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Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days

12 days
Start and end in Istanbul
5.0
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 15 - 35
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    Tayakadin, Terminal Caddesi 1, 34277 Arnavutköy/Istanbul, Türkiye (Our greeters meet the guests at Gate 8 of the Arrivals Terminal at Istanbul International Airport.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Istanbul
    • Visit Roman Hippodrome including Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine's Column, and Column of Constantine
    • Visit Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
    • Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
    • Visit Topkapi Palace with displays of Spoonmaker's Diamond, Topkapi Dagger, Golden Throne, and Sacred Relics

    Optional Activities

    • Private Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul - $60 per person (minimum 10 participants)
    Landmarks
    Roman Hippodrome
    Egyptian Obelisk
    Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
    Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
    Topkapi Palace
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  3. Day 3

    Istanbul - Canakkale - Gallipoli

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (IRIS OTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anzac Cove memorial site
    • Visit Chunuk Bair memorial site
    • Visit Lone Pine memorial site
    • Ferry crossing of the Dardanelles
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Chunuk Bair
    Lone Pine
    Dardanelles
  4. Day 4

    Canakkale - Troy - Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (FAUSTINA HOTEL & SPA)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Troy including the wooden horse and multi-layered walls
    Landmarks
    Troy
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  5. Day 5

    Kusadasi - Ephesus - Fethiye

    Meals
    Breakfast (Turkish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ephesus
    • Visit Temple of Artemis
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Explore marbled streets of Ephesus
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Library of Celsus
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  6. Day 6

    Fethiye - Saklikent - Oludeniz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saklikent National Park
    • Visit Oludeniz beach and blue lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving in Oludeniz
    • Water sports in Oludeniz
    • Jeep Safari - $120 per person (1.5 hours)
    • Jet Boat - $60 per person (20 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Saklikent National Park
    Oludeniz
  7. Day 7

    Fethiye - Dalyan - Iztuzu Beach - Sultaniye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iztuzu Beach
    • Boat ride to Iztuzu Beach
    • Visit Sultaniye mud baths
    Landmarks
    Dalyan
    Iztuzu Beach
    Sultaniye
  8. Day 8

    Fethiye - Pamukkale

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PAMUKKALE KAYA THERMAL HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pamukkale
    • Explore thermal baths
    • Visit Hierapolis
    • Explore Hierapolis Roman theater
    • Explore Hierapolis necropolis
    • Explore Hierapolis Roman baths
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Temple of Apollo (Hierapolis)
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  9. Day 9

    Pamukkale - Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UCHISAR KAYA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultanhani Caravanserai
    • Visit Museum of Mevlana and mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Wine Tasting in Cappadocia - $70 per person
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Museum of Mevlana
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  10. Day 10

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UCHISAR KAYA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
    • Explore rock-cut churches and chapels with frescoes
    • Visit Underground Cities
    • Visit Pigeons' Valley (Guvercinlik Valley)
    • Visit Uchisar Castle
    • Visit Avanos master potters' workshops
    • Participate in Turkish ceramic and Iznik tile making
    • Learn about Turkish Weaving Art

    Optional Activities

    • Pottery Workshop - $50 per person
    • Jeep Safari - $120 per person (1.5 hours)
    • Turkish Traditional Hammam - $75 to $225 per person
    • Wine Tasting in Cappadocia - $70 per person
    • Horse Riding - $60 per person
    Landmarks
    Goreme Open Air Museum
    Underground Cities (Cappadocia)
    Pigeons' Valley (Guvercinlik Valley)
    Uchisar Castle
    Avanos
  11. Day 11

    Cappadocia - Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GOLDEN AGE HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight to Istanbul

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon rides - $285 per person (weather permitting, early morning)
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  12. Day 12

    Istanbul Departure

    End point
    Kocatepe, Topcu Caddesi 10, 34437 Beyoğlu/Istanbul, Türkiye (Our greeters meet our guests at the entrance of their hotel.)

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5.0
Overall rating based on 8 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
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  • Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days reviewer 1
    May 27th, 2025
    The tour was extremely well organised and professional run. Documentation provided was very detailed and easy to...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    Hello Richard, Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our tour and pleased with our services. We’re especially happy that our guide Halil (Harry) left such a positive impression – we will certainly pass your kind words on to him. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Dorak Tours
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  • Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days reviewer 2
    May 21st, 2024
    I am really satisfied of the tour, all well organized from the initial assistence by Betul and Sevval from the office...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    Dear Viola, Thank you so much for your valuable comments. It brings us great joy to hear that you left our country happy. We would always be delighted to welcome you back to our country. Bests, Sevval Dorak Tours Team
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  • Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days reviewer 3
    May 20th, 2024
    After a great research of the best for value tour in Turkey, I found out this one offered by Dorak tours. It had in...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    Dear Viola, Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback ! We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Dorak Tours.It was a pleasure assisting you. Your kind words mean a lot to all of us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to explore more of Turkey’s magic. Thank you Sevval Dorak Tours Thank you Sevval Dorak Tours
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  • B
    March 27th, 2024
    I traveled with my family. I did not know Turkey has such a great history. And the sea :) Troy's history really...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    It sounds like you had an incredible experience exploring Turkey with your family! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and memories from your trip. It sounds like it was a truly unforgettable adventure!
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  • S
    March 27th, 2024
    I attanded the tour with my boyfriend. Both of us are really interested the mystic areas. Cappadocia and Ephesus...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    Thank you for sharing your magical and unforgettable vacation with us! It sounds like it was a journey filled with wonder and discovery.
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  • M
    March 27th, 2024
    Turkey is a gem and this tour was fantastic! Loved all the destinations especially turquoise coasts were stunning and...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    We are glad your tour was fantastic and left you with cherished memories. If you ever plan to return or explore more of Turkey's gems, don't hesitate to reach out. Happy travels!
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  • P
    October 30th, 2023
    Istanbul is wonderful city. I like history . My guide was perfect. Thank you for everything
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Pinar! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Istanbul with us. Our guides take great pride in providing exceptional experiences, so it's wonderful to hear that. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future.
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  • Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days reviewer 8
    October 9th, 2023
    Turkey was one of my most anticipated destinations ever. Espacially Istanbul, which was ever so vibrant and...
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    Traveled in December 2021
    Reply from: Dorak Tours
    It warms our hearts to know that our organization, from vehicle transfers to restaurants, museums, and guides, contributed to making your trip truly memorable. Providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests is always our top priority, and we are thrilled to have succeeded in doing so for your visit to Turkey. Your recommendation of the Aegean region as one of the most beautiful places you've ever witnessed means a lot to us. We're fortunate to be able to showcase the beauty and diversity of Turkey. Thank you once again for choosing Dorak Tours, and we hope to welcome you back in the near future.
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      We have not received any bookings for the May 6 departure of our Splendor of Turkey: Istanbul, The Turquoise Coast, and Cappadocia in 12 Days tour. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee the departure at this stage. Once the minimum number of bookings is reached, the departure will be confirmed.

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      Our single-person tour price for 2025 is $3,535 USD. If you have a specific date in mind, please consult us before booking. Some of our tours may not run on certain days due to an insufficient number of participants.

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      For domestic flights within Turkey, you can bring up to 20 kg per person.

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      Gratuities are not included in the price but are suggested for good service.

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      Yes, there will be free time for you to explore local attractions or cities on your own.

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    Asked on October 22nd, 2024

    can you please advise how we will travel between cities and the duration of travel between the cities. I also wanted to know if we arrive a day or two before the tour can you/ do you arrange accomodation with the hotel, if this is the case are we still eligible for airport transfer to the hotel? What does your payment plans look like?

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    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Travel between cities will be by our tour vehicle. Depending on the number of participants, the vehicle may be a sprinter, minibus, or bus. The average travel time between cities is around 3 hours, except for the journey from Pamukkale to Cappadocia, which takes about 7 hours. After that, you will fly back to Istanbul from Cappadocia. Of course, you can arrive in Istanbul before the tour. Your airport transfer will be still eligible. We can make a reservation for you at the tour hotel or any other hotel you request. Payment will be made during check-in.

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      You can request a private room; however, availability for specific room types will depend on the accommodations.

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      Our maximum number is 35. But generally we are keeping as 20.

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    Tania

    Asked on July 30th, 2024

    I am a solo female traveler who wants to go for 12-13 days to Turkey. I see the Wonders of Turkey and the Splendors of Turkey tours and they both look very nice. I have some questions I hope you can answer for me. What is the group size for these tours? Do you have any age restrictions - I would rather be with adult or teenagers and no small children. Do you help with transportation to and from the airport? Can you give the price of the tours with the single suppliment? I'm hoping to travel in March, April or May. Which time is the best for the weather and crowds?

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    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our maximum group size is 35 pax. But we prefer to keep it under 20 for your comfort. We do not have any age restrictions. Because most of the time, adults prefer to visit with their children. We are providing a round trip transfer. The price for a single traveller is $2495 for March, April and May in 2025. I think April or May could be the best time for Turkey.

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      Tania

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      Is the price (single) for the Splendors or Turkey and the Wonders of Turkey tour the same? Do you use 3, 4 or 5 star hotels? Is travel by bus or do you use public transit? Are the entrence fees included in the tour cost? Do you have any additional informaton about each of these tours available - maybe something that shows the travel times?

    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes the price is same on that date. We are working with 4* hotels. But sometimes we can upgrade the hotels to 5* without any charge. We are using sprinters for 13 pax, midibuses for 27 pax and otobus for 44 pax. Not public transportation. All of them are private for the group.

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      Tania

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      I notice that there are optional excursions available. Would these take the place of part of the guided tour or is there time to add these excursions without missing out on the rest of the tour?

    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Optional excursions are scheduled to fit with the tour timings, so you can participate in them without missing out on the rest of the tour.

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      Tania

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      Do you have any information about how much time is spent on the buses for each of the trips? Just curious about travel times, especially between Cannakkale and Istanbul.

    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Bus journeys can be long in some sections, but it should not be an issue in our comfortable vehicles. For example, the drive from Istanbul to Çanakkale takes approximately 5 hours.

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