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8 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
easy
Discover the best of Turkey on this 8-Day Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale & Cappadocia Tour, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Istanbul, the city that spans two continents, exploring landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise.
Fly to Kusadasi and visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the charming village of Sirince, renowned for its traditional architecture and fruit wines. Continue to Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces (Cotton Castle) and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. Finally, explore Cappadocia, with its surreal landscapes, fairy chimneys, underground cities, and historic pottery workshops.
This tour offers professional guides, comfortable accommodations, seamless transfers, and carefully planned itineraries for a truly memorable Turkish experience. Perfect for history lovers, cultural explorers, and first-time visitors.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
WP7DIKPCT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Cappadocia
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet,
assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of
Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city,
which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of
amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and
restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people.
Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast and Local Lunch included)
After
breakfast at your hotel, begin your full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old
City, exploring the historical heart of the city. Start with a photo stop at Topkapi
Palace (from the outside), the great palace of the Ottoman sultans, for an
exterior view and photos of its historical gates. Continue to the Blue
Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and its beautifully decorated
interior featuring blue Iznik tiles. Next, view the majestic Hagia Sophia
(from the outside), originally a 6th-century cathedral, later a mosque,
and today one of the most iconic architectural wonders in the world. Proceed to
the Hippodrome, the ancient arena that once hosted chariot races, where
you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column
of Constantine. After a lunch break, the tour proceeds to the Grand Covered
Bazaar (closed on Sundays), one of the world’s oldest and largest covered
markets, offering thousands of shops filled with carpets, ceramics, jewelry,
leather goods, and traditional handicrafts. At the end of the tour, you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to
carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque &
Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along
the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden
villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the
excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions
from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and
imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is
Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a
great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the
street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from
boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul
was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus
passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer
residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring
original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian
side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic
Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and
fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic
flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast,
Local Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel
fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in
the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous
Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the
oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. We will do a Turkish Village
Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks.
The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince
Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in
Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to
learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your
knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous
leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity
to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant
nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey.
Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of
the ancient craftsmen. Overnight.in.Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to
Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the
calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis,
then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the
waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and
is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town,
known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the
famous textile factories of Pamukkale. After tour ending, you will be back to your hotel. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for İzmir Airport for our domestic flight to
Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is
yours to explore Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Dinner included)
Pick-up from your hotel around 10:00am.
Start your day by visiting the largest and tallest fairy chimney of the region
- Uchisar Castle. After discovering
this lovely natural structure continue your trip by visiting an underground
city & learn about the life beneath. Next up, meeting with the lunar
landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant & head
towards Pasabaglari where you can
witness the tallest & most popular fairy chimneys of the region. Visit to
Avanos Pottery Center where You will learn about the history of pottery making
& its connection with the region as well as learning about the process.
Visit the famous Zelve Open Air Museum
where you will see rock cut churches & learn about the civilization that
lived in the Valley. Drop back off to your hotel. Overnight in
Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will depart for Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for our
domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a
memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours
again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 90,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.