Turkey · Culture

14-Day Turkey Cultural Tour from İstanbul with Cappadocia and Ephesus

14 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover iconic landmarks like Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar
  • 02 Cruise the Bosphorus, explore the Princes' Islands, and stroll through Taksim Square and İstiklal Street
  • 03 Marvel at Göreme's balloons, visit the Open Air Göreme Museum, and explore valleys and Uçhisar Castle
  • 04 Visit Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities and discover the picturesque Ihlara Valley

Discover Turkey's diverse cultural and historical sites on this comprehensive 14-day tour. Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks, delve into the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, visit the spiritual city of Konya, and uncover ancient cities along the Mediterranean coast. Continue to Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, Gallipoli, and Bursa for a journey through Turkey's rich heritage, ending with your farewell in Istanbul.

Watch beautiful balloons over Cappadocia from the terrace of our hotels or the Goreme View terrace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Antalya, Kusadasi, Bursa, Canakkale, Istanbul, Konya, Fethiye, Cappadocia, Gallipoli (Battlefield), Pergamon, Pamukkale, Side, Kaş
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Welcome to İstanbul

  • We welcome you at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) upon your arrival.
  • Today is a welcome day, and the tour will start tomorrow. If you arrive in Istanbul earlier, we can have a Taksim-Ortakoy city tour in the afternoon or evening.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 or 5-star hotel in Istanbul

Meals: Not included

2
Day 02

Discover Old City İstanbul

  • Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Suleymaniye Mosque.
  • Stroll around the Grand Bazaar.
  • Visit Eyup Sultan and Pierre Loti Hill.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4 or 5-star hotel in Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast

3
Day 03

Bosphorus Cruise and İstanbul Highlights

  • Go on a Bosphorus boat tour.
  • Visit the Princes' Islands and Taksim Square.
  • Walk across the famous Istiklal Street.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-4 star hotel in Cappadocia

Meals: Breakfast

4
Day 04

Discover Cappadocia's Valleys and Views

  • Watch beautiful balloons over Cappadocia from the terrace of our hotels or the Goreme View terrace.
  • Visit the Open Air Goreme Museum.
  • Visit Paşabağ Valley, Devrent Valley, Uçhisar Castle, and Pigeon Valley.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-4 star hotel in Cappadocia

Meals: Breakfast

5
Day 05

Underground Cities and Ihlara Valley

  • Visit Kaymakli underground city.
  • Proceed to the Derinkuyu underground city.
  • Discover the Ihlara Valley.
  • Continue on to the Sultanhani Kervansaray.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Konya

Meals: Breakfast

6
Day 06

Explore the Spiritual City of Konya

On this day, we will visit:

  • Museum of Mevlana.
  • Ince Minare Museum.
  • Karatay Medersseh.
  • Konya Archaeological Museum.
  • Visit Alaaddin Hill.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Side, Antalya

Meals: Breakfast

7
Day 07

Ancient Cities and Waterfalls in Antalya

  • Explore the Aspendos Ruins and Theater and the Perge Ancient City.
  • Have a swim or relax at Duden waterfall.
  • Continue to Kaleici.
  • Visit Hadrian's Gate and Yivli Minaret Mosque.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-4 star hotel in Kas

Meals: Breakfast

8
Day 08

Coastal Beauty of Kaş and Fethiye

  • See Kaş Yacht Harbour and the beautiful coast of Kaş.
  • Visit Kaputas and Kalkan.
  • Go on a safari at Saklikent National Park.
  • Relax at the Oludeniz Blue Lagoon.
  • Learn about the Lycian rock tombs.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Pamukkale

Meals: Breakfast

9
Day 09

Pamukkale Thermal Pools and Hierapolis

  • Swim in the Pamukkale Thermal Pools.
  • Visit the city of Hierapolis.
  • Just see Cleopatra Pools.
  • Visit the Pamukkale Amphitheatre.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Kusadasi

Meals: Breakfast

10
Day 10

Kuşadası and Ancient Ephesus

  • Visit Kusadasi Pigion Castle and Kusadasi Marina.
  • Walk around the Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House).
  • Explore the ancient city of Ephesus.
  • Visit the Temple of Artemis and Ephesus Museum.
  • Discover the Cave of Seven Sleepers.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-4 star hotel in Pergamon

Meals: Breakfast

11
Day 11

Pergamon, Troy, and Çanakkale

  • Today, we will visit Pergamum, the Troya Museum, ancient Troy, and Çanakkale City Center.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 3-4 star hotel in Canakkale

Meals: Breakfast

12
Day 12

Gallipoli Battlefield and ANZAC Cove

  • Visit the Gallipoli Battlefield, where the First World War took place.
  • Visit ANZAC Cove.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Bursa

Meals: Breakfast

13
Day 13

Discover Green Bursa

Today, we will visit:

  • Great Mosque.
  • Green Mosque.
  • Tombs of Osman and Orhan.
  • Koza Han.

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-5 star hotel in Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast

14
Day 14

Farewell from İstanbul

  • Today, it's time to go back home. Based on your departure time, we will transfer you to the airport. Before leaving for the airport, we may stop by the local bazaar if you need shopping.

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Derinkuyu underground city, Travertines of Pamukkale

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Derinkuyu underground city, Travertines of Pamukkale

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 13 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entrance fees
  • 4 or 5-star hotels with the best location
  • Breakfast (14)
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • Cappadocia hot air balloon tour is not included in the program. You can request a balloon tour after booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour start
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $2,000.00 — $2,560.00
Double Sharing $2,000.00 — $2,560.00

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