Licensed English-speaking guideMinistry of Tourism credentialed
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All transfersAirports · hotels · between cities
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Every entrance ticketHagia Sophia, Topkapi, Hierapolis, Ephesus…
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4 lunches + 3 dinnersBreakfast included daily at all hotels
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Daily breakfastAt every hotel, every morning
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English-language supportBefore, during, and after your trip
Not included: international flights from US · optional hot-air balloon (~$180) · Turkish bath · tips · personal expenses
Day by day
Your 7 days in Turkey
Departures every Thursday and Saturday. If you arrive on a different day, we tailor the itinerary accordingly.
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Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Thursday or Saturday
Our representative meets you at the airport arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. Private transfer to your Istanbul hotel. Breakfast included at the hotel from next morning. Evening free to recover from the flight or start exploring on your own.
Airport welcome (IST or SAW)
Private transfer to hotel
Hotel check-in with breakfast included
☕ Breakfast next day
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Day 2
Old city Istanbul with your guide
Friday or Sunday
Full day walking tour with your English-speaking guide. 9 AM pickup from hotel:
Hagia Sophia — ticket included
Roman Hippodrome — the ancient chariot-racing square
Blue Mosque — legendary İznik tilework, free entry
Lunch break (on your own)
Basilica Cistern — 336 Roman columns underground, ticket included
Grand Bazaar — 3,000 shops, one of the world's oldest markets
☕ Breakfast
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Day 3
Bosphorus & the Asian side
Saturday or Monday
9 AM pickup for another full day in Istanbul:
Spice Bazaar — 1660s Ottoman market, free entry
Topkapi Palace — outer courtyards and walls of the Ottoman royal seat
Sarayburnu point and city walls
Bosphorus cruise — 36 km strait separating Europe and Asia
Eminönü Square and Galata Bridge
Karaköy neighborhood (optional)
☕ Breakfast
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Day 4
Fly to Cappadocia
Sunday or Tuesday
Driver picks you up from hotel 3 hours before your Turkish Airlines domestic flight. Our local host meets you at Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV) airport and drives you to your Cappadocia hotel. Afternoon and evening free to rest or wander the village.
Hotel → airport transfer in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines domestic flight (included)
Airport welcome in Cappadocia
Dinner at hotel (if standard hotel selected)
☕ Breakfast🍽️ Dinner (standard hotel)
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Day 5
Balloon & Cappadocia full-day tour
Monday or Wednesday
Very early: optional hot-air balloon (book ahead — subject to weather). After breakfast, full-day guided tour:
Fairy chimneys and Göreme Open-Air Museum
Semi-precious stone workshop visit
Avcılar, Avanos, and Güvercinlik valleys
Underground city — early Christian refuge
Lunch at a local restaurant
Cave hotel upgrade available (300+ properties) — mention on booking.
☕ Breakfast🍽️ Lunch🍽️ Dinner at hotel
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Day 6
Cappadocia → Pamukkale
Tuesday or Thursday
After breakfast, private drive to Pamukkale (~380 miles). Stops along the way:
Sultanhanı Caravanserai — 13th-century Seljuk roadhouse
Historic village stops — crafts and local flavors
Set-menu lunch on the road
Arrive Pamukkale ~7 PM
Travertine visit (end of day or next morning depending on season)
Dinner buffet at hotel
☕ Breakfast🍽️ Lunch🍽️ Dinner
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Day 7
Pamukkale → Ephesus → Istanbul
Wednesday or Friday
Visit Pamukkale/Hierapolis if not done yesterday. Drive to Selçuk for Ephesus:
Odeon, Gate of Heracles, Temple of Hadrian
Library of Celsus — 2nd-century marvel
Great Greco-Roman theater (25,000 seats)
House of the Virgin Mary — Catholic pilgrimage site
Transfer to Izmir airport
Turkish Airlines TK2337 flight to Istanbul at 9:45 PM (included)
Arrive Istanbul ~11 PM
Tour ends. Extensions available to Bodrum, Greek islands, Greece, UAE, Egypt, Israel, or Jordan — just ask.
☕ Breakfast🍽️ Lunch
Extend your journey
Popular add-ons
End the package and keep exploring. Quoted separately and tailored to your interests.
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More days in Istanbul
Dig deeper: Balat, Fener, the Prince's Islands, and Asian side neighborhoods like Kadıköy.
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Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye
Private drive along the Aegean coast from Kuşadası or Izmir. Beaches, sailing, ruins.
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Greek islands cruise
Ferry or cruise to Samos, Rhodes, Santorini, or Mykonos from Kuşadası/Izmir.
The charming stone-cottage village near Izmir — boutique shops and seaside cafés.
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Ertuğrul filming locations
Two days visiting sites from the popular Turkish series. Deep history of the early Ottomans.
Accommodation
About the hotels
Carefully selected properties
We choose hotels with good location, cleanliness, and a quiet atmosphere. Price band: about $100–120 per night for two (breakfast included).
Istanbul neighborhoods we use
Sultanahmet (old city) · Taksim · Pera · Bayrampaşa · Basın Express · Zeytinburnu — and others
Have a specific hotel in mind? We can adjust the package to accommodate your preference.
💡 Cappadocia cave hotel option: For an unforgettable experience, upgrade to one of 300+ cave hotels. Stone-walled rooms, historic atmosphere. Adds to the package price — mention on booking.
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Common questions
About the 7-day tour
Every week, year-round — every Thursday and Saturday. For the itinerary to flow as planned, aim to arrive in Istanbul on one of these two days. If you arrive on a different day, message us and we'll adjust the itinerary to match.
$1,895 per person, double occupancy, everything included. Covers 6 hotels, 2 Turkish Airlines domestic flights, licensed English-speaking guide throughout, all inter-city and airport transfers, all entrance tickets to every site, 4 lunches and 3 dinners. Daily breakfast at every hotel.
No. The package covers the 2 domestic flights inside Turkey (Istanbul→Cappadocia and Izmir→Istanbul). International flights from the US are separate — we can quote those for you with competitive fares if you'd like.
Absolutely. We work with 300+ cave hotels ranging from authentic budget rooms to 5-star luxury properties. Additional cost varies by category. Mention on booking and we'll send options with pricing.
Istanbul has two airports: Istanbul Airport (IST — newer, more international flights) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW — on the Asian side, mostly European and budget carriers). We pick up at either one at no extra charge. Just send the correct flight details.
No — balloon is an optional add-on at about $180/person (price varies seasonally and with demand). Mention on booking and we'll reserve your spot. Flights run weather-permitting; if canceled, you're refunded. This is genuinely the highlight for most travelers — worth it.
The travertine basins are shallow — more for walking barefoot over the white stone and photography. The real swim experience is the separate Cleopatra's Pool (optional ticket, ~$30), a thermal pool with submerged Roman columns. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sandals if you want to do it.
Yes. Popular extensions: Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Greek islands, Seven Churches of Revelation, Alaçatı, Ertuğrul sites. You can also skip the flight back to Istanbul and continue from Izmir straight to Greece, UAE, Egypt, Israel, or Jordan.
To confirm: 20% deposit by Wise, Zelle, or credit card. The deposit lets us issue domestic flights and lock in your hotels. Remaining 80% is due on arrival — payable in USD, EUR, or Turkish lira (cash). Voucher and receipt sent immediately after deposit.
30+ days before arrival: full refund minus flight issuance fees (if already ticketed). 7–30 days: 50% refund. Under 7 days: deposit retained. Force majeure (illness, canceled international flight, official weather alerts) handled individually — fair treatment promised.