11 Days Turkey Tour Starting from Istanbul

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

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

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: Cruise 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.