Overview
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day Grand Turkey Guided Group Tour that sweeps across the country’s most iconic landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant cities. Your adventure begins and ends in magnificent Istanbul, where a friendly representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. From there, join fellow travelers as your expert guide leads the group through the storied battlefields of Gallipoli, the legendary walls of Troy, and the towering acropolis of Pergamon. Discover the remarkably preserved streets of Ephesus, wade through the dazzling white terraces of Pamukkale, and explore the ancient Pamphylian cities near Antalya. The journey culminates with the surreal fairy chimneys and underground cities of Cappadocia before returning to Istanbul for a scenic Bosphorus Cruise. With comfortable accommodations, seamless shared transfers, domestic flights, and knowledgeable guides at every stop, this guided group tour offers an unparalleled immersion into Turkey’s rich history, natural wonders, and warm hospitality.
Highlights
- Explore the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
- Walk the poignant WWI battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula
- Discover the legendary Trojan Horse at the Ancient City of Troy
- Marvel at the towering Pergamon Acropolis and ancient theater
- Wander the remarkably preserved streets of Ephesus Ancient City
- Soak in the stunning white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Visit Perge, Aspendos Theater, and Side's ancient ruins near Antalya
- Explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, valleys, and underground cities
- Cruise the scenic Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia
- Enjoy seamless domestic flights and expert-guided group experiences
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, a One Nation Travel representative will greet you in the arrivals hall and assist with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours at leisure to relax after your journey. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 8:30 AM your guide will lead the group on a full-day exploration of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Begin at the Hippodrome, the ancient chariot-racing arena that once served as the social and sporting heart of Constantinople. Admire the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain as your guide explains their fascinating origins.
Next, walk to the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its six slender minarets and cascade of domes adorned with over 20,000 blue İznik tiles. From there, cross the square to visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that has served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum across its 1,500-year history.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries. Explore its courtyards, treasury, and stunning views over the Bosphorus. End the afternoon with free time to browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, home to over 4,000 shops spread across a labyrinth of covered lanes. Join fellow travelers back at the meeting point by 4:30 PM for the return to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After an early breakfast at your hotel, depart Istanbul around 7:30 AM for the drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula, approximately four and a half hours southwest of the city. Your guide will share historical context along the way, preparing the group for an emotionally powerful day ahead.
Arriving around noon, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Eceabat area before beginning your tour of the battlefields. Start at Brighton Beach and Beach Cemetery, then continue to Anzac Cove, the legendary landing site of the ANZAC forces on April 25, 1915. Visit the Ari Burnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemoration Site, where Atatürk’s moving words of reconciliation are inscribed in stone.
Continue uphill to Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of some of the fiercest fighting during the campaign. Proceed to Johnston’s Jolly to see preserved trenches, then visit The Nek and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, which marks the highest point reached by Allied forces. Around 5:30 PM, join your fellow travelers for the short ferry crossing from Eceabat to Çanakkale. Overnight in Çanakkale.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Canakkale: Grand Anzac Hotel, Helen Hotel, or Akol Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel in Çanakkale, around 8:15 AM your guide will lead the group to the legendary Ancient City of Troy, one of the most celebrated archaeological sites in the world. Begin with the iconic Trojan Horse replica before walking through the Sacrificial Altars and the remarkably preserved 3,700-year-old city walls. Explore the Houses of Troy I, dating from 3000–2500 B.C., along with the Bouleuterium (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), and ongoing excavation areas revealing layers of civilization from Troy I through Troy IX.
Around 10:30 AM, depart Troy and drive south toward Bergama (approximately 3 hours). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Bergama around 1:30 PM. Afterward, join fellow travelers for a fully guided tour of the Pergamon Acropolis, once a major center of learning and the arts in the ancient world. Visit the Library of Pergamon, which once housed 200,000 volumes, followed by the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Trajan, and the site of the Altar of Zeus (now housed in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum). Descend past the terraced Gymnasium and Lower Agora to the stunning Hellenistic Theater with seating for 10,000 spectators and the Temple of Dionysus.
By 5:30 PM, the tour concludes and the group departs for Kuşadası (approximately 2.5 hours). Arrive at your hotel around 8:00 PM. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 8:30 AM your guide will lead the group to one of the ancient world’s most celebrated cities. The drive from Kuşadası to Ephesus takes approximately 20 minutes, giving you a brief overview of the day ahead.
Begin your exploration at the upper gate and walk downhill through the remarkably preserved Ephesus Ancient City. Marvel at the Temple of Hadrian with its ornate Corinthian arch, then pause at the Trajan Fountain before reaching the iconic Library of Celsus, once home to 12,000 scrolls. Continue to the Great Theatre of Ephesus, a 25,000-seat amphitheater where Saint Paul once preached. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with fellow travelers.
In the afternoon, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site on the slopes of Mount Koressos. Continue to the Isabey Mosque in Selçuk, followed by a stop at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. By 5:00 PM, return to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast around 7:30 AM, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selçuk, where the full group will gather. By 8:30 AM, you will set off on the approximately 3-hour drive to Pamukkale. After about 1.5 hours on the road, the group will make a brief 10-minute restroom stop before continuing the journey.
Upon arrival around 11:45 AM, you will be taken to a local restaurant for lunch. At approximately 1:00 PM, your licensed guide will lead the group on a tour of the Hierapolis-Pamukkale area. Begin with the iconic Cotton Cliffs, where mineral-rich thermal waters have sculpted brilliant white travertine terraces over thousands of years. Continue into the ancient city of Hierapolis, where your guide will walk the group through remarkable structures including the Roman Baths and the grand Hierapolis Theatre. After the guided portion, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. If you wish, you can take a swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense), where warm thermal waters flow among submerged ancient columns. Your guide will confirm the meeting point and time to regroup.
At approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to the main bus station in Denizli, where you will board an intercity coach to Antalya. The journey takes around 5 hours. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Antalya: 1207 Boutique Hotel, Kosa Boutique Hotel, or Alp Pasa Boutique.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 8:00 AM your guide will lead the group east along the stunning Mediterranean coastline for a full day exploring the ancient cities of Pamphylia. Your first stop is Perge Ancient City, one of the most impressive ruins in southern Turkey. Walk through the monumental Roman gate, the colonnaded street, and the well-preserved stadium that once seated 12,000 spectators.
Continue to the magnificent Aspendos Ancient Theater, widely considered the best-preserved Roman theater in the world. Built in the 2nd century AD, it still hosts performances today and seats approximately 15,000 — your guide will explain the remarkable acoustics that make this structure so extraordinary.
Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Manavgat Waterfall, where the wide cascade of the Manavgat River creates a refreshing spot to stretch your legs and take photographs. In the afternoon, join fellow travelers at Side, a charming ancient port town. Stroll past the Temple of Apollo overlooking the sea and explore the Side Ancient Theater, a striking 2nd-century amphitheater carved into the hillside. By 5:00 PM, the group departs for the drive back to Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Antalya: 1207 Boutique Hotel, Kosa Boutique Hotel, or Alp Pasa Boutique.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Antalya. You will be transferred to Antalya Airport for your connecting flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir via Istanbul, depending on flight availability. The total travel time, including the layover in Istanbul, is approximately four to five hours. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, a local representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, which is about a one‑hour drive. After check‑in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:30 AM your guide will lead the group on a full-day exploration of northern Cappadocia, commonly known as the Red Tour.
The first stop is Devrent Valley, often called “Imagination Valley.” The unusual rock formations here resemble animal shapes — camels, seals, and dolphins among them — offering a striking introduction to Cappadocia’s geological wonders.
Next, join fellow travelers at Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), renowned for its dramatic fairy chimneys topped with twin and even triple rock caps. Your guide will explain how hermit monks once carved their retreats into these towering pillars.
Continue to Avanos, a charming pottery town along the Kızılırmak River. Traditional workshops here have been producing ceramics since Hittite times, and you may try your hand at shaping clay on a potter’s wheel.
After lunch at a local restaurant, the group proceeds to the Zelve Open Air Museum. One of the earliest settled and last-abandoned monastic valleys in the region, Zelve reveals cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and winding tunnels that illustrate centuries of communal life carved directly into the stone.
The final stop is Uchisar Castle, the highest natural rock formation in Cappadocia. From its summit, sweeping panoramic views stretch across the valleys and fairy chimneys that define this extraordinary landscape.
After the tour concludes around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel with the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
For an additional option, you may book an early morning Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride to witness the magical landscape from above — a truly extraordinary experience offering sweeping views of the valleys and fairy chimneys. Please note that this activity is optional and available at an extra cost.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 9:30 AM, your guide will lead the group to begin a full-day exploration of South Cappadocia. Start with the stunning Red Valley, renowned for its vibrant rock formations and hidden cave churches. From here, enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the peaceful Rose Valley, where dramatic pink-hued cliffs frame the trail at every turn.
Continue to Çavuşin Village, famous for its ancient cave houses and churches once inhabited by early Christian clergy. Around noon, join fellow travelers for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Pigeon Valley to admire panoramic landscapes and countless pigeon dwellings carved into the soft volcanic rock. Then explore Kaymakli Underground City or Özkonak Underground City — both remarkable subterranean complexes used as refuges by early Christians, descending several levels below ground.
The tour concludes around 4:00 PM. You will then be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will meet the group and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 8:30 AM your guide will lead the group to the bustling Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), one of Istanbul’s oldest covered markets. Wander through aromatic stalls brimming with Turkish teas, dried fruits, spices, and handcrafted souvenirs alongside fellow travelers. Take your time browsing before the group makes its way to the nearby pier.
Around 10:00 AM, board a boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, the legendary waterway separating Europe and Asia while connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. As the boat glides along the channel, admire the ornate façade of Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore, and the sweeping span of the Bosphorus Bridge. Your guide will point out Ottoman-era waterfront mansions, ancient fortresses, and hilltop neighborhoods lining both continents.
By approximately 12:15 PM, the cruise concludes and the group returns to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure — perfect for revisiting a favorite neighborhood, picking up last-minute gifts, or savoring a leisurely Turkish meal at a waterside restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel, complete your check-out before 12:00 noon. Your driver will then transfer you to Istanbul International Airport in time for your departure flight. This marks the end of your 13-day Grand Turkey guided group tour and all related services.
Inclusions:
- Arrival and departure airport transfers, plus all ground transportation as per the itinerary
- 11 nights hotel accommodation (Boutique, 4‑star, Cave hotel, or equivalent category)
- Domestic flight from Antalya to Kayseri/Nevşehir (Cappadocia)
- Domestic flight from Kayseri/Nevşehir to Istanbul
- All intercity transfers by air‑conditioned tour bus
- English‑speaking professional group guide throughout the tour
- Entrance fees to all sites and museums listed in the itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
- Local taxes and service charges
Exclusions:
- International flights to and from Istanbul
- Turkey e-Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, shopping, and souvenirs
- Drinks during meals (except water at included lunches)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkish bath/hamam experience, Bosphorus dinner cruise, whirling dervish show)
- Gratuities for guide, driver, and hotel staff
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the tour inclusions
FAQs
You can book this 13-Day Grand Turkey Guided Group Tour directly on the tour page by selecting your preferred departure date and the number of travelers, then completing the online booking form for instant confirmation. Alternatively, you can contact our travel consultants via email or phone to arrange custom requests, special dietary needs, or any modifications before joining the group tour.
We accept all major credit cards including Visa and Mastercard through our secure payment gateway. Bank transfer is also available for those who prefer it. For advance bookings, a deposit option is offered to secure your spot on the group tour, with the remaining balance due before the departure date.
You will receive an instant email confirmation with your booking details as soon as your reservation is processed. Your final tour voucher, including hotel addresses, airport pickup instructions, and your guide’s contact information, will be sent 24-48 hours before the tour start date so you have everything you need for a smooth arrival in Istanbul.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets—which are non-refundable—will be deducted from your paid balance, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
Cappadocia offers a variety of extra activities to enhance your experience, all available at an additional cost:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscape. This unforgettable experience provides panoramic views of the fairy chimneys and valleys.
- ATV Tour: Explore the rugged terrain and hidden trails on an exciting ATV (quad bike) tour. It’s a thrilling way to discover the area’s natural beauty off the beaten path.
- Horseback Riding: Enjoy a peaceful horseback ride through the valleys and hills of Cappadocia. Known as the “Land of Beautiful Horses,” this activity offers a unique perspective of the region.
- Whirling Dervish Show: In the evening, immerse yourself in Turkish culture by attending a traditional Whirling Dervish Show. Witness the mesmerizing Sema ceremony, a spiritual dance that has been performed for centuries.
- Turkish Night Show with Dinner: Experience an authentic Turkish Night Show featuring traditional music, folk dances, and belly dancing performances. Enjoy a delicious dinner while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.
- Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience: Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish bath, a unique experience that combines steam, massage, and cleansing rituals.
These activities can be arranged upon request and are not included in the standard tour package. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.
When visiting mosques such as the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, both men and women should cover their shoulders and knees, and women will need to cover their hair with a scarf — headscarves are often available at mosque entrances. For the many archaeological sites like Ephesus, Troy, Pergamon, and Perge, comfortable walking shoes with good grip are essential as the terrain can be uneven. We also recommend layering clothing, as temperatures can vary significantly between coastal Antalya and the highlands of Cappadocia.
The domestic flights from Antalya to Kayseri and from Kayseri back to Istanbul typically allow one checked bag of up to 15 kg and one carry-on bag of up to 8 kg per passenger. Your guide will confirm the exact airline and any specific luggage policies during the tour. Luggage handling is included at all hotels, so you won’t need to worry about managing your bags during check-ins and check-outs.
Many nationalities can obtain a Turkish e-Visa online before travel through the official Republic of Turkey e-Visa website, which is a quick and straightforward process. Citizens of some countries may enter visa-free for short stays, while others may need to apply at a Turkish consulate. We recommend checking the latest visa requirements for your nationality well in advance of your 13-day tour departure date.
The best months for this 13-day tour are April through June and September through November, when temperatures are pleasant for exploring outdoor sites like Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia without the intense summer heat. Spring offers lush green landscapes and wildflowers, while autumn brings warm golden light and fewer crowds at major attractions. Summer departures are also available and ideal for the Bosphorus cruise and Antalya’s coastal scenery, though midday temperatures at inland sites can be quite warm.
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