1. Are dinners included?

No. The package includes breakfast and lunch; dinners are not included.

2. Where is lunch on Day 3 (Islands day)?

On the boat, served as a set menu aligned with the program.

3. Are museum/site entrances included?

Yes, all listed entrances are included in this package.

4. Are domestic flights and airport transfers included?

Yes—domestic flights and all transfers in the program are included.

5. Is the hot-air balloon / Cleopatra Pool included?

No. These are optional extras that we can arrange on request.

6. What language is the guiding service?

Professional guiding is provided in EN/TR (subject to availability).

7. How do meals work on Free Days?

Package lunches apply to program days; on free days you can choose local options nearby.

15-Day Turkey Discovery Tour: Istanbul • Aegean • Cappadocia • Antalya

📖 15-Day Turkey Discovery Tour – Overview

A balanced 15-day exploration stretching from Istanbul’s Old City treasures and the relaxed tempo of the Princes’ Islands to UNESCO heritage sites such as Pamukkale & Ephesus, the unique valleys of Cappadocia, and the shores of Antalya. With guided walks, an islands tour with lunch served on the boat, an optional hot-air balloon experience, and pool/sea free days, it brings culture and relaxation together in one.

Why Choose This Tour? ✨

✨ Balanced pace: Culture, nature and beach downtime in one trip.
🧭 Iconic stops: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Antalya.
🚐 Smooth logistics: Domestic flights + all transfers included.
🗺️ Guided insights: Professional guide service.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & lunch included; Day 3 lunch served on the boat.
🛎️ Flexibility: Optional balloon, Cleopatra Pool and more.

✨ Book now and experience the unique cultural discovery tour from Istanbul to the Aegean!

Day 01 :

Arrive Istanbul | Free Day | Overnight: Istanbul

🚐 Airport pickup and hotel transfer.
🕊️ Free Day: Gentle Galata–Karaköy stroll; sunset in Ortaköy.

Day 02 :

Old City Tour | Overnight: Istanbul

🧭 Hippodrome: Byzantine chariot-racing arena with the Obelisk, Serpent Column, German Fountain.

🕌 Blue Mosque: 17th-century icon famed for İznik tiles and six minarets.

🕌 Hagia Sophia: 6th-century masterpiece with a massive dome and mosaics.

🏰 Topkapi Palace: Seat of the Ottoman court; courtyards, Treasury, Sacred Relics.

🛍️ Grand Bazaar: 15th-century covered market of crafts, carpets, spices, jewelry.

Day 03 :

Princes’ Islands: Kınalıada & Büyükada | Overnight: Istanbul

⛴️ Kınalıada: Nearest island; calm lanes and a by-the-sea vibe.

🏡 Büyükada: Wooden mansions, pier area, scenic paths to Aya Yorgi.

🍽️ Lunch: Served on the boat (set menu per program).

Day 04 :

Walking Tour: Spice Bazaar → Galata → Taksim | Street Bites | Overnight: Istanbul

🧂 Spice Bazaar: 17th-century market for spices and Turkish delight.

🗼 Galata area: Tower views, historic streets.

🌆 Taksim & Istiklal: Pedestrian avenue, arcades, street-food tastings.

Day 05 :

Fly to Denizli | Pamukkale Tour | Continue to Kuşadası | Overnight: Kuşadası

🏞️ Pamukkale Travertines: Cotton-white limestone terraces; barefoot paths.

🏛️ Hierapolis: Roman theatre, necropolis, Frontinus Street.

🛁 Cleopatra Antique Pool (Optional): Warm mineral waters.

🎈 Hot-Air Balloon (Optional).

🚐 Evening drive to Kuşadası.

Day 06 :

Kuşadası Free Day | Overnight: Kuşadası

🕊️ Free Day: Waterfront promenades, marina cafés, sunset beaches; optional mini cove trip/wine tasting.

Day 07 :

Ephesus Tour | Overnight: Kuşadası

🏛️ Ephesus Highlights:

Library of Celsus: Iconic façade, prime photo spot.
Great Theatre: ~25,000 seats; superb acoustics.
Marble Street: Walkway amid temple and bath remains.

🙏 House of Virgin Mary: Peaceful pilgrimage site.

🕍 Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders; present-day ruins.

Day 08 :

Fly to Kayseri/Nevşehir | Cappadocia Free Day | Overnight: Cappadocia

🕊️ Free Day: Rest at your cave-style hotel; Göreme sunset; try clay-pot kebab.

Day 09 :

Cappadocia North Tour | Overnight: Cappadocia

🗺️ Göreme Panorama & Open-Air Museum: Rock-cut churches, frescoes.

🏺 Avanos Pottery: Workshops using Kızılırmak clay.

🪨 Devrent (Imagination) Valley: Animal-shaped rocks.

🌾 Paşabağ: Multi-headed fairy chimneys.

👑 Three Beauties: Signature rock trio.

🌅 (Optional) Balloon: Sunrise flight.

Day 10 :

Cappadocia South Tour | Overnight: Cappadocia

👑 Uçhisar Castle: Highest vantage point.

🧱 Red Valley: Famous sunset hues and trails.

🏘️ Çavuşin Village: Cave dwellings and old settlement texture.

💘 Love Valley: Iconic pillar-shaped chimneys.

🕳️ Kaymaklı Underground City: Multi-level tunnels and rooms.

🕊️ Pigeon Valley: Cliffs dotted with pigeon houses.

Day 11 :

Fly to Antalya | Free Day | Overnight: Antalya

🕊️ Free Day: Kaleiçi old-town lanes, coffee by the marina; evening seaside walk on Konyaaltı (Lara as an alternative).

Day 12 :

Antalya Free Day (Pool & Sea) | Overnight: Antalya

🏖️ Free Day: Unwind by the pool or head to the beach—swim, sunbathe, enjoy the Mediterranean. Optional evening spa/hamam.

Day 13 :

Antalya Bays & Swim Boat Ride | Overnight: Antalya

🛥️ Short hops across turquoise coves with swim and photo stops.

Day 14 :

Perge • Aspendos • Side → Evening Flight to Istanbul | Overnight: Istanbul

🏛️ Perge Ruins: U-shaped stadium, colonnaded main street (central water channel), Roman baths, agora, monumental gate, nymphaeum.

🎭 Aspendos Theatre: 2nd-century; among the best-preserved with excellent acoustics; nearby aqueduct remains.

⚓ Side Harbor: Ancient harbor quarter and seaside promenade.

🏛️ Temple of Apollo (Side): Seafront columns; iconic sunset photo spot.
✈️ Evening flight to Istanbul and hotel transfer.

Day 15 :

Departure

🚐 Hotel-to-airport transfer and farewell.