12-Day 10-Night Turkey Tours from Istanbul: Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale and Sirince

With a relaxed and happy mood, you will be taking a flight to Istanbul, Türkiye!

Overnight on the plane, three meals at your own expense.

Welcome to Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye! Shortly upon your arrival, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. He or she will arrange for you to check in at the hotel.

Free airport pick-up services: Istanbul Airport (IST).

Free airport pick-up time: 12:00 at noon, 15:00, 18:00 and 22:00.

Please make sure to meet with our staff at the listed time slots with your claimed baggage. Please make sure to be at the meeting point on time. No meals will be provided on the day of your arrival.

Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is the largest city in Türkiye. It serves as the country's economic, cultural, and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia.

Hotel → Hagia Sophia (45 mins, Tickets are included however you need to rent the headphones in order to enter the cathedral. A pair of headphones is $2USD.) → Topkapi Palace (60 mins, include ticket) → Blue Mosque & Sultanahmet Square &Obelisk of Theodosius (30 mins) → Istanbul Grand Bazaar (60 mins) → Bosporus Strait Cruise (60 mins, The cruise ticket is included) → Hotel

Journey with us today as we travel to Lake Abant Nature Park! It is filled with lush forests and beautiful lakes in the Black Sea region of Türkiye. Following, we will head to the World Cultural Heritage City of Safranbolu and stroll the streets, alleys or even take a break in the café! Enjoy the wonderful journey leisurely before we drive to Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. 

 【Itinerary】

Istanbul → Lake Abant Nature Park (60 mins) → City of Safranbolu (60 mins) → Ankara

Kindly Reminder:

From November to March of the following year, due to time constraints, it is not possible to visit the City of Safranbolu. After the Lake Abant Nature Park trip, we will go to the hotel in Ankara directly.

Explore Ataturk Mausoleum, Which is the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and the first President of Republic of Türkiye and then explore rich history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which was built in 1493 as an indoor market and warehouse. Here, you can learn all about the rich history of the Anatolian region. Following, we will head to the inland saltwater lake in central Türkiye, Lake Tuz, known as Türkiye's "land of the sky.” Then, we will continue by car to the most spectacular "weathered area" in the world at Cappadocia. 

 【Itinerary】

Ataturk Mausoleum (30mins) → Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (60 mins, include ticket) → Tuz Lake (30 mins) → Cappadocia (120 mins) → Belly dance show (optional, 1.5 hours)

Today we will continue to visit Cappadocia, which has been selected as one of the top ten most beautiful places on earth by the American "National Geographic" magazine. It is one of the three most suitable places on earth for hot air ballooning. You will also have the chance to taste Turkish special pistachio ice cream and Turkish black tea. In the afternoon, you will have plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the scenery of the Anatolian hinterland.

【Itinerary】 

Hot air balloon flight (optional, 30 mins) → Goreme Open Air Museum (60 mins, include ticket) → Cappadocia Pigeon Forge (30 mins) → Özkonak Underground City (45 mins, include ticket) → Fairy Chimneys (20 mins, include ticket) → Free time

Today, we will drive to Konya, the capital of ancient Türkiye in the 13th century. Konya is located in central Türkiye and is one of the oldest urban centers in the world. It was the birthplace of whirling dance. Then, we will go to Antalya and pass through the Tena sub-mountains.  Following, we will be going along the mountain road until we arrive at the inn at the foot of the mountain to rest, and take pictures.

【Itinerary】

Cappadocia → Konya → Kültür Park Alaeddin Tepesi (45 mins) → Antalya → Antalya Archaeological Museum (30 mins, include ticket, go to Upper Duden Waterfalls after Monday closed) → Antalya Old Town : Kaleici (60 mins)

After breakfast, we will drive to Pamukkale and enjoy a local lunch upon our arrival! After lunch, we will visit Pamukkale, the famous resort area of Türkiye's natural wonders! Following, we will visit the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, and then we will go to the cotton spinning shop. After dinner, we will stay at the hotel to rest. Here, you can also enjoy the local famous "Red Spring" hot spring bath for free!

【Itinerary】

Pamukkale (3 hours) → Hierapolis Ancient Ruins (60 mins, include ticket)

Today, we will go to Kusadasi (Bird Island), a resort on the Aegean Sea at the western end of Türkiye. After lunch, we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus, which is still very well preserved. After dinner, you can stroll along the Aegean Sea and enjoy the sunset. 

【Itinerary】 

Ephesus (120 mins) → Hotel check-in → Kusadasi free time

After enjoying the hotel's buffet breakfast in the morning, we will drive to the small mountain town of Sirince! It is located 9 kilometers away from the eastern outskirts of Seljuk Province.

【Itinerary】 

Sirince (120 mins)

Today, we will drive to the ancient port by the Dardanelles - Canakra (the ancient city of Troy). Here, we will visit the magnificent Big Trojan Horse and the historical relics of the ancient city of Troy! This city was based on a piece of historical relic that has been passed down through the ages. It is best described by the blind poet Homer - the Trojan Horse Massacre. Afterwards, we will return to Istanbul, you are free to explore Taksim Square in the city center, or follow our guide to visit the Dolmabahce Palace at your own expense.

【Itinerary】 

Hotel → Ancient city of Troy (60 mins) → Istanbul → Taksim square (3.5 hours, optional for Dolmabahce Palace) → Hotel

Today we will be the end of our unforgettable and pleasant journey of Turkey! You can book a suitable flight to leave Istanbul Airport (IST) according to your needs.