12 Days Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Fethiye & Antalya with Flights

12 Days Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Fethiye & Antalya with Flights

Duration

12 Days

From

1995

/per person

Tour Overview

Embark on an 12-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations, combining history, culture, and natural beauty. Begin in Istanbul, exploring treasures such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the lively Grand Bazaar. Continue to Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys, valleys, and underground cities await—plus the option of an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. Travel to Pamukkale to admire its dazzling white travertine terraces and Cleopatra’s Pool, then step back in time at Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Relax along the turquoise coast in Fethiye, famous for Ölüdeniz beach and stunning scenery, before ending your journey in Antalya, where history meets the Mediterranean with its Old Town and pristine beaches. With domestic flights, guided tours, and carefully selected accommodations, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of culture, adventure, and relaxation.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Istanbul’s top landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar

•Optional Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia

•Domestic flights for smooth and time-saving travel

•Explore Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, valleys & underground cities

•Visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum with its rock-hewn churches

•Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s landscapes

•Experience Pamukkale’s famous “Cotton Castle” travertine terraces

•Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool with mineral-rich waters (optional)

•Step back in time at Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Great Theater & Temple of Hadrian

•Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site

•Relax in Fethiye: enjoy Ölüdeniz beach, turquoise waters & coastal beauty

•Continue to Antalya: explore Kaleiçi Old Town, Hadrian’s Gate & Mediterranean beaches

•Overnight stays in carefully selected hotels, including a cave hotel in Cappadocia

•Guided tours with professional English-speaking guides

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul Turkey!. Our driver welcome you at the exit gate with sign written on board then transfer you to your Istanbul hotel. Today is your free day to explore the city or take a rest. You will stay at your Istanbul hotel.

Day 2 - Free day at Istanbul

After you have your breakfast at your hotel free day at Istanbul to explore the city on your own. Your hotel will be in a walking distance from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Overnight stay at Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul to Izmir & Ephesus Tour

Our driver pick you up from your hotel approx 04:00am and transfer to Istanbul Airport. You will do your self check in at the airport with your passports then take flight to Izmir. After arrival to Izmir airport our driver welcome you at the exit gate with your names written on board. He transfer you to our local office at Kusadasi and you meet your English speaking guide. You start the tour after picking other people from hotels and visit Artemis Temple, Hadrian Temple, Celsius Library, Isabey Mosque and House of Virgin Mary. End of the tour our guide and driver transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay Kusadasi.

Day 4 - Pamukkale Tour & Denizli to Fethiye by private transfer

After your breakfast at your hotel our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel between 07:30-08:00am. You visit Pamukkale which means ‘’Cotton Castle’’, Hierapolis, Necropolis and you can also swim Cleopatra Swimming pool. The hot springs there have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC, and people came to soothe their ailments, with many of them retiring or dying here. End of the tour the driver transfer you to Fethiye (4 hours).  Overnight stay at Fethiye hotel.

Day 5 - Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip

Your journey begins at 10:30 am, as the boat departs from Fethiye Harbor and sets sail across the glittering Mediterranean. Surrounded by turquoise waters and gentle sea breezes, the day promises relaxation and discovery.

The first stop is Katrancı Island, a peaceful bay perfect for your first swim of the day. From there, the boat heads to the enchanting Yassıcalar Islands, a cluster of small islets known for their shallow, crystal-clear waters — ideal for swimming and wading.

By midday, you’ll reach Tersane Island, once a Byzantine shipyard. Here, you can dive into the sea or stroll along the shore while imagining the island’s centuries-old maritime past. A delicious lunch is served on board, giving you time to recharge.

In the afternoon, the boat continues to Domuz Island, a hidden paradise surrounded by lush nature and calm bays, before sailing towards Kızıl Island (Red Island). Famous for its unique red-colored rocks and dazzling sunset views, this final stop is the perfect way to end the day.

At around 17:00, the boat returns to Fethiye Harbor, leaving you with unforgettable memories of swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the natural and historical gems of the 12 Islands.

Day 6 - Fethiye to Antalya by private transfer

After you have your breakfast at your hotel our driver pick you up from your hotel and private transfer to Antalya (3 hours). After arrival transfer to your Antalya hotel and overnight stay.

Day 7 - Perge, Aspendos, Side & Waterfall Tour

After breakfast,  around 07:00-07:30 you will be picked up from your hotel for full day Perge, Aspendos and Manavgat tour Perge is an important city of ancient Pamphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey. Next to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia. After we will visit one of the best Waterfalls in Antalya region. End of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 8 - Antalya to Cappadocia

After you have your breakfast at your hotel our driver transfer you to airport to take a flight to Cappadocia (somedays via Istanbul flights). When you arrive to Cappadocia driver pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at Cappadocia.

Day 9 - North Cappadocia Tour

If you want you can join optional Hot Air Balloon Tour this morning.

After your breakfast at your hotel our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel between 10:00-10:30am. You visit Goreme Panorama, Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Fairy Chimney Valley, Devrent and Red River. End of the tour the guide and driver transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay at stone or cave hotel at Cappadocia.

Day 10 - South Cappadocia Tour & Cappadocia to Istanbul

If you want you can join optional Hot Air Balloon Tour this morning.

After your breakfast at your hotel our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel between 10:00-10:30am. You visit Uchisar Castle, hike about 4km Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Three Beauties Valley. End of the tour our driver transfer you to Cappadocia airport to take a return flight to Istanbul. You will do your self check in at the airport with your passports then take flight to Istanbul. After arrival to Istanbul airport our driver welcome you at the exit gate with a sign written on board. He transfer you to your Istanbul hotel.

Day 11 - Free day at Istanbul

After you have your breakfast at your hotel free day at Istanbul to explore the city on your own. Your hotel will be in a walking distance from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Overnight stay at Istanbul.

Day 12 - Departure from Istanbul

After you enjoy with your breakfast at the hotel our driver pick you up before 3-4 hours according to your international flight time. He transfer you to Istanbul airport. End of our services.

Included

– Three nights accommodation at Istanbul hotel with breakfast

– One night accommodation at Kusadasi hotel with breakfast

– Two nights accommodation at Fethiye hotel with breakfast

– Two nights accommodation at Antalya hotel with breakfast

– Two nights accommodation at Cappadocia hotel with breakfast

– Istanbul to Izmir, Antalya to Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul flight tickets

– Pamukkale to Fethiye private transfer

– Fethiye to Antalya private transfer

– Fethiye daily boat tour with lunch and transportation

– Ephesus tour with English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and transportation

– Pamukkale tour with English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and transportation

– North and South Cappadocia tour with English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees and transportation

Excluded

– Personal expenses

– Hotel extras

– Dinners & Drinks

– Guide & driver tips

– Cleopatra swimming pool entrance

– Medical Insurance

– International flight tickets

– Visa cost

From

1995

/per person