12-Day Treasures of Turkey: Istanbul, Konya, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale & Ephesus

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

オプション： You may join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner and live entertainment, offering panoramic views of the ボスポラス海峡.

After breakfast, you will be picked up around 8:30 am for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Begin your day at the magnificent アヤソフィア, followed by the stunning ブルーモスク. Continue to the historic 競馬場, where you’ll see the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.

After a delicious lunch at a local Turkish restaurant, explore the fascinating トプカプ宮殿, the residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries. Conclude your tour at the world-famous グランドバザール, with time to browse its thousands of shops offering everything from carpets to spices.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or continue exploring the city on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel for the Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise experience. The tour begins with a short drive to エミノニュ桟橋, where you’ll visit the lively スパイスマーケット（エジプトバザール）. This colorful market is famous for its wide selection of spices, dried fruits, teas, and sweets.

Following your market visit, board a shared sightseeing boat for a scenic cruise along the ボスポラス海峡, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During the cruise, admire the majestic ドルマバフチェ宮殿, elegant ベイレルベイ宮殿, and the striking ボスポラス橋. You’ll also see historic wooden villas, stone fortresses, and picturesque seaside neighborhoods lining both shores.

The cruise ends at approximately 12:15 pm. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel, where you’ll have time to collect your luggage and prepare for departure.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your flight to Konya (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the city center. After check-in, the remainder of the evening is free for you to relax or take a short stroll nearby. Overnight in Konya.

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up around 9:30 am to begin your guided tour of Konya, the spiritual heart of Anatolia and home of the Whirling Dervishes.

最初の目的地は Mevlana Museum, 、 Tomb of Rumi is located. This revered Sufi poet and philosopher continues to inspire millions around the world, and his mausoleum is one of Turkey’s most visited pilgrimage sites. Right next door, visit the スルタン・セリム・モスク, a classic example of 16th-century Ottoman architecture.

Following the spiritual sites, you’ll enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant, where you can sample regional Konya specialties such as etli ekmek or tirit.

After lunch, drive along Konya’s main boulevard, Mevlana Caddesi, toward Alaettin Hill, an ancient tumulus that rises in the city center. Here you’ll visit the 12th-century アラアッディン・モスク, where Rumi is believed to have prayed. In its serene courtyard, you’ll see the tombs of several Seljuk sultans, who ruled during Rumi’s lifetime and supported his teachings.

As you descend from Alaettin Hill, pass the remnants of the old Seljuk Palace, then stop to admire the monumental Karatay Medrese, a theological school known for its richly decorated Seljuk portal and glazed tiles.

The final stop of the day is the シャムス・イ・タブリーズィーのモスクと墓 — Rumi’s beloved spiritual companion and mentor. The deep connection between Rumi and Shams is reflected in Rumi’s most famous works, and this site offers a moment for reflection.

After the tour ends in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Konya Bus Terminal, where you will board a comfortable intercity coach to カッパドキア (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival at the Goreme Bus Station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an unforgettable experience, consider starting your day with an early morning 熱気球に乗る. Soar above Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys to enjoy breathtaking aerial views. Please note this optional activity is available at an additional cost.

After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

The tour starts with a visit to デヴレントバレー, known for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations resembling animals. Next, you will explore パシャバー渓谷（僧侶の谷）, home to stunning mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Following this, you will continue to the charming town of アヴァノス, famous for its pottery and ceramics, where you will enjoy a lunch break and have time to admire the town’s artistic heritage.

午後には、ツアーは続き、 ゼルヴェ野外博物館, which offers insight into the region’s monastic history, showcasing rock-carved caves, ancient churches, and traces of early Christian life. The final stop is a panoramic viewpoint near ウチヒサル城. You will have time to take stunning photos of this iconic rock fortress before returning to your hotel.

After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For the evening, you may choose to join additional activities such as a 2時間のATVツアー through Cappadocia’s valleys, a 2時間の乗馬ツアー to experience the stunning landscape up close, or attend a 1時間の旋回舞踊ショー to witness the mesmerizing Sufi tradition. Alternatively, you can opt for a トルコのナイトショーとディナー, featuring live music, folk dances, and a delicious meal. These activities are available at an extra cost. Overnight in Cappadocia.

朝食後、午前9時30分頃にツアーガイドがお迎えに上がり、南カッパドキアの終日観光にご案内いたします。当日のアクティビティの説明の後、ツアーはカッパドキア観光から始まります。 レッドバレー, そこでは、有名な岩窟教会を探索し、風光明媚な5kmのハイキングを楽しむことができます。 バラの谷 (ギュルデレ・ヴァディシ), その息を呑むような自然の美しさで知られている。.

次に、 チャウシン村, かつてキリスト教聖職者の住居として使われていた古い家屋や教会が残る歴史的な集落です。正午頃に休憩を取り、地元のランチをお楽しみください。.

昼食後、 ピジョンバレー (ギュヴェルシンリク・ヴァディシ), 息を呑むような景観と崖に彫られた鳩小屋で有名な。午後の後半には、地下都市を探検する。 カイマクル地下都市 または オズコナク地下都市, 迫害の時代に初期キリスト教徒に避難場所を提供した場所。.

ツアーは午後4時頃に終了し、その後ホテルまでお送りします。残りの時間は自由時間ですので、ゆっくりお過ごしいただくか、周辺を散策してお過ごしください。カッパドキア泊。.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya. Please note that depending on flight availability, your flight may depart in the morning, midday, or afternoon, and it may be via Istanbul with a short layover.

Upon arrival in Antalya, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax at your hotel, enjoy the beaches, or explore the atmospheric Kaleiçi Old Town, known for its charming streets, Roman harbor, and historic architecture. Overnight in Antalya.

ホテルで朝食後、午前8時頃にお迎えにあがり、ツアーを開始します。最初の目的地は ペルゲ, 紀元前1500年頃にヒッタイト人によって建設された古代都市であり、パンフィリア地方最大級の都市の一つである。ここでは、この歴史的遺跡の壮大さを物語る広大な遺跡群を探索することができる。.

ペルゲから、 アスペンドス古代劇場, 2世紀に建てられた、驚くほど保存状態の良い建造物であるこの劇場は、15,000人を収容でき、今日でもフェスティバルやコンサートの会場として利用されており、ローマ劇場建築の最高傑作の一つを披露している。.

アスペンドスの後、近くの川沿いのレストランで昼食休憩を取ります。静かな環境で地元の料理をお楽しみください。昼食後、ツアーは 側 （発音は「シーデイ」）は、トルコで最も保存状態の良い古典都市の一つです。かつては重要な港湾都市であったシデには、この地域最大の奴隷市場もありました。ローマ時代には、大きな 劇場, ローマ浴場, そして雄大な アポロ神殿.

シデでは、魅力的な街並みを散策したり、遺跡を見学したり、海辺でくつろいだりできる自由時間が1時間あります。アンタルヤへの帰路では、絵のように美しい マナヴガット滝, そこでは、リラックスしたり、写真を撮ったり、穏やかな自然環境を楽しむことができます。.

滝の見学後、アンタルヤへ戻り、ホテルへ送迎いたします。アンタルヤ泊。.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be transferred to the Antalya intercity bus terminal to board a comfortable coach to Denizli (Pamukkale region). The journey takes approximately 5 hours, offering scenic views of the Taurus Mountains and rural villages along the way.

到着時に Denizli Bus Terminal, our local representative will greet you and transfer you by private vehicle to your hotel in パムッカレ, located about 20 minutes away. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax, enjoy the hotel’s thermal facilities, or explore the local area at your own pace.

This evening, a complimentary dinner will be served at your hotel, featuring traditional Turkish cuisine. Overnight in Pamukkale

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up around 10:30 am for a guided exploration of Pamukkale and its ancient wonders.

Begin your tour at the world-famous パムッカレの石灰棚, where thermal spring waters have created dazzling white terraces cascading down the hillside. Enjoy walking across these stunning formations and taking in the natural beauty.

Next, visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of ヒエラポリス. Highlights of the site include the massive ヒエラポリス劇場, the sacred アポロ神殿, and the beautifully preserved ローマ浴場.

After the guided tour, you will have approximately 1時間の自由時間. During this time, you may choose to swim in the historic パムッカレの古代のプール (optional, with an extra entrance fee), where ancient columns lie submerged in warm, mineral-rich waters.

The Pamukkale tour ends around 4:00 pm. After the tour, you will travel by private vehicle to your hotel in Kusadasi (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Kusadasi, you will be picked up around 8:30 am for a full-day guided tour of エフェソス, one of the most well-preserved and legendary cities of the ancient world.

Begin your visit with a walk along キュレテス通り, the main boulevard of ancient Ephesus, lined with the remains of shops, temples, and houses. Your first major stop will be the beautifully adorned ハドリアヌス神殿, known for its intricate reliefs depicting mythological scenes and the history of Ephesus.

Continue to the monumental 偉大な劇場, which could seat up to 25,000 spectators and is still in use today for concerts and performances. From here, walk to the graceful トラヤヌスの噴水, a symbol of the city’s sophisticated water system and Roman engineering.

After your archaeological exploration, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant in the Ephesus countryside.

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a drive up the hill to the 聖母マリアの家, a peaceful and sacred site believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This modest stone building is now a Catholic pilgrimage site surrounded by forested tranquility.

Next, visit the ruins of the once-majestic アルテミス神殿 — one of the 古代世界の七不思議. While only a few columns remain today, the site offers powerful insight into the grandeur of ancient Ephesus and its religious significance.

Your final stop is the イサ・ベイ・モスク, a 14th-century Seljuk architectural gem. Set on a peaceful hillside, the mosque is notable for its elegant design, open-air courtyard, and historic stonework blending Turkish and Persian influences.

After the tour ends, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul (approx. 1 hour). Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Istanbul (standard check-out time is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to either Istanbul International Airport (IST) または サビハ・ギョクチェン空港 (SAW) based on your flight schedule.

This marks the end of your tour and our services. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and hope to welcome you again on another One Nation Travel adventure.