10 Day Private Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia

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

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

Istanbul is one of the world’s most fascinating cities, uniquely located across Europe and Asia. Once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, the city offers a remarkable blend of historic mosques, churches, palaces, bazaars, museums, and vibrant local culture.

Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, begin your Istanbul City Tour with a visit to the Hippodrome, once the center of chariot races during the Byzantine period. Here, you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Continue to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its elegant architecture and blue Iznik tiles.

Next, visit the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the city’s most important historic monuments and a remarkable example of Byzantine architecture.

At approximately 13:00, enjoy lunch before continuing to Asil Efendi, where you can shop for Turkish delight, baklava, spices, Turkish coffee, nuts, ceramic handicrafts, evil eye souvenirs, natural olive oil products, soaps, and more.

After the tour, return to your hotel.

Optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise:
In the evening, you may join an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise from approximately 19:30 to 23:30. Enjoy dinner, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, belly dancing, Turkish folklore performances, DJ entertainment, and nighttime views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus.

After the cruise, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Visitors are required to dress appropriately when entering religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Female guests are advised to carry 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 some of Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront landmarks, including Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace from the boat. Along the way, enjoy views of historic mansions, palaces, fortresses, and charming neighborhoods lining both sides of the Bosphorus.

After the cruise, enjoy lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.

Continue to the Spice Bazaar, where you can explore a colorful selection of spices, Turkish delight, baklava, Turkish coffee, nuts, dried fruits, ceramic handicrafts, evil eye souvenirs, natural olive oil products, soaps, and other local goods.

After the tour, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Izmir.

Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

After breakfast, depart from your hotel between 08:30 and 09:30 for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.

Explore its remarkable highlights, including the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman Baths, Library of Celsus, and the Grand Theatre.

At approximately 13:00, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, visit a traditional carpet-weaving center and learn about one of Turkey’s oldest handicraft traditions.

Continue to Sirince Village, known for its charming traditional houses, peaceful atmosphere, vineyards, and locally produced fruit wines. Enjoy time to explore the village and learn more about the region’s wine-making tradition.

On the return journey, visit a local leather production center and discover more about one of the area’s well-known traditional industries.

After the tour, return to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

After breakfast, depart at approximately 08:00 for Pamukkale.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before visiting the famous Pamukkale Travertines, also known as the Cotton Castle, and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Explore the impressive white calcium terraces, walk among the historic ruins, and enjoy some free time around the natural thermal springs.

You will also visit a local textile factory, reflecting the region’s long-standing textile tradition.

After the tour, transfer to your thermal hotel in Pamukkale. Enjoy the hotel’s thermal facilities and relax in the natural hot spring pools.

Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Optional Tandem Paragliding:
After the Pamukkale tour, you may choose to join an optional Tandem Paragliding Tour. Enjoy panoramic views of Pamukkale’s white travertines and surrounding landscape from above. This activity is ideal for guests looking to add an adventurous experience to their stay.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour:
The following morning, you may also join an optional Hot Air Balloon Tour over Pamukkale’s white travertines. As the activity takes place early in the morning, advance reservation is recommended.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

For guests who choose to join the optional Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour, hotel pickup will be at approximately 05:30. Enjoy a sunrise flight over the Hierapolis Ancient City and Pamukkale’s famous white travertines, followed by a traditional landing celebration. After the activity, return to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, depart for Antalya at approximately 10:00.

During the journey, there will be a short coffee break before continuing to Antalya.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

After breakfast, begin your Antalya City Tour with a visit to Kaleici (Antalya Old Town), the historic heart of the city.

Explore some of Antalya’s most important landmarks, including the Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Broken Minaret, and Hidirlik Tower. Walk through the charming streets of Kaleici and discover the area’s rich heritage shaped by Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman influences.

After the city tour, return to the hotel for lunch.

In the afternoon, depart for Duden Waterfalls, one of Antalya’s most popular natural attractions. Enjoy the scenic surroundings and take some time to explore the area.

After the tour, return to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Antalya at your own pace.

Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

After breakfast, depart from Antalya at approximately 08:00 and drive toward Konya. A short coffee break will be provided along the way.

Upon arrival in Konya, enjoy lunch before visiting the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, one of the city’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.

After the visit, continue by road to Cappadocia.

Arrive at your hotel at approximately 18:30, check in, and enjoy dinner.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: If the minimum number of 6 guests is not reached, the Antalya to Cappadocia sector may instead be operated by domestic flight. In this case, the domestic flight is included in the tour rate and lunch is not included.

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

Optional Cappadocia Turkish Night Show:
In the evening, you may join an optional Turkish Night Show starting at approximately 19:30. Enjoy traditional entertainment in a cave venue, including Anatolian cuisine, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, belly dancing, Turkish folklore performances, DJ entertainment, and traditional hospitality.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

For guests who choose to join the optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour, hotel pickup will be at approximately 05:30, before sunrise. Transfer to the balloon take-off area and enjoy a spectacular flight over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys. The flight lasts approximately one hour. After landing, celebrate the experience with a glass of champagne and receive your flight certificate before returning to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, depart at approximately 09:30 for your Cappadocia Tour.

Begin with a visit to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground settlements in the region.

Continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum, famous for its rock-cut churches and historic frescoes dating back to the Byzantine period.

Next, visit Cavusin Village, known for its old cave houses and historic rock-cut structures.

Continue to Avanos, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit a traditional pottery workshop and learn about Cappadocia’s long-standing pottery-making tradition.

Then visit Love Valley, known for its distinctive fairy chimneys and unique rock formations.

Continue to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where naturally formed rocks resemble various animals and figures.

Your final stop will be the Three Beauties, one of Cappadocia’s most iconic fairy chimney formations.

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

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Cappadocia until your scheduled departure.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your return flight and continue your journey home.

We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Turkey and leave with wonderful memories.

Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future.

Have a pleasant journey home!