Tours / Classic Türkiye
Classic Türkiye
The perfect first visit: empires, fairy chimneys, white terraces and ancient Ephesus.
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Istanbul → Cappadocia → Pamukkale → Ephesus (Kuşadası or Şirince) → Istanbul or Izmir departure
- Price: free custom quote for your dates
Highlights
- Istanbul Old City
- Bosphorus
- Cappadocia valleys and cave hotel
- Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis
- Ephesus
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Şirince village
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Istanbul
Private transfer, free evening.
- Day 2
Istanbul Old City
Guided tour of the main monuments.
- Day 3
Istanbul at leisure / Bosphorus
Bosphorus cruise and Spice Bazaar, afternoon free.
- Day 4
Fly to Cappadocia
Afternoon at leisure; sunset viewpoint.
- Day 5
Cappadocia
Optional balloon flight. Göreme Open-Air Museum, valleys, pottery village.
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Underground city, Uçhisar, valley walk. Free evening.
- Day 7
To Pamukkale
Fly or drive (long day). Visit the travertine terraces and Hierapolis late afternoon when it's quieter.
- Day 8
Pamukkale → Ephesus area
Drive to Selçuk / Kuşadası. Afternoon in Şirince wine village.
- Day 9
Ephesus
Guided visit: Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses (optional), House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis site.
- Day 10
Depart
Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight home, or fly back to Istanbul for international connections.
What's included
- Hotel nights as listed, with daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Transfers between cities (domestic flights or private vehicle, as listed)
- English-speaking licensed guide on touring days
- Entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary
- Local support contact on WhatsApp during the trip
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Visa / e-Visa fees if your passport requires one
- Lunches and dinners unless listed
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon flight) unless listed
- Tips for guides and drivers
Good to know
- Hot-air balloon flights depend on the weather and are confirmed by the authorities on the morning of the flight. If yours is cancelled we will try to rebook on another morning where the itinerary allows.
- Mosques require modest dress: shoulders and knees covered; women bring a scarf for the head.
- Some sites (Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia valleys) involve uneven ground and walking. Tell us about any mobility needs and we'll adapt the plan.
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