8 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe
Epic Turkey Tour
This journey packs lots in just eight days. Start in Istanbul and marvel at the Hagia Sophia before navigating the warrens of the Grand Bazaar. Then, discover the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia, where hot air balloons dot the skyline and dwellings are cut into the cliffs. Catch the overnight trai... Read More
By Caglar and Ceyda
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
İstanbul
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Culture & History
Meet local people
Visit markets
Purposeful Travel
Nature & Wildlife
Culture & Heritage
Food & Culinary
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Visit the highlights of Istanbul with a local guide
Be the host of a local family in Cappadocia for a meal
Discover the street food gems of Izmir
Wander at the backstreets with your local guide
Visit the highlights of Istanbul with a local guide
Be the host of a local family in Cappadocia for a meal
Discover the street food gems of Izmir
Wander at the backstreets with your local guide
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Welcome to Istanbul!
Arrival to Istanbul airport, transfer to your hotel. Free day. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Golden Horn Hotel
Day 2
Sightseeing in Istanbul
Old city tour of Istanbul including visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar. Afternoon, join Bosporus Cruise at the sunset. Overnight in Istanbul.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Golden Horn Hotel
Day 3
Off to Land of Beautiful Horses - Cappadocia
Drive to Istanbul airport today and then fly to Kayseri, beautiful city at Central Anatolia. Drive to the land of beautiful horses from the airport - off to Cappadocia.
Check in to your cave rooms and then head to wine tasting session in the afternoon. Sample the best local wine in the middle of a valley! Overnight in Cappadocia.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Taskonak Hotel
Day 4
Exploring Cappadocia
Day trip in Cappadocia including visits to Open Air Museum, pottery demonstration, Özkonak underground city, pigeon valley and onyx demonstration. Homecooked lunch in Ürgüp in a small village with a local family. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Taskonak Hotel
Day 5
Day trip to Konya, Overnight sleeper train
Drive to Konya, a traditional Turkish city that's closely linked with the whirling dervish sect of Islam developed in the 13th century by Celaleddin Rumi, considered one of Islam's greatest Sufi mystics. Take an opportunity to visit the Mevlana Museum and stretch your legs in town before jumping on overnight sleeper train to Izmir.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Overnight travel this evening on the Mavi Konya
Day 6
Street food in Izmir
Wake up in Izmir and enjoy brunch type 'Turkish' breakfast in a local cafeteria. Check in to your hotel and have a rest.
In the late afternoon, your tour guide will take to the streets of Izmir for street food hunting. Overnight in Izmir.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Marla Otel
Day 7
Day Trip to Ephesus
Drive to Selcuk, guided tour of Ephesus. Drive to Sirince and tour of Sirince. Drive back to Izmir in the late afternoon.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- 3-4 Star: Marla Otel
Day 8
Departure day
Trip finishes after breakfast in Izmir.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Golden Horn Hotel
- Taskonak Hotel
- Overnight travel this evening on the Mavi Konya
- Marla Otel
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
- Snacks (1)
- Lunch (1)
- Dinner (1)
Transport
- Private vehicle during touring around the country
- Overnight travel this evening on the Mavi Konya
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Kayseri
Activities
- Activities mentioned on the itinerary
Not Included
- International airport departure tax
- Any visas required
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Late check out at hotels
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Wellness retreat
Culture & History
Kayak & Canoe
Nature & Wildlife
Food & Culinary
Purposeful Travel
Water & Coastline
Culture & Heritage
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