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8 Day Turkey tour with flights with private option . Express Gold

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 8 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • 7 nights accommodations in given hotels below
    • Professional licensed Tour guide/guides
    • Domestic flight tickets(Istanbul-Cappadocia and Izmir-Istanbul) 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin
    • All transportation by A/C ´NO SMOKING’ vehicle
    • 7 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
    • Boutique Hotels in Istanbul: Yasmak Sultan, Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel or similar
    • CAVE Hotels in Cappadocia: Zeydem Suites, Melekler Evi Cave Hotel or similar
    • Hotels in Kusadasi: Elite World Hotel, Efe Boutique or similar
    • Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal, Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
    • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
    • Gratuities
    • Personal expenses
    • Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    Private pick up and transfer from Istanbul Airport ( IST ) and Sabiha Gokcen ( SAW ) This mini group ( max. 10 pax ) fully guided land tour includes the most popular highlights of Western Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus on an 8-day fully guided tour. The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for * Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights included. * Option with Private Tour for your family

    Arranged start time

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    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival to Istanbul

    1 Stop

    Istanbul (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)

    5 Stops

    1

    Hippodrome

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    TopkapI Palace

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Blue Mosque

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    Istanbul Fly to Cappadocia & Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)

    4 Stops

    1

    Cappadocia

    50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Fairy Chimneys

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Pigeon Valley

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Kaymakli Underground City

    1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight in 4 star hotel (cave hotel can be arranged upon request with extra amount).

    Meals: Not included

    Day 4

    Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)

    5 Stops

    1

    Pasabag Vadisi

    1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Avanos

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Goreme Open Air Museum

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Uchisar Castle

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Cappadocia (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight in 4 star hotel in Cappadocia ( cave hotel upgrade is available )

    Meals: Not included

    Day 5

    Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale (Breakfast, Dinner )

    4 Stops

    Cappadocia (Pass By)

    1

    Sultanhani Kervansarayi

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Mevlana Muzesi

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Pamukkale (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight in 5 star Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale

    Meals: Not included

    Day 6

    Pamukkale Tour & Kusadasi (Breakfast, Dinner)

    3 Stops

    Pamukkale (Pass By)

    1

    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Kusadasi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight in a 4 star or boutique hotel in Kusadasi.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 7

    Kusadasi – Ephesus – Istanbul by flight (Breakfast)

    6 Stops

    Kusadasi (Pass By)

    1

    The Temple of Artemis

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Ephesus Ancient City

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    The House of the Virgin Mary

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Izmir (Pass By)

    Istanbul (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet

    Meals: Not included

    Day 8

    Home (Breakfast)

    1 Stop

    Istanbul (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Depends upon flight availabilities , this program can be organised reverse. ( Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia ) Same places will be visited. Saturday arrivals : Istanbul tour will be at the end of the tour on Friday. Istanbul to Izmir flight will be on Day 2.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 8 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Well worthwhile tour ...

    Azadali_L, Jul 2025
    Well worthwhile tour Tour guide Gurkan was very well informed and very friendly and helpful. We were only 6 in the group so it was almost a private tour. Welll worth the cost.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hello, Your kind words will be shared with our entire team, who will be thrilled to know they helped create this memorable experience. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

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