Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Day 2 - Enjoy guided tour of Istanbul Highlights
Day 3 - After Bosphorus tour fly Cappadocia
Day 4 - Visit to the highlights of Cappadocia region
Day 5 - Fly Izmir and join a guided tour of Ephesus
Day 6 - Enjoy visiting Hierapolis and world famous Pamukkale
Day 7 - Fly from Izmir to Istanbul
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This exclusive tour of Turkey is ideal for anyone who wants to visit the most popular destinations in Turkey including…
Istanbul: Former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Cappadocia: Lunar landscape renowned for cave hotels, and fairy chimneys
Ephesus: Second largest city of the Roman Empire
Pamukkale and Hierapolis: UNESCO World Heritage sites
Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and be transferred to your hotel. A welcome package with tour vouchers, a tourist map, and other useful information will be waiting for you upon your arrival. You have free time for the rest of the day and depending on your arrival time, we suggest a traditional Turkish bath to kickstart your tour.
Meals: No meals
Day 2: Istanbul
Today a guide will accompany you for a city tour of the main attractions including…
• St Sophia Museum: Former church & mosque of Istanbul
• Byzantine Hippodrome: Sporting and social center from the Byzantine era
• The Blue Mosque: The most famous and historical mosque in Turkey
• Grand Bazaar: Turkey’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops
• Topkapi Palace: Former home for sultans of the Ottoman Empire
Enjoy dinner at your own leisure. See our list for the recommended restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Istanbul - Cappadocia
Today, we will visit the Spice Market, where locals shop for herbs and spices from all over the world. Then, embark on a cruise of the Bosphorus, the unique strait separating two continents. In the afternoon, private car and driver will take you to the airport for a quick, direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your cave hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4: Cappadocia
If you have opted for a hot air balloon trip, it will be an early wake-up. The rest of the day is spent exploring fairy chimneys, ancient cave churches, and pottery workshops at Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, and Uchisar castle.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Cappadocia - Ephesus - Kusadasi
After your private airport transfer, you will embark on a quick, direct flight from Cappadocia to Izmir. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to Ephesus, the world-famous ancient City of the Romans. Sites to see include the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theatre, the Roman Baths, and the Celsius Library. After Ephesus, you will visit The Temple of Artemis also known as the Temple of Diana, which dedicated to Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After lunch, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Bulbul Mountain. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Pamukkale
Explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs located nearby Denizli. On your way back from Pamukkale, you may see local farmers working in the cotton fields. Return to Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Izmir - Istanbul
Upon your request, we can arrange a private tour of Pergamon or you can continue your holiday on a gulet cruise of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Otherwise, you will be transferred to the airport with your private car and driver for a direct flight from Izmir to Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
6 nights accommodation in tourist class hotelsAirport transfers with air-conditioned vehiclesDomestic flight tickets on economy class Services of a professional tour guide Entrance fees for the sites and museumsMeals as mentioned in the itineraryTURSAB Travel insurance Service fee and VAT.
International airfareEntrance Visa for Turkey (if required).Tips for guides, drivers & hotel staffDrinksAttractions not listed on the itinerarySome meals (See itinerary)Harem Entrance fee to Topkapi PalaceHot Air Balloon Trip in Cappadocia
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply to specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Turkey travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Turkey tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Turkey tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel uses hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilizes a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travelers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.
A belated Huge Thank you so much for organising my quick
trip to Turkey. Everything was so well organised. I had a fabulous week and was so lucky with the weather! I loved Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappodocia - not enough time but managed to squeeze alot in - will definitely go back to Turkey or travel to Egypt, Jordan or Greece with
TSC Travel.
Australian living in UAE, — by CatrionaMccallum
Andreia, como estas? Yo ya estoy de vuelta en Chile y te escribo solo para darte las gracias. El servicio fue estupendo, me sorprendio gratamente lo bien que nos atendieron, los autos eran buenos y el guia que nos acompañaba con un español bastante bueno y muy preparado. Los lugares preciosos, asi que fue un buen viaje, los servicios de uds. de primer nivel. No voy a dudar en recomendarte. Que estes muy bien! Saludos
— by RoxanaCanales
We really enjoyed our holiday and wanted to share our review.
— by Mexican Family
Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.
Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.