Turkey Tour Package 4 Days: Istanbul, Antalya, Ephesus & Cappadocia

Istanbul, Antalya, Ephesus and Cappadocia in 4 days: the key facts

This 4-day, 3-night group package visits four regions and moves between them by air, with a flight at the end of every day. Day 1 is a walking tour of Istanbul's old city before an evening flight to Antalya. Day 2 covers Perge, Aspendos and Antalya's old town, then a flight to Izmir and a night in Kuşadası. Day 3 is Ephesus followed by a flight to Cappadocia, and Day 4 is a Cappadocia tour before the flight back to Istanbul.

It suits travellers with very little time who want a first look at several places and do not mind airports and packing every morning. It is a sampler: each place gets one day or less. The price is from $1,860 per person.

How many flights are there, and how much time goes to airports?

There are four domestic flights: Istanbul to Antalya on Day 1, Antalya to Izmir on Day 2, Izmir to Cappadocia on Day 3 and Cappadocia to Istanbul on Day 4. All are included. The page gives no flight times or airport names, and every touring day ends with a transfer to the airport, so expect check-in queues most evenings. Pack light, because you carry your bags through four airports in four days. Ask us for the planned flight times in writing when we send your quote.

Do we need to be in Istanbul before Day 1?

Yes. The tour starts with the guide meeting you at your Istanbul hotel at 09:00, and none of the three included nights is in Istanbul. Arrive at least the day before and book that night yourself, or ask us to arrange it. On the Istanbul day you see the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar, while Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are optional; the Hagia Sophia ticket costs $40. Our guides to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia ticket price help you decide.

What should we wear on the Istanbul day?

At mosques, men and women should cover their shoulders and knees, women also cover their hair, and shoes come off at the door; scarves are usually available at the entrance. Mosques close to visitors during prayer times, and the Blue Mosque stays closed on Friday mornings until early afternoon, so the guide may change the order of the stops. Since you fly to Antalya that evening, dress in layers that work for both a mosque and a warmer coast. See what to wear in Istanbul.

What do we see in Antalya and Ephesus?

Day 2 covers Perge, the Aspendos Theatre, Kurşunlu Waterfall, Kaleiçi old town and Hadrian's Gate. Day 3 is a guided walk through Ephesus: the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, Hercules Gate, the Grand Theatre, the Nike relief and Trajan's Fountain, among others. The Terrace Houses cost $25 extra. The House of the Virgin Mary is marked optional with no price, so ask whether it fits the day and what it costs.

Is the hot air balloon included?

No. The balloon is offered as an option at 05:00 on Day 4, which is your only morning in Cappadocia. This page does not list a balloon price, so ask for the current price in writing. Wind can ground every balloon for days at a time, and with one morning there is no backup. A cheaper option is the sunrise balloon-watching tour, and our balloon price guide explains the options.

What does the Cappadocia day include, and where does the tour end?

Pick-up is at 09:00 on Day 4 for the Esentepe viewpoint, the Zelve Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, an Avanos pottery workshop and Love Valley. You then fly to Istanbul, where a representative helps with the transfer to the airport or to your hotel. The night in Istanbul is not included, and the page does not state the return flight time. Do not book an international flight home for the same evening until we have confirmed the domestic flight in writing.

Which hotels and meals are included?

Breakfast is included each morning, but lunch and dinner are not. The page names only the towns: Antalya, Kuşadası and Cappadocia. It gives no hotel names or star ratings, so ask which hotels are planned for your dates. Entrance fees are included for the listed sights, but not for optional ones, which on this route are Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Terrace Houses and the House of the Virgin Mary. Our page on Kuşadası hotels for Ephesus explains that area.

Can we slow it down or add days?

You can add one day for $115, and the page says extra nights can be added, though no price per night is given. If four flights in four days feels rushed, our Istanbul, Ephesus, Antalya, Konya and Cappadocia package covers the same regions plus Konya over 7 days, from $2,685 per person. Other combinations are listed 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 tell us where you are staying in Istanbul the night before. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We check the four 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).