Fourteen restorative days that combine the classic sights of Turkiye with the country's celebrated thermal springs and a wellness programme in Pamukkale. Planned in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator and guided in English, this itinerary moves from Istanbul through the famous spa towns of Yalova, Bursa, Gonen, Balcova and Davutlar to the healing waters of Pamukkale, then on to Konya and Cappadocia — a journey for travellers who want culture and genuine relaxation in equal measure.
Two days in Istanbul open the tour before you cross to Yalova for its thermal baths, visit Bursa and bathe at Gonen, then continue to Izmir and the Balcova springs. A day at Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary leads to Pamukkale, where four nights and a doctor-supervised wellness package of peloid mud therapy, medical massage and thermal water sessions let you truly unwind beside the travertines and Hierapolis.
The journey finishes inland at Konya, with the Mausoleum of Mevlana, and in Cappadocia, where you explore an underground city, Uchisar Castle, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, the Avanos pottery workshops and the valleys of Love and Devrent before flying back to Istanbul. Comfortable thermal and city hotels, open-buffet breakfasts, the meals listed in the programme, the Pamukkale wellness package, all entrance fees, a private air-conditioned coach, airport transfers and an English-speaking guide are included throughout.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or begin exploring the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
A full guided day on the historic peninsula: Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square, the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome with the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the Column of Constantine, and the bazaar. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Istanbul.
You travel to Yalova and its historic Termal spa, with time at the thermal baths and swimming pool. Overnight in Yalova.
A guided tour of Bursa, the first Ottoman capital: the Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Tomb, followed by time at the city's thermal springs. Lunch during the day, dinner and overnight in Bursa.
You travel to the Gonen thermal centre in Balikesir, famous for its mineral waters for bathing and drinking cures. Dinner and overnight in Gonen.
Driving to Izmir, you tour the Historical Elevator, the ancient Agora, the Hisaronu Mosque, the Kemeralti bazaar and the Clock Tower, then relax at the Balcova thermal centre. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
A guided day at Ephesus: the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre, with the House of the Virgin Mary, before the Davutlar thermal centre near Kusadasi. Lunch during the day, dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
You travel to Pamukkale to walk the white calcite travertines and the pools and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight at the Pamukkale thermal hotel.
A free day with the wellness package: a doctor's examination, peloid mud therapy, a medical massage and two thermal water sessions. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
A second wellness day of peloid mud therapy, medical massage and thermal bathing at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
A third wellness day to complete the thermal programme, with mud therapy, massage and time in the thermal waters. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
You drive east to Konya to visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Whirling Dervishes, then continue to Cappadocia. Lunch en route, dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
A full day in Cappadocia: an underground city, Uchisar Castle, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, the village of Cavusin, an Avanos pottery workshop and the valleys of Love and Devrent with the Three Beauties. Lunch during the day, dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
After breakfast and some free time you transfer for a domestic flight to Istanbul in time for your onward connection. End of our services.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category — the price adapts.
Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
Istanbul → Yalova → Bursa → Gonen → Izmir → Kusadasi, Ephesus → Pamukkale → Konya, Cappadocia → Cappadocia → Istanbul
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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!