For the Highlights of Turkey 9 days Small Group Tour, may I know (1) whether there's a definite departure on 14th or 15th May 2026? (2) which airlines would you use for the domestic flights included in the tour and what time would the flights be? (3) whether hotel upgrades would be available? (4) whether booking of pre-nights or post-nights in Istanbul is available and would airport transfers be provided if we make the pre-nights or post-nights' hotel booking via you?

We do have confirmed departures on both 14th and 15th May 2026. The Day 4 flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia will be scheduled early in the morning, approximately between 6:00–7:00 am, to allow you to join the tour on time. The timings of the remaining domestic flights can be shared once your exact travel dates are finalized. Depending on availability, domestic flights will be operated by local airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, AJet Airlines, or SunExpress. Hotel upgrade options are available. We would be delighted to arrange pre-tour or post-tour accommodation in Istanbul for you. Airport transfers will also be provided if the hotel bookings are made through us.

For this specific tour can you confirm that hotel and in country flights are included in the total cost? Looking to assess total costs not being included in the upfront tour price.

Hotels and domestic flights are included in the total tour cost. Services not included are international airfare, travel insurance, guide and driver tips, the hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia, and personal expenses. The itinerary can be updated according to your preferred travel dates.

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Highlights of Turkey - 9 Days Small Group Tour

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Operator: True Blue Tour
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 15
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Start point
İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Outside Exit Gate 14)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Divan Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Turkish cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Divan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Basilica Cistern
Landmarks
Hippodrome
Obelisk of Theodosius
Serpent Column
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Day 3
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arden City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chora Museum (Kariye)
- Visit Balat neighborhood
- Visit Ecumenical Patriarchate
- Bosphorus ferry cruise
- Visit Egyptian Spice Market
Landmarks
Chora Museum (Kariye)
Balat
Ecumenical Patriarchate
Egyptian Spice Market
Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Helike Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dervent Valley (Imagination Valley)
- Explore Goreme Open Air Museum cave churches
- Visit Goreme Panorama
- Visit Uchisar Rock Castle
- Watch pottery artisans in Avanos
- Visit Three Beauties fairy chimneys
- Visit local carpet cooperative
Landmarks
Dervent Valley (Imagination Valley)
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar Rock Castle
Three Beauties
Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Helike Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Ozkonak Underground City
- Visit Rose Valley
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Ortahisar
- Watch pottery artisans in Avanos
- Visit Three Beauties fairy chimneys
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia
Landmarks
Ozkonak Underground City
Rose Valley
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar
Three Beauties
Day 6
Cappadocia to Izmir
Cappadocia to Izmir
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Day 7
Kusadasi
Kusadasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Explore Sirince Village
- Explore ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Great Theatre
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Sirince Village
Ephesus
Celsus Library
Great Theatre
Temple of Artemis
Day 8
Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Istanbul
Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Divan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit ancient ruins of Hierapolis
- Visit Pamukkale travertines (Cotton Castle)
- Bathe in natural hot springs
Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Day 9
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private transfer to airport

Landmarks
Hippodrome
Obelisk of Theodosius
Serpent Column
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern

Landmarks
Chora Museum (Kariye)
Balat
Ecumenical Patriarchate
Egyptian Spice Market

Landmarks
Dervent Valley (Imagination Valley)
Goreme Open Air Museum
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar Rock Castle
Three Beauties

Landmarks
Ozkonak Underground City
Rose Valley
Pigeon Valley
Ortahisar
Three Beauties

Landmarks
House of Virgin Mary
Sirince Village
Ephesus
Celsus Library
Great Theatre
Temple of Artemis

Landmarks
Hierapolis
Pamukkale

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Meals
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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Divan Hotel
Hotel 5*
Days 1, 2, 8
Upgrade Available
Arden City Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3
Upgrade Available
Helike Cave Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Upgrade Available
Efe Boutique Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Upgrade Available

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Janine
Asked on January 2nd, 2026
For the Highlights of Turkey 9 days Small Group Tour, may I know (1) whether there's a definite departure on 14th or 15th May 2026? (2) which airlines would you use for the domestic flights included in the tour and what time would the flights be? (3) whether hotel upgrades would be available? (4) whether booking of pre-nights or post-nights in Istanbul is available and would airport transfers be provided if we make the pre-nights or post-nights' hotel booking via you?
Accommodation
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Price / Availability
- True Blue TourOperator•Written January 2026
  We do have confirmed departures on both 14th and 15th May 2026. The Day 4 flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia will be scheduled early in the morning, approximately between 6:00–7:00 am, to allow you to join the tour on time. The timings of the remaining domestic flights can be shared once your exact travel dates are finalized. Depending on availability, domestic flights will be operated by local airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, AJet Airlines, or SunExpress. Hotel upgrade options are available. We would be delighted to arrange pre-tour or post-tour accommodation in Istanbul for you. Airport transfers will also be provided if the hotel bookings are made through us.
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Raymond
Asked on January 2nd, 2026
For this specific tour can you confirm that hotel and in country flights are included in the total cost? Looking to assess total costs not being included in the upfront tour price.
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- True Blue TourOperator•Written January 2026
  Hotels and domestic flights are included in the total tour cost. Services not included are international airfare, travel insurance, guide and driver tips, the hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia, and personal expenses. The itinerary can be updated according to your preferred travel dates.
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Ellen
Asked on July 15th, 2025
do you have reviews of this tour and what is the weather likely to be in September
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- True Blue TourOperator•Written July 2025
  We are quite new on TourRadar however we have been operating tours over 20 years. You may find our reviews here on TripAdvisor.

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Highlights of Turkey - 9 Days Small Group Tour

Itinerary

Istanbul

Optional Activities

Istanbul

Included Activities

Istanbul

Included Activities

Istanbul to Cappadocia

Included Activities

Cappadocia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cappadocia to Izmir

Kusadasi

Included Activities

Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Istanbul

Included Activities

Istanbul

Optional Activities

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