Tour Overview
12-Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Antalya & Cappadocia is planned as a 12 Days / 11 Nights journey linking Destinations. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Side, Bosphorus, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Gallipoli Peninsula. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrival in Istanbul.
The sightseeing portion is arranged to give the day a clear progression between its principal visits, with enough time for the scheduled stops before continuing to the next part of the route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Private Historic Istanbul Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 10:00. The main route is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome.
Hagia Sophia introduces layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history in Istanbul’s historic peninsula. The Blue Mosque visit highlights Ottoman architecture and the religious character of the old city. Topkapi Palace gives a closer look at the ceremonial and residential world of the Ottoman court.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Other scheduled timings include 16:00.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Bosphorus Cruise Tour. with the first key timing around 13:30–13:45. The main route is built around Bosphorus.
The Bosphorus portion of the program provides waterfront views and a perspective on Istanbul between Europe and Asia.
A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul. with the first key timing around 06:30–07:00. The main route is built around ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair, The Nek.
The program also allows time to experience ANZAC Cove as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Lone Pine Memorial as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Chunuk Bair as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Guided sightseeing is provided for the principal cultural and historical visits. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Other scheduled timings include 18:00.
Ancient Troy & Pergamon Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 08:30. The main route is built around Troy, Pergamon, Asclepion, Ephesus.
The program also allows time to experience Troy as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Pergamon as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Asclepion as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Other scheduled timings include 11:00, 20:00.
Ephesus Ancient City Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ephesus Ancient City Tour. with the first key timing around 08:30–08:45. The main route is built around Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus is experienced as a broad archaeological site with monumental streets, public buildings and important Roman-era landmarks. The House of the Virgin Mary adds a quieter pilgrimage stop to the day’s archaeological program. The Library of Celsus is one of the key architectural highlights within the Ephesus visit.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Other scheduled timings include 16:30.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour. with the first key timing around 07:30–07:45. The main route is built around Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya.
Pamukkale is explored through its bright travertine formations and thermal-water landscape. At Hierapolis, the sightseeing focuses on the archaeological zone, including major Roman-era remains and the ancient thermal setting. The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.
Perge, Aspendos & Side Tour
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 08:00. The main route is built around Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall.
The program also allows time to experience Perge as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Aspendos as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program.
Flight to Cappadocia
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Antalya, Cappadocia.
The program also allows time to experience Antalya as part of the day’s scheduled route. Cappadocia is explored through its volcanic landscape, valleys and distinctive rock formations.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. A domestic flight to Kayseri forms part of the day’s travel plan.
North Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour. with the first key timing around 09:45–10:00. The main route is built around Uchisar Castle, Cavusin, Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum.
The program also allows time to experience Uchisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Cavusin as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Pasabag as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Other scheduled timings include 17:00.
South Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 09:45–10:00. The main route is built around Ortahisar Castle, Mustafapasa, Sobesos, Soganli Valley.
The program also allows time to experience Ortahisar Castle as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Mustafapasa as part of the day’s scheduled route. The program also allows time to experience Sobesos as part of the day’s scheduled route.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Istanbul forms part of the day’s travel plan. Lunch is scheduled where it is listed in the program. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Other scheduled timings include 20:45, 22:20.
Departure
After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. with the first key timing around 12:00.
The sightseeing portion is arranged to give the day a clear progression between its principal visits, with enough time for the scheduled stops before continuing to the next part of the route.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.
What's Included
Included
- 11 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
- Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing with a licensed English-speaking guide, private transport and the listed entrance fees.
- A half-day Bosphorus cruise program is included.
- The Ephesus and Pamukkale sightseeing program includes the listed guide service, transport, entrance fees and scheduled lunch.
- Domestic flights are included. Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage.
- Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation is included as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
Not Included
- International airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Excluded service: Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia..
- Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
- Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
- Personal expenses are not included.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff are not included.