Best of Turkey Tour Package: 15 Days with Flights and Antalya Coast
Overview
Best of Turkey Tour Package: 15 Days with Flights and Antalya Coast
Turkey's most famous destinations come together in this 15-day, 14-night trip. Istanbul opens the journey with a private tour of the Old City, a Bosphorus cruise that includes lunch, a session at a Turkish hammam and spa, and a private city tour by car that you shape yourself.
Red and Green Tours in Cappadocia
A flight brings you to Cappadocia, where the Green Tour and the Red Tour lead you past fairy chimneys, valleys and churches carved into rock. You can add a sunrise hot air balloon flight, ride an ATV or a horse in the evening, and spend a night at the Turkish Night Show with dinner.
Kusadasi is your base for ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, and for a day at Pamukkale's white travertines and the remains of Hierapolis. Five nights in Antalya on the Mediterranean close the trip, with a boat trip, the Kaleici old town, the Duden Waterfalls and days free for the beach.
Hotels, Flights and Assistance
You stay in 4 and 5 star hotels. Every domestic flight and all airport transfers are covered, breakfast comes daily and lunch is provided on tour days. A personal travel assistant can be reached 24/7 for the whole trip.
Tour Info
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. At Istanbul Airport our team greets you and drives you privately to the hotel. Nothing else is planned, so rest after the flight or begin discovering the city in your own time.
- Landing at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfer from the airport
- Check-in at the hotel
- Time to yourself in Istanbul
Night in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Private Tour
A private licensed guide leads you through Istanbul's historic centre, telling the story of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires at every landmark.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – Your private guide meets you
- 09:30 – Visit to Hagia Sophia
- 11:00 – The Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:00 – Visit to Topkapi Palace
- 16:00 – The Grand Bazaar
- 17:30 – Back to the hotel
- 18:00 – Free time in the city
Night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise with Lunch and Turkish Hammam
The morning is free. At lunchtime you board a Bosphorus cruise and sail between Europe and Asia, with lunch served on the boat. Along the shores you pass Dolmabahce Palace and the Ortakoy Mosque, then Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge, with old Ottoman mansions along the water, and the city opens up around you. The evening is for unwinding in a traditional Turkish hammam and spa.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 10:00 – Free time in the city
- 13:00 – Bosphorus cruise, lunch on board
- 14:00 – The Ortakoy Mosque
- 14:30 – The Rumeli Fortress
- 15:00 – The Bosphorus Bridge and the mansions on the shore
- 16:00 – Back to the hotel
- 19:00 – Turkish hammam and spa
- 20:30 – Back to the hotel
Night in Istanbul.
Day 4 – Private Istanbul Tour by Car and Flight to Cappadocia
A private vehicle with a driver is yours today, so you see Istanbul on your own terms. Pick the route that matches your interests: historic sights, shopping areas, local neighbourhoods, viewpoints or places to take photos. Because the driver stays with you all day, you decide how long each stop lasts.
Places guests often choose:
- Galata Tower
- Balat and Fener, with their colourful streets
- The Karakoy district
- Ortakoy Mosque
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square plus Istiklal Street
- Galataport
- High-end shopping in Nisantasi
- Viewpoints over the Bosphorus
- Istanbul's Asian side
A possible timetable:
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – Start of the private city tour
- 11:00 – Karakoy and Galata Tower
- 12:30 – Fener and Balat
- 14:00 – Break for lunch
- 15:00 – Bosphorus views at Ortakoy
- 16:00 – Back to the hotel
- 18:30 – Transfer to the airport
- 21:00 – Your flight to Cappadocia leaves
- 22:30 – Landing in Cappadocia
- 23:00 – Check-in at the hotel
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 5 – Cappadocia Green Tour, Optional ATV or Horse Ride
Southern Cappadocia is the focus of the Green Tour, with its valleys, underground cities and strange landscapes. In the evening there is the option of an ATV or horse ride through the valleys as the sun sets over the region.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:30 – Green Tour sets off
- 10:30 – Underground city at Kaymakli
- 12:00 – The Ihlara Valley
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:30 – The Selime Monastery
- 16:30 – The Pigeon Valley
- 17:30 – Back to the hotel
- 18:30 – Horse riding or an ATV tour
- 21:00 – Back to the hotel
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – Optional Balloon Flight, Red Tour and Turkish Night
If you like, the day begins with an optional hot air balloon flight. Afterwards you join the Red Tour, which brings you to the most famous fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches and viewpoints in Cappadocia. The evening is a traditional Turkish Night Show, with dinner and local performers.
- 05:00 – Optional hot air balloon flight
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:30 – Red Tour sets off
- 10:00 – The Goreme Open Air Museum
- 11:30 – The castle at Uchisar
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:00 – Fairy chimneys of Pasabag
- 15:30 – The Devrent Valley
- 17:00 – Back to the hotel
- 19:30 – Dinner and the Turkish Night Show
- 22:30 – Back to the hotel
Night in Cappadocia.
Day 7 – Flight to Izmir and Afternoon in Kusadasi
Breakfast, check-out and a transfer to Cappadocia Airport come first, then the flight to Izmir. On landing our team is there to drive you to your Kusadasi hotel. For the rest of the day you can relax by the sea, enjoy the hotel facilities or wander around town.
- 10:00 – Check-out
- 11:00 – Transfer to the airport
- 13:00 – Flight departs for Izmir
- 14:30 – Landing in Izmir
- 15:30 – Drive to Kusadasi
- 16:00 – Check-in at the hotel
- 17:00 – Time to yourself in Kusadasi
- 19:00 – Dinner and a relaxed evening
Night in Kusadasi.
Day 8 – Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Ephesus, among the best-preserved ancient cities on earth, is today's destination. You walk past the Great Theatre and the Library of Celsus among other Roman monuments, then continue to the House of the Virgin Mary.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – Pick-up at the hotel
- 10:00 – Ancient Ephesus
- 11:30 – The Library of Celsus
- 12:30 – The Great Theatre
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:30 – The House of the Virgin Mary
- 17:00 – Back to the hotel
Night in Kusadasi.
Day 9 – Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis
The trip to Pamukkale brings you to its white travertine terraces and to ancient Hierapolis, where nature and thousands of years of history sit side by side.
- 07:30 – Hotel breakfast
- 08:30 – Leave for Pamukkale
- 11:00 – The travertines of Pamukkale
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:00 – Ancient Hierapolis
- 15:30 – Optional Cleopatra Pool
- 17:00 – Back to the hotel
Night in Kusadasi.
Day 10 – Flight from Izmir to Antalya
Following breakfast and check-out, you transfer to Izmir Airport and fly to Antalya. A driver takes you to the hotel on arrival, and the remaining hours are free for the Mediterranean shore.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 10:00 – Check-out
- 11:00 – Drive to Izmir Airport
- 13:00 – Flight departs for Antalya
- 14:30 – Landing in Antalya
- 15:30 – Check-in at the hotel
- 16:00 – Free time by the Mediterranean
Night in Antalya.
Day 11 – Beach and Resort Day in Antalya
The whole day is free. Spend it on the beach, around the resort facilities, in the shops or exploring Antalya by yourself.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – A day on the beach
- 12:00 – Shopping and free time
- 17:00 – Relaxing at the resort
Night in Antalya.
Day 12 – Mediterranean Boat Trip from Antalya
Today belongs to the Mediterranean: you cruise the coast, stop to swim and have lunch on the boat.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 10:00 – The boat sets sail
- 12:00 – Stops for swimming
- 13:00 – Lunch served on the boat
- 16:00 – Back at the marina
- 17:00 – Back to the hotel
Night in Antalya.
Day 13 – Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate and Duden Waterfalls
You explore old Antalya with its narrow lanes and marina, plus the famous Duden Waterfalls.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:30 – City tour sets off
- 10:00 – Old town of Kaleici
- 11:30 – Walk through Hadrian's Gate
- 13:00 – Included lunch
- 14:30 – The Duden Waterfalls
- 16:00 – The marina in Antalya
- 17:30 – Back to the hotel
Night in Antalya.
Day 14 – Free Day in Antalya
The final full day has no fixed plans: enjoy Antalya's beaches, cafes and Mediterranean feel before you leave. In the afternoon optional activities can be arranged.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 09:00 – Time to yourself
- 13:00 – Choice of optional activities
- 18:00 – Watching the sun set over the Mediterranean
Night in Antalya.
Day 15 – Departure from Antalya Airport
Breakfast and check-out are followed by the transfer to Antalya Airport. Fly home straight from Antalya, or ask us to add a flight to Istanbul ahead of your international departure.
- 08:00 – Hotel breakfast
- 10:00 – Check-out
- 11:00 – Transfer to the airport
- Our services end
- Optional: a flight to Istanbul, on request
- Optional: fly out internationally straight from Antalya
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Breakfast and 14 Nights in a Middle-Class Hotel Picked from Our Selection, Booked Subject to Availability and Your Approval
- ✓Lunch on Each Tour Day
- ✓Every Airport Transfer
- ✓Every Domestic Flight
- ✓Professional Guide for the Group Tours
- ✓Airport Meet-and-Greet
- ✓Private Tour of Istanbul's Old City
- ✓Lunch Cruise on the Bosphorus
- ✓Private Tour Around Istanbul
- ✓Turkish Hammam with a Spa Session
- ✓Green Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Red Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓Dinner and a Turkish Night Show
- ✓Guided Walk Through Antalya's Old Town
- ✓Boat Trip in Antalya, Lunch Included
- ✓Time on the Mediterranean Coast
- ✓Free Days at the Beach and Resort
- ✓Tour of Ancient Ephesus
- ✓House of the Virgin Mary Visit
- ✓Tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- ✓Entry Tickets for All Museums and Sights
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off at Your Hotel
- ✓Transport on Tour Days
- ✓Vehicles with Air Conditioning
- ✓Local Guides Who Speak English
- ✓Personal Travel Assistant and WhatsApp Help, 24/7
- ✓All Service Charges and Taxes
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
- ✕Scuba Diving in Antalya (Optional)
- ✕Water Sports Activities (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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15-day Best of Turkey package: the key facts
Over fifteen days, this private trip links the most famous places in Turkey and finishes with a beach break on the Mediterranean, from $3,980 per person. It begins in Istanbul. From there you fly to Cappadocia, move on to the Aegean for Ephesus and Pamukkale, and end with five nights on the Antalya coast. The price includes fourteen hotel nights with breakfast, every domestic flight, every airport transfer with meet-and-greet, lunch on tour days and the guided tours in each region.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 15 days, 14 nights |
| Cost | from $3,980 per person |
| Route | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Antalya |
| Hotels | 14 nights with breakfast in middle-class hotels from our selection, confirmed once you approve them |
| What is covered | All domestic flights and transfers, hammam, Bosphorus cruise with lunch, private Old City tour, Turkish night show, Red and Green tours, private car tour, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Old Town tour and boat trip in Antalya |
| Not covered | Hot air balloon, international flights, personal expenses, scuba diving and water sports (optional) |
What is a good two-week route through Turkey?
With two weeks you can mix culture, scenery and beach time at an easy pace:
| Days | Area | Main points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | Istanbul | A private tour of the Old City, lunch on a Bosphorus cruise, a Turkish hammam with spa, and a private car tour on a route you choose |
| 4 to 7 | Cappadocia | The Green and Red tours, a sunrise balloon if you want it, an ATV or horse ride in the evening, and dinner with a Turkish night show |
| 7 to 9 | Aegean | Free time in Kusadasi, then Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, then Pamukkale and Hierapolis |
| 10 to 15 | Antalya | A free day at the beach, a boat trip on the Mediterranean with lunch and swimming stops, the Old Town and Duden Waterfalls, another free day, then departure |
On the last day you can fly home straight from Antalya, or we can add a flight back to Istanbul.
How does it compare with the shorter Turkey packages?
| Package | Days | Regions | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private tour of Turkey | 8 days | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale | $2,250 per person |
| Grand tour of Turkey | 10 days | Those four regions, plus more to do in Istanbul | $2,800 per person |
| This package | 15 days | Five nights on the Antalya coast on top | $3,980 per person |
| Aegean Legends, Turkey with Greece | 15 days | Turkey plus Greece | $4,200 per person |
Days one to ten match the Grand Turkey route. The five extra days make it a proper holiday, giving you time to rest by the Mediterranean once the sightseeing is done.
What is the plan in Antalya?
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 10 | Fly from Izmir to Antalya, afternoon at leisure |
| Day 11 | A free day at the beach and resort |
| Day 12 | Mediterranean boat trip with lunch on board and swimming stops |
| Day 13 | Kaleici (Antalya Old Town), the marina and Duden Waterfalls |
| Day 14 | Free day with optional activities |
For more time on the coast, look at our Antalya day trips, for example the boat tour to Suluada island from $50 or the boat trip to Demre, Myra and Kekova from $120.
Does the price include the balloon?
It does not. The hot air balloon in Cappadocia is optional, and the standard flight at sunrise costs from $199. In Antalya, scuba diving and water sports are optional too.
When is the best season for a 15-day trip?
May, June and September work best. The sea in Antalya is warm enough to swim, and sightseeing elsewhere is comfortable. July and August are hot, though ideal for the beach. October is still pleasant on the coast.
What should you pack?
Comfortable shoes for walking, swimwear and sun protection for the coast and Pamukkale, warm layers for the early mornings in Cappadocia, modest clothes for mosques and the House of the Virgin Mary, and your passport for domestic flights.
How do you reserve?
Pick your dates on this page and fill in the form, or write to us on WhatsApp with your flight details. We confirm the hotels once you approve them and send the full plan in writing. Payment is only due after confirmation. More ideas: our Turkey tour packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a visa required for US citizens travelling to Turkey?
No visa is needed. Holders of a US passport can stay in Turkey as tourists for up to 90 days without one. The only requirement is that your passport remains valid for at least six months after the day you enter. You do not fill in forms, pay fees or apply ahead of time.
Are there nonstop flights from the USA to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines runs daily nonstop services to Istanbul from 13 cities in the US. In the east these are New York JFK, Newark, Boston, Washington DC, Miami and Atlanta; in the Midwest, Chicago and Detroit; in Texas, Houston and Dallas; and on the West Coast, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Depending on where you start, the journey lasts roughly 10-13 hours. Flight TK2 departs New York JFK at 20:00 and reaches Istanbul the following morning, while the return, TK1, leaves Istanbul at 15:10. Flying from a different US city? We can help you plan the tour from there.
Is the hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia part of the package?
It is not part of the base price; the balloon flight is an optional extra, though we do recommend it. You float above the fairy chimneys at sunrise alongside roughly 100 other balloons, and plenty of our guests call it the best moment of the whole trip. Let us know at booking and we will reserve your place ahead of time. In peak season seats go fast, so booking early really matters.
What happens once I book, and can I ask questions first?
Yes, you can reach us on WhatsApp before you book. We walk you through the whole programme, answer what you want to know and confirm every detail before you decide. After booking, a dedicated travel assistant gets in touch right away. Within 24 hours you receive a PDF with your day-by-day itinerary, plus all hotel confirmations, domestic flight details and pick-up times. Changes are still possible, such as extra nights, a balloon flight, other hotels or a gentler pace. From the moment you book until you are home again, we stay in contact on WhatsApp.
Can you design a Turkey tour around my own plans?
Yes. Perhaps you would like longer in Istanbul, or to include the Antalya coast, Bodrum, Gallipoli or a gulet cruise. Maybe you prefer 5-star hotels, or a slower rhythm with more free time. Share your dates, destinations, budget, group size and travel style, and your travel assistant will put together a personal itinerary from the ground up. Send us a WhatsApp message and a tailored proposal reaches you within 24 hours.
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