12 Days Turkey with Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya Tour Package

Tour overview

Duration

12 days, 11 nights

Tour starts

Istanbul

Tour type

Private Tour

Tour highlights

Pamukkale’s White Terraces & Ancient Ephesus. Walk among thermal terraces and explore the ruins of one of the ancient world’s great cities.

Antalya’s Ancient Cities & Waterfalls. Visit Perge and Aspendos, explore Kaleici and see waterfalls along the Mediterranean coast.

Cappadocia’s Valleys & Underground City. Discover rock-cut settlements, unusual rock formations and historic underground chambers.

Istanbul’s Historic Landmarks & Bosphorus Cruise. Explore grand mosques, Ottoman palaces and the famous waterway linking Europe and Asia.

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Istanbul - Istanbul City Tour

   

   Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome, Theodosius Obelisk, Serpent Column, Wilhelm II German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace

   • Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. After some time to settle in, begin your city tour in Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s historic Old City. Visit Hagia Sophia and the Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, before exploring the Hippodrome, where you will see the Theodosius Obelisk, Serpent Column and Wilhelm II German Fountain.
   • After lunch, continue to the Grand Bazaar to browse its traditional shops and discover local crafts. Your tour then takes you to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where you can explore the Imperial Treasury and royal collections. After the sightseeing tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

   Meals: Lunch

2. Day 2

   Istanbul Bosphorus Tour

   

   Highlights: Pierre Loti Hill, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Tomb, Cable Car Ride, Camlica Mosque, Camlica Hill, Golden Horn, Bosphorus Cruise

   • After breakfast, begin the day at Pierre Loti Hill in the historic Eyup district, a popular viewpoint overlooking the Golden Horn. Continue to Eyup Sultan Mosque and Tomb, an important religious site visited by worshippers and visitors from across Turkey. From here, take a cable car ride offering views of the surrounding hillside and the Golden Horn as you travel above the historic district.
   • Next, visit Camlica Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey, known for its grand scale and blend of modern design with traditional Ottoman architecture. Continue to Camlica Hill, one of Istanbul's well-known viewpoints, where you can admire the city skyline and the Bosphorus stretching between Europe and Asia.
   • End the day with a Bosphorus Cruise along the famous strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. From the water, see Istanbul's waterfront palaces, historic mansions and fortresses while taking in views of both the European and Asian sides of the city. After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3. Day 3

   Free Day in Istanbul & Flight to Cappadocia

   

   Highlights: Free Time in Istanbul, Domestic Flight to Cappadocia

   • Enjoy a free day in Istanbul to explore the city at your own pace. You may browse traditional bazaars, visit local shops, relax at a cafe or discover more of the city's historic streets. No guided tours or scheduled sightseeing services are included today, giving you the flexibility to spend the day as you wish.
   • In the evening, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Day 4

   Cappadocia Green Tour

   

   Highlights: Optional Hot-Air Balloon Flight, Goreme Panorama Point, Kaymakli Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma Village, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley

   • Early in the morning, you may choose to join an optional hot-air balloon flight at an additional cost. This experience offers a chance to see Cappadocia's distinctive rock formations, valleys and fairy chimneys from above as the sun rises. After the flight, enjoy a celebratory toast before returning to your hotel for breakfast.
   • After breakfast, begin the Green Tour at Goreme Panorama Point, where you can see the region's unusual rock formations and fairy chimneys. Continue to Kaymakli Underground City, an extensive underground settlement where local communities once sought refuge during invasions. Next, explore Ihlara Valley, a canyon known for its natural surroundings and cave churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes.
   • Continue to Belisirma Village for lunch beside the river, then visit Selime Monastery, a rock-carved religious complex that once served as a place of worship and learning. The tour concludes at Pigeon Valley, known for its cliffside dovecotes carved into the rock. After the sightseeing tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch

5. Day 5

   Cappadocia Red Tour & Flight to Antalya

   

   Highlights: Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, Devrent Valley, Avanos Pottery Demonstration, Uchisar Castle, Three Beauties

   • After breakfast, begin the Red Tour with a visit to Zelve Open Air Museum, a former settlement and monastic retreat featuring rock-cut homes and churches. Continue to Pasabag Valley, also known as Monks Valley, where distinctive fairy chimneys rise from the surrounding rock formations. Next, explore Devrent Valley, often called Imagination Valley, where naturally shaped rocks resemble animals and other figures.
   • Continue to Avanos, a town known for its long pottery-making tradition dating back to the Hittite period. Enjoy lunch and watch a live pottery-making demonstration to learn more about this local craft. Later, visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, for views across the region's valleys. Before concluding the tour, stop at the Three Beauties rock formations near Urgup, one of Cappadocia's well-known natural landmarks.
   • After the tour, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in for an overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch

6. Day 6

   Antalya City & Waterfalls Tour

   

   Highlights: Duden (Karpuzkaldiran) Waterfall, Konyaalti Beach, Kaleici Old Town, Hadrian's Gate, Clock Tower, Yivli Minaret, Palm Street, Ancient Harbour, Kursunlu Waterfall

   • Today, visit Duden Waterfall, also known as Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, where cascading water flows over the cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea. Continue to Konyaalti Beach to enjoy views of the coastline and take photographs of this popular seaside area.
   • Next, explore Kaleici, Antalya's historic Old Town, with its narrow streets, traditional Ottoman houses and local shops. Visit Hadrian's Gate, a Roman triumphal arch built in honour of Emperor Hadrian, followed by the Clock Tower and Yivli Minaret, a well-known landmark dating back to the 13th century. Continue along Palm Street and visit the ancient harbour, once an important centre for maritime trade.
   • End the tour at Kursunlu Waterfall, surrounded by trees and natural vegetation. After the sightseeing, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Antalya.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

7. Day 7

   Perge & Aspendos Ancient Cities Tour

   

   Highlights: Perge Ancient City, Roman Stadium, Roman Baths, Ancient Colonnaded Streets, Kursunlu Waterfall, Aspendos Ancient Theater

   • Today, visit Perge Ancient City, once a thriving Roman settlement known for its impressive ruins and well-preserved layout. Explore the remains of the stadium, Roman baths and ancient colonnaded streets, which offer a glimpse into daily life in this former city.
   • Continue to Kursunlu Waterfall, surrounded by pine trees and natural vegetation. Take time to enjoy the peaceful setting before proceeding to Aspendos Ancient Theater, one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the ancient world. Built to accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators, the theater is renowned for its impressive architecture and acoustics.
   • After completing the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Antalya.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8. Day 8

   Kekova Sunken City & Mediterranean Boat Tour

   

   Highlights: Kekova Sunken City, Simena Ancient City (Kalekoy), Simena Castle, Tersane Bay, Aquarium Bay, Mediterranean Boat Tour

   • Today, travel to Kas Harbour to begin a boat tour exploring the historic sites and bays around Kekova. Visit the Kekova Sunken City, where the remains of an ancient settlement dating back to the 2nd century BC lie beneath the water. Continue to Simena Ancient City, also known as Kalekoy, a coastal village accessible only by sea. Here, you can explore the waterfront and walk up to the historic castle for views over Kekova's clear waters.
   • The boat tour continues to Tersane Bay, where the remains of a Byzantine shipyard reflect the area's maritime past, followed by Aquarium Bay, known for its clear water and marine life. Enjoy time at these bays for swimming before returning to Kas Harbour. After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Antalya.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

9. Day 9

   Pamukkale Thermal Terraces & Hierapolis Ancient City

   

   Highlights: Pamukkale Thermal Terraces, Cotton Castle, Hierapolis Ancient City, Cleopatra's Pool

   • Today, visit Pamukkale, known for its white calcium terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down the hillside. Often called the Cotton Castle, this natural attraction is one of Turkey's best-known landmarks. Explore the thermal rock terraces and see how the flowing waters have created layers of white formations over time.
   • Continue to Hierapolis Ancient City, a former Greco-Roman spa town with remains of ancient streets, temples and a theatre. You will also visit Cleopatra's Pool, where you can choose to swim in the warm, mineral-rich water among submerged ancient columns, subject to access and any applicable additional charges. Pamukkale and Hierapolis together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale for an overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

10. Day 10

    Ephesus Ancient City & Flight to Istanbul

    

    Highlights: Ephesus Ancient City, Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Domestic Flight to Istanbul

    • Today, visit Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the region. Walk along its ancient marble streets and discover the Great Theatre, which once accommodated large public gatherings, and the Library of Celsus, one of the site's most recognisable structures and a former centre of learning.
    • Continue to the House of Virgin Mary, a religious site believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary and visited by Christian pilgrims. Next, see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Istanbul, departing at 9:50 PM. Upon arrival, meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel and an overnight stay in Istanbul.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

11. Day 11

    Free Day in Istanbul

    

    Highlights: Free Time in Istanbul, Optional Turkish Bath Experience

    • Today, enjoy a free day in Istanbul to explore the city at your own pace. Browse traditional bazaars, discover local shops, relax at a cafe or revisit the historic neighbourhoods and landmarks that interest you. With no scheduled guided tours, you can choose how to spend your time and enjoy the city's blend of historic architecture, local culture and modern life.
    • For a relaxing end to your day, you may choose to experience a traditional Turkish bath at an additional cost. This optional experience can include a traditional bath, exfoliating scrub and foam massage, with professional massage treatments available depending on the selected package. Return to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Istanbul.

    Meals: Breakfast

12. Day 12

    Departure from Istanbul

    

    Highlights: Hotel Check-out, Transfer to Istanbul Airport

    • Today, enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Depending on your international flight schedule, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Singapore.
    • Thank you once again for choosing Fayyaz Travels. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transfers
• Sightseeing
• Tour Guide
• Entry Fees

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