Gems of Turkey 9 Day Halal Tour with Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Bursa Discovery

Turkey, Europe · 9D | 8N

Overview

9 days, 8 nights

Experience Turkey’s iconic wonders on this 9-day small-group journey. Start in vibrant Istanbul, cross the Sea of Marmara to Bursa, and stroll Ephesus’ ancient marble streets. Soak in Pamukkale’s dazzling terraces, discover Konya’s whirling-dervish heritage, and wake in Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys. From Salt Lake’s rose-tinged flats to a Bosphorus sunset cruise, enjoy UNESCO marvels, authentic Turkish flavours, and the comfort of 4- and 5-star stays. Perfect for first-timers craving culture, history, and stunning scenery without the planning hassle.

Highlights

Gems of Turkey 9 Day Halal Tour with Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Bursa Discovery highlight 1

Stand under the glittering domes of Hagia Sophia, haggle in the Grand Bazaar, then glide between Europe and Asia on a sunset cruise.

Gems of Turkey 9 Day Halal Tour with Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Bursa Discovery highlight 2

Snow-white travertine pools cascading down the hillside meet Roman spa ruins—soak where emperors once relaxed.

Gems of Turkey 9 Day Halal Tour with Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Bursa Discovery highlight 3

Surreal “fairy-chimney” rock spires, hidden cave churches and optional sunrise hot-air-balloon rides create timeless memories.

Perks Included

  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers

Destinations

This package (10D | 9N) takes you through Istanbul, Bursa, Selçuk, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara in Turkey. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.

  • Istanbul (Embarkation)

    Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus – one of the world's busiest waterways – in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black…

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  • Bursa

    Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul. According to 2025 end of year estimate, the province has a population of 3,263,011 while Bursa city has a population of around 2.5 million. Bursa is one of the centers of Turkey's automotive production, becoming an industrial center of the country. The city provides various places of interest.

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  • Selçuk

    Selçuk is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 317 km2, and its population is 38,151 (2022). The town Selçuk is located 2 kilometres northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus, that was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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  • Kuşadası

    Kuşadası is a municipality and district of Aydın Province, Turkey. Its area is 265 km2, and its population is 130,835 (2022). It is a large resort town on the Aegean coast. Kuşadası is 95 km (59 mi) south of İzmir, and about 60 km (37 mi) west of Aydın. The municipality's primary industry is tourism. The mayor of the district is Ömer Günel.

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  • Pamukkale

    Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing of thermal spring water. It is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley, which has a temperate climate for most of the year.

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  • Konya

    Konya is a major city in central Turkey, on the southwestern edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau, and is the capital of Konya Province. During antiquity and into Seljuk times it was known as Iconium. In 19th-century accounts of the city in English its name is usually spelt Konia or Koniah. In the late medieval period, Konya was the capital of the Seljuk Turks' Sultanate of Rum, from where the sultans ruled over Anatolia. Today it is the spiritual centre of the Mevlevi Order, famous for its Whirling Dervishes.

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  • Cappadocia

    Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia region, Turkey. It is largely in the provinces of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde. Today, the touristic Cappadocia Region is located in Nevşehir province.

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  • Ankara (End)

    Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of over 5.3 million residents in its urban center, out of 6 million residents in Ankara Province. Ankara is Turkey's second-largest city by population after Istanbul.

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Itinerary

Highlights: Evening stroll down Istiklal Street

  • Land in Istanbul, meet your guide and settle in before exploring Taksim Square’s cafés and boutiques.

Highlights: Cable-car ride up Mount Uludag

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Discover Yalova’s waterfalls, sample Bursa’s silk bazaar and honey, then ride above Uludag’s pine forests.

Highlights: Celsus Library photo op

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Trace Roman grandeur at Ephesus, from the Temple of Artemis to the Great Theatre, before seaside sunsets in Kusadasi.

Highlights: Soak in cotton-white terraces

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Marvel at Pamukkale’s travertines and Hierapolis’ necropolis, shop local textiles, then return to the Aegean coast.

Highlights: Whirling-Dervish heritage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Cross Anatolia’s plains, pause at Sultanhani Caravanserai and Mevlana Museum, arrive in fairy-tale Cappadocia.

Highlights: Love Valley & pottery demo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Wander Göreme panoramas, Pasabagi chimneys and Avanos workshops, then descend into Özkonak’s underground city.

Highlights: Atatürk’s Anıtkabir mausoleum

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Mirror-like Tuz Gölü reflections lead you to the Turkish capital for a dose of modern history, then onwards to Istanbul.

Highlights: Hagia Sophia & cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Tour the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar before sailing the strait that splits two continents.

Highlights: Airport transfer

  • Free time until your private transfer to Istanbul Airport for onward flights.

Inclusions

  • Airport transfers on PVT basis
  • Modern AC/non smoking vehicle on tour
  • English speaking licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees of all sites mentioned above
  • 6 Dinners/ 8 Lunches/ 8 breakfasts
  • 2x0.5 Lt water per person per day on coach
  • Accommodation at above or similar hotels
  • All above mentioned tours on PVT basis
  • Bosphorus cruise tickets

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa
  • Drinks on meals
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips (USD 3 pp per day)

FAQ

  • Airport transfers on PVT basis
  • Modern AC/non smoking vehicle on tour
  • English speaking licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees of all sites mentioned above
  • 6 Dinners/ 8 Lunches/ 8 breakfasts
  • 2x0.5 Lt water per person per day on coach
  • Accommodation at above or similar hotels
  • All above mentioned tours on PVT basis
  • Bosphorus cruise tickets
  • Airfares
  • Visa
  • Drinks on meals
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips (USD 3 pp per day)

9D | 8N

9 days

Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.

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