See the very best of Turkey in ten unforgettable days on this guaranteed-departure group tour that links imperial Istanbul, the classical coast and the lunar valleys of Cappadocia, arranged in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator since 2007 with professional English-speaking guides throughout. From the mosques and bazaars of Istanbul you sail the Bosphorus, walk the marble streets of Ephesus, bathe at the travertines of Pamukkale, discover the old city and waterfalls of Antalya, and float over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
The journey begins with two days in Istanbul, where you tour the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, shop the bazaars and cruise the Bosphorus past Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces, Ortaköy and Rumeli Fortress. A domestic flight then carries you to the Aegean for the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the Greek-built village of Şirince near Kuşadası, followed by the dazzling thermal terraces of Pamukkale and Roman Hierapolis.
Crossing to the Mediterranean you reach Antalya to wander the Roman and Ottoman lanes of Kaleiçi, admire Hadrian's Gate and the Broken Minaret, and visit the cascading Düden Waterfalls. A final flight brings you to Cappadocia, a landscape of volcanic rock carved into fairy chimneys, cave churches and whole underground cities; here you explore Uçhisar Castle, the Özkonak Underground City, the valleys of Devrent and Paşabağ, the potters of Avanos and the Zelve Open-Air Museum, with the option of a dawn hot-air balloon flight. Prices are per person; please request a quotation for your dates.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
After breakfast you tour the historic peninsula, beginning at the Hippodrome with its Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine. You visit the Blue Mosque, famed for its blue İznik tiles, admire Hagia Sophia from the square, and after lunch browse the bazaar for spices, Turkish delight and souvenirs. (Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace interiors are available as optional supplements.) Overnight in Istanbul.
This morning you cruise the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe and Asia, with views of Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces, the artists' square at Ortaköy and the mighty Rumeli Fortress. After a visit to the Spice Bazaar you transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to İzmir and continue to your hotel in Kuşadası. Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.
A full guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, taking in the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre. After lunch you visit a traditional carpet-weaving centre and the Greek-built hillside village of Şirince, known for its white houses and fruit wines, with free time to explore. Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.
You travel inland to Pamukkale, the "cotton castle" of brilliant white calcium terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal springs, and explore the adjoining ruins of the Roman spa city of Hierapolis. There is the option to bathe in the warm natural pools. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
After breakfast and some free time you transfer by road to Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, a journey of around three to four hours. On arrival and check-in the afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
You explore Kaleiçi, Antalya's atmospheric old town, with its marina, Clock Tower, the triumphal Hadrian's Gate, the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque and the Hıdırlık Tower overlooking the Mediterranean. After lunch you visit the Düden Waterfalls, where streams from the Taurus Mountains tumble toward the sea. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast and free time you fly to Cappadocia (directly or via Istanbul, depending on schedules) and transfer to your hotel. For groups of six or more the day may instead be made by road via Konya, with a visit to the Mevlâna Museum of the Whirling Dervishes. The rest of the day is at leisure; speak to your guide if you wish to book tomorrow's dawn balloon flight. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
A full day among Cappadocia's wonders: the rock citadel of Uçhisar, the lunar landscape of Devrent (Imagination) Valley, the well-preserved Özkonak Underground City, the dramatic fairy chimneys of Paşabağ, the potters' workshops of Avanos and the rock-cut churches of the Zelve Open-Air Museum. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
After breakfast you are transferred to Cappadocia (Nevşehir/Kayseri) Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul, where this ten-day journey across Turkey comes to an end.
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Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!