my clients are 2 adults and are interested in doing the 8 day adventure starting on Oct 2 to the Oct 9. They will have a family member in town. will it be possible their family member can be part of the tour only from Oct 2 to Oct 4 and how much will this be ?

For 2 days the 3rd person can join the tours and have accomodation. this will cost 250 dollars for 3rd person in a triple room. With the other couple. or only wants to join day tours we will charge 150 us dollars for the tours

How much would be one extra night before departure in Istanbul?

an extra night in istanbul is 115 euros for a night including breakfast

Can we not visit Ephesus since our cruise ship is visiting the place...instead we would like to spend more time in Cappadocia? What is the price per person (there is 12 of us)? Is the price include domestic flights and entrance fees?

when you remove ephesus from your itinerary you should also remove pamukkale because the way to go to pamukkale you should fly to izmir and should stay in kusadasi and only way to fly cappadocia is again to use izmir airport. if you are agree on that, day 3 and 4 ephesus and pamukkale parts of the tour will be removed and 2 extra days will be add in cappadocia. our tour has a standard discounted price 812 us dollars in double room. its same for 2 or 20 people

We are traveling from Costa Rica and are interested in your Cappadocia tour. We noticed that the itinerary is 7 days, but we would prefer a slightly longer vacation of around 9–10 days. Do you offer any 9- or 10-day packages, or would it be possible to extend the 7-day itinerary? We would also really like to include the hot air balloon experience in Cappadocia. Please let us know if you have any options or customizable itineraries that could accommodate this.

Here below you can see our 9 and 10 days tour options 10 days 9 days

If we want to upgrade the hotel to the 5 stars hotel, such as the Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City, Elite World Kusadasi, Taru Cave Suites, Cappadocia how much extra to pay? We have already been to Ephesus Ancient City. Can we skip that if we don't want to join that tour? We have never been to House of Virgin Mary, we might visit this one. So if we don't want to join or enter some of the places, what should we do?

Hotel upgrade cost is per person 300 us dollars. Ephesus and house of virgin mary tour is a combined tour if you dont want to enter ephesus driver can take you to meeting point and while the geoup visiting ephesus you can wait at the bottom meeting point about 2 hours there are coffees and shops there. for the other places if you dont want to visit you will wait them while they are visiting

Are all the domestic flights included in this itinerary? The itinerary says the last day in Capadocia is a free day depending on your flight. Is that flight also included?

Are gratuities included or are they optional? How much should they be? Are the tickets to enter every place in the visits included or should travelers buy them in the places?

It says domestic flights cover 25 kgs for checked but in question section it says 15 kgs Which one is more correct ?

luggage allowance is per person 25 kg

Is it available? Can I arrive on 3/8? Is it available with Spanish guide?

We have availability for August 3. Istanbul tours can be English. Pamukkale and Ephesus tour can be Spanish. Cappadocia tour can be Spanish. Except Istanbul we have Spanish speaking guided tours. In Istanbul we can arrange English speaking guide because you are only 1 person speaking Spanish.

I need a 7-day tour including Istanbul-Capadocia-Pamukkale but without a night bus. Do you have any of this kind?

if you have any questions we are here to help you.

Is it possible to arrange a Spanish-speaking guide? If so, please let us know the cost involved.

we need the ages of the kids then we can give a clear itinerary

From Istanbul to the Coast: An 8-Day Adventure through Turkey's Most Beautiful Landscapes

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (gate 14, 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Landmarks
Spice Bazaar
Day 3
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day tour to Pamukkale
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient site
- Swimming in hot thermal pools
Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Day 4
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (temenni evi cave hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis
- Visit to Curetes Street
- Visit to Roman baths
- Visit to Celsus Library
- Visit to Grand Theatre
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Carpet weaving center visit
Landmarks
Temple of Artemis
Celsus Library
Grand Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (temenni evi cave hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit to Cavusin Village
- Exploration of Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley)
- Exploration of Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
- Visit to Avanos Town with pottery demonstration
- Visit to Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight
Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Cavusin Village
Pasabag Valley
Devrent Valley
Avanos
Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Day 6
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Free time in Cappadocia
Day 7
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul's historic old city
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Visit to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Exploration of Grand Covered Bazaar
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque
Hippodrome
Obelisk of Theodosius
Serpentine Column
Column of Constantine
Grand Covered Bazaar
Day 8
Istanbul
Istanbul
End point
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (departure terminal, 20:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Istanbul

Landmarks
Spice Bazaar

Landmarks
Pamukkale
Hierapolis

Landmarks
Temple of Artemis
Celsus Library
Grand Theatre
House of the Virgin Mary

Landmarks
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Cavusin Village
Pasabag Valley
Devrent Valley
Avanos
Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque
Hippodrome
Obelisk of Theodosius
Serpentine Column
Column of Constantine
Grand Covered Bazaar

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Recital Hotel Old City
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 6, 7
Upgrade Available
Efe butik hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3
Upgrade Available
temenni evi cave hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Upgrade Available

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Rating: 4.5 (484 reviews)
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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.4

Overall rating based on 83 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

Chris1.0•October 2026
Disappointing Experience, Would Not Recommend Unfortunately, my experience with *From Istanbul to the Coast: An...
Disappointing Experience, Would Not Recommend Unfortunately, my experience with *From Istanbul to the Coast: An 8-Day Adventure Through Turkey’s Most Beautiful* was disappointing, particularly during the Cappadocia portion of the tour. The tour guides in Cappadocia were terrible, and the tour did not follow the advertised itinerary as planned. When booking an organised tour, you expect clear communication, proper organisation, and the activities to run according to the schedule provided. Unfortunately, this was not my experience. Overall, the tour did not meet my expectations, and the lack of organisation significantly affected the experience. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this tour to others. I hope the organisers take this feedback seriously and improve their tour management and guide services for future travellers.Show more
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Barb3.3•October 2026
Lack of communication from the organisers who seemingly left the organisation so there was a time when we were told...
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Fran4.0•September 2026
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Overall, we really liked the package. There are some areas for improvement, such as the choice of hotel in Cappadocia...
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Traveled in August 2026
Qian4.5•September 2026
Had great time at Turkey! Everything was great. The tour girl at cappadocia was amazing, great tour guide. People at...
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Traveled in September 2026
Jane5.0•September 2026
The 8-day Turkey tour was excellent, the itinerary included wonderful tours, carefully coordinated transportation and...
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Anita2.5•September 2026
The worst tour I have ever been on. Do NOT use Ephesus Travel. They do not care about their clients only on...
The worst tour I have ever been on. Do NOT use Ephesus Travel. They do not care about their clients only on maximizing their profits. The airport transfers were very bad, especially from Istanbul to the hotel. You had to wait for close to an hour for your vehicle. On the way to Istanbul airport from your hotel, in order to beat the traffic then send you to the airport up to 6 hours early. I spent more hours at the airports in Turkey than I did in my hotel room though out my week. They do not give you any information of schedules upfront. Only the afternoon of the day before. They change the planned schedule at their whim with no explanation, making it impossible to make any personal plans. They mix and match the groups so you are never with the same group for more than 1 day aside from your original 3-4 people, making it impossible to bond or forge any friendships. This was my fourth time using tour radar, and for sure it will be my last time. I do not recommend at all.Show more
Traveled in September 2026
David4.7•September 2026
This 8-day tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Everything was very well organized, punctual, and...
This 8-day tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Everything was very well organized, punctual, and carefully planned. The logistics were simply perfect, allowing us to enjoy every destination without having to worry about the details. The places we visited were incredibly beautiful, the food was very good, and the transportation was comfortable and luxurious. The guides were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. Every part of the trip felt well coordinated, making the experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Turkey has breathtaking landscapes and fascinating places, and this tour was an excellent way to discover them.Show more
Traveled in August 2026
Sondos4.5•September 2026
It was an excellent trip and experience, a lot to see in a short time, very well organised with excellent timing,...
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Traveled in August 2026
Mohamed5.0•September 2026
A tour of a lifetime. The organisation was impeccable(special thanks to Zerrin). The tour guides were very friendly...
A tour of a lifetime. The organisation was impeccable(special thanks to Zerrin). The tour guides were very friendly and informative(Benyamin, Rafael and Gigi). Very nice hotels in great areas. The country is full of history, so much to explore and so many civilizations to learn about. A must on any traveler's to-do list. Thanks again for all the team and highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit the country.Show more
Traveled in August 2026
Rosa4.0•September 2026
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Everything's great!!! Hotels, meals, guides, and transfers
Traveled in August 2026

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Nick
Asked on August 28th, 2026
my clients are 2 adults and are interested in doing the 8 day adventure starting on Oct 2 to the Oct 9. They will have a family member in town. will it be possible their family member can be part of the tour only from Oct 2 to Oct 4 and how much will this be ?
Accommodation
Group size
Price / Availability
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  For 2 days the 3rd person can join the tours and have accomodation. this will cost 250 dollars for 3rd person in a triple room. With the other couple. or only wants to join day tours we will charge 150 us dollars for the tours
V
Vincent
Asked on August 27th, 2026
How much would be one extra night before departure in Istanbul?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  an extra night in istanbul is 115 euros for a night including breakfast
- V
  Vincent
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Would be possible to upgrade the hotel only in Cappadocia, and how much would be?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  sure we can upgrade cappadocia hotel to Taru Cave Suites Or Melis Cave hotel
  this will cost you 135 euros for 2 nights total for a double room
  please note september is peak season in Turkey and hotel availabilites are very limited number. Its recommended to finalize your booking as soon as possible
M
Monique
Asked on August 26th, 2026
Can we not visit Ephesus since our cruise ship is visiting the place...instead we would like to spend more time in Cappadocia? What is the price per person (there is 12 of us)? Is the price include domestic flights and entrance fees?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
Transport
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  when you remove ephesus from your itinerary you should also remove pamukkale because the way to go to pamukkale you should fly to izmir and should stay in kusadasi and only way to fly cappadocia is again to use izmir airport. if you are agree on that, day 3 and 4 ephesus and pamukkale parts of the tour will be removed and 2 extra days will be add in cappadocia.
  
  our tour has a standard discounted price 812 us dollars in double room. its same for 2 or 20 people
- M
  Monique
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Is the price include domestic flight and entrance fees as well?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  price included domestic flight tickets
  
  entrance fees are not included
- M
  Monique
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  how many people in the tour?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  if you will book for 12 people the tour will be full private for your party only
- M
  Monique
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  all our group are Koreans do you have a korean speaking guide?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  unfortunately we dont have korean speaking guide only english is available
- M
  Monique
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  I understand the entrance fees not included in the price, how much the fees and do we need to buy our own tickets at each places then?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2026
  total entrance fees are 225 us dollars per person
  
  entrance fees can pay at the sites or you can buy a museum pass turkey for 15 days its costs 195 us dollars per person
- M
  Monique
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  is it ends 28th or 29th?? We need to book the flight accordingly. Oh...I think it ends on 27th then please confirm
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2026
  if you start the tour in january 20 the last day will be january 27
C
Christine
Asked on August 16th, 2026
We are traveling from Costa Rica and are interested in your Cappadocia tour. We noticed that the itinerary is 7 days, but we would prefer a slightly longer vacation of around 9–10 days. Do you offer any 9- or 10-day packages, or would it be possible to extend the 7-day itinerary? We would also really like to include the hot air balloon experience in Cappadocia. Please let us know if you have any options or customizable itineraries that could accommodate this.
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  Here below you can see our 9 and 10 days tour options
  
  10 days
  
  9 days
P
Patrick
Asked on August 14th, 2026
If we want to upgrade the hotel to the 5 stars hotel, such as the Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City, Elite World Kusadasi, Taru Cave Suites, Cappadocia how much extra to pay? We have already been to Ephesus Ancient City. Can we skip that if we don't want to join that tour? We have never been to House of Virgin Mary, we might visit this one. So if we don't want to join or enter some of the places, what should we do?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  Hotel upgrade cost is per person 300 us dollars. Ephesus and house of virgin mary tour is a combined tour if you dont want to enter ephesus driver can take you to meeting point and while the geoup visiting ephesus you can wait at the bottom meeting point about 2 hours there are coffees and shops there. for the other places if you dont want to visit you will wait them while they are visiting
- P
  Patrick
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  I also would like to find out about the cancellation policy of this tour. Do you give free cancellation up to a certain dates? The reason I ask because the tour that we are going to join is not until September 2027. It is still long way. Do we have to pay upfront the whole amount or pay deposit?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  here you can see the cancellation policy for our tours
  
  Untill 61days to departure : full refund will be given
  60–31 days: 35% of the total tour price will apply as cancellation penalty
  30-15 days: 50% of the total tour price apply as cancellation penalty
  14-7 days: 80% of the total tour price apply as cancellation penalty
  Within 6 days or no-show: 100% of the total tour price apply as cancellation penalty
  
  the tour can be book with a %20 deposit payment
R
Roger
Asked on August 10th, 2026
Are all the domestic flights included in this itinerary? The itinerary says the last day in Capadocia is a free day depending on your flight. Is that flight also included?
Flights / Transfers
- R
  Roger
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Are gratuities included or are they optional? How much should they be? Are the tickets to enter every place in the visits included or should travelers buy them in the places?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  The gratuities are optional and its up to you daily 10-15 dollars total for 2 people is recommended. Entrance fees are not included in our tours our guides are helping travellers to buy the tickets.
M
Martha
Asked on August 2nd, 2026
It says domestic flights cover 25 kgs for checked but in question section it says 15 kgs Which one is more correct ?
Flights / Transfers
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  luggage allowance is per person 25 kg
A
Ana
Asked on July 31st, 2026
Is it available? Can I arrive on 3/8? Is it available with Spanish guide?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026
  We have availability for August 3. Istanbul tours can be English. Pamukkale and Ephesus tour can be Spanish. Cappadocia tour can be Spanish. Except Istanbul we have Spanish speaking guided tours. In Istanbul we can arrange English speaking guide because you are only 1 person speaking Spanish.
- A
  Ana
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  I cannot start on 3/8 because I lost that flight, could it be 4/8?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026
  04 August is okay.
A
Audrey
Asked on July 17th, 2026
I need a 7-day tour including Istanbul-Capadocia-Pamukkale but without a night bus. Do you have any of this kind?
Tour Details
Transport
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026
  if you have any questions we are here to help you.
C
Courtney
Asked on July 16th, 2026
Is it possible to arrange a Spanish-speaking guide? If so, please let us know the cost involved.
Other
Tour Details
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026
  we need the ages of the kids then we can give a clear itinerary

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