Turkey Tour Package with Istanbul: 11 Days, 3 Domestic Flights
Overview
Turkey Tour Package with Istanbul: 11 Days, 3 Domestic Flights
This 11-day package moves from city to coast in a clear order: Istanbul first, then a flight to Cappadocia, on to Ephesus and Pamukkale, and finally Antalya before you return to Istanbul. It suits travellers who want domestic flights, hotels, guided tours, transfers, entrance fees and the listed meals booked ahead, without losing days on long overland drives.
The guided Old City tour covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise follows the next afternoon. In Cappadocia, two touring days run from Pasabag and Zelve to Rose Valley and Cavusin Village.
After the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus and the ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale, a bus takes you south to Antalya. A free day there comes before Perge, the theatre at Aspendos and Kursunlu Waterfall.
Flights, transfers and guides are arranged for you, so you only need to enjoy the trip.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Meals: none today. Transfers: included.
Our airport team meets you at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) or Istanbul Airport (IST), based on your flight details, and takes you to the hotel to check in.
With the rest of the day free, you can recover before the guided programme begins. Some suggestions: a Bosphorus ferry ride, the Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar, or a stroll through Karakoy and Galata.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Half-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Meals: breakfast. Transfers included.
08:30 – Pick-up at your hotel and drive to Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul.
- Hagia Sophia: The building where Byzantine and Ottoman history meet beneath one of the most famous domes in the world.
- Blue Mosque: Admire the six minarets, symmetrical courtyard and blue Iznik tiles of Sultanahmet Mosque.
- Hippodrome: Stroll across the old Roman racecourse and see the obelisks and monuments that remain.
- Grand Bazaar: The tour ends with free time in one of the best-known covered markets anywhere.
12:30 – The guided part finishes at the Grand Bazaar, and your afternoon is free.
Night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Free Morning & Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise
Meals: breakfast. Transfers included.
The morning is yours to spend in Istanbul.
14:00 – Hotel pick-up and transfer to the pier.
On the Bosphorus Cruise you sail between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, waterside mansions, bridges and fortresses, with the skyline in view from the water.
16:00 – The cruise ends and you head back to your hotel.
Night in Istanbul.
Day 4 – Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour
Meals: lunch. Transfers included.
04:00 – Early pick-up at your hotel for the airport. The exact time and the Istanbul airport are confirmed once the flight schedule is chosen.
06:45 – Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir. The time depends on seasonal airline schedules and seat availability.
08:00 – Arrival in Cappadocia, where our local team meets you and drives you straight to the North Cappadocia tour route.
- Devrent Valley: Fairy chimneys in playful shapes, carved by volcanic erosion.
- Pasabag Valley: The region's famous mushroom-shaped rocks.
- Goreme Panorama: A stop for a broad view across the valleys and rock-cut scenery of Cappadocia.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: A traditional pottery demonstration with the local red clay.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Cave homes, churches and carved rooms in a deserted valley settlement.
- Uchisar Castle (exterior view): The tall rock citadel seen from outside, and the reason it rules the Cappadocia skyline.
17:00 – The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel.
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 5 – Cappadocia Yellow Tour: Rose Valley & Underground City
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Transfers included.
Optional early-morning add-ons (can be added at the best available price when you book):
- Hot Air Balloon Flight: rated the number one experience in Cappadocia, with classic sunrise views, and our most booked activity.
- Balloon Watching Tour: a visit to the top Cappadocia viewpoints for sunrise photos, with the best viewpoints guaranteed.
10:00 – Hotel pick-up and departure on the South Cappadocia route.
- Rose Valley: Walk among softly coloured rock formations along scenic valley trails.
- Underground City: Go down into rock-cut tunnels and rooms built for shelter, storage and survival below ground.
- Pigeon Valley: Carved pigeon houses and views over the valley between Goreme and Uchisar.
- Gulludere Valley: A quieter valley known for its cave churches and warm-toned rock.
- Cavusin Village: An old settlement of rock-cut homes with dramatic views of the cliff.
17:00 – End of the tour and return to your hotel.
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – Flight to Izmir & Free Afternoon in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Meals: breakfast. Transfers included.
09:30 – Pick-up at your Cappadocia hotel and drive to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport.
11:55 – Flight to Izmir. If there is no nonstop Cappadocia–Izmir flight on your date, we book the best option with a connection in Istanbul.
13:20 – Landing at Izmir Airport, where our local team meets you and takes you to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
The rest of the day is free. Ideas: Ladies Beach, the bazaar in the old town and the marina, or a short trip to Sirince village.
Night in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 7 – Full-Day Ephesus Tour
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Transfers included.
08:30 – Pick-up at your Kusadasi/Selcuk hotel and drive to the Ephesus area.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Follow the marble streets past the Agora, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, monumental fountains, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Roman Baths.
- House of Virgin Mary: A peaceful hillside sanctuary near Ephesus linked with Mary.
- Temple of Artemis: The remains of a sanctuary once listed among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
16:00 – End of the Ephesus tour and return to your hotel.
Night in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 8 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Bus to Antalya
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Transfers included.
08:00 – After breakfast and check-out, pick-up at your Kusadasi/Selcuk hotel and drive to Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Travertines: Walk beside the white mineral terraces shaped by thermal water.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: The ancient spa city, with its theatre, necropolis, baths, gates and Roman streets.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool: You can see the pool area during the Hierapolis visit. A separate payment on site applies only if you decide to swim.
16:00 – End of the tour and transfer to the bus station.
17:00 – Intercity bus to Antalya. The buses have reclining seats; they are not sleeper buses.
20:00 – Arrival in Antalya, where our local team meets you and takes you to your hotel.
Night in Antalya.
Day 9 – Free Day in Antalya
Meals: breakfast.
A day at leisure in Antalya. Relax on the coast, explore Kaleici Old Town, see Hadrian's Gate, or ask for an optional Antalya Old City Tour if you prefer a guided day.
Ideas: Kaleici and its old harbour, Konyaalti or Lara beach, or the Duden waterfalls.
Night in Antalya.
Day 10 – Perge, Aspendos, Side & Kursunlu Waterfall
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Transfers included.
08:00 – Pick-up at your Antalya hotel to start the guided ancient cities route.
- Perge Ancient City: Walk through the city gates, colonnaded street, agora, stadium and Roman baths of ancient Pamphylia.
- Aspendos Ancient Theatre: One of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere in the Mediterranean.
- Side Ancient City: The theatre area, the Roman baths, the feel of the old harbour and the Temple of Apollo.
- Kursunlu Waterfall: A green, natural finale at one of Antalya's waterfall areas.
17:00 – End of the tour and return to your hotel.
Night in Antalya.
Day 11 – Flight to Istanbul & End of the Tour
Meals: breakfast. Transfers included.
After breakfast and check-out, you are collected from your hotel at a time based on your confirmed Antalya–Istanbul flight and driven to Antalya Airport.
Your domestic flight takes you from Antalya to Istanbul. The departure time and the arrival airport in Istanbul depend on seasonal airline schedules and availability, and you land at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
If your international flight leaves the same day, you can stay at the airport. If you need a transfer to a hotel in Istanbul, ask for it when you book and we will arrange it.
The 11-day tour ends once you arrive in Istanbul.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓10 nights hotel accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 2 nights in Kusadasi, and 3 nights in Antalya
- ✓Domestic flight tickets for Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Izmir, and Antalya to Istanbul with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- ✓Intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Antalya
- ✓Airport, hotel, bus station, and tour transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Guided tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya
- ✓Bosphorus Cruise on Day 3
- ✓Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Entrance fees to museums and sites listed in the itinerary
- ✓Professional English-speaking licensed tour guides during guided tours
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles during tours and transfers
- ✓Local taxes, service charges, parking, highway, bridge, and ferry fees
- ✕International flight tickets
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Drinks during lunches
- ✕Dinners and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- ✕Optional tours and activities
- ✕Optional swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
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11-day Turkey tour package with Istanbul and 3 domestic flights: the key facts
This 11-day, 10-night group tour starts with an airport pick-up in Istanbul and uses three domestic flights to avoid long overland drives: Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Izmir, and Antalya back to Istanbul. You get three nights in Istanbul with a half-day old city tour and a Bosphorus cruise, two nights in Cappadocia, two in Kusadasi/Selcuk for Ephesus, and three in Antalya after a bus from Pamukkale. Every night is in a hotel; there is no night bus.
It suits travellers who want Istanbul and the coast in one trip and prefer flying to long bus rides, with one intercity bus of about three hours. The price is from $1,693 per person.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 11 days / 10 nights, all in hotels |
| Route | Istanbul - Cappadocia - Kusadasi/Selcuk (Ephesus) - Pamukkale - Antalya - Istanbul |
| Style | Group tour |
| Start / end | Airport pick-up at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen on Day 1 / tour ends on arrival in Istanbul on Day 11 |
| Included | 3 nights Istanbul, 2 Cappadocia, 2 Kusadasi, 3 Antalya; 3 domestic flights (15 kg + 8 kg); Pamukkale-Antalya bus; transfers; guided tours; Bosphorus cruise; listed meals and entrance fees; local taxes and fees |
| Extra | International flights, dinners and unlisted meals, drinks at lunch, Cleopatra Pool swim, optional tours, personal expenses |
How do the three domestic flights work?
Day 4 starts with a 04:00 hotel pick-up for a flight around 06:45 to Kayseri or Nevsehir, and you go straight into the north Cappadocia tour on landing, with lunch but no hotel breakfast. On Day 6 you fly to Izmir around 11:55; if there is no nonstop flight on your date, the page says we book a connection through Istanbul. On Day 11 you fly from Antalya to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen at a time set by the airline. Each flight includes 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin luggage.
What do we see in Istanbul?
Day 2 is a half-day guided tour from 08:30 to 12:30: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and free time in the Grand Bazaar. Day 3 has a free morning, then a Bosphorus cruise from 14:00 to 16:00 past palaces, mansions and fortresses. Day 1 afternoon and Day 2 afternoon are free. For mosques, cover shoulders and knees, women cover their hair, and shoes come off; mosques close to visitors at prayer times, longest on Friday midday. See Hagia Sophia and what to wear in Istanbul.
How hard are the Cappadocia and Aegean days?
Day 4 is the longest: the early flight, then Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the Goreme viewpoint, an Avanos pottery workshop, Zelve and Uchisar Castle from outside until 17:00. Day 5 starts at 10:00 with Rose Valley, an underground city, Pigeon Valley, Gulludere Valley and Cavusin. Ephesus on Day 7 runs 08:30-16:00 on marble streets with little shade. Day 8 covers the Pamukkale terraces and Hierapolis, then a 17:00 bus to Antalya; the page says these buses have reclining seats but are not sleeper buses. At Pamukkale, shoes are not allowed on the travertine, so carry them in a bag.
Is the balloon flight included?
No. A hot air balloon flight or a balloon watching tour can be added for the morning of Day 5, before the 10:00 pick-up, at the price available when you book. With two Cappadocia nights there is only one realistic balloon morning, because Day 6 is a flight day. Balloon flights depend on wind and weather and are decided on the morning, so a cancellation is possible. See Cappadocia balloon flights and our balloon price guide.
What do we do in Antalya?
You arrive around 20:00 on Day 8. Day 9 is free: Kaleici old town, Hadrian's Gate, Konyaalti or Lara beach, or the Duden waterfalls, and the page says an Antalya old city tour can be added. Day 10 is the guided ancient cities day from 08:00 to 17:00: Perge, the Aspendos theatre, Side and Kursunlu Waterfall, with lunch. Day 11 is the flight to Istanbul. Read about Antalya and Perge.
Which guide language and hotels do we get?
The page is not consistent on language. The inclusions list "Professional English-speaking licensed tour guides", but the FAQ says you can choose English, Spanish or Italian and that the price may differ. If you need Spanish or Italian, ask us to confirm the language and the price in writing. The page also gives nights per town but does not name the hotels or their category, so ask for the hotel list for your dates.
When is the best time of year for this route?
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are usually the most comfortable for Ephesus and Pamukkale. In July and August these sites often pass 32°C, so carry water and a hat. Antalya's free day is better for swimming from late spring to autumn. Note that Day 11 ends at the Istanbul airport with no hotel transfer included; if you stay on in Istanbul, ask for a transfer when you book. See best time to visit Turkey.
How do we book this package?
Use the booking form on this page to choose your start date and number of guests, and send your international arrival and departure flight details so we can time the Day 1 pick-up and the Day 11 flight. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check the three flights and the hotels for your dates and send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. For a version with Gallipoli and Troy instead of Antalya, compare the 11-day tour starting in Istanbul, or see more routes on our multi-city packages page. Get Turkey Tours is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.
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