This 11-day private tour combines the Mediterranean, the inland lakes and steppe of Anatolia, the volcanic valleys of Cappadocia and the monuments of Istanbul in one itinerary. It begins in Antalya, where the first full day is spent at sea on a scuba diving trip: a well-equipped boat takes you to two dive sites in the Kemer area, professional instructors explain breathing, underwater hand signals and safety, and you make two dives of about 20 minutes each, with lunch served on board. No previous diving experience is needed.
From Antalya the route turns inland to Pamukkale, where you walk on the white calcium travertines and visit the ruins of Hierapolis before a night at a thermal hotel with a hot spring pool. The next day you stop at the mountain-ringed Egirdir Lake and at the Mevlana Museum in Konya, the dervish lodge and mausoleum of the 13th-century poet Rumi, before arriving in Cappadocia. Two full guided days follow: the Red Tour with Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, lunch and a pottery workshop in Avanos, Devrent Valley, a wine tasting in Urgup and the Three Beauties, and the Green Tour with Ozkonak Underground City, a 3 km walk in the Ihlara Valley, lunch at Belisirma, Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley.
After a domestic flight from Kayseri you spend four nights in Istanbul. The city tour covers Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Spice Bazaar, and the Bosphorus programme includes a boat trip past Dolmabahce, Ciragan and Beylerbeyi palaces, Ortakoy and Rumeli Fortress, a crossing of the Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill and a shopping tour. The tenth day is free, with an optional excursion to Miniaturk, Pierre Loti Hill and the Cevahir shopping centre available at extra cost.
Included are 10 nights of hotel accommodation (2 in Antalya, 1 in Pamukkale, 3 in Cappadocia, 4 in Istanbul), daily breakfast, 5 lunches and 6 dinners, a professional English-speaking guide on all tours, air-conditioned private transport, arrival and return transfers, the entrance fees in the itinerary and hotel and city taxes. International flights and the domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul are not included. Optional extras such as paragliding or a balloon flight over Pamukkale and a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia can be booked locally.
| Tour type | Private · multi-day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 11 Days 10 Nights |
| Price | From €2,825 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | Licensed guide in your language |
| Stops | 8 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
Upon your arrival at the Antalya airport or bus station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city by night or simply relax after your journey. Overnight stay in Antalya.
You are picked up at about 08:00 and taken to the harbor, where a well-equipped boat and its crew are waiting. The trip heads for two dive sites in the Kemer area, chosen by the instructors according to sea conditions and currents. Professional instructors will provide all necessary safety training and equipment, ensuring a safe experience even for beginners. Each dive lasts about 20 minutes, with time for sunbathing on the deck and a freshly prepared lunch on board in between. The boat is back in Antalya at about 16:00 and a car takes you to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale. You will spend the day exploring the stunning white travertine terraces, often called the Cotton Castle, and the extensive ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. You can walk barefoot in the warm spring water flowing down the terraces. Optional tandem paragliding over the travertines or an early-morning balloon flight the next day can be arranged at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at a thermal hotel in Pamukkale with a hot spring pool.
Depart Pamukkale for a scenic drive toward Cappadocia. Your first stop is the serene Egirdir Lake, a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by mountains, perfect for a refreshing break. Continue to Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of the poet Rumi. Admire its Seljuk architecture and the dervish lodge, then drive on to Cappadocia, arriving at about 18:30. If you want to join the optional hot air balloon flight the next morning, register with your guide. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Explore the geological wonders of Cappadocia, starting at Uchisar Castle for panoramic views. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum to see 10th-century frescoes, then walk through the abandoned cave houses of Cavusin. After lunch in Avanos, observe traditional pottery making, explore the rock formations of Devrent Valley, and visit the Three Beauties fairy chimneys. The day includes a wine tasting at a wine shop in Urgup and ends at about 18:00. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Pick-up is between 08:00 and 09:30. Descend into Ozkonak Underground City, a well-preserved settlement carved deep into the rock on several levels. Afterward, travel to the Ihlara Valley for a 3km hike along the river, passing rock-carved churches. Lunch will be served in the village of Belisirma. The afternoon includes a visit to the 13th-century Selime Monastery and a scenic stop at Pigeon Valley on the way back. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Enjoy a free morning in Cappadocia for some souvenir shopping. In the evening transfer to Kayseri Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul (not included). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the local surroundings at your own pace. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Pick-up between 08:00 and 09:30 for the old city. Start at Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans, with its porcelain collection, imperial robes, Treasury jewels and the Holy Relics. Continue to the Blue Mosque, named after its blue Iznik tiles, and the Hippodrome with the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and Constantine's column. Following a short lunch break (not included), browse the Spice Bazaar, then return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Board a boat on the strait between Europe and Asia and see Dolmabahce Palace, the parks of Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy with its church, mosque and synagogue, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy the view from Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul. A shopping tour follows with a carpet weaving course, jewellery and handicraft centres and a leather fashion show; the evening is free. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
A free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. As an optional excursion at extra cost you can visit Miniaturk, the large miniature park with 1/25 scale models of landmarks from Istanbul, Anatolia and former Ottoman lands, enjoy the view over the Golden Horn from the Pierre Loti cafe above Eyup, and shop at the Cevahir shopping centre in Sisli. Overnight in Istanbul.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant journey home.
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