8 Day Turkey Package: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.

Istanbul is one of the world’s most fascinating cities, connecting Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Once the capital of the Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman Empires, the city offers a remarkable blend of history, culture, architecture, and modern life. From magnificent mosques and palaces to colorful bazaars, museums, churches, and local restaurants, Istanbul has something to offer every traveler.

After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast and Lunch Included

After breakfast, begin your Istanbul City Tour with a visit to the Hippodrome, once the heart of public life and chariot racing in ancient Constantinople. Here, you will see important historical monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Continue to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Built in the early 17th century, this remarkable Ottoman mosque is famous for its elegant architecture and beautiful blue Iznik tiles that decorate its interior.

Next, visit the iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most significant landmarks. Originally built as a Byzantine church, Hagia Sophia has served different roles throughout its long history and remains an extraordinary example of Byzantine architecture, renowned for its impressive dome, historic mosaics, and monumental interior.

After a lunch break, continue to Asil Efendi, where you can enjoy a traditional shopping experience and discover a variety of local products such as Turkish delight, baklava, Turkish coffee, spices, nuts, olive oil products, ceramics, souvenirs, and handcrafted items.

At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: As the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are active places of worship, modest clothing is required. Female visitors are advised to bring a headscarf.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During the cruise, admire Istanbul’s impressive waterfront lined with historic wooden mansions, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, and charming neighborhoods.

From the boat, you will have the opportunity to see landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Ortakoy, one of Istanbul’s most vibrant waterfront districts. You will also view Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452 before the conquest of Constantinople, and Beylerbeyi Palace, the elegant summer residence of the Ottoman sultans on the Asian side of the city.

After the cruise, enjoy lunch at a local Turkish restaurant. Then continue to the Grand Spice Bazaar, where you can explore a colorful selection of spices, Turkish delight, baklava, coffee, nuts, dried fruits, ceramics, olive oil products, soaps, and traditional souvenirs.

At the end of the tour, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: If you would like to join the optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride the following morning, please contact your guide in advance, as the activity takes place early in the morning.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart at 09:30 for a full-day Cappadocia tour. Begin with a visit to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the region’s well-preserved underground settlements, where you can explore the fascinating tunnels, rooms, and passageways once used by local communities.

Continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum, one of Cappadocia’s most important cultural landmarks. The site is renowned for its rock-cut churches and impressive frescoes dating back to the Byzantine period.

Next, visit Cavusin, a historic village known for its abandoned cave houses and rock-cut dwellings. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos.

Following lunch, visit a traditional pottery workshop to discover the region’s centuries-old pottery-making techniques. Then continue to Love Valley, famous for its unique and striking rock formations, before visiting Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where naturally shaped rocks resemble various animals and figures.

Your final stop will be the Three Beauties, one of Cappadocia’s most iconic viewpoints, featuring three distinctive fairy chimneys that have become a symbol of the region.

The tour ends at approximately 18:00, followed by transfer back to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Breakfast and Dinner Included

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet your transfer representative and continue to your hotel in Kusadasi.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Kusadasi at your own pace.

Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart from your hotel at approximately 08:30 for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. During the tour, explore remarkable landmarks such as the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus, and the impressive Great Theatre.

After lunch, visit a traditional carpet-weaving center and discover one of Turkey’s oldest handicraft traditions. Continue to Sirince Village, a charming hillside village known for its traditional architecture, peaceful atmosphere, vineyards, and locally produced fruit wines. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn more about local winemaking traditions and explore the village at a relaxed pace.

On the return journey, stop at a local leather production center, where you can learn about regional craftsmanship and browse locally made products.

At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Depart for Pamukkale at 08:00. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before beginning your guided sightseeing tour.

Visit the spectacular white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, also known as the “Cotton Castle,” and explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, a remarkable Greco-Roman city located above the thermal pools. Walk through the archaeological site, admire the natural formations, and enjoy free time around the thermal terraces. Guests may also have the opportunity to experience the warm natural spring waters.

Later, visit a local textile factory, reflecting the region’s long-standing textile tradition and craftsmanship.

The tour ends at approximately 18:30, followed by transfer to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Breakfast Included

For guests joining the optional Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour, departure will be at approximately 05:30 for transfer to the balloon take-off area. During the flight, enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise over Hierapolis and the famous white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After landing, celebrate the experience with a traditional champagne ceremony before returning to the hotel for breakfast.

Later, transfer to Denizli Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and onward journey home.

We hope you leave Turkey with unforgettable memories and look forward to welcoming you again on another TravelShop Booking tour.

Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking, and have a pleasant journey home.