This 8-days itinerary will make you discover the beautiful lands in Turkey, an important historical country in Europe. Departing from Istanbul, the main economic, financial and cultural hub of the state, where you can admire its several historical areas declared Unesco World Heritage Sites, you will then move to Ankara, the capital city, and finally reach the region of Cappadocia. It boasts a particular charm, since it appears arid, barren, with lunar landscapes full of both natural and artificial caves. Furthermore, it is also a historical place; here, you can admire many Rock Sites and ingenious underground villages organized on different levels: a real mysterious world! Then, the tour continues to Pamukkale, famous for its thermal springs; Kusadasi, whose name means "Birds' Island"; and Izmir, located in the central-western part of Turkey.

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This 8-days itinerary will make you discover the beautiful lands in Turkey, an important historical country in Europe. Departing from Istanbul, the main economic, financial and cultural hub of the state, where you can admire its several historical areas declared Unesco World Heritage Sites, you will then move to Ankara, the capital city, and finally reach the region of Cappadocia. It boasts a particular charm, since it appears arid, barren, with lunar landscapes full of both natural and artificial caves. Furthermore, it is also a historical place; here, you can admire many Rock Sites and ingenious underground villages organized on different levels: a real mysterious world! Then, the tour continues to Pamukkale, famous for its thermal springs; Kusadasi, whose name means "Birds' Island"; and Izmir, located in the central-western part of Turkey.

This vacation gives you the chance to admire particular and unique landscapes, as well as the most important and popular tourist sights of this country. Finally, it is also possible to extend your holiday, combining a stay on the Aegean coast, or a gulet cruise.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Istanbul
  • End Izmir
  • Countries
    • Turkey
  • City
    • Istanbul
    • Ankara
    • Cappadocia
    • Pamukkale
    • Kusadasi
    • Izmir
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival in Istanbul
    Day 1

    Meeting at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Istanbul
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Istanbul Tour
    Day 2

    Full day tour in Istanbul, some of its main sights are: the ancient Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern, The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Chora Church and the New Mosque. The itinerary also offers a Bosphorus Tour Ferry.

    Visited places:
    • Istanbul
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Istanbul - Ankara
    435 km

    During the morning we will end the guided tour of Istanbul, visiting the Gran Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. In the late afternoon departure by bus to Ankara.

    Visited places:
    • Istanbul
    • Ankara
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Ankara - Cappadocia
    314 km

    After visiting the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in the morning, we will leave Ankara to reach the region of Cappadocia moving along the salt lake shore. Upon arrival, we will explore an underground city.

    Visited places:
    • Ankara
    • Cappadocia
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Cappadocia Tour
    70 km

    Today is dedicated to the discovery of the historical region of Cappadocia. Some of its most important tourist attractions are: Goreme Valley, the underground cities, Uchisar, Avcilar, Avanos and Pasabag. The tour will include a visit to a carpet emporium, where we will learn the productive process of rugs.

    Visited places:
    • Cappadocia
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Cappadocia - Pamukkale
    683 km

    At 6.00 am we will transfer to Konya. En route visit to the caravanserai of Sultan Han. Once arrived, we will visit the Mevlâna Museum, the founder of the mystic stream of the whirling dervishes. Afterwards, we will continue to Pamukkale, famous of its terraces of carbonate minerals. Dinner and overnight in the hotel, where it is possible to enjoy a relaxing and regenerating bath in its thermal pool.

    Visited places:
    • Cappadocia
    • Pamukkale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Pamukkale - Kusadasi
    273 km

    Today we will discover the city of Aphrodisias, with its beautiful Stadium, Odeon and Theater, and the renowned Ephesus, where we'll admire its Odeon, Fountain of Trajan, Hadrian Temple, Celsus Library and Theatre. At the end of the day, we will reach Kusadasi to overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Pamukkale
    • Kusadasi
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Kusadasi - Izmir
    90 km

    Transfer to Izmir airport, if needed, end of services. You have the chance to extend your holiday with a stay on the Aegean coast or gulet cruise.

    Visited places:
    • Kusadasi
    • Izmir

Photogallery

  • Landscape of Cappadocia in Turkey
  • Landscape of Cappadocia in Turkey
  • Landscape of Cappadocia in Turkey
  • Blue Mosque in Istanbul in Turkey
  • Golden Horn in Istanbul in Turkey
  • Rock Tombs in Demre in Turkey
  • Rocky waterfall in Pamukkale in Turkey
  • Old Town of Mardin in Turkey
  • Celsus Library in Ephesus in Turkey
  • Tetrapylon Gate in Aphrodisias in Turkey
  • Theatre of Aphrodisias in Turkey
  • Ruins of St Johns Basilica at Ayasuluk Hill in Turkey
  • Product of the Grand Baazar in Istanbul in Turkey
  • Product of the Grand Baazar in Istanbul in Turkey
  • Aerial view of the Oludeniz lagoon in Turkey
  • Coast of Ayvalik in Turkey

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Accommodation at selected hotels or similar, according to availability
    Price does not include
    • Dinners in Istanbul
    • Drinks
    • Tourist sight entrances, about € 75, to be paid there
    • Sea extension on Aegean coast (Bodrum, Ozdere, Seferihisar and Fethiye) or gulet cruise
    • Tips
    • Extras
    • Optional excursions
    • International flights
    • Everything not included in "the price includes" and / or in additional options and mandatory services