The Turquoise Coast Tour

After breakfast, we begin our Turkey tour package with a scenic drive to the Eminonu neighborhood to visit the Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, take a private ferry ride on the Bosphorus, and tour Topkapi Palace. Finally, we’ll visit the Grand Bazaar before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Our sightseeing tour of Istanbul includes visits to the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the Blue Mosque, Aya (Hagia) Sophia, Camlica Hill, and Dolmabache Palace. We’ll have lunch before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Today is a free day to explore the city on a self-guided tour or partake in available excursions. We have an overnight stay in Istanbul.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer to Istanbul’s airport for a flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Upon arrival, we’ll be transferred to a cave hotel in the town of Goreme. Our tour includes visits to the Red Valley, Pasabagi area, Cavusin, Avanos, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and Uchisar. We have an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, we’ll visit the Derinkuyu underground city, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma village, Selime, and the Agzikarahan Caravanserai building before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer from Goreme to Kayseri Airport for a flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, we’ll have a half-day tour of Antalya before checking into the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we’ll visit Perge, Aspendos, and Manavgat Waterfalls before touring Side’s ancient ruins and theater. We’ll then return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Antalya.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll tour Demre, Myra ruins, and the island of Kekova, including a glass-bottom boat tour of the partly sunken ruins of an ancient town. We’ll then visit Kalekoy and transfer to Kas for an overnight stay.

Today is a free day to explore Kas, a quaint little town with beautiful coastlines, beaches, cafes, and bars. We have an overnight stay in Kas.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer to the resort city of Fethiye for a free day of leisure. We have an overnight stay in Fethiye.

Today is a free day for leisure, including an optional excursion for a private boat ride around the blue waters of Fethiye. We have an overnight stay in Fethiye.

On the 13th day of the Turkey Tour, we explore the Turquoise Coast by boat cruise, starting with Dalyan. The area is home to endangered loggerhead sea turtles and boasts ancient Lycian ruins, including the famous rock-cut tombs carved into the cliffs. After a visit to Caunos, we head to Iztuzu Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, for some free time. We end the day with a cruise to the seaside resort city of Kusadasi for our overnight stay.

After breakfast in Kusadasi, we visit the historical city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. We explore the Agora, Odeon, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street, and more before having lunch at a local Turkish restaurant. Next, we visit the House of Virgin Mary and the Artemis Temple site, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. If time allows, we visit Sirince, an old Greek Orthodox village known for its wine and olive oil. We return to our hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay.

On day 15, we travel to Pamukkale, known as the “cotton castle” for its travertine terraces resembling frozen waterfalls. The site also features natural hot springs and Hierapolis ruins, including an amphitheater, column-lined streets, and arches. We end the day with a visit to the Martyrium of St. Philip before returning to our hotel in Kusadasi.

Today is a free day of leisure in Kusadasi, offering options to fly back to Istanbul or explore the seaside area’s sandy beaches, shopping until your transfer to Izmir Airport for the early evening flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

On the final day of the tour, we check out of the hotel and transfer to Istanbul’s airport for our departure flight.