight details, meet our airport team 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.
Read full day planHide day plan
According to your flight details, meet our airport team 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 after your journey.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2:Free Day in Istanbul
- Breakfast
- Istanbul
- Free time
Today is a free day in Istanbul. You can rest, explore nearby neighborhoods, shop, or add an optional city experience.
Free time ideas: Istiklal Avenue and Taksim, a Turkish bath (hamam), or the sunset from Galata Tower.
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast
Today is a free day in Istanbul. You can rest, explore nearby neighborhoods, shop, or add an optional city experience.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3:Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise
- Breakfast
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
Visit Istanbul's most important Byzantine-Ottoman landmark and see how the city changed across empires.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome
- Bosphorus Cruise
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the old city tour area.
- Hagia Sophia: Visit Istanbul's most important Byzantine-Ottoman landmark and see how the city changed across empires.
- Blue Mosque: View the elegant domes, six minarets, and blue Iznik tile decoration of Sultanahmet Mosque.
- Hippodrome: See the historic square of Constantinople with the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Obelisk.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Sail between Europe and Asia with views of palaces, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions.
16:00 - Istanbul tour ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 4:Gallipoli Battlefields & Overnight in Canakkale
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Canakkale
- Transfers included
Visit key memorials and battlefield points such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, and Turkish memorial areas while your guide explains the 1915 campaign from both sides.
- Gallipoli Battlefield Areas
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
06:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and depart for the Gallipoli Peninsula.
The road journey takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours with a short break on the way.
- Gallipoli Battlefield Areas: Visit key memorials and battlefield points such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, and Turkish memorial areas while your guide explains the 1915 campaign from both sides.
16:00 - Gallipoli tour ends and you transfer to your hotel in Canakkale.
Overnight stay in Canakkale
Day 5:Troy Ancient City & Bus to Kusadasi/Selcuk
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
Explore the legendary archaeological site with its city walls, settlement layers, ancient gates, and remains connected with the story of the Trojan War.
- Troy Ancient City
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Canakkale and transfer to Troy Ancient City.
- Troy Ancient City: Explore the legendary archaeological site with its city walls, settlement layers, ancient gates, and remains connected with the story of the Trojan War.
12:00 - Troy tour ends and you transfer to the bus station.
13:00 - Intercity bus to Izmir area.
18:30 - Meet our local team after arrival and continue with your transfer.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 6:Full Day Ephesus Tour
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transfers included
Walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, including Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Great Theater.
- Ephesus Ancient City
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and transfer to the Ephesus tour area.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, including Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and Great Theater.
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit the peaceful pilgrimage site on the hills above Ephesus.
- Temple of Artemis: See the remains of the once-great sanctuary 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 7:Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi/Selcuk
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transfers included
Walk near the white calcium terraces formed by thermal waters.
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:00 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and depart for Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Travertines: Walk near the white calcium terraces formed by thermal waters.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the ancient spa city with its theatre, baths, necropolis, and Roman streets.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool: You can see the antique pool area during the Pamukkale visit; only swimming among the thermal columns requires a separate on-site payment.
16:00 - Pamukkale tour ends and you return to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 8:Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia
- Breakfast
- Cappadocia
- Transfers included
- Free time
After breakfast, meet your driver at the hotel. Transfer from Kusadasi/Selcuk to Izmir Airport.
Free time ideas: a sunset viewpoint above Goreme, Uchisar castle, or a Turkish night show (optional).
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, meet your driver at the hotel.
Transfer from Kusadasi/Selcuk to Izmir Airport.
Flight from Izmir to Kayseri or Nevsehir. If there is no direct flight on your travel date, the most suitable connected flight via Istanbul will be arranged.
Upon arrival in Cappadocia, meet our local team at the airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
The rest of the day is free in Cappadocia.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day 9:Cappadocia Red Tour, North Route
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Cappadocia
- Transfers included
See imaginative fairy chimney shapes formed by volcanic erosion.
- Devrent Valley (Pink Valley)
- Pasabag Open Air Museum
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Goreme Panoramic View
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle (exterior view)
Early Morning · Optional Add-ons
Hot Air Balloon Flight
#1 Rated Cappadocia Experience with Iconic Sunrise Views
Most booked activity
Balloon Watching Tour
The Best Cappadocia Viewpoints for Unforgettable Sunrise Photos
Best viewpoints guaranteed
Both options can be added at best available prices during booking.
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
09:30 - Pick up from your hotel and begin the North Cappadocia route.
- Devrent Valley (Pink Valley): See imaginative fairy chimney shapes formed by volcanic erosion.
- Pasabag Open Air Museum: Visit some of Cappadocia's most iconic mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Watch a local pottery demonstration using the region's traditional red clay.
- Goreme Panoramic View: Stop for wide views over the valleys and fairy chimneys.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Explore rock-cut churches, dwellings, and valley settlements.
- Uchisar Castle (exterior view): View Cappadocia's highest natural rock landmark from outside.
17:00 - Cappadocia Red Tour ends and you return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day 10:Cappadocia Yellow Tour & Evening Flight to Istanbul
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
Walk through one of Cappadocia's most colorful volcanic valleys.
- Red Valley
- Rose Valley (Gulludere Valley)
- Cavusin Village
- Pigeon Valley
- Underground City
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
09:30 - After breakfast and check-out, pick up from your hotel for the South Cappadocia route.
- Red Valley: Walk through one of Cappadocia's most colorful volcanic valleys.
- Rose Valley (Gulludere Valley): See cave churches, carved rooms, and soft-toned rock formations.
- Cavusin Village: Visit an old village known for rock-cut houses and panoramic cliff views.
- Pigeon Valley: View the carved pigeon houses between Goreme and Uchisar.
- Underground City: Explore tunnels, rooms, and storage areas used as ancient shelters.
17:00 - Cappadocia Yellow Tour ends and you transfer to the airport.
20:45 - Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul. Flight time and airport may change according to seasonal airline schedules.
21:55 - Arrival in Istanbul, then meet our team and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 11:Departure from Istanbul
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. According to your international flight details, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Read full day planHide day plan
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
According to your international flight details, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
Your 11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul ends after the airport transfer.
Tour Services
What's Included
Clear scope of services for the 11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul
Includes
Services covered in your tour package
- 10 nights accommodation: 4 nights in Istanbul, 1 in Canakkale, 3 in Kusadasi, and 2 in Cappadocia
- 10 breakfasts and 6 lunches according to the itinerary
- Intercity bus sectors and domestic flights with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage on flight legs
- Airport, bus station, hotel, and tour transfers on scheduled days
- Guided touring in Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia
- Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- All local transportation, parking, highway, and bridge fees
Excludes
Services not covered by the package price
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners and unmentioned meals
- Optional swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional activities
Where you'll stay
Hotels on this tour
10 hotel nights: Istanbul 4 · Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 3 · Cappadocia 2. Choose the hotel class that suits your comfort and budget; you can change it when you book.
Istanbul · 4 nights
Emine Sultan Hotel, Sultan Hamit Hotel+ 4 more
Canakkale · 1 night
Crowded House Hotel, Anzac Hotel+ 1 more
Kusadasi · 3 nights
Urkmez Hotel, Akman City Hotel+ 2 more
Cappadocia · 2 nights
Heaven Cave Hotel, Tafana Cave & Stone Lodge Hotel+ 5 more
Per person in a double room. Hotels are confirmed after booking, subject to availability.
Highlights
Why choose this 11-day Turkey itinerary?
- Classic Turkey in a logical order: The route starts in Istanbul, moves west to Gallipoli and Troy, continues to Ephesus and Pamukkale, then flies to Cappadocia for the final landscape change.
- More historical depth than a short package: Gallipoli and Troy add WWI memory and Bronze Age archaeology before the Roman and natural highlights of the Aegean.
- Dedicated time in each major region: Istanbul, Kusadasi/Selcuk, and Cappadocia are not treated as quick transit stops; each area has enough time for the main sights.
- Smart transport plan: Long road sections, bus connections, domestic flights, airport transfers, and hotel transfers are arranged to keep the trip efficient.
- Easy Istanbul ending: The package returns to Istanbul, making international departure planning simpler.
Not sure yet?
See all 11 Day Turkey ToursCompare other Turkey tour packages
Each card shows how that tour differs from this one: route, nights and price. Open a card for its full itinerary, or compare every detail side by side below.
1 day shorter
10 Days Turkey Package Tour Starting from Istanbul
10 days · 8 hotel nights · 1 overnight bus
Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Antalya → Cappadocia → Istanbul
Compared with this tour
- Adds Antalya (2 nights)
- 1 more night in Kusadasi
- 1 night less in Cappadocia
€1,348€90 less than this tour
3 days longer
14 Days Turkey Tour Package from Istanbul
14 days · 13 hotel nights
Istanbul → Cappadocia → Antalya → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Gallipoli → Troy → Istanbul
Compared with this tour
- Adds Antalya (3 nights)
- 2 nights less in Kusadasi
- 1 more night in Istanbul
€1,608€170 more than this tour
Same length, other route
11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul
11 days · 10 hotel nights
Istanbul → Cappadocia → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Antalya → Istanbul
Compared with this tour
- Adds Antalya (3 nights)
- Skips Gallipoli and Troy
- 1 night less in Istanbul
€1,506€68 more than this tour
Compare these 4 tours side by sideHide the comparison
| Compare | This tour11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul | 1 day shorter10 Days Turkey Package Tour Starting from Istanbul | 3 days longer14 Days Turkey Tour Package from Istanbul | Same length, other route11 Days Turkey Tour Package Including Istanbul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 11 days · 10 hotel nights | 10 days · 8 hotel nights · 1 overnight bus | 14 days · 13 hotel nights | 11 days · 10 hotel nights |
| Route | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Cappadocia → Istanbul | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Antalya → Cappadocia → Istanbul | Istanbul → Cappadocia → Antalya → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Gallipoli → Troy → Istanbul | Istanbul → Cappadocia → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Antalya → Istanbul |
| Nights in | Istanbul 3 · Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 3 · Cappadocia 2 · Istanbul 1 | Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 4 · Antalya 2 · Cappadocia 1 | Istanbul 3 · Cappadocia 2 · Antalya 3 · Pamukkale 1 · Kusadasi 1 · Canakkale 1 · Istanbul 2 | Istanbul 3 · Cappadocia 2 · Kusadasi 2 · Antalya 3 |
| Getting around | 2 domestic flights · 1 intercity bus ride | 1 domestic flight · 2 intercity bus rides | 2 domestic flights · 2 intercity bus rides | 3 domestic flights · 1 intercity bus ride |
| Guide languages | English | English | English | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ · 15 reviews | 4.9 ★ · 19 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 24 reviews | 5.0 ★ · 13 reviews |
| Price from | €1,438 | €1,348 | €1,608 | €1,506 |
Good to know
Before you book
- Hotel pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location. Domestic flight times, flight routes, arrival airports, and long-distance bus departures may change according to season, airline schedules, and operational availability.
- Each domestic flight includes 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per passenger; extra luggage can usually be added during online check-in under the airline's own rules and fees.
- If there is no direct flight from Izmir to Cappadocia on your travel date, the most suitable connected flight via Istanbul will be arranged.
- During reservation, you can add the Cappadocia hot air balloon flight or balloon watching experience 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; payment is required only if you choose to swim in the thermal pool.
- Intercity buses are not sleeper buses. They use reclining seats, but there are no flat-bed sleeping compartments.
- Licensed guides lead the sightseeing days, while free time in Istanbul and Cappadocia is unguided.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended for Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia valleys.
Available Languages:EnglishTour 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 2 domestic flights (Izmir → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Istanbul). The route map above shows every leg.
Where do we stay overnight?
10 hotel nights: 3 in Istanbul, 1 in Canakkale, 3 in Kusadasi, 2 in Cappadocia and 1 in Istanbul. 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.
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.
Guest Feedback
11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul reviews
4.915 reviews
All reviews are loaded.
Explore more
More Turkey tours
- 12 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour with Free Days
- 9 Days Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour
- 9 Days Private Turkey Package Tour
- 12 Days Turkey Tour Package from Istanbul
- 10 Days Turkey Discovery Tour from Izmir
- 12 Days Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour
