Tour Türkiye in 8 Days | Flight Ticket | 4 Star Hotel

Welcome to Türkiye! You have arrived at a package that offers the most universally renowned tours in Türkiye – inclusive, economical and easy to travel. Please read on for more detailed information about this itinerary.

Day 1: Upon reserving this package, you will be greeted upon your arrival at Istanbul’s international airport. Our driver will be holding a sign with your name and will be waiting for you according to your flight date and time. From there, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Then, you will have the rest of the day to explore Istanbul’s old city at your leisure.

Day 2: Our guide and driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby between 8:00-8:45 am to take you to the seaport.
By joining this tour, you will have the opportunity to view iconic landmarks in Istanbul such as Rumeli Hisari, Meydan Tower, and many more. You will also visit Dolmabahce Palace on the European side and Kucuksu Palace on the Asian side of Istanbul. Our sailing tour will return to the Golden Horn Water, where you will disembark and be transferred to Pier Lotti Hill. You will have one hour of free time to enjoy lunch or drinks at the hill’s famous restaurants and cafes. Before the tour ends, you will take a cable car ride off the hill. Our tour bus will then take you on a tour around Istanbul’s old city wall.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 3: Be ready for an early morning pick-up from your hotel around 6:00-6:30 am for a transfer to Troy. Along the way, there will be a stop for a break and breakfast. Lunchtime will be at 12:00 pm at one of the region’s local restaurants. The Troy tour will begin between 13:30-13:45. You will start by visiting the famous Trojan Horse. You will also see the site of the over 10 ancient cities that have been built one on another, dating back to 3500 BC. The tour will continue through Apollo Temple, fortified city walls, and the battlefield where Hector and Achilles fought for power. You will also visit the Roman Theater and the Greco-Roman Senate building, which was a roundly shaped building that hosted the deputies of democracy.

The Troy tour will end around 6:00 pm, and you will then travel by overnight bus to Ephesus. Upon arrival, you will check-in at your pre-booked hotel room in Selcuk or Kusadasi for a one-night stay.

Day 4: Your morning will begin with breakfast at the hotel, and then you will be picked up by our driver around 9:00-9:30 am to join the Ephesus tour group. You will visit sites such as the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the city debris of Ephesus, Hadrian Temple, Celcuis Library, hammams, Anfie Theater and take your way through the old seaport and get the chance to experience the ambiance of the unique Isabey Mosque. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of the tour, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last five years. The Vatican considers it a place of pilgrimage for Christians.

The Ephesus tour will end at 4:30 pm, and you will be transferred back to your hotel for a second night stay in Ephesus.

Day 5: A new day at a different location with a famous site to tour will begin with a pick-up from the hotel to Pamukkale between 8:30-9:00 am. As you arrive, you will enjoy visiting the following sites in Pamukkale:
The magnificent natural hot springs and travertine terraces formed by accumulated carbonate minerals through hot flowing water in a temperate climate for centuries. These beautifully-created terraces of several-sized pools have been used for relaxation under the sky in hot water, while locals and visitors treat many of their ailments while enjoying a breathtaking view above the hills.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site in the ancient city of Hierapolis.
The Necropolis that contains sarcophagi, including the Sarcophagus of Marcus Aurelius.
The Cleopatra Swimming Pool, where you will have an opportunity for swimming.
Lunchtime will be during the tour at one of the region’s local restaurants.

The Pamukkale tour ends at 4:30 pm. After the tour, you will have a transfer to the bus station for your intended trip to Cappadocia. The duration of the trip to Cappadocia is approximately 8 hours. Upon your arrival in Cappadocia, you will check-in to your pre-booked hotel room and have your first overnight stay.

Day 6: After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will meet you in the lobby for a pick-up to join the first Cappadocia tour. The Northern Cappadocia tour (Red Tour) will begin with the site of Goreme Panorama, which offers a magnificent view of fairy chimneys. The second site you will visit is the enormous Open Air Museum of cloisters. Along the way, you will view the Castle of Ortahisar Village, which is known for storing food in caves. You will also have a chance to visit Dervent Valley, a red lunar landscape where you can see shapes of animals in rock stones and the old city of Avanos, which is a region of pottery that offers a view of the longest river in Turkey, the Red River. Lunch will be at one of the region’s local restaurants. The list of sites you will visit continues with Pasabag, Monks Valley’s fairy-colored mushroom-shaped chimneys, and the final sceneries will be at Cavusin Village with its cut-rock dwellings, stone houses, and churches.

The tour ends between 4:00-4:30 pm. You will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 7: Your seventh day journey will begin with an early wake-up in Cappadocia. Be ready at dawn, between 4:00-5:00 am, for a pick-up and transfer from the hotel to the location of the balloon flight departure. It’s definitely an exciting day of adventure with a breathtaking experience that will leave you amazed for a full hour ride. Your early morning will include soft drinks and a snack as you watch the balloons being prepared to fly and many of them will take off right before your eyes! Once your balloon is ready, you will be instructed on safety precautions before taking off into the sky where the views are different from every angle. Our team will follow your balloon in vehicles on the ground until the balloon lands. At the end of your flight, you will receive a commemorative certificate and celebrate with a toast of champagne.
After your balloon flight, you will be transferred back to the hotel for a break and breakfast before your full-day tour begins.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet our driver in the lobby for a pickup at 9:30 am to join the group and start visiting the following sites on the Southern Cappadocia (Green Tour): Uchisar Castle, which is the largest fairy chimney used historically as a fortress by numerous civilizations. On the next site of the tour, you will hike in the beautiful Red Valley for approximately 4 km towards Rose Valley, viewing the beauty of rock churches. Then you will arrive at Cavusin village, a region with one of the oldest human settlements, where the populace still uses caves as houses and churches. You won’t miss the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City, which was the largest shelter used by locals for several centuries and saved Christians from Roman persecution. Before our final site, you will visit Pigeon Valley, where you can see the beautiful pigeons living in their houses till now and also take in a special view of Uchisar Castle. The final site will be at the Three Beauties Valley, where you can take a look from above at the famous Urgup town, which is widely known for its wine factories.

The Southern Cappadocia tour ends at 5:00-5:30 pm. At the end of the tour, you will have a transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport to board the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will find our driver waiting for you for a pick-up and transfer to the hotel you reside.

Day 8: This day is set aside for your convenience, and your transfer from the hotel to Istanbul airport will be arranged to align with the schedule of your flight.