Turkey Glories Private & Small Group 11-Day Guided Tour with Flights
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale — the full sweep of Turkey's most iconic destinations in one seamless journey.
This Turkey guided tour connects four of the country's most celebrated regions across 11 days, with domestic flights, centrally located boutique and cave hotels, and a professional private guide handling every logistical detail.
Travelers begin in Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents and holds centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history within walking distance. The itinerary then moves south to Ephesus and Pamukkale before heading inland to Konya and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia.
All accommodation, most meals, domestic flights, and airport transfers are arranged in advance, making this tour well suited to those with limited time or a preference for structured, fully supported travel. Hotels are selected for their central locations and character, including cave properties in Cappadocia and thermal accommodation in Pamukkale.
Tour Highlights
Walk through Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace in the heart of Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
Cruise the Bosphorus Strait, the waterway dividing Europe and Asia, passing palaces, fortresses, and wooden villas.
Explore the marble streets and ancient monuments of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.
Discover Pamukkale's cascading travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis rising above the cotton-white cliffs.
Experience Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, underground cities, and rock-cut Byzantine churches across two full touring days.
Visit the Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya, spiritual home of the Sufi whirling dervish tradition.
Stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia and a thermal spa hotel in Pamukkale — two of Turkey's most distinctive lodging experiences.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen and transfer to a boutique hotel in Sultanahmet. Over two full guided days, visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and take a Bosphorus boat cruise.
Fly to Izmir and tour the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and the Baths of Scholastica, followed by a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. The next day, drive to Pamukkale to explore the travertine terraces and Hierapolis, with free use of the thermal pools at your five-star hotel.
Drive to Konya and visit the Mevlana Mausoleum and the Karatay Theological School, known for its ornate tilework. Overnight in a four-star or boutique hotel in the city.
Drive to Cappadocia via the Sultanhani Caravanserai on the Silk Road. Over two touring days, visit Kaymakli Underground City, Soganli Valley, Pasabag fairy chimneys, Devrent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Rock Castle, and Avanos pottery workshops. Accommodation is in a cave hotel throughout.
Fly from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport back to Istanbul for a final overnight stay in Sultanahmet. On the last morning, transfer to Istanbul Airport or the cruise port for onward travel.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- 10 nights accommodation in 4-star boutique, cave, and thermal hotels
- Daily breakfast throughout the tour
- Dinners on Days 4 and 5
- Domestic flights: Istanbul to Izmir and Cappadocia to Istanbul
- All airport and inter-city private transfers
- Professional private guide throughout
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Bosphorus boat cruise
- Pottery workshop demonstration in Avanos
Not Included
- International flights to and from Turkey
- Travel insurance
- Lunches (except where noted)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia (optional, bookable locally)
- Visa fees where applicable
Important Information
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