Tour Overview
8-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Antalya & Cappadocia is planned as a 8 Days / 7 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, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall. 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, 7 breakfasts, 3 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
Welcome to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for Welcome to 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.
Private transfers are used for the relevant hotel and airport connections. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Istanbul Old City Highlights
The day follows the planned itinerary for Istanbul Old City Highlights. 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.
Morning Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Antalya
The day follows the planned itinerary for Morning Bosphorus Cruise Tour & Flight to Antalya. The main route is built around Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Antalya.
The Spice Bazaar brings the route into a lively market setting known for spices, sweets and local products. The Bosphorus portion of the program provides waterfront views and a perspective on Istanbul between Europe and Asia. 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. A domestic flight to Antalya forms part of the day’s travel plan. A Bosphorus cruise is included as one of the day’s main experiences. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Ancient Wonders of Perge, Aspendos & Side
The day follows the planned itinerary for Ancient Wonders of Perge, Aspendos & Side. 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 Kayseri (Cappadocia)
The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. 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.
Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight to Kayseri forms part of the day’s travel plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
South Cappadocia Tour
The day follows the planned itinerary for South Cappadocia Tour. The main route is built around Mustafapasa, Sobesos, Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City.
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. The program also allows time to experience Soganli Valley as part of the day’s scheduled route.
The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.
North Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul
The day follows the planned itinerary for North Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul. The main route is built around Cavusin, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Three Beauties.
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. The program also allows time to experience Devrent Valley 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. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.
Departure
The day follows the planned itinerary for Departure.
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.
What's Included
Included
- 7 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.
- Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
- 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.