9 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya and Pamukkale Tour

Camlica HillLook across the Bosphorus from the Asian side of Istanbul. The high ground provides a wider view of the city and its bridges.

Grand Camlica MosqueVisit the large mosque on Camlica Hill. Its courtyards and interior introduce a recent addition to Istanbul’s religious architecture.

Beylerbeyi PalaceSee the Ottoman summer palace standing beside the strait. The visit includes admission to the palace, with its decorated rooms and waterfront setting.

Bosphorus CruiseTravel along the water separating Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. Bridges, palaces and waterfront houses line the cruise route.

Lunch during the Bosphorus cruiseThe Group itinerary serves the included lunch aboard the boat. Drinks and any orders outside the included meal cost extra.

Cable Car and Pierre Loti HillRide the included cable car in the Eyup area. Pierre Loti Hill overlooks the Golden Horn and the neighbourhoods along its banks.

Eyup Sultan MosqueVisit the mosque complex in the historic Eyup district. It remains a place of worship, so visits follow local prayer and dress requirements.

Abu Ayyub Al AnsariSee the tomb associated with Abu Ayyub Al Ansari beside the mosque. Your guide explains why this place has special meaning for visitors to Eyup.

City WallsSee sections of the historic walls along the city route. These surviving defences help place the older districts within Istanbul’s wider history.

Golden HornView the inlet that separates parts of Istanbul’s European side. The shoreline, bridges and hills form the setting for the Eyup visits.

Devrent ValleySee naturally shaped rocks spread across Devrent. Among them is a formation resembling a camel, which makes a useful point of comparison for the other shapes.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumWalk among capped fairy chimneys and rock-cut chambers. Pasabag shows how natural formations were also adapted for shelter and religious use.

Goreme Panoramic ViewStop above the Goreme landscape to see the village and surrounding rock formations together. The outlook introduces the valleys visited during your Cappadocia stay.

Lunch on arrival day in CappadociaThe Red Tour includes a restaurant lunch between its visits. Drinks and additional restaurant purchases are paid separately.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch the shaping of clay at a pottery workshop in Avanos. The demonstration explains the wheel work behind a craft long practised in the town.

Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the remains of Zelve’s cave settlement across its valleys. Carved homes and places of worship show how people used the surrounding rock.

Uchisar Castle — exterior viewLook up at the rock citadel above Uchisar from outside. The itinerary includes the viewpoint, without an entrance or climb inside the castle.

Rose ValleyView the pink-toned ridges and rock-cut spaces of Rose Valley. The exposed slopes show a different part of Cappadocia from yesterday’s northern stops.

Underground CityExplore rooms and connecting passages cut below ground. The route uses stairs and includes narrow sections with low ceilings.

Pigeon ValleySee pigeon houses carved into the valley walls. These small openings are traces of the relationship between local farming and pigeon keeping.

Lunch between the Yellow Tour stopsLunch at a restaurant is part of today’s guided tour. Drinks with the meal and any extra orders are separate.

Gulludere ValleyVisit the valley landscape and its carved church remains. A longer walk can take up to two hours and is optional, with the vehicle available for those who skip it.

Cavusin VillageSee the old cave houses and the rock slope behind the village. The stop shows another example of homes built into Cappadocia’s landscape.

Duden WaterfallVisit the waterfall and the green park around it. The paths offer views of the cascade and can be wet near the falling water.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallSee the lower waterfall where the river falls over Antalya’s coastal cliffs. The viewing area looks towards the water dropping into the Mediterranean.

Lunch during the Antalya city tourA restaurant lunch is included between today’s visits. Drinks and any additional orders at the restaurant are extra.

Kaleici Old TownWalk through the historic quarter above the old harbour. Narrow streets and older houses show a different side of Antalya from the coastal hotel areas.

Panoramic Boat TourTake the included boat trip for views back towards Antalya’s harbour and cliffs. The coast is seen from the water during this part of the itinerary.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee the white terraces formed as minerals are deposited by the spring water. Shoes are removed for walking on the section open to visitors.

Hierapolis Ancient CityVisit the ancient settlement above the terraces with your guide. Its streets and public remains help explain how the city developed beside the hot springs.

Lunch on the Pamukkale departure dayToday’s Pamukkale itinerary includes lunch before the airport transfer. Drinks and any extra meal orders are paid separately.

Cleopatra Antique PoolLook into the warm pool, where ancient stone fragments lie beneath the water. The pool is open: viewing is free, while optional swimming is paid for at the site.