Cultural
Turkey Medieval Marvels
Explore Turkey's rich history from Istanbul to Cappadocia's fairy chimneys.
⭐ 4.7 (620 reviews)
8 Days / 7 Nights
₹65,000 / per person
Trip Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools
- Ephesus Ancient City
Detailed Itinerary
1
Arrival & Sultanahmet
Istanbul
Activities:
- Arrive at Istanbul Airport
- Meet our representative and transfer to hotel
- Check-in and freshen up
- Visit Hagia Sophia - Byzantine masterpiece
- Explore Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Lunch at Sultanahmet restaurant
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Explore Grand Bazaar - One of world's largest covered markets
- Dinner at rooftop restaurant with sea views
- Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel
Meals:
Dinner
Places Visited:
Hagia SophiaBlue MosqueBasilica CisternGrand Bazaar
2
Bosphorus & Old City
Istanbul
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Bosphorus cruise - Europe to Asia
- Visit Dolmabahce Palace - Ottoman palace
- Lunch at Bosphorus seafood restaurant
- Visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
- Explore Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue
- Visit Galata Tower for panoramic views
- Evening dinner at Galata neighborhood
- Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel
Meals:
BreakfastDinner
Places Visited:
Bosphorus CruiseDolmabahce PalaceSpice BazaarGalata Tower
3
Fly to Cappadocia
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Fly to Cappadocia (Nevsehir Airport)
- Arrive in Cappadocia - Land of fairy chimneys
- Check-in at Cave Hotel
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Devrent Valley - Imagination Valley
- Explore Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Watch sunset at Rose Valley
- Dinner at cave restaurant
- Overnight stay at Cappadocia Cave Hotel
Meals:
BreakfastDinner
Places Visited:
Devrent ValleyPasabagRose ValleyCave Hotel
4
Hot Air Balloon & Exploration
Cappadocia
Activities:
- Early morning - Hot Air Balloon ride over fairy chimneys
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum - Rock-cut churches
- Explore Underground City - Derinkuyu
- Lunch at Goreme village
- Visit Uchisar Castle - Highest point
- Explore Cavusin Village
- Evening Turkish Night with folk dance
- Dinner with unlimited drinks
- Overnight stay at Cappadocia Cave Hotel
Meals:
BreakfastDinner
Places Visited:
Hot Air BalloonGoreme Open Air MuseumUnderground CityUchisar Castle
5
Journey to Cotton Castle
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Depart for Pamukkale (approx. 5 hours drive)
- Enroute visit Salt Lake (Tuz Golu)
- Lunch enroute
- Arrive in Pamukkale - Cotton Castle
- Check-in at thermal hotel
- Visit Pamukkale Travertines - Natural pool
- Walk on white calcium terraces
- Evening at thermal pools
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Pamukkale hotel
Meals:
BreakfastDinner
Places Visited:
Salt LakePamukkale Travertines
6
Hierapolis & Ephesus
Pamukkale
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Visit Hierapolis Ancient City
- Explore Cleopatra's Pool
- Visit Antique Theater
- Depart for Ephesus (approx. 3 hours)
- Lunch at Kusadasi
- Explore Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Evening at Kusadasi for shopping
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay in Ephesus/Kusadasi area
Meals:
BreakfastDinner
Places Visited:
HierapolisCleopatra's PoolEphesusLibrary of CelsusHouse of Virgin Mary
7
Return to Istanbul
Ephesus to Istanbul
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Visit Sirince Village - Greek village
- Explore local vineyards and wine tasting
- Lunch at Sirince village
- Transfer to Izmir Airport
- Fly to Istanbul
- Check-in at hotel
- Evening at leisure
- Farewell dinner at Bosphorus restaurant
- Overnight stay at Istanbul hotel
Meals:
BreakfastLunchDinner
Places Visited:
Sirince Village
8
Departure
Istanbul
Activities:
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- Last minute shopping at Grand Bazaar
- Visit last minute attractions if time permits
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Departure from Turkey
Meals:
Breakfast
Places Visited:
Grand Bazaar
Best Time to Visit
Best Months
April, May, June, September, October
Peak Season
May, June
Off Season
January, February, July, August
Starting from
₹65,000
per person
Travel Style
heritagecultureadventure
Destinations
TurkeyIstanbulCappadociaPamukkale
Starting City:Istanbul
Ending City:Istanbul
Duration:8 Days
Included
- ✓Hotel and cave hotel accommodation
- ✓Breakfast and selected meals
- ✓Domestic flights
- ✓Hot air balloon ride
Excluded
- ✗International flights
- ✗Visa
- ✗Additional activities