Arrival at Istanbul Airport
Transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet / Taksim
Rest of day free for relaxation
Overnight in Istanbul (Dinner optional, not included).
Day 2 – Full Day Istanbul Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Full-day Istanbul tour:
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar
Evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast included).
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar
Breakfast at hotel
Morning Bosphorus Cruise (1–2 hours scenic cruise along the strait)
Visit Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar) for shopping
Afternoon free for leisure or optional activities
Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast included).
Day 4 – Flight to Cappadocia & Short Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Morning domestic flight to Kayseri / Nevşehir (Cappadocia)
Transfer to hotel in Göreme/Ürgüp
Afternoon short tour:
Aşk Vadisi (Love Valley) – scenic photo stops and walk
Uçhisar Castle – panoramic viewpoint
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Cappadocia (2 nights, Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 5 – South Cappadocia Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Özkonak Underground City
Pigeon Valley photo stop
Optional: Sunset viewpoint in Red Valley
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 6 – Bus Transfer to Antalya / Side & Aspendos Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Morning bus transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya (~9–10 hours)
On the way: Visit Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo
Visit Aspendos Theatre
Evening arrival in Antalya
Check-in at beachfront hotel
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Antalya (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 7 – Free Day in Antalya
Breakfast at hotel
Free day to enjoy the beach or optional activities (boat tour, water sports)
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Antalya (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 8 – Antalya to Pamukkale
Breakfast at hotel
Morning bus transfer to Pamukkale (~6–7 hours)
Check-in at hotel in Pamukkale
Visit Pamukkale Thermal Terraces and Hierapolis Ancient City
Optional swim in Cleopatra Antique Pool
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Pamukkale (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 9 – Pamukkale to Efes / Izmir
Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Efes / Selçuk (~3–4 hours)
Visit Ephesus Ancient City and House of Virgin Mary
Evening transfer to Izmir
Check-in at hotel in Izmir
Evening dinner included at hotel
Overnight in Izmir (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 10 – Izmir to Çanakkale via Bergama
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Bergama Asklepion – visit ancient medical center
Continue journey to Çanakkale (~5–6 hours total from Izmir)
Afternoon visit Troy Ancient City
Check-in at hotel in Çanakkale
Evening dinner at hotel
Overnight in Çanakkale (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Day 11 – Çanakkale to Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel
Optional visit to Gallipoli Peninsula (historical tour)
Afternoon bus transfer to Istanbul (~5–6 hours)
Check-in at hotel in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast only).
Day 12 – Departure
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Istanbul Airport
End of tour
Key Facts
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Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
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Includes: Accommodation with meals (Istanbul: breakfast only; Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Çanakkale: breakfast & dinner), domestic flight (Istanbul–Cappadocia), AC bus transfers, professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees (all listed sites)
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Excludes: International flights, lunches, optional activities (e.g. Cleopatra’s Pool, Gallipoli Peninsula), personal expenses, tips, travel insurance
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Highlights:
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Bazaar
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Cappadocia: Love Valley, Uchisar Castle, Özkonak Underground City, Red Valley (optional)
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Antalya: Aspendos Theatre, Side Ancient City, Temple of Apollo, leisure at beaches
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Pamukkale: Travertine terraces, Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool (optional)
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Ephesus & Izmir: Celsus Library, Great Theatre, House of Virgin Mary
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Bergama & Çanakkale: Asklepion, Troy Ancient City, Gallipoli Peninsula (optional)
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