Explore Turkey: 15 Days 14 Nights Tour | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale

Explore Turkey – 15 Days, 14 Nights Tour

Overview

Embark on a 15-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic cities and historical sites. Visit Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale with expert guides, all transfers, accommodation, and selected meals included.

Highlights / Snapshot

• Visit Istanbul, Bursa, Çanakkale, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia

• Guided tours with expert local guides

• Comfortable transfers and domestic flight included

• 14 nights accommodation in 3–4 star hotels

• Daily breakfast and selected lunches

• Iconic experiences: Bosphorus Cruise, Troy, Lycian Cities, underground cities of Cappadocia

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul

Flexible Timing
Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle into your room and relax after your journey.

Meals: None
Accommodation: Istanbul

Highlights:

• Airport transfer

• Hotel check-in

Day 2 – Istanbul & Bosphorus Tour

08:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel at 08:30 AM. At 10:30 AM, begin your guided Bosphorus tour, visiting iconic landmarks such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge. Around 01:00 PM, enjoy a lunch break before continuing the tour at 02:00 PM, exploring Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, and the Spice Bazaar. Return to your hotel by 05:00 PM for some free time.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Istanbul

Highlights:

• Bosphorus Cruise

• Galata Tower

• Dolmabahçe Palace

• Spice Bazaar

Day 3 – Istanbul to Bursa

08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
After breakfast, depart for Yalova via ferry and continue to Bursa. Explore Uludağ Mountain, enjoy a cable car ride, and visit the Green Mosque. Have lunch during the tour. Return to Istanbul by 06:00 PM and relax at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Istanbul

Highlights:

• Uludağ Mountain

• Green Mosque

• Cable Car Ride

Day 4 – Istanbul Historical Tour

08:30 AM – 05:30 PM
Start with breakfast, then explore Istanbul’s rich history. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch is included during the tour. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Istanbul

Highlights:

• Hagia Sophia

• Blue Mosque

• Topkapi Palace

• Grand Bazaar

Day 5 – Gallipoli / Çanakkale

06:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Depart early from Istanbul and head to Gallipoli. Visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, Brighton Beach, and explore Turkish & Allied trenches. Enjoy lunch during the tour and reach Çanakkale in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Çanakkale

Highlights:

• Gallipoli Battlefields

• Lone Pine Memorial

• ANZAC Cove

Day 6 – Troy & Transfer to Kusadasi

08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
After breakfast, visit the legendary city of Troy, including the Trojan Horse, Athena Temple, and city walls. After the tour, transfer to Kusadasi by bus, arriving in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kusadasi

Highlights:

• Troy Ancient City

• Trojan Horse

• Athena Temple

Day 7 – Lycian Cities Tour

08:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Pick up from your hotel for a full-day tour of the Lycian Cities: Priene, Miletus, and Didyma. Return to Kusadasi in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Kusadasi

Highlights:

• Priene

• Miletus

• Didyma

Day 8 – Ephesus & Şirince

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
After breakfast, visit Ephesus Ancient City, Artemis Temple, Virgin Mary House, and Isabey Mosque. Continue to the charming Greek village of Şirince for a late lunch and exploration. Return to Kusadasi by evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Kusadasi

Highlights:

• Ephesus Ancient City

• Artemis Temple

• Virgin Mary House

• Şirince Village

Day 9 – Pamukkale & Transfer to Antalya

08:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Depart Kusadasi after breakfast and arrive at Pamukkale around 11:30 AM. Explore the white travertine terraces, Hierapolis Ancient City, Roman Baths, and Cleopatra Antique Pool. Enjoy lunch during the visit. In the late afternoon, travel by bus to Antalya and check in to your hotel by 09:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Antalya

Highlights:

• Pamukkale Travertine Terraces

• Hierapolis Ancient City

• Cleopatra Antique Pool

Day 10 – Antalya Ancient Cities Tour

08:00 AM – 10:00 PM
After breakfast, tour Aspendos Theatre, Perge, Side Ancient City, and nearby waterfalls. In the evening, board the overnight bus to Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Night Bus to Cappadocia

Highlights:

• Aspendos Theatre

• Perge

• Side Ancient City

• Waterfalls

Day 11 – Cappadocia Tour I

07:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Arrive in Cappadocia early morning and check into your hotel. After breakfast, start the North Cappadocia tour visiting Dervent Valley, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Göreme Open Air Museum, and Uchisar Castle. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Cappadocia

Highlights:

• Dervent Valley

• Pasabag Fairy Chimneys

• Göreme Open Air Museum

• Uchisar Castle

Day 12 – Cappadocia Tour II

09:30 AM – 04:00 PM
After breakfast, explore South Cappadocia: Red Valley, Çavuşin Village, Kaymaklı Underground City, and Ortahisar Castle. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Cappadocia

Highlights:

• Red Valley

• Çavuşin Village

• Kaymaklı Underground City

• Ortahisar Castle

Day 13 – Cappadocia to Istanbul

08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Cappadocia. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul. Check in to your hotel upon arrival.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Istanbul

Highlights:

• Morning leisure in Cappadocia

• Flight to Istanbul

Day 14 – Istanbul at Leisure

08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Spend the day at leisure in Istanbul. Optional sightseeing or shopping. In the evening, board the overnight bus.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Night Bus to Istanbul

Highlights:

• Free day for shopping or optional tours

Day 15 – Departure

Flexible Timing
Transfer to Istanbul Airport or city center. Tour ends.

Meals: None
Accommodation: N/A

Highlights:

• Airport transfer

Hotel Accommodation
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Istanbul.
- 1 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Canakkale.
- 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kusadasi.
- 1 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Antalya.
- 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Cappadocia.

Guiding
- English Speaking Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism on the tours

Tours
- Day 02.: Istanbul.: Bosphorus Boat Sightseing Tour.
- Day 03.: Istanbul To Bursa.: Bursa Tour.
- Day 04.: Istanbul.: Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour.
- Day 05.: Istanbul to Canakkale.: Gallipoli Tour.
- Day 06.: Canakkale To Kusadasi: Troy and Pergamon Tour.
- Day 07.: Kusadasi.: Priene, Miletus, Didyma Tour.
- Day 08.: Kusadasi.: Ephesus Tour.
- Day 09.: Kusadasi To Antalya Via Pamukkale.: Pamukkale Tour.
- Day 10.: Antalya.: Antalya Old City Tour.
- Day 11.: Arrival To Cappadocia.: Cappadocia Tour I.
- Day 12.: Cappadocia.: Cappadocia Tour II.

Entarces Fees
- Museum, Monuments, Entrance, Ruins.

Meals
- Breakfast at the hotels.
- Lunch During the Tours

Bus tickets
- Bus Tickets from Pamukkale to Antalya.
- Bus Tickets from Antalya to Cappadocia.
- Bus Tickets from Cappadocia To Istanbul.

Land Transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Istanbul, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Antalya, Cappadocia.
- Arrival and Departure Airport transfers in Istanbul for International Flight.
- Bus station transfers in Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.
- All Transportation by non-smoking and air-conditioned touristical mine-vans.

Charges
- Local taxes
- Service charge.

Hotels

• Istanbul.: 3* Best Nobel Hotel or Similar
• Canakkale.: 3* Kervansaray Hotel or similar
• Kusadasi.: 3* Sozer Hotel or Similar
• Antalya.: 4* Cender Hotel
• Cappadocia.: Heaven Cave Hotel or similar

Prices are per person in Double Room, for the Single and Triple Rooms, please check the following details

• Single Suplement : + 40% (you may pay when you arrive)
• Triple Suplement : - 10% (you may book for 2 people and the rest, you may pay when you arrive)