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Overview
Starting in Istanbul and ending in Amman, this 9-day tour of Turkey and Jordan takes you through two captivating countries filled with history, culture, and natural wonders. Explore Istanbul’s vibrant old city, glide along the Bosphorus, marvel at Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and wander through Petra’s rock-carved marvels. From ancient ruins to surreal landscapes, this journey offers an unforgettable cultural adventure. Join this remarkable cross-continental experience and uncover the treasures of Turkey and Jordan!
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque & Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Bosphorus cruise through the city’s heart
- Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys (hot air balloon ride optional)
- Mt. Nebo & the Dead Sea’s tranquil shores
- The ancient city of Petra carved into stone
Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Istanbul → Amman (2 nights) → Petra (1 night) → Amman · Day trips: Dead Sea, Madaba
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) at your scheduled time, you will be greeted by our local representative at the international arrivals hall, holding a sign with our agency code for easy identification. After a brief welcome, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may choose to rest after your flight or begin exploring Istanbul on your own.
Optional: In the evening, you may join the Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner & Show (available at an additional cost), where you can enjoy a scenic evening along the Bosphorus, complete with traditional entertainment and a delicious dinner
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, at around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour exploring Istanbul’s most iconic historical sites from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
Begin your journey with a visit to the legendary Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, an architectural marvel that has served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum—reflecting centuries of both Christian and Islamic influence.
Next, visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, famed for its breathtaking blue İznik tiles and six slender minarets, making it a masterpiece of classical Ottoman design.
Continue to the Hippodrome, once the vibrant center of Byzantine life. Here, see the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain, each bearing deep historical significance.
Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant featuring traditional Turkish cuisine.
In the afternoon, explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Wander through its ornate courtyards and treasuries.
End your tour at the world-famous Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Experience its lively atmosphere as you browse for souvenirs, carpets, ceramics, and jewelry.
At approximately 5:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The evening is free to relax or enjoy more of Istanbul on your own. 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, at around 8:30 AM, you will join a Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. The tour begins with a transfer to Eminönü Pier, followed by a short visit to the vibrant Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), known for its exotic aromas and colorful stalls.
Next, embark on a shared boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, the iconic strait dividing Europe and Asia. During the cruise, enjoy views of landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and charming Ottoman mansions.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 12:15 PM to collect your luggage. Then, you’ll be driven to the airport for your domestic flight to either Kayseri or Nevşehir, depending on availability (flight duration: approx. 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia. Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening at your 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, 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.
For an optional early morning experience, you may book a Hot Air Balloon Ride to witness breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys and rock formations. This activity is available at an additional cost and must be booked in advance.
After breakfast, at around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a full-day North Cappadocia Tour. The tour begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its imaginative rock formations and fairy chimneys. Your next stop will be Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), where you’ll see striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles that define the region’s unique landscape.
The journey continues to the charming town of Avanos, known for its rich pottery tradition along the Kızılırmak River. Here, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, an abandoned cave village that offers fascinating insight into Cappadocia’s monastic history.
Before concluding the tour, you’ll have a short stop near Uchisar for panoramic views and photo opportunities. Although entry to Uchisar Castle’s interior is not permitted, the viewpoint offers stunning vistas of the surrounding landscapes.
The tour ends around 4:00 PM, and you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy optional activities. Overnight in Cappadocia.
For the evening, you may enhance your experience with one of several optional activities. Choose a 2-hour ATV tour through Cappadocia’s scenic valleys, a 2-hour horseback riding tour for a more intimate encounter with the landscape, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show to witness the captivating Sufi ritual. Alternatively, enjoy a festive Turkish Night Show with dinner, complete with live music, folk dances, and traditional cuisine. All activities are available at an additional cost..
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, check out from your hotel. At around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up to begin a full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your guide will start with a briefing on the day’s itinerary. The tour includes a visit to the Red Valley, followed by a 5 km hike through the scenic Rose Valley known for its rock-cut churches. Next, you’ll explore Çavuşin Village, famous for its ancient houses and Christian churches. Around noon, you’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Pigeon Valley, known for its panoramic views and pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. The last stop is either Kaymaklı Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, once used by early Christians as a refuge. At approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport 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 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 of your hotel by 12:00 PM and transfer to Istanbul International Airport according to your flight schedule. Upon arrival in Amman, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin exploring Amman at your own pace. Overnight in Amman.
Please note: The international flight from Istanbul to Amman is not included in the tour package. Guests are responsible for booking this flight independently.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Amman: Amman Rotana, Corp Amman Hotel, or Toledo 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, depart for Madaba, home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine housed in St. George’s Church. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses is believed to have seen the Promised Land before his death. Visit the historic monastery and take in panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and parts of the Holy Land.
Next, travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to float in its salty waters. After your visit, continue the drive to Petra, where you will check in to your hotel. Overnight in Petra.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Petra: Petra Moon Hotel, Movenpick Resort Petra, or Petra Guest 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, check out from your hotel and begin your full-day visit to Petra, Jordan’s most iconic archaeological site. Known as the “Rose-Red City,” Petra was founded in the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataeans, a nomadic Arab tribe that developed a prosperous trading network.
Enter the city through the dramatic Siq, a narrow gorge flanked by towering cliffs, and marvel as the stunning façade of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) comes into view. Continue your guided exploration past the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle, each showcasing Petra’s grandeur and rock-carved artistry.
In the afternoon, depart Petra and drive back to Amman. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Amman.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Amman: Amman Rotana, Corp Amman Hotel, or Toledo 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 Amman (hotel check-out is by 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Queen Alia International Airport according to your flight schedule. This will mark the end of your tour and our services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Arrival and departure airport transfers, along with ground transportation.
- Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul → Kayseri → Istanbul
- 3 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star hotels, including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Amman at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Petra at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking local guide during tours in Turkey.
- English-speaking local guide in Petra for 2.5 hours.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver in Jordan.
- Meals as per the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch).
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight tickets.
- Flight ticket from Istanbul to Amman.
- Entry visas to Turkey and Jordan.
- Cappadocia hot air balloon ride.
- Escorting tour guide.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Dinner and drinks.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Important notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- The tour in Turkey is designed for a regular group, while the tour in Jordan is arranged as a private tour.
- Vegetarian lunch options are available upon request.
- 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 Tuesdays and will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- During religious holidays, the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Hudson F.(Bend, USA)June 30, 2026 Great family trip to Turkey and JordanWould recommend this trip for a family, especially if you have different ages to think about. The 9-day tour through Turkey and Jordan was paced really well, with enough time in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Petra without feeling rushed every single day. Transfers were easy and our guides kept things clear and simple. There were a couple early pickups and we got tired, but it was worth it. Hotels were clean and comfortable. We traveled in June 2026 and came home very happy with how smoothly it all went.Date of Experience: June 07, 2026
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