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9 Days Elegance of Turkey Tour

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Start and end in Istanbul
4.3 (16 reviews)
  • View of Pigeon Island with a causeway and colorful boats in the harbor.
  • Hot air balloons floating over Cappadocia during a sunrise.
  • White travertine terraces filled with turquoise water under a blue sky.
  • Numerous hot air balloons over Cappadocia's unique rock formations.
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  • The entire trip was seamlessly coordinated, so we didn't have to worry about a thing. The country is breathtakingly beautiful, and we enjoyed every single city we visited.

    Sanjhar•traveled in August5.0
  • Close-up of the blue travertine pools at Pamukkale.
  • Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of the Library of Celsus.
  • Unique rock formations with houses built into them in Cappadocia.
  • Aerial view of Cappadocia's whimsical fairy chimney rock formations.
  • Scenic view of Cappadocia with rock formations and ancient dwellings.
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Guide of Ephesus
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Start point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Gate 14, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul city
    • Visit Topkapi Palace (56 Euros per person)
    • Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque (25 Euros per person)
    • Visit Basilica Cistern (30 Euros per person)
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
    Hagia Sophia Mosque
    Basilica Cistern
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  3. Day 2

    Istanbul to Kusadasi

    Istanbul to Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour Bosphorous Cruise with guide commentary
    Landmarks
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Bosphorus
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  4. Day 3

    Pamukkale

    Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day tour to Pamukkale with hot springs and Hierapolis ancient site
    • Thermal pool swimming
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
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  5. Day 4

    Ephesus

    Ephesus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to house of Virgin Mary in Meryemana
    • Ephesus ruins tour including Odeon, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, library, Agora, and Greco-Roman theatre
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    House of Virgin Mary
    Temple of Hadrian
    Odeon
    Hercules Gate
    Ephesus Library
    Agora
    Greco-Roman Theatre
  6. Day 5

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (temenni evi cave hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep or ATV safari
    • Turkish night show with dinner
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  7. Day 6

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (temenni evi cave hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Goreme Open-Air Museum
    • Cavusin Village visit
    • Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) exploration
    • Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) visit
    • Avanos Town visit with pottery demonstration
    • Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon tour
    Landmarks
    Goreme Open-Air Museum
    Cavusin Village
    Pasabag Valley
    Devrent Valley
    Avanos
    Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
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  8. Day 7

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Included Activities

    • Ozkonak Underground City tour
    • Uchisar Castle climb with panoramic views
    • Pigeon Valley visit
    Landmarks
    Ozkonak Underground City
    Uchisar Castle
    Pigeon Valley
  9. Day 8

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mosque visit
    • St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) visit
    • Hippodrome and Obelisk visit
    • Grand Bazaar exploration
    • Topkapi Palace tour (excluding harem section)
    • Rustem Pasha Mosque visit
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Hippodrome
    Obelisk
    Grand Bazaar
    Topkapi Palace
    Rustem Pasha Mosque
  10. Day 9

    Istanbul Departure

    Istanbul Departure
    End point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Departure Terminal , 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Included

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  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Recital Hotel Old City

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 7, 8
    Upgrade Available

  • Efe butik hotel

    Hotel 3*
    Days 2, 3, 4
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  • temenni evi cave hotel

    Hotel 4*
    Days 5, 6
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Guide of Ephesus

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Rating
4.5 (479 reviews)
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within 1 day
Response rate
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Traveler Moments

  • Traditional Turkish coffee served in a small floral porcelain cup on saucer
  • Plate of assorted colorful Turkish delight pieces dusted with coconut
  • Eroded tufa rock dwellings with windows and caves carved into cliffs
  • Ancient Roman amphitheatre of Hierapolis viewed from upper seating tiers
  • Unique rock spires and soft sand formations in Cappadocia under dramatic clouds
  • Panoramic vista of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and distant town under hazy sky
  • Family sitting on a bench inside a cave.
  • Group of people inside an ancient cave.
  • People exploring an underground site.
  • A person sitting with a cat in historic ruins.
  • Ancient amphitheater with surrounding landscape.
  • Aerial view of hot air balloons over Cappadocia at dawn.
  • Colorful sweets on display in a shop window.
  • Underground cistern with columns and reflections.
  • Coastal cityscape at sunset with Turkish flag.
  • Hot air balloons in the sky at sunrise.
  • Hot air balloons floating over Cappadocia during a sunrise.
  • Visitors exploring ancient cave dwellings in a mountainous area.
  • Aerial view of Cappadocia's whimsical fairy chimney rock formations.
  • Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of the Library of Celsus.
  • Unique rock formations in Cappadocia with scattered houses.
  • Hot air balloons flying over a mountainous landscape during sunrise.
  • People walking through stone archways in ancient ruins.
  • Visitors exploring ancient ruins with tall stone columns and arches.
  • Panoramic view of a serene lake with the sun shining above.
  • Numerous hot air balloons over Cappadocia's unique rock formations.
  • Cat peacefully resting on a stone, basking in the sun.

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 16 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Trevor5.0•September 2026
    Turkey is definitely worth visiting; there's a lot to see, and it can be breezy. Would definitely recommend!!
    Traveled in September 2026
  • Diane3.8•September 2026
    This tour was advertised as a group tour. My understanding of this is that you meet up with a group and travel with...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • Lil4.0•May 2026
    This tour was good as far as covering many different places over 9 days. The tour guides, Benjamin Gigi and Çetin...
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    • Ancient Roman amphitheatre of Hierapolis viewed from upper seating tiers
    • Eroded tufa rock dwellings with windows and caves carved into cliffs
    • Plate of assorted colorful Turkish delight pieces dusted with coconut
    • Panoramic vista of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and distant town under hazy sky
    • Traditional Turkish coffee served in a small floral porcelain cup on saucer
    • Unique rock spires and soft sand formations in Cappadocia under dramatic clouds
    Traveled in April 2026
  • Pamela4.0•April 2026
    I found the tour very enjoyable but tiring. The one hour flights became 4 to 5 hour travelling with transits to...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • Jennifer5.0•October 2025
    We had a great time during the 9-day tour in Turkey. Everything was very well planned & coordinated by Zerrin and the...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Guide of Ephesus
    Dear Jennifer; Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes Guide of Ephesus Team
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  • Anna
    Anna4.0•October 2025
    It was a nice tour,I visited a lots of interesting places
    Traveled in August 2025
  • Alan5.0•October 2025
    Umut and his team put together an amazing intinerary that enabled us to enjoy and appreciate Turkey's truly amazing...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • None
    None5.0•September 2025
    The whole tour was faultless every thing was a planned at a high standard
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Rob
    Rob3.0•September 2025
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    Too much traveling and flying in 8-9 days. Day trips were nice but the commercial stops were too much and annoying. I...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • Sanjhar5.0•August 2025
    We just completed our 9-day tour of Turkey, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, every...
    Show more
    • Family sitting on a bench inside a cave.
    • People exploring an underground site.
    • Group of people inside an ancient cave.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Guide of Ephesus
    Dear Sanjhar, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to travel with us! We're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the journey we curated left a meaningful impression on you. Our team is dedicated to delivering unforgettable moments, cultural depth, and personalized touches throughout your tour — and we're thrilled that it made a difference. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another enriching adventure. There's always more to explore, and we'd love to be a part of your next journey. Warm wishes, Umut KURT Managing Partner Guide of Ephesus team
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    Stephen

    Asked on August 5th, 2026

    We have a traveler inquiring about dates departing August 8. Could you please confirm the availability for this date.

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026

      Yes we have availability for 8 august

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    Erica

    Asked on February 3rd, 2026

    Is it possible to accommodate modifications to arrival and departure dates with additional accommodation in Cappadocia on May 2 and 3 and accommodation in Istanbul on May 4 and 5, and what would be the cost?

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      Erica

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      If we were to get a Museum Pass for Turkey, will that work with Skip the Line?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      We can remove 2 nights from istanbul and add this 2nights to cappadocia without any extra charges. Extra 2 nights in istanbul is per double room per night is 145 us dollars. Museum pass dont provide you skipping the lines only you can skip the ticket lines but you will wait for entrance lines.

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    Tara

    Asked on November 11th, 2025

    Is this a guaranteed departure? Can airport pickup up and drop off be a couple days prior to tour start date and a couple days after tour end date? Can I change tour departure date in advance with sufficient notice?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written November 2025

      All the listed dates has guaranteed departure. Airport transfers can provide in advance and later. For date change you need to inform us minimum 2 week before than start date.

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    Brooke

    Asked on September 26th, 2025

    Would you still run this tour if she is the only one booked? How many people have already booked this tour?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025

      unfortunately this tour has no departure in november 17 we have guaranteed departure for 10 days wonders of Turkey tour in november 14 and 20 to run 9 days tour in november 17 we need minimum 2 people

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    Joseph

    Asked on September 8th, 2025

    is this tour suitable for older persons ,Iam 82 !?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025

      the tour is suitable for everyone who feels fit. but the choosen month is not suitable. july is most warmest month in turkey and during the tour it can cause health problems because of overheat for you its recommended from april untill middle of may or end of september untill middle of october

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    Louis

    Asked on August 28th, 2025

    Is it possible to accommodate 4 people in 1 bedroom and keep the price of $700 per person? Or is it possible to accommodate 4 people in 2 bedrooms and keep the price of $700 per person. My clients would like to Visit Troya, either on the first day of the tour or in a different day. is it possible to add this to the tour including the ticket to the place and transportation?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2025

      price is per person 1400 us dollars for june 2026. troya tour will be per person 400 us dollars.

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    Ashley

    Asked on August 11th, 2025

    how can I upgrade my hotels and how much would that cost for the 9 day tour? can I add an extra night in Istanbul in the upgraded hotel and how much would this cost?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2025

      UPGRADE AVAILABLE 5 STARS HOTELS ISTANBUL: CROWNE PLAZA ISTANBUL OLD CITY. KUSADASI CHARISMA DELUXE HOTEL. CAPPADOCIA. MDC CAVE HOTEL. the supplement for 5 stars hotels is 500 us dollars per person. extra night in istanbul is 140 dollars per night for a double room.

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      Ashley

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      can you provide those two numbers $500 and $140 in GBP. On Day 6 - Kusadasi to Cappadocia, there does not seem to be any sight seeing. When do we leave the hotel to go to Izmir and what time does the flight leave for Cappadocia?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2025

      500 usd equal to 371 gbp. 140 usd equal to 104 gbp. on day 6 there is no direct flight from izmir to cappadocia there is a flight at 19:00 arrives cappadocia at 22:00 via istanbul. on this day you can join a turkish bath or self exploration in kusadasi.

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    Emily

    Asked on June 13th, 2025

    What time do we return Istanbul on day 9. Can we fly into IST or will we fly into SAW and have to get a transport?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2025

      day 9 is a free day in Istanbul so you can book your flight any time you want. Both IST and SAW airports we provide return transfers.

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    Kenneth

    Asked on June 2nd, 2025

    Can we be picked up at SAW instead of IST? Can we have two beds in our rooms instead of sharing one bed?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2025

      yes we provide airport transfer from saw airport, and yes we can provide 2 single beds instead of 1 big bed in a room

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    Elaine

    Asked on May 20th, 2025

    Could you let us know the airlines we are flying with for the domestic flights in this tour?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written May 2025

      up to the flight schedule we are using below airlines: Turkish airlines, Pegasus airlines, Ajet airlines, sunexpress airlines

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      Elaine

      Traveler•Written May 2025

      Could we please request that we fly only with Turkish Airlines and Sunexpress Airlines?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written May 2025

      we cannot guarantee this, we will try but airlines are up to the tour and flight schedules. for example from izmir to cappadocia turkish airlines are not flying and sun epxress is not everyday. so we have to use pegasus also from cappadocia to istanbul most suitable airline is AJET and also it depends on the number of group. so as informed airline companies cannot be guaanteed most suitable flights will be choosen.

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