10 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

Hagia SophiaEnter Hagia Sophia with your guide to learn about its changes from church to mosque. The large dome is a central feature of the visit.

Blue MosqueVisit the mosque and see the blue tilework behind its familiar name. Follow the clothing rules and remove your shoes before entering.

Hippodrome and ObelisksSee the obelisks and monuments standing along the former chariot-racing ground. Your guide explains their place within the old public square.

Grand BazaarWalk into the covered bazaar before continuing your shopping on your own. On Sundays, the itinerary visits a different shopping alternative.

Camlica HillLook out from the hill on Istanbul’s Asian side. The viewpoint gives a wide view of the city and Bosphorus when visibility allows.

Grand Camlica MosqueVisit the large mosque near Camlica Hill. Its prayer spaces and courtyards form part of the Asian-side itinerary.

Beylerbeyi PalaceTour the former Ottoman summer palace beside the Bosphorus. The entrance ticket is included with your guided palace visit.

Bosphorus CruiseSee the European and Asian waterfronts from the boat. Palaces, bridges and waterside buildings line this part of the route.

Lunch aboard during the Two Continents TourThe included meal is served on the Bosphorus cruise between the day’s land visits. Drinks and any additional orders cost extra.

Cable CarRide the cable car in the Eyup area as part of the day’s transport and sightseeing. The fare is already included in the package.

Eyup Sultan MosqueVisit the mosque in the historic district beside the Golden Horn. This is an active religious site with visitor dress requirements.

Abu Ayyub Al AnsariVisit the site associated with Abu Ayyub Al Ansari near Eyup Sultan Mosque. Your guide explains its religious importance within the district.

City WallsSee sections of the walls that once protected the city. The guide points out these remains during the Istanbul route.

Golden HornView the inlet that separates parts of Istanbul’s European side. This stop adds a different waterfront perspective after the Bosphorus cruise.

Devrent ValleySee the weathered rocks that give Devrent its unusual shapes. The camel-shaped formation is one of the features to look for.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumWalk among the fairy chimneys with broad stone caps. Carved openings show how some of these formations were used in the past.

Goreme Panoramic ViewPause above Goreme to see the town and surrounding rock valleys together. It is a viewing stop within the northern route.

Lunch after the morning flight to CappadociaSit down for the included restaurant meal between the Red Tour stops. Drinks are separate from this first Cappadocia lunch.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch an Avanos potter work with clay at the wheel. The demonstration introduces the town’s pottery craft during the tour.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the remains of a settlement carved into the rock. Houses and religious spaces show how the valleys once formed a living community.

Uchisar Castle — exterior viewLook at the rock citadel from outside and see its carved openings. Climbing inside the castle is not part of this Red Tour stop.

Rose ValleySee the pink and pale rock slopes that name the valley. The stop adds another part of Cappadocia’s landscape after yesterday’s northern visits.

Underground CityExplore rooms and connecting passages below ground. The route includes stairs, low ceilings and narrow tunnels.

Pigeon ValleyLook across the valley walls for the small carved pigeon houses. These openings show how residents used the rock beyond their homes.

Lunch between the southern Cappadocia stopsA restaurant meal is included during the Yellow Tour before your second hotel night. Allow separately for drinks and extra orders.

Gulludere ValleySee the valley landscape and its rock-cut remains. The optional walk can take up to two hours; you may wait in the vehicle instead.

Cavusin VillageView the old cave houses along the village’s rock face. The remains show an earlier way of living within Cappadocia’s carved settlements.

Duden WaterfallVisit Duden Waterfall during the city route. This inland waterfall stop comes with time to see the surrounding area.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallSee the water fall over Antalya’s cliffs into the sea. This coastal viewpoint is the second waterfall visit of the day.

Lunch during your Antalya sightseeing dayThe included restaurant lunch takes place between the waterfall and city visits. Drinks remain an additional cost.

Kaleici Old TownWalk through the historic streets of Kaleici with your guide. Older houses and narrow lanes lead through Antalya’s Old Town.

Panoramic Boat TourJoin the boat trip for views back towards Antalya’s coast and harbour. The ride is included in the full city itinerary.

Pamukkale TravertinesView the white terraces before continuing to the ancient city above them. Walk barefoot on the marked section that is open to visitors.

Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the ruins of the settlement beside Pamukkale’s hot springs. Your guide explains the buildings that remain above the terraces.

Pamukkale lunch before the drive to KusadasiAn included restaurant lunch breaks up the Pamukkale visits. Drinks and additional orders are separate before the onward road journey.

Cleopatra Antique PoolSee the warm pool and the ancient stonework below the water. The pool is open and free to view; swimming costs extra, paid at the site.

Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the old streets through the archaeological site with your guide. The Library of Celsus and theatre are among the remains along the visit.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the small shrine on the wooded hill near Ephesus. The stone chapel is associated with the Virgin Mary and remains a place of pilgrimage.

Lunch on the Ephesus day before flying to IstanbulRestaurant lunch is included among the three guided visits. Pay separately for drinks before continuing to Izmir Airport.

Temple of ArtemisSee the remains of the former sanctuary near Selcuk. Your guide explains the temple’s scale from the surviving site.