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10 Days Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia Tour

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From: $1,680.00

Discover Turkey’s most enchanting destinations on a 10-day, 9-night tour through Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Begin with the historic wonders of Istanbul, then explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the thermal terraces of Pamukkale. Relax along Antalya’s stunning Mediterranean coastline and finish in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. This tour blends cultural immersion, historical depth, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Turkish journey! Ready to explore Turkey’s treasures? Book your adventure today!

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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), at your preferred time, our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with our agency code for easy identification. After meeting with our team, you will be swiftly transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore on your own.

Alternatively, you may choose to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus, which offers a delightful evening with dinner and live entertainment while cruising along the Bosphorus. Please note, this activity comes at an extra cost.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.

The tour will start with a visit to the grand Hagia Sophia, a majestic structure that began as a cathedral, later served as a mosque, and is now a museum, showcasing centuries of history from both Christian and Islamic cultures.

Next, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This impressive building remains an active place of worship and a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.

From there, you’ll explore the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other social events. Here, you’ll see important monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.

After visiting these key historical sites, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish cuisine and take a moment to relax.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the stunning Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You’ll explore the palace’s vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.

The final stop of the day will be at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar offers a wide range of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics, providing an exciting experience for both shoppers and culture enthusiasts.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, whether you choose to explore more of Istanbul on your own or simply relax.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Fly to Izmir from Istanbul – Ephesus Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 am for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to Selcuk, where you will meet your professional tour guide for a full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most significant ancient cities from the Greek and Roman periods. As you journey through the impressive ruins, you’ll encounter renowned landmarks such as the Temple of Hadrian, the grand Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain, a monument dedicated to Emperor Trajan.

After a delightful lunch, you’ll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred site believed to be where Mary spent her final years. Next, you’ll stop by the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where only fragments remain of its once-grand structure.

The tour continues with a visit to the beautiful Isa Bey Mosque, a stunning example of Seljuk architecture.

After the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi around 4:00 pm. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore as you wish.

  • Overnight in Kusadasi
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Transfer to Antalya by Local Bus (approximately 5 hours)

After breakfast around 7:30 am, check out from your hotel in Kusadasi. You will be picked up and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk, where the group will gather to begin the journey. From Selcuk, depart at approximately 8:30 am, for the scenic drive to Pamukkale, which takes about 3 hours. About halfway, there will be a brief 10-minute restroom stop. You’ll arrive in Pamukkale around 11:45 am, and lunch will be served upon arrival.

At approximately 1:00 pm, start your guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a licensed professional guide. Discover the stunning Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by calcium-rich mineral deposits. You will also explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, where you’ll visit the Roman Baths, and the Pamukkale Theatre, all remarkable examples of ancient Roman architecture.

Following the guided tour, you’ll have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (entry at your own expense), which are said to have therapeutic properties.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to the main bus station in Denizli. From there, you’ll board an intercity coach to Antalya, with an approximate duration of 5 hours. Upon arrival in Antalya, a representative will meet you at the bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel.

  • Overnight in Antalya
  • Meals included today: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: 1207 Boutique Hotel OR Kosa Boutique Hotel OR Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Full Day Tour to Perge, Aspendos, Side and Waterfall

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. From there, you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, an exceptionally well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a capacity of 15,000, the theater is still used for festivals and concerts today.

Afterwards, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river before heading to Side (pronounced “Seeday”). Side is one of Turkey’s best-preserved classical ancient cities, known as a port city that once hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction occurred here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.

You will have 1 hour of free time in Side to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the return trip to Antalya, there will be a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Antalya, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

  • Overnight in Antalya
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: 1207 Boutique Hotel OR Kosa Boutique Hotel OR Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel OR Aspen Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: Free day in Antalya to explore

It is a free day for you to enjoy Antalya’s fabulous beaches and exotic cultures. You may like to explore its narrow cobbled street, explore its impressive museum, and glance at the Hadrian’s Gate and many other historical buildings in the old quarter. Or you may just relax on a charming beach or enjoy a traditional Turkish bath.

  • Overnight in Antalya
  • Meals included today: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: 1207 Boutique Hotel OR Kosa Boutique Hotel OR Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel OR Aspen Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Antalya

After breakfast check out of the hotel in Antalya. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya airport to take your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir through Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. Check into your hotel in Cappadocia and the rest of the day is free.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR The Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Holiday Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 8: North Cappadocia Tour

For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles.

Afterward, you will drive to the town of Avanos, known for its pottery and ceramics, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum. This museum offers an insightful look into the region’s monastic history, featuring carved caves and ancient churches.

Finally, before returning to your hotel, you will have about 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of Uchisar Castle from the outside, as entry to the interior of the castle is not permitted.

After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city at your own pace, or participate in optional activities.

For additional activities, you can choose a Turkish Night show with dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through Cappadocia’s valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show, where you can witness the enchanting Sufi tradition. All these activities are available at an extra cost.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR The Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Holiday Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 9: South Cappadocia Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your guide will brief you on the day’s activities. The tour starts with a visit to the Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).

Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, renowned for its historic houses and churches once home to Christian clergymen. Afterward, you’ll take a break for lunch around noon.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), known for its breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, you will explore either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be taken to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel, where you will stay overnight.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 10: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation
  • Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary
  • Intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Antalya.
  • 3 nights in Istanbul at a 4-star or Boutique Hotels including breakfast
  • 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel including breakfast
  • 3 nights in Antalya at a Boutique Hotels including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast
  • English-speaking guide during the tours
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program
  • Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International Flight Tickets.
  • Visa to enter Turkey.
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks and Dinner.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
  • This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
  • The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
  • For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
  • For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
  • For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
  • For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
  • For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
  • Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
  • During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
  • On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.

WHEN TO BOOK?

  • Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
  • You can book up to 2 days before (Istanbul local time) if there are still places available.

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8 reviews for 10 Days Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia Tour

  1. Katarina

    I want to thank you and One Nation Travel for the excellent tours that you put together for us. We were very happy with the tour guides, service and itineraries. Our guide in Istanbul, ilhan, was particularly exceptional. I will be sure to contact you for future projects and bookings for Turkey. Many thanks,

  2. Stefanie J

    We booked a 11 day family holiday through One Nation, starting in Istanbul, covering Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.

    One Nation were very responsive throughout the booking process, either by email or by WhatsApp. However your face to face time with any particular agent might be limited, especially if you’re booking from outside of Turkey. They’ll email you an itinerary beforehand with the basic information however there are times when you find yourself wondering what the plan was (eg. I don’t have bus tickets or know where to buy them)… miraculously, out of nowhere, someone will pop up with the answers (eg. Just before I left, a random guy showed up at the hotel to give me the bus tickets!)

    Besides this, the tour itself was great. The tourguides they work with are knowledgeable and friendly. Turkey is stunning and the choice of hotels is pretty good (apart from one hotel in Istanbul, which was a little dirty) but we messaged One Nation and they were really efficient in transferring us to a different place.

    My one tip, if you take their 11 day package, is perhaps to feel free to adapt the tour and ask for more leisure days. The itinerary is packed and you find yourself a little exhausted! Regardless, it was a good family trip. Thanks for the smooth coordination, One Nation!

  3. Jessica M

    My mother and had an amazing 10 day turkey tour. We went to Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia. Onenationtravel.com has the best prices and kindest guides. All of our guides had excellent English. We would recommend this site to anyone who wants to vacation in Turkey.

  4. Dipanjan M.

    We used Onenationtravel.com for our honeymoon to Turkey after my parents had told us how amazing of a service they were. Our overall experience was great the people in Turkey are so friendly. I would highly recommend the One Nation travel website to others.

  5. Sandeep P.

    Our trip to Turkey was perfect! We didn’t have time to do any of the planning and Onenationtravel.com took care of it all. I would definitely recommend them to everyone. I will definitely use them in the future.

  6. Nikunj A.

    We recently went on a Turkey tour arranged through One National Travel Agencyand it was absolutely fantastic. The entire experience was incredibly enjoyable. From start to finish, tour guides demonstrated professionalism and genuine care for our experience. I highly recommend their tours to anyone looking for an enriching and memorable exploration of Turkey.

    Date of experience: March 2024

  7. Roberta S.

    The 10 days Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia tour. All the tour was so amazing. It was all very well planned and went so smoothly. Had such an awesome support during all the tour. Highly recommend.

  8. Amelia F.

    After reading reviews, looking through itineraries, and taking into account what each tour company charged, we booked a 10 Day Tour of Turkey with One Nation Travel.

    From the beginning of our tour (delayed flight/late arrival) it was evident that One Nation’s staff knew what they were doing and are pros at doing it.

    We arrived at our Istanbul hotel around 3 AM and were met by Can Berber who collected our payment, gave me his contact info and said to call us if we had any questions. Anytime we reached out to him- he responded immediately.

    I noticed through out our tour the way the itineraries are set up it’s obvious they’ve dealt with and are prepared for late arrivals and worst case scenarios. Which unfortunately, I experienced when I got a stomach bug during our tour. I will always appreciate the kindness of our guides, fellow travelers, hotel staff and even the taxi driver who took me to my hotel.

    Our tour had us criss-crossing Turkey and included three domestic flights, one three hour bus ride, numerous boutique hotels, and daily drivers transporting us to and from our destinations. Everything was coordinated well.

    When I booked our tour I expected we would be with the same people and tour guide the entire ten days. However, that’s not the way it is set up at One Nation. They offer a range of tours. We’re all arriving at different times and doing our own agenda.

    So we were not always with the same small group of people each day, but we did run into each other during our various tours, lunch or hotel accommodations. We enjoyed this as we met and were befriended by more people than we would have been otherwise.

    Each day we had a different tour guide usually one local to the region we were at. Each day we thought – this is the best guide yet! All were friendly, knowledgeable and spoke English well.

    Turkey’s historical landscape is varied and beautiful. Going during May couldn’t have been better. The flowers were in bloom, the weather pleasant, and the historical places we toured all made for envious Instagram post sharing. As did the cute quaint boutique hotels we stayed at. I never once felt unsafe in any area.

    Perhaps the best selling point for One Nation is every person we met affiliated with them appeared to enjoy their job.

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