Turkey Tour Package: Istanbul, Ephesus, Antalya, Konya & Cappadocia
Overview
Turkey Tour Package: Istanbul, Ephesus, Antalya, Konya & Cappadocia
This tour takes you to five of Turkey's best-known places in one week: Istanbul, the ancient city of Ephesus, Antalya on the coast, the spiritual city of Konya and the striking landscapes of Cappadocia.
In Istanbul you walk through the Ottoman and Byzantine old city before flying to Izmir and staying in Kusadasi. After a day among the ruins of Ephesus, you fly to Antalya to see Perge, Aspendos and the old town of Kaleici. A road trip brings you to Konya, home of the Mevlana Museum, and then to Cappadocia, before a flight returns you to Istanbul.
The program is carefully planned to blend cultural heritage and scenery across five regions. Accommodation with breakfast, a professional guide, all flights in the itinerary, air-conditioned vehicles and entry to the sights (except optional ones) are included. International flights to Istanbul, lunches, dinners and optional activities in your free time are not.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival and Airport Transfer in Istanbul
On arrival at Istanbul airport, you are met and driven to your hotel. There are no activities planned today. Your guide will meet you at 09:30 AM the next morning.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour and Flight to Izmir
At 09:00 AM your guide meets you at the hotel for a full-day walking tour of the historic heart of Ottoman and Byzantine Istanbul.
Highlights of the day:
- Topkapi Palace (optional): the former home of the Ottoman sultans, full of history and fine architecture.
- Blue Mosque: one of the best-known landmarks in the city, admired for its grand scale and blue tilework.
- Hagia Sophia (optional): a UNESCO World Heritage Site with superb Byzantine architecture and a vast, impressive interior.
- Grand Bazaar: the oldest covered market in the world and a lively place to shop for souvenirs, spices and textiles.
After the tour, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. On arrival, we drive you to your hotel in Kusadasi, with breakfast included.
Day 3 – Ephesus and Flight to Antalya
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Highlights of the day:
- Library of Celsus: the tall, richly carved facade of this ancient library is the best-known image of Ephesus.
- Temple of Hadrian: a fine temple honouring the Roman emperor, with columns and carved reliefs still in good shape.
- Terrace Houses (optional): the lavish homes where the wealthiest families of Ephesus once lived.
- Hercules Gate: a monumental gateway decorated with carvings of the legendary hero.
- Grand Theatre: it held up to 25,000 spectators and is still used for performances today.
- The Snake Cult of Asklepios: hear about the ancient cult of Asklepios, the god of healing, and see what is left of his temple.
- Herm (Marker) of Hermes: ancient marker stones that once guided people through the city and marked its boundaries.
- Artemission: the site of the Temple of Artemis, counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Stone-carving of the goddess Nike: a finely worked relief of Nike, the winged goddess of victory.
- Fountain of Trajan: the well-kept remains of a grand fountain built in honour of Emperor Trajan.
- House of Virgin Mary (optional): the tour can finish at the house many believe to be the Virgin Mary's final resting place.
After the tour, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Antalya, where we take you to your hotel (breakfast included).
Day 4 – Perge, Aspendos and Antalya Old Town, then Konya
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and discover the main sights of Antalya.
- Perge Ancient City: walk among the ruins of this Roman city.
- Aspendos Theatre: one of the best-preserved Roman theaters anywhere in the world.
- Kursunlu Waterfall: a peaceful natural spot to unwind.
- Kaleici (Old Town): cobbled lanes lined with Ottoman buildings and lively shops.
- Hadrian's Gate: a well-preserved Roman gate that once marked the way into the old city.
After the tour, board the bus to Konya, a journey of about 4 hours.
Overnight in Konya.
Day 5 – Konya Tour and Transfer to Cappadocia
Check out of your hotel after breakfast.
Highlights of the day:
- Mevlana Museum: the resting place of the famous mystic Rumi, where you learn about the Whirling Dervishes.
- Karatay Medrese: a school from the Seljuk era, known for its fine tiles and its place in history.
- Alaeddin Hill: walk to the top for a view over the whole city.
Then drive to Cappadocia, which takes about 3 hours. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 – North Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast, you board the bus for the trip to Cappadocia (about 3 hours).
Highlights of the day:
- Göreme Esentepe panorama: the day opens at the Esentepe viewpoint between Uçhisar and Göreme, with wide views of fairy chimneys, the Cappadocian valleys and the small town of Esentepe.
- Zelve Open-Air Museum: once home to a monastic community and a centre of Christian learning, Zelve is full of old monasteries, churches and chapels with frescoes that have survived in good condition.
- Paşabağ (Monks Valley): famous for fairy chimneys topped with three heads, this valley, also called “Pasha's Vineyard”, has some of the strangest rock shapes in Cappadocia.
- Devrent Valley: a short drive away, small pointed chimneys create a scene that looks like the surface of the moon, and many rocks resemble animals or mythical creatures.
- Avanos pottery workshop: potters have worked in Avanos since 3000 BC, using clay from the Red River. In a traditional workshop you watch local artisans at work.
- Love Valley: the last stop, where millions of years of erosion have carved cones, pinnacles and fairy chimneys as tall as 40 meters. It is one of the most unusual places for photos in the region.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for the flight back to Istanbul. Once you land, the rest of the day is free to relax or do some last-minute shopping.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 – Departure Transfer
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Our representative helps with your airport transfer for the flight back to Istanbul, and our services end there.
Extra nights in Istanbul can be added if you would like to stay longer.
Important Notes
Optional extras
- Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia (Göreme): $310
- One extra night at an Istanbul hotel, before or after the tour: $65
- Private tour upgrade: $300
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Accommodations with breakfast
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓All flights in the itinerary
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓Admission Fees to enter sights (Except optionals)
- ✕International flights to Istanbul
- ✕Dinner and lunch
- ✕Optional additional tours or activities during free time
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Istanbul, Ephesus, Antalya, Konya and Cappadocia in one week: the key facts
This group package visits five regions in 7 days and 6 nights. You arrive in Istanbul on Day 1 and tour the old city on Day 2 before flying to Izmir and sleeping in Kuşadası. Day 3 is Ephesus and a flight to Antalya, Day 4 covers Perge, Aspendos and Kaleiçi before a bus of about 4 hours to Konya, and Day 5 is Konya and a drive of about 3 hours to Cappadocia. Day 6 is a Cappadocia tour and a flight back to Istanbul, and Day 7 is your departure.
It suits first-time visitors with a week who want a broad overview and are happy with a new hotel almost every night. The price is from $2,685 per person.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Route | Istanbul - Izmir/Kuşadası (Ephesus) - Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia - Istanbul |
| Style | Group tour, with a private upgrade for $300 |
| Start / end | Airport pick-up in Istanbul on Day 1 / departure transfer from Istanbul on Day 7 |
| Included | 6 nights with breakfast, professional guide, all domestic flights, air-conditioned vehicles, entrance fees except optional sites |
| Extra | Lunches and dinners, balloon ($310), extra Istanbul night ($65), optional sites, international flights |
Is this a 6-day or a 7-day tour?
The page address and one photo caption say 6 days, but the tour info says 7 days and 6 nights, and the itinerary has seven days, with the last one being only your departure transfer. Plan for 7 days. The page has a few other slips: Day 6 says you "board the bus for the trip to Cappadocia" when you already slept there, and Day 7 mentions a "flight back to Istanbul" when you are already in Istanbul. Ask us to confirm the final day-by-day plan in writing.
How do we get between the five regions?
There are three domestic flights: Istanbul to Izmir on Day 2, Izmir to Antalya on Day 3 and Cappadocia to Istanbul on Day 6. Between Antalya and Konya you take a bus of about 4 hours, and from Konya to Cappadocia a drive of about 3 hours. The page gives no flight times or airports. You change hotels five times, sleeping in Istanbul, Kuşadası, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia and Istanbul again, so a small suitcase makes the airport days easier.
What do we see in Istanbul, and when does the guide arrive?
Day 1 says the guide meets you at 09:30 the next morning, while Day 2 says 09:00, so confirm the time in writing. The full-day walk covers the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, with Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia as optional extras that are not covered by the included entrance fees. You fly to Izmir that evening, and Day 6 gives you a free afternoon in Istanbul. For mosque visits, cover shoulders and knees, women cover their hair, and shoes come off; see what to wear in Istanbul.
What do the Ephesus and Antalya days include?
On Day 3 the guide walks you through Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Grand Theatre and Trajan's Fountain. The Terrace Houses and the House of the Virgin Mary are optional, with no prices on this page. You fly to Antalya that afternoon. On Day 4 you visit Perge, the Aspendos Theatre, Kurşunlu Waterfall, Kaleiçi and Hadrian's Gate, then take the bus to Konya.
What happens in Konya and Cappadocia?
Day 5 covers the Mevlana Museum, the Karatay Madrasa and Alaeddin Hill before the drive to Cappadocia. On Day 6 you visit the Esentepe viewpoint, the Zelve Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, an Avanos pottery workshop and Love Valley, then fly to Istanbul. That is one night and one touring day in Cappadocia. If you want more time there, ask about adding a night before you book. Our Cappadocia guide lists more to see.
Is the hot air balloon included?
No. The balloon in Göreme is an optional extra at $310. You spend only one night in Cappadocia, so the morning of Day 6 is your one chance. Wind regularly grounds all balloons, sometimes for several days in a row, and take-offs need daily permission from Turkey's civil aviation authority. Our balloon price guide explains what different flights include, and the sunrise balloon-watching tour is a cheaper way to see them.
What does the private upgrade change, and which hotels are used?
The page offers a private tour upgrade for $300 but does not explain what changes, for example whether you get your own guide and vehicle on every day or only on some. Ask us to set this out in writing before you pay. Hotels are not named and no star ratings are given; the page only lists the towns. Breakfast is included every morning, and lunch and dinner are not. See our page on Kuşadası hotels for Ephesus for that stop.
Can we add nights or choose a different route?
You can add an Istanbul hotel night before or after the tour for $65, which helps if you want a second day in the city. Our 7-day Turkey itinerary shows other ways to spend a week. If you would rather skip Ephesus and spend longer in fewer places, our Istanbul, Antalya, Konya and Cappadocia tour also runs 7 days, from $2,480 per person. More routes are under multi-city packages.
How do we book this package?
Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page, and add your arrival flight details. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm the guide times, the flights and the hotels, then send you the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (A-15751).
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