Duration
12 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural nature
12-day round trip from Istanbul visits Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, featuring fairy chimneys, underground cities, and travertines.
Itinerary
- Istanbul — 2 nights
- Cappadocia — 3 nights
- Kuşadası (Ephesus area) — 1 night
- Pamukkale — 2 nights
- Antalya — 2 nights
- Istanbul — 2 nights
Places you'll see
Istanbul (arrival day) · Istanbul Highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, etc.) · Cappadocia (Göreme Open Air Museum, Paşabağ Valley, Devrent Valley, Avanos, Uçhisar Castle) · Cappadocia (Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley) · Ephesus (Virgin Mary House, Temple of Artemis) · Pamukkale / Hierapolis · Antalya Highlights · Bosphorus Cruise & Çamlica Hill
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic peninsula including Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
- Discover Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and underground cities
- Visit ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
- Walk the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
- Explore Antalya's old town and coastal scenery
Good to know
- Domestic flights included between Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, and Antalya
- Optional hot air balloon ride and Turkish Night available in Cappadocia
- Hotel names and specific meals vary by operator