8-Day Turkey Tour Package: Discovering Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia

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Begin a memorable 8-day Turkey tour package, exploring Istanbul’s rich history, Pamukkale’s ethereal beauty, Ephesus’s archaeological treasures, and Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscapes. Each day births a fresh escapade, etching timeless memories.

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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 TheodosiusSerpent 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: Bosphorus Cruise – Fly from Istanbul to Denizli

After breakfast around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. The day begins with a visit to the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), where you can experience the vibrant colors and scents of this historic marketplace. Following this, you’ll board a shared boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. During the cruise, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge, alongside ancient fortresses and luxurious mansions that line the shores of both continents.

After the cruise, you will return to your hotel around 12:15 pm to collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Denizli (approximately 1.5 hours in duration). Upon your arrival, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel in Pamukkale for an overnight stay.

  • Overnight in Pamukkale
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Adempira Thermal & Spa Hotel OR Colossae Thermal Hotel OR Hierapark Thermal & Spa Hotel Deluxe or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Pamukkale. At around 10:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

Today’s tour will start around 10:30 am with the first stop at Karahayit, where you can see the famous Red Spring Waters, known for their unique thermal properties. Afterward, the tour will proceed to Pamukkale, where you’ll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. Key sites you’ll visit include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Agora, Triton Fountain, Plutonium, and the Theater.

Following this, you will enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will have 1 hour of free time to explore the natural wonders of Pamukkale. During this time, you may also choose to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools (optional, at your own expense).

Later, you will meet back with the guide and the group at the designated meeting point to take a walk along the famous Cotton Cliffs (travertines).

The tour will end around 4:00 pm, after which you will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası, arriving at approximately 7:30 pm for check-in and relaxation.

  • 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 5: Ephesus Tour – Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Izmir

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel at around 8:30 am. You will then be picked up and met by your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most significant ancient cities of the Greco-Roman world. Ephesus was once a thriving metropolis and one of the most important centers of trade, culture, and religion in the ancient world.

The tour starts with a visit to the Temple of Hadrian, one of the best-preserved structures in the city. This temple was dedicated to Emperor Hadrian, who visited Ephesus in the 2nd century. You’ll marvel at the intricate carvings and the impressive archways that remain intact. Next, you will walk along Curetes Street, the main thoroughfare of the ancient city, lined with impressive ruins of old shops and monuments.

You’ll then visit the Great Theater, which could seat up to 25,000 spectators. This is where public events, theatrical performances, and gladiatorial contests were once held. From the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the ancient city and surrounding landscape.

Following this, you will see the Trajan Fountain, built in honor of the Roman Emperor Trajan. The remnants of this fountain showcase the opulence and grandeur of the city during its heyday, with carvings depicting mythological scenes.

Afterwards, you will enjoy lunch at a Turkish local restaurant, experiencing authentic Turkish cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Following lunch, your tour will continue with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site where it is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. The tranquil surroundings make this a peaceful stop, where you can also light a candle or leave a prayer at the wishing wall.

You will then make a brief stop at the Temple of Artemis. Though only a single column remains today, this temple was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, showcasing the architectural and cultural grandeur of the Hellenistic age.

Before concluding your tour, you’ll visit the stunning Isa Bey Mosque, a beautiful example of early Seljuk architecture built in the 14th century. With its courtyard and exquisite stone carvings, this mosque stands as a testament to the artistic and architectural prowess of the Seljuks.

The tour will end around 4:00 pm, at which point you will be driven to Izmir Airport for your late evening flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. Upon your arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.

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

Day 6: 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 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 mesmerizing Sufi tradition. Alternatively, you may opt for a Turkish Night show with dinner, which includes traditional Turkish music, folk dances, and a delicious meal. All these activities are available at an extra cost.

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

Day 7: 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.

The tour will finish around 3:30 pm. You will then be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

  • 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 8: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 11:00 AM) 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:

  • All airport transfer services mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Domestic flight tickets (from Istanbul to Denizli and Izmir to Kayseri and Kayseri to Istanbul) as per the itinerary.
  • 3 night in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star Hotels including breakfast.
  • 1 night in Pamukkale at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
  • 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast.
  • English-speaking guide during the tours.
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch).
  • All entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
  • 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 with meals.
  • 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.

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1 review for 8-Day Turkey Tour Package: Discovering Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia

  1. Swatiben P.

    What an amazing tour we had with One Nation Travel! The pick-up time was always punctual, and the lunch provided during our daily adventures was a pleasant surprise. The hotels we stayed in were clean and comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep after exploring the fascinating sights of Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to everyone seeking an unforgettable experience in Turkey!

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