This 12-day guided tour visits Istanbul (3 nights), Cappadocia (2 nights), Antalya (2 nights), Pamukkale (1 night), Kusadasi (2 nights) and Canakkale (1 night). Prices start from $1,899 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.
Overview
Three nights in Istanbul, two each in Cappadocia, Antalya, and Kuşadası, and one each in Pamukkale and Çanakkale make up the 11-night stay on the 12-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon & Troy, with domestic flights between Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya, plus a coach to Denizli.
You begin in Istanbul, then fly to Cappadocia and Antalya before continuing to Pamukkale, Kuşadası, and Çanakkale by road. This 12-day Turkey route gives you full touring days in each stop rather than treating the western sites as a rushed day trip.
Guided visits cover Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Cappadocia’s rock-cut terrain, Pamukkale’s white travertines, Ephesus, the Pergamon Acropolis, and Troy.
As a licensed local operator in Istanbul, we coordinate hotels, listed domestic flights, transfers, and guided touring. This pace suits you if you want a broad route with frequent hotel changes; it does not suit you if you prefer several unplanned days in one place.
Highlights
- Stand beneath the dome of Hagia Sophia, shaped by Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.
- Walk through the Blue Mosque and its courtyard beside Istanbul's former Hippodrome.
- Cruise the Bosphorus past Istanbul's waterfront neighborhoods after browsing the Spice Market.
- Float over Cappadocia's rock formations on an optional balloon flight, arranged separately and paid locally.
- Trace Roman engineering at Aspendos Theatre, one of Antalya's best-preserved ancient performance venues.
- Follow the white terraces of Pamukkale into the ruins of ancient Hierapolis.
- Explore Ephesus along marble streets between the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre.
- Climb Pergamon's Acropolis, then walk through the archaeological remains at Troy.
Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Antalya (2 nights) → Pamukkale (1 night) → Kusadasi (2 nights) → Canakkale (1 night) → Istanbul · Day trips: Side, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy
Day-by-Day Itinerary
You begin in Istanbul, with time to settle in before guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Bosphorus. Domestic flights carry you to Cappadocia for two full sightseeing days, then to Antalya for Perge, Aspendos, and Side. The route continues by coach to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, then west to Kuşadası for Ephesus. You finish through Pergamon, Troy, and Çanakkale before returning to Istanbul for departure.
On arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Transfer timing depends on your flight arrival details.
After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, you will be picked up from your hotel at around 8:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
Lunch will be served at a restaurant. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, join a half-day tour of the Bosphorus, including a visit to the Spice Market and a cruise on the strait. You will return to your hotel at around 12:15 PM to collect your luggage.
Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia. The day’s timing depends on the confirmed flight schedule.
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, or Zula 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, you will be picked up at around 9:30 AM for a full-day tour of north Cappadocia. Visit Devrent Valley, Paşabağ Valley, Avanos, and the Zelve Open Air Museum. You will also stop for panoramic views of Uçhisar Castle.
An early morning hot air balloon ride is available as an optional activity, arranged separately and paid locally. It requires suitable weather and official approval.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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, or Zula 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, you will be picked up at around 9:30 AM for a full-day tour of south Cappadocia. Visit Red Valley, Rose Valley, Çavuşin Village, Pigeon Valley, and either Kaymaklı Underground City or Özkonak Underground City.
At the end of the tour, at around 4:00 PM, transfer to Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport for your evening connecting flight to Antalya via Istanbul. On arrival, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Timing depends on the confirmed flight schedule.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 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.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, transfer to Antalya’s main bus station for the intercity coach to Denizli. The bus journey takes approximately five hours.
On arrival, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Pamukkale. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel, Adempira Thermal & Spa Hotel, Colossae Thermal Hotel, or Tripolis 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 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 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).
At the end of the tour around 4:00 pm, transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Ephesus. Explore the ancient city’s marble streets and landmarks, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Hadrian.
You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel in Kuşadası.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 Kuşadası. At around 10:30 AM, you will be picked up for the drive to Pergamon, an important ancient center in western Turkey.
After lunch at a restaurant, tour the Pergamon Acropolis, set high above the surrounding plain. See the Library of Pergamon, the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Trajan, and the remains of the Altar of Zeus. The visit also includes the ancient Gymnasium, the Lower Agora, the steep hillside Hellenistic Theater, and the Temple of Dionysus.
Following the tour, transfer to Çanakkale and check in at your hotel.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 Çanakkale. You will be picked up at around 12:30 PM for a guided tour of Troy.
Following the tour, transfer to Istanbul. You will arrive late in the evening and be taken 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 Istanbul. Hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon.
You will then be transferred to the airport according to your flight details. This marks the end of tour services.
Inclusions:
- 11 nights of hotel accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 2 nights in Antalya, 1 night in Pamukkale, 2 nights in Kuşadası, and 1 night in Çanakkale.
- 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 1 dinner as specified in the itinerary.
- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri and from Kayseri or Nevşehir to Antalya via Istanbul, according to the confirmed flight schedule.
- Airport transfers on arrival in Istanbul and departure from Istanbul, plus airport-hotel transfers for the domestic flight connections in Cappadocia and Antalya.
- Intercity coach ticket from Antalya to Denizli.
- Transfers between hotels, airports, bus stations, and scheduled sightseeing activities as described in the itinerary.
- Scheduled guided sightseeing tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Hierapolis, Ephesus, Pergamon, and Troy.
- Half-day Bosphorus cruise and Spice Market visit.
- Licensed English-speaking local guides during scheduled sightseeing tours.
Exclusions:
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional Cappadocia hot air balloon flight
- Swimming in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool
Important Notes
With your enquiry, please send your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred room setup, hotel class preference, and whether your dates are flexible by a day or two.
Before domestic flight tickets can be issued, we need each traveler’s full name exactly as printed in the passport, date of birth, passport number, and nationality. The name on the ticket is checked against the passport at the gate.
For pickup arrangements, please send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour Notes
- 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.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
Room Allocation
- 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.
Flights & Transfers
- 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.
- The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 10:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 1:00 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stays & Pace
You stay 3 nights in Istanbul, including the final night after Troy; 2 nights each in Cappadocia, Antalya, and Kuşadası; and 1 night each in Pamukkale and Çanakkale. Most hotel changes follow a touring day, so keep a small day bag accessible for transfers.
Expect full sightseeing days with walking on uneven ground, steps, and stone streets at sites such as Cappadocia, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Pergamon, and Troy. Pergamon includes a steep hillside setting, while Pamukkale’s travertines and Ephesus can be tiring in warm weather. Tours generally begin in the morning, with several earlier starts and long transfer days built into the route.
Bring comfortable closed-toe walking shoes with a good grip for ancient sites, valleys, and the white travertines at Pamukkale. Pack layers because Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya can feel very different on the same trip, and bring clothing that covers shoulders and knees for mosque visits. A hat, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle are useful on long outdoor touring days.
Transfers & Flights
We arrange your arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport using your flight details. At the end of the tour, you are transferred from your Istanbul hotel to the airport according to your departure flight details. Share those details in advance so the transfer can be scheduled correctly.
The itinerary includes the domestic flight from Istanbul to Kayseri and the connecting flight from Kayseri or Nevşehir to Antalya via Istanbul, according to the confirmed flight schedule. Airport-hotel transfers in Cappadocia and Antalya are also included. Luggage allowance depends on the confirmed airline ticket, so check the flight documents provided for the applicable baggage details.
Group & Practical
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
Yes, you can join as a solo traveler on this regular group itinerary. Sightseeing tours are shared, while airport, hotel, and intercity transfers are coordinated around the route. Let us know your preferred room setup when you inquire.
Featured Hotels
Hotel options associated with this itinerary; the selected tour page and written confirmation control the included hotel and category.
View Featured Hotels (20)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
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