The Best Itinerary of Turkey for 10-Days

Best of Turkey Package Tour 10 Days

Do you want to visit the most frequent tourism hubs in Turkey? 10 days/9 nights package visiting Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia and it also includes accommodation with breakfast daily, transfers and sightseeing.

Duration: 10 Days
Tour Type: Regular
Departure Days: Everyday
Starting Place: Istanbul
Ending Place: Istanbul
Transportation: +

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

Meal: No Meal

When you arrive in Istanbul, our staff will come to pick you up from there. You will be transferred to your hotels for the check-in.
The rest of the day is free. You can explore Istanbul yourself.
If you want to join an activity, please check the extra activities section.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

08:30 am ─ After taking the breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the old city area (known as Sultanahmet).
The places you will visit are; the Hagia Sophia where you can find many old relics, Blue Mosque which has unique tile workmanship, Hippodrome which existed as a sport center in Byzantine period, Grand Bazaar that you will find anything you need at more than 4000 shops, and Topkapı Palace which served as a headquarter service in Ottoman Period. You will have a lunch at a local restaurant during the tour.

17:00 ─ Istanbul city tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Fly to Izmir & Ephesus Tour

Meal: Lunch

05:00 am ─ You will be picked up from your hotels. You will be transferred to the airport.
07:00 am ─ Fly to Izmir from Istanbul.
(Please note that flight departure time may change according to the season and travel dates)
08:00 am ─ Landing to the Izmir Airport.
Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to the tour area.

The first to visit is the Temple of Artemis which considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next stop is Ephesus. In there you will See the magnificent Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk into the ruins of the former Roman provincial capital. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a break for lunch. After lunch you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, was discovered in the 19th century after the repeated visions of a Catholic nun, Anne Catherine Emmerich. At the end of the tour, you will see the Isabey Mosque.

The Ephesus tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Kuşadası.

Stay overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 4 - Pamukkale Tour & Bus to Antalya

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

08:00 am ─ After the breakfast and check-out from the hotel in Kuşadası, you will be picked up.
You will be transferred to Pamukkale.
Arriving in Pamukkale. You will have a lunch at a local restaurant.
The guided tour will begin in Pamukkale which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. In Pamukkale, you will also see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. When you will visit the ruins of the ancient city, Hierapolis, you will witness to the ancient history with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools (at own expense) during this free time.

16:00 ─ The Pamukkale tour will be ended. You will have free time till service departure in Pamukkale town center. You will be transferred to the Pamukkale (Denizli) Bus Station.
17:00 ─ You will have a bus trip to Antalya.
21:00 ─ Arrival at Antalya Bus Station.
Upon your arrival at the bus station, you will be transferred to your hotels in Antalya.

Stay overnight in Antalya.

Day 5 - Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kurşunlu Waterfalls Tour

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

08:00 am ─ After the breakfast at the hotel, our staff will come for picking you up.
You will be transferred to the first location of the tour which is Perge.
First of all, you will visit Perge ancient city in which one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia. The Roman Baths, the Agora, Colonnaded Street, Nympharium and the stadium are all on the visit. Then, we will depart for the Aspendos which is located in Southern Turkey, in the ancient Pamphylia region by the Eurymedon (Köprüçay) river. The Acropolis lies about 60 m. above sea level and sits on a flat-topped hill with many surviving monuments including the Nymphaeum, Basilica, Market Building, and Odeion. We have a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river then we will depart for Side which is the place flourished in the slave trade, which contributed to the wealth and power of this settlement.
In there you will have 1-hour free time here to enjoy the sea and the city.

17:00 ─ The PAS tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Antalya.

Stay overnight in Antalya.

Day 6 - Free Day in Antalya

Meal: Breakfast

You will have breakfast at the hotel. The seventh day of the tour is the leisure day. You can explore Antalya yourself.
If you want to join an activity such as a boat trip, please check our extra activities section.

Stay overnight in Antalya.

Day 7 - Fly to Cappadocia & Free Day

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast check out of the hotel in Antalya. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya Airport to take your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. When you arrive at the destination point, you will be taken to the hotel in Cappadocia. Rest of the day, you will be free to enjoy by yourself.

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 - Full Day North of Cappadocia Tour

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

09:00 am ─ After the breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to the north of Cappadocia tour area.
The first place is Devrent Valley located in Göreme, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a whimsical, natural wonderland. Next stop is the Pasabag Monks Valley, one of the most famous as it showcases the three-headed fairy chimney, which is a sight to behold. After that, we will drive to Avanos famous for its pottery industry which dates back to as far as 3000 B.C. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon you will visit the underground city which while not Turkey’s deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest. Finally towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will be able to visit the natural castles of Uchisar where you can see the unforgettable view of Goreme.

17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels.

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9 - South of Cappadocia Tour & Fly to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

You can join the hot air balloon flights today for an extra fee. Check the extra activities section.

09:00 am ─ After the breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the north of Cappadocia tour area.
The unique tour will begin by visiting the Red Valley which is best appreciated closer to sunset when the red and pink rock lights up with the last rays of the sun. Next stop is the Çavuşin Village which one of the oldest villages in the region and known for its cave houses which are labyrinths of ruins chiseled into the rock face. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley which so called from the ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliff faces over centuries.

17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour will be ended. You will be transferred to the Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports.
19:30 pm ─ You will fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul.
(Please note that flight departure time may change according to month and the season)
20:50 pm ─ Arrival in Istanbul Airport.
You will be transferred to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10 - Deperture from Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

You will have breakfast at the hotel, and check out; you will be transferred to you Istanbul Airport as per your international flight details.

10 days highlights of Turkey package tour will be ended.
See you on the next tour in Turkey.

INCLUSIONS

  • All transportations in the itinerary
  • All accommodations as per the itinerary
  • Internal bus & flight tickets
  • Pick up and drop off for the tours
  • Professional tour guide
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
  • Local taxes and service charges
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks at the lunches
  • Dinners
  • Entrance to the antique pool in Pamukkale
  • Optinal tours

HOTELS

Hotel in Istanbul

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Olimpiyat Hotel info tripadvisor
Hali Hotel info tripadvisor
Sphendon Hotel Hotel info tripadvisor
Emine Sultan Hotel info tripadvisor
Otel Nanda Hotel info tripadvisor
Sultan Hamit Hotel info tripadvisor

Hotel in Cappadocia

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Heaven Cave Hotel info tripadvisor
Diamond Cappadocia Hotel info tripadvisor
Peace Stone Hotel info tripadvisor
Tibet Stone Hotel info tripadvisor
Nature Park Hotel info tripadvisor
The Cave House Hotel info tripadvisor
ShoeString House Hotel info tripadvisor
Perissia Hotel info tripadvisor
Arte Cave Hotel info tripadvisor

Hotel in Kusadasi and Selcuk

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Karaaslan Hotel info tripadvisor
Efe Boutique Hotel info tripadvisor
Urkmez Hotel info tripadvisor
Derici Hotel info tripadvisor
Nilya Hotel info tripadvisor
Rebetika Hotel info tripadvisor
Sunday Beach Hotel info tripadvisor

Hotel in Antalya

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Argos Hotel info tripadvisor
Cender Hotel info tripadvisor
Mediterra Art Hotel info tripadvisor
BW Plus Khan Hotel info tripadvisor

The price of the tour covers hotel accommodations as mentioned above or similar quality hotels.

Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel accommodation according to your request at an additional cost.

Option 2: If you would like to book your hotel, we can cut mentioned hotel price out. And, we can quote a new tour package price without the hotel.

You can book the tour directly online if the mentioned hotels are suitable for you. If not, please make a request.

REMARKS

  • Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
  • You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
  • Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in the summertime.
  • The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
  • If you want to join the hot air balloon flight, please inform us.
  • If there is no direct flight from Antalya to Cappadocia or Cappadocia to Antalya on your travel dates than we use flight connection via Istanbul.
  • If your next destination is not returned back to Antalya. Also, we can provide your bus or flight ticket to other cities in Turkey instead of return back to Antalya.

6 REVIEWS

  1. Anna

    Thank you so much for everything. I had a wonderful stay in Turkey. I’ll recommend your company to friends who want to visit. I wish to be able to visit again in the future.🙂

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