About this trip
Ten days across Turkey's headline sights, moving from Istanbul's old city through classical ruins to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. It's a fully guided group tour built around the country's best-known landmarks rather than off-the-beaten-path finds.
You start in Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman history sits alongside a working modern city, then travel south to Ephesus and Pamukkale before finishing in Cappadocia. The pace covers a lot of ground, so expect a new base and a fresh set of sights every few days.
This suits travellers who want the greatest hits of Turkey ticked off in one go, with guiding throughout and the option to add a hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia.
What you'll do
- Visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Cruise the Bosphorus
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
- See the white travertine terraces and ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale
- Explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and underground cities
- Optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia
- Multi-destination itinerary — you'll change base several times over the 10 days
- Fully guided group format, suited to those who prefer a structured itinerary over independent exploring
- Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia is optional and not included in the core itinerary
Worth it if you value seamless logistics, expert guides, and iconic Turkish landmarks. Think twice if you dislike long travel days, surprise entrance fees, or repetitive meals.
- Zerrin's WhatsApp support and pre-trip logistics were genuinely exceptional; flights, check-ins, and pickups ran like clockwork.
- All entrance fees are excluded despite marketing suggesting inclusion; you'll pay extra at each historical site on top of tour cost.
- Ten days involves six flights and lengthy bus journeys covering Turkey's vast distances; Antalya leg felt tacked-on to some reviewers.
- Included lunches are plentiful but repetitive and bland—lentil soup and kebab rotate daily; dinners remain your responsibility.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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