10-Day Enchanting Turkey Tour from Antalya

Welcome to the beautiful continent of Europe! We greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Enjoy some free time before your guided tour starts. At around 5:00 pm, we'll briefly explore Antalya, a bustling coastal city that boasts the Adrian's Gate, the charming Ottoman district, and a magnificent waterfall cascading into the sea. End the day with dinner and rest in your hotel.

Leaving Antalya, we'll head to Aspendos, to marvel at its well-preserved Roman theatre. Later, in Side, we appreciate the seaside Greek Temple of Apollo and take a leisurely stroll around the lively port and streets. Journey through the stunning Taurus Mountains and make a stop at Karaman to visit an old Ottoman mansion, Tartan Evi. The day concludes with dinner and accommodation in Nigde, in the region of Cappadocia.

Immerse yourself in the incredible region of Cappadocia, famous for its moon-like landscapes, churches, and cave dwellings. We'll visit Gumusler Monastery, Kaymakli Underground City, and the Uchisar fortress. The day ends at the Goreme Valley, where you'll visit the open-air museum and churches etched into rocks. Overnight stay in Avanos.

Explore the far end of Cappadocia, visiting the refreshing Ihlara Valley, famous for its churches and rock-carved villages. A brief stop at a 13th-century Caravanserai precedes our arrival in Konya, where we'll visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana and learn about the Dervishes (entrance included). Enjoy dinner, and optionally, attend a mesmerising Whirling Dervishes performance in the evening.

Travel via a scenic route, stopping by the picturesque town of Egridir, nestled next to a large lake. Enjoy lunch here before we proceed to Pamukkale-Hierapolis. Marvel at the Cotton Castle, a natural wonder formed by calcareous waters (entrance included).

We're off to Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city of Asia Minor. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John, and the striking ruins of Ephesus (entrance included). Then, head to the lively coastal town of Kusadasi, known for its vibrant commercial life and quaint castle.

We'll visit Izmir, regarded as the most westernised city in Turkey in terms of values, ideology, and lifestyle. After a brief guided tour, return to inland Turkey, with a lunch stop en route to Bursa. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city with its traditional commercial districts, mosques, and public baths. Arrive in Istanbul at day's end.

Embark on a sightseeing tour of Istanbul, a city bridging two continents. Enjoy a cable car ride up to the Pierre Loti viewpoint, visit the largest Mosque in Istanbul, the Suleyman Mosque, and admire the exterior of Hagia Sophia. Explore the Topkapi Palace, the administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire (tickets included). Spend the evening in Taksim, the city's most bustling district.

Embark on a two-hour boat trip on the Bosphorus, exclusively for our travellers. Cruise under the bridges connecting Europe and Asia, admire the palaces of sultans, wooden houses, and Ottoman villas. Enjoy some free time at your leisure.

Post breakfast, we bid you goodbye, marking the end of our services. Enjoy the memories you've collected on this unforgettable journey.