Duration
8 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural
This 8-day Turkey tour starts and ends in Istanbul, flying between cities to visit Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, and Istanbul's highlights like Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
Route map
Numbers follow the itinerary order — tap a marker to see the stop.
Itinerary
- Istanbul — 2 nights
- Kusadasi or Selcuk — 3 nights
- Cappadocia — 2 nights
Places you'll see
Ephesus · Pamukkale
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace
- Cruise the Bosphorus and visit Pierre Loti Hill
- Discover ancient Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, and House of the Virgin Mary
- See Pamukkale's travertine terraces and Hierapolis ruins
- Explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, cave churches, and valleys
- Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia
Good to know
- Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays; Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays.
- Optional extras: fast-track tickets, Harem section, Cleopatra's Pool, hot air balloon.
- Tour conducted in English.