This carefully arranged 11-day Turkey holiday package connects some of the country's most compelling destinations in one flowing journey. Begin in Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks surround the atmospheric streets of Sultanahmet and the waters of the Bosphorus separate two continents. Continue to Cappadocia for surreal valleys, cave-carved landscapes and underground cities, then travel through Konya to the Mediterranean elegance of Antalya.
The final chapters unfold among the dazzling white travertines of Pamukkale, the monumental ruins of Hierapolis and the extraordinary classical heritage of Ephesus before returning to Istanbul. With accommodation, airport transfers, domestic flights, guided sightseeing, selected meals, transportation and listed entrance fees included, the itinerary is designed for travelers who want a broad and memorable introduction to Turkey without sacrificing cultural depth.
Welcome to Istanbul, a city shaped by empires, continents and centuries of cultural exchange. On arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, your driver meets you and provides the transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for rest or independent discovery. The first evening is an opportunity to absorb Istanbul's atmosphere, from lively streets and waterfront views to the glow of historic neighbourhoods.
Overnight: Istanbul. Optional: Dinner cruise with Turkish night entertainment.
After breakfast, explore Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul. Begin with Hagia Sophia, an extraordinary monument associated with Byzantine imperial architecture and later Ottoman history. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its elegant domes, minarets and İznik-tile decoration.
At the Hippodrome, imagine the ceremonies, races and public life of Constantinople while viewing the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. After lunch, enter the Grand Bazaar, a historic covered marketplace filled with jewellery, textiles, crafts, leather and traditional Turkish shopping culture. Finish at Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans and a remarkable window into court life, ceremonial traditions and imperial collections.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Istanbul.
Check out after breakfast and begin a half-day Istanbul experience. The Spice Bazaar introduces an intoxicating world of saffron, cinnamon, mint, thyme and other aromatic products. Then cruise the Bosphorus, the celebrated waterway linking Europe and Asia. Waterfront palaces, historic mansions, parks and fortifications unfold along the shores, including views toward Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and the Yildiz Palace area.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. On arrival, your driver takes you to the hotel. Optional: A sunrise hot-air-balloon flight can be requested in advance; places are limited and subject to weather and operational conditions.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: Cappadocia.
Discover the quieter, dramatic side of Cappadocia. At Goreme Panorama Point, admire the extraordinary volcanic landscape of sculpted valleys and fairy chimneys. Continue to Kaymakli Underground City, a remarkable subterranean settlement carved into the soft volcanic rock.
Walk a section of Ihlara Valley, where cliffs, greenery and rock-cut churches create one of Cappadocia's most atmospheric landscapes. Lunch is served in Belisirma village. Continue to Selime Monastery, an imposing rock-carved religious complex, then visit Pigeon Valley, famous for thousands of pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. Approximately 3 km of walking is expected during the tour.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Cappadocia.
Explore Cappadocia's iconic northern landscapes. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, renowned for rock-cut churches and painted interiors. Continue to Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where distinctive mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys rise from the landscape.
In Devrent Valley, imagination takes over as naturally sculpted rocks suggest animals and fantastical figures. After lunch in Avanos, discover the region's pottery tradition through a workshop and demonstration. The day concludes around Uchisar Castle, one of Cappadocia's most striking high points, before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Cappadocia.
Depart Cappadocia in the morning and travel toward Antalya, with a cultural stop in Konya. After approximately four hours, visit the Mevlana Museum, associated with Jalal al-Din Rumi and the tradition of the Whirling Dervishes. Enjoy time for lunch in Konya, with the famous Etli Ekmek available at your own expense, before continuing toward Antalya.
The afternoon drive leads through changing Anatolian scenery toward the Mediterranean coast. On arrival in Antalya, transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: Antalya.
Begin with Karpuz Kaldiran Waterfalls, where fresh water cascades toward the Mediterranean. Enjoy a photo stop at Konyaalti Beach before entering Kaleici, Antalya's historic old town.
Walk among traditional houses and atmospheric lanes to see Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower, the Fluted Minaret, Palm Street and the old harbour. Continue to Kursunlu Waterfalls, a lush natural setting away from the urban centre. Lunch is taken during the tour route. Return to Antalya for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Antalya.
Enjoy a relaxed day at your own pace. Browse local shops, return to the old town, enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere, discover cafés and restaurants, or simply rest at the hotel. This open day gives you freedom to personalize your Antalya experience.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: Antalya.
Travel to Pamukkale and enter a landscape that seems almost otherworldly: brilliant white calcium terraces shaped by mineral-rich thermal waters. Explore the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, a historic spa centre whose surviving Roman and Byzantine remains stand beside the terraces.
See the ancient streets, monumental remains and extensive necropolis, then experience the atmosphere of the thermal waters around the historic pool area, subject to current access rules. The combination of luminous white terraces and ancient stonework creates one of Turkey's most memorable cultural landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Pamukkale or Kusadasi.
Explore Ephesus, one of the great archaeological landscapes of the eastern Mediterranean. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a site of Christian pilgrimage on Mount Bülbül, before continuing to the ancient city.
Walk through Ephesus among monumental avenues, public buildings, the theatre and the celebrated Library of Celsus area. The ancient city reveals the scale of a major port and commercial centre where Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Christian histories intersect. Continue to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, remembered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch. Overnight: Istanbul.
Enjoy breakfast and free time until your departure. At the arranged time, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Your 11-day journey through Turkey's imperial capitals, volcanic valleys, Mediterranean landscapes, thermal wonders and ancient cities comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast.
Istanbul is the grand opening chapter of the journey, where Byzantine and Ottoman legacies meet modern Turkish life. Sultanahmet gathers extraordinary monuments within a compact historic landscape, while the Bosphorus reveals the city's defining geography between two continents.
Volcanic landscapes shaped by wind and water rise into fairy chimneys, deep valleys and sculpted rock formations. Cave churches, underground settlements and traditional pottery add cultural depth to the surreal scenery.
Konya introduces a quieter spiritual dimension through the Mevlana Museum and the heritage of the Whirling Dervish tradition associated with Rumi. It is an important cultural pause between Cappadocia and the Mediterranean.
Antalya blends turquoise Mediterranean horizons with a historic old harbour and the atmospheric lanes of Kaleici. Hadrian's Gate, the Fluted Minaret and nearby waterfalls create a varied day of history and nature.
Pamukkale's white travertines are paired with Hierapolis, an ancient thermal city shaped by healing traditions, Roman urban life and later Christian history. The result is a striking union of nature and archaeology.
Ephesus brings the itinerary to an extraordinary archaeological climax. Monumental streets, libraries, theatres, temples and pilgrimage traditions reveal a city that connected the Aegean world with the wider Mediterranean.
Price validity: until 15 December 2026, excluding special occasions. Rates are subject to availability and the conditions stated by The History Travel Agency.
| Travelers | 4-Star Hotels | 5-Star Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler — single room | €2,295 pp | €2,795 pp |
| 2 travelers — double room | €1,695 pp | €2,195 pp |
| 3 travelers — triple room | €1,545 pp | €2,045 pp |
| 4+ travelers | Special rate on request | Special rate on request |
Standard rooms are specified. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard may be substituted. Tour days or destinations may vary because of seasonal and natural events.
Istanbul: Richmond Istanbul, Titanic Taksim City, Elite World Comfy, Edition Old City Hotel.
Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Suhan Seaport Hotel.
Antalya: Ring Downtown Hotel, Old Town Point Hotel, Antalya City Hotel & Spa, Lara Park Hotel.
Cappadocia: Boutique Duven Hotel, Boutique Romantic Cave Hotel, Boutique Maze of Cappadocia, Boutique Goreme Inn.
Istanbul: DoubleTree by Hilton Piyalepasa, Sheraton Istanbul City Center, Ramada Istanbul, Elite World Istanbul.
Kusadasi: Charisma Deluxe Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, Elite World Kusadasi.
Antalya: DoubleTree by Hilton, Ramada by Wyndham, Holiday Inn Antalya.
Cappadocia: HU of Cappadocia, Elika Cave Hotel, AJWA Cappadocia, Barceló Cappadocia.
From imperial Istanbul and the Bosphorus to Cappadocia's extraordinary valleys, Konya's spiritual heritage, Antalya's Mediterranean charm, Pamukkale's luminous terraces and Ephesus's monumental ruins, this is a journey designed to leave you with a vivid sense of Turkey's history, culture and landscapes.
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Yes. Both 4-star and 5-star hotel packages are offered, subject to availability.
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