13 Days Patterns of Turkey Tour from/to Istanbul by Plane
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Experience the best of Turkey with our comprehensive 13-day package, beginning and ending in Istanbul. Discover Istanbul, a city where Asia meets Europe and the former capital of three great empires. Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise, taking in iconic landmarks such as Ottoman mansions, the Ortakoy Mosque, and Dolmabahce Palace. Journey to Cappadocia to explore its fascinating underground cities, rock-cut churches, ancient storage rooms, and kitchens, while learning about early Christian history from expert local guides. Capture stunning photographs of the region’s unique fairy chimneys from prime vantage points. Walk along the ancient streets of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, and visit the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. Relax in the therapeutic thermal springs of Pamukkale. Take in breathtaking sunsets over the Mediterranean from Antalya’s most panoramic viewpoints, stroll through its charming old town adorned with vibrant flowers, and visit historical sites such as the clock tower, Hadrian’s Gate, and Kesik Minare. Conclude your journey in Bodrum, exploring its picturesque old town and enjoying a sunset view from Bodrum Castle. This expertly curated tour offers an immersive experience of Turkey’s rich history, natural wonders, and vibrant culture.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Breakfast x 12
- Lunch x 5
- Land transportation by luxury minibus
- Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” optıon ıs selected)
- All airport transfers
- 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
- 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
- 3 night accommodation in Cappadocia
- 2 night accommodation in Antalya
- 2 night accommodation in Bodrum
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- Beverages at meals
- Personal Expenses
- Entry fee to historical sites
- Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
- 2
Treasures of Istanbul
(09:16:00) According to your tour pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast-Lunch)
- 3
HD Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Cappadocia
(09:00-12:30) Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According your tour pick up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your halfday tour. First visitng place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice. Next; Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Lunch)
- 4
Underground Cities of Cappadocia
(09:30-16:30) According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. . Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named After the tour drive to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Lunch) Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight
- 5
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
(09:30-16:30) According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Lunch)
- 6
Flight to Antalya
Accordıng to your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to AP for your flıght to Antalya. Upon arrıval greeted and drıve to your hotel. Check In. Rest of the day ıs yours. Overnıght ın Antalya. (Breakfast)
- 7
Leisure Day
Today ıs the leisure to explore city your own. You can contact to our custom team for optıonal tours for today.. Overnight in Antalya (Breakfast)
- 8
Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi
(08:00 - 19:00) Upon early pick up from your hotel, drives to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.. After tour travel to Kusadasi. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast-Lunch)
- 9
Ancient Ephesus Tour
(09:00-16:00) According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler. Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in Kusadasi (Breakfast-Lunch)
- 10
Travel to Bodrum
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your pick up time meet your driver and drive you to your hotel in Bodrum. Check in. Rest of the day is yours to expole city. Overnight in Bodrum. (Breakfast)
- 11
Leisure Day
Today is the leisure to explore city your own. Overnight in Bodrum. (Breakfast)
- 12
Flight to ıstanbul
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to Bodrum Airport for your flight to Istanbl. Upon arrival greeted and drıve you to your hotel. Check ın. Overnight in ıstanbul (Breakfast)
- 13
Departure Day
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to Istanbul Airport. End of our service. (Breakfast)
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
- Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
- Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
- Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
- Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
- Important Notice: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
- The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
- For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
- Passport
- Camera
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 13 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 5,439 per person (3–12 travelers)
