Return airport transfers in all cities on private basis Mentioned sightseeing tours on SIC Entrance fees on tours (Except Istanbul) English speaking tour guide Hotel pick up and drop off Accommodation at mentioned or similar hotels with breakfast Lunches as mentioned above Domestic flights economy class

Turkey Explorer: 10-Day Grand Tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya

Turkey, Europe
10 days, 9 nights

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Tour overview

Duration: 10 days, 9 nights
5 destinations: Istanbul, Bursa, Cappadocia +2 more

Embark on the 10-day Turkey Explorer tour, a grand circuit of culture and nature. Highlights include a tour of Istanbul's Old City and a day trip to Bursa. Travel to Cappadocia to see the fairy chimneys, and then on to Antalya to explore its historic coast. The journey culminates with a visit to the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale.

Tour highlights

Enjoy a day trip to the Ottoman capital of Bursa, including a cable car ride up Mt. Uludağ.

Discover the unique landscapes of Cappadocia on the Red Tour and the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale's calcium terraces.

Explore the historical core of Istanbul with visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia (exterior), and Grand Bazaar.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Highlights: Free time to relax
- Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST/SAW), meet the team, and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2
Istanbul Old City Tour
Highlights: Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia (exterior)
- Full-day tour visiting major Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks in the Old City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Bursa Day Trip
Highlights: Mt. Uludağ cable car and Grand Mosque
- Day trip to Bursa, including a cable car ride and a visit to the historic silk market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Flight to Cappadocia
Highlights: Transfer to your hotel
- Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia, followed by hotel transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Cappadocia Red Tour
Highlights: Devrent Valley, Fairy Chimneys, Zelve Open Air Museum
- Full-day Red Tour covering the region's famous rock formations and sites.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Flight to Antalya
Highlights: Transfer to your hotel
- Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya, followed by hotel transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Antalya City Tour & Waterfalls
Highlights: Duden Waterfalls and Hadrian Gate
- Tour Antalya's old town (Clock Tower, Broken Minaret) and visit the upper and lower Duden Waterfalls.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8
Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour
Highlights: Pamukkale's white terraces and Hierapolis
- Check out and proceed to Pamukkale to tour the "cotton castle" and the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9
Flight to Istanbul
Highlights: Free day for shopping/packing
- Transfer to Denizli airport for the flight back to Istanbul. Free time upon arrival for shopping and packing.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Departure
Highlights: Transfer to airport
- Transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast

Route & map

This tour takes you through Istanbul, Bursa, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Pamukkale in Turkey. Tap a stop to see it on the map, with a short guide and live weather.