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8 Days Highlights of Turkey Tour by Plane

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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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 will be meeting point, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul
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  3. Day 2

    Istanbul - Kusadasi

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

    Included Activities

    • Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise
    • Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) tour
    Landmarks
    Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
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  4. Day 3

    Kusadasi - Pamukkale

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

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour to Pamukkale
    • Visit to Hierapolis ancient site
    • Thermal pool experience
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
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  5. Day 4

    Ephesus - Cappadocia

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

    Included Activities

    • Fully guided tour of Ephesus
    • Temple of Artemis visit
    • Curetes Street visit
    • Roman baths visit
    • Celsus Library visit
    • Grand Theatre visit
    • House of the Virgin Mary visit
    • Carpet weaving centre visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of Artemis
    Curetes Street
    Celsus Library
    Grand Theatre
    House of the Virgin Mary
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  6. Day 5

    Cappadocia

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise hot air balloon flight
    Landmarks
    Goreme Open-Air Museum
    Cavusin Village
    Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley)
    Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
    Avanos Town
    Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
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  7. Day 6

    Cappadocia - Istanbul

    Cappadocia - Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
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  8. Day 7

    Istanbul

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

    Included Activities

    • St. Sophia visit
    • Topkapi Palace visit
    • Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque) visit
    • Hippodrome visit
    • Grand Covered Bazaar visit
    Landmarks
    St. Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
    Hippodrome
    Obelisk of Theodosius
    Serpentine Column
    Column of Constantine
    Grand Covered Bazaar
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  9. Day 8

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Departure Terminal , 00:00 - 23:55)
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4.5
Overall rating based on 29 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.4
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  • CT4.3•September 2026
    Overall I got to see what I wanted and expected. The local guides were excellent (and traveled in nice vans) and the...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • George4.5•September 2026
    We just completed the 8 Day Turkey Ephesus Tours with TourRadar. Very knowledgeable tour guides. All three made the...
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  • Laura5.0•September 2026
    Awesome experience on our Turkyie trip! Packed with tours, but that5what we wanted. This was not a trip to relax, but...
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  • Millicent
    Millicent3.0•September 2026
    Initially everything seemed great. With bookings, planning and whats app contact. However, unfortunately we did...
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    Traveled in August 2026
  • Tyler
    Tyler5.0•August 2026
    Had a lovely tour with Umut. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. He was a...
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  • binda5.0•July 2026
    We booked a 7-night, 8-day Turkey tour through TourRadar, and it was a fantastic way to see the country's highlights...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • Elly
    Elly3.0•July 2026
    Excellent transfers with a limousine. Guides on the daytours were good. Hotels also good. But I spent much time with...
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    Traveled in July 2026
  • Eric5.0•June 2026
    Zerrin who was our tour organizer was spot on with times & airport pick ups. Wonderful experience we will have to go...
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  • Hary
    Hary5.0•June 2026
    The tour operator doing good job
    Traveled in June 2026
  • Anne-Marie5.0•June 2026
    This tour was incredible value for money. We are usually independent travellers but given the distances Pumakkale,...
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  • J

    Judy

    Asked on August 13th, 2026

    Does this package include underground city in cappadocia? I didnt see listed in the itinerary.

    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026

      we have ozkonak underground city visit

    • J

      Judy

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      1. Want to make sure domestic flights are included (says in details)
      2. Our flight arrives around 9:30, so pick up is there for late night flights with no extra charge?
      3. Accordingly, check in at hotel will be 11:30ish, what time we have to start in the morning(pick up time from our hotel)
      4. Some of the reviews for your company complains long wait or connections for the flights, which can be very tiring. What are the flights timings and wait times?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026

      all domestic flights are included

      our airport transfers are available 24 hours for free

      istanbul tours are starting at 09:00 am

      usually we book direct flights from one destination to others but izmir cappadocia direct flights are available only 4 days in a week thats why only the flight from izmir to cappadocia can be connected flight up to the schedule and if it will be a connected flight waiting time can be between 1-3 hours max between the connection. this is not in our hand we are mostly booking the direct ones but as we informed this is totally up to the airlines shcedules. and only 1 flight ( izmir cappadocia ) can be connected the others are direct flights

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    Jon

    Asked on July 14th, 2026

    What is the total entrance fee per person for all the places we visit during the tour?

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    Tour Details
    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Can we use a Turkey Museum Pass?

    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Are there any other mandatory extra costs?

    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Are all domestic flights and airport transfers included?

    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Is 25 kg checked luggage and 8 kg cabin luggage included on all domestic flights?

    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Can you provide the booking, hotel and tour documents needed for our Turkey visa application?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      total entrance fees are per person 208 euros

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      museum pass turkey can be purchase and use ( 165 euros per person ) but please note museum pass turkey is not valid some places not belongs to the government like hagia sophia ( 25 euros per person ) house of virgin mary ( 15 euros per person ) bosphorus cruise tickets ( 6 euros per person)

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      we dont have any mandatory costs if you want to book optional tours you should pay for those only

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      yes all domestic flights and airport transfers included

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      yes

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      after booking completed we can send you hotel and tour vouchers

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    Adrian

    Asked on July 7th, 2026

    Are there departures that are fully guided in Spanish? If so, which dates are available?

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    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Can you confirm that all domestic flights (Istanbul–Izmir, Izmir–Cappadocia, and Cappadocia–Istanbul) are included in the tour price, including baggage allowance?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Are all entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary included, or are there any additional mandatory entrance fees or local payments during the tour?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Will i be able to select my own hotels per location? Particularly in Istanbul and Cappadocia?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      My mother is 65 years old and enjoys sightseeing but appreciates a comfortable pace. While she is able to walk, we prefer to avoid very strenuous or rushed itineraries. Would you consider this tour suitable for someone who may need a more relaxed travel experience?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Are arrival and departure airport transfers included regardless of our flight times?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      we have spanish guided departures everyday but we need minimum 2 people to depart in spanish in september 7-9 and 21 we have spanish guided departures if one of those dates available for you we can open quotation for booking

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      yes all domestic flights are included with luggage included

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      entrance fees are not included in our tours they are all extra

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      no hotels are booking by us there is no choice unfortunately

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      to do this you should book a private tour and this will cost you per person extra 1000 dollars group tours are not suitable to modify

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      arrival and departure transfers are included

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Approximately how much should we budget per person for all entrance fees during the tour?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Could you please provide examples of the hotels typically used for the September departures?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Will our departure be entirely with a Spanish-speaking guide and Spanish-speaking group, or will it be bilingual (Spanish/English)?

    • A

      Adrian

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      How much walking is typically required each day? My mother is active but we want to make sure the pace is comfortable.

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      Total entrance fees are 230 us dollars per person and can pay by credit card

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      our hotels istanbul recital hotel or recital park hotel kusadasi efe butik hotel cappadocia abras cave hotel or taru cave hotel hotel names are up to the availability at the time of booking

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      your tour will be with spanish speaking guide

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      we are not making all day walking the tours are with breaks during the tour

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    Deborah

    Asked on July 3rd, 2026

    If admission fees are included

    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      entrance fees are not included

    • D

      Deborah

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      Unfortunately the price raised after I watched this trip 🥺

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      the special offers are for limited time periods and its recommended to book the spots during those periods

      unfortunately we cannot keep those offers for a long term

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    Christian

    Asked on June 28th, 2026

    May i know the cost (US$) of the balloon flight? can i book the flight by myself and if so, which day should i book?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • C

      Christian

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      1. book an extra night at the same hotel and what is price? Or can i book for myself at Recital Hotel? double bed
      2. does it include free pick up on 7 sept? and free pick up from Istanbul Sabiha airport not Istanbul airport?
      3. I need another last night hotel on 15 Sept..at same hotel..what is the price? Can i book it myself?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2026

      extra night in our hotel is 135 us dollars per night including breakfast

      you can book yourself if you want

      free pick up available from both ist and saw airports

      balloon flight is 300 us dollars

      you can book the balloon flight yourself but in case of any delays to catch the tour group is your responsibility our group is departing at 9 am we dont wait for anyone who booker the baloon themselves

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    Tara

    Asked on April 23rd, 2026

    Will there be a tour leaving Oct 11? If so, could we be picked up at the airport and get our room at 12:05 am? And then look after ourselves till the group meeting?

    Accommodation
    Flights / Transfers
    • T

      Tara

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Is it safe to travel?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written April 2026

      your last question yes its safe to travel Turkey. our groups are travelling without any safety concerns.

      about check in at 12:05 am

      you should make it clear 12:05 am means ( october 10 to 11 night or 11 to 12 night ?)

      if you are arriving the connecting night from 10 october to 11 october you should book an extra night because the hotel check in time is at 2 pm in october 11

      if you will arrive connecting night from 11 to 12 october this will not be a problem

      as i wrote the 12:05 am is important if its 11 or 12 october.

    • T

      Tara

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Our flight would leave naples on the evening of Oct 10 and arrive in Istanbul that night at 12:05 am. So just after midnight the 11th. So that means the tour hotel accommodation would start the night of the 11th and our arrival at midnight would be considered the night of the 10th for which we'd have to pay an extra night. Correct? How much would that cost?

      Do you actually start new tours most days?

    • T

      Tara

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Or do you combine some dates and change the start date so that you have a large enough group?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written April 2026

      in this case depart from naples in 10th evening and arrival 11 midnight to istanbul it counts as 10 th arrival and you will need 1 night pre accomodation.
      a double room is per night is 130 us dollars including breakfast. if you are agree on that we can add extra night and open quotation for booking.
      our tours are departing everyday and we have guests for every departure

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    Alyssa

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    Does this tour include a visit to an underground city? If so, which one?

    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      the tour is included kaymakli underground city visit.

  • C

    Claudia

    Asked on February 18th, 2026

    wondering about the washroom availability on the excursions and bus

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      in turkey there are no washrooms in any buses
      by the way we dont use big buses , our groups are 8-10 people max. And we dont use the land transportation for long hours

      in visiting places there are washrooms

  • C

    Craig

    Asked on February 8th, 2026

    What time does the actual tour start with the cruise in Istanbul? Is it possible to add an extra day at the start, really just the hotel reservation for a free un-guided day?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      The first day of tour ( arrival day) is a free day and there is no guided tour on this day

      if you want another extra free day it will cost you 145 us dollars for a night for a double room

    • C

      Craig

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Are credit cards or phone GooglePay generally accepted, or do I need to carry cash? Euros, or Turkish Lira? Are ATM widely available?

      Do I need the TourRadar app, or will all communication be direct (WhatsApp or email)?

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    Tina

    Asked on February 7th, 2026

    Is this a guaranteed departure? I'm coming from Australia so that's important

    Tour Details
    • T

      Tina

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Do you include in any optional event seeing the Whirling Dervishes or should I organise that in evening of 5 June?

    • T

      Tina

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      If the weather isn't good on scheduled morning of the balloon ride and it's canceled is it possible to move easily to the next morning?

    • T

      Tina

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Do we have to opportunity to bath in the hot springs?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      Our tours has guaranteed departure even if we have 1 person

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      We can arrange whirling dervishes show in cappadocia our team can contact with you after booking

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      Yes hot air ballon can move to next morning in case of cancellation please note in case of any cancellation the next day price can change

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      Hot springs in pamukkale is not deep only 30-35 cm max depth. You can take walk or sit into the water. Cleopatra pool can be an option for swimming but its closed now due to renovation and reopening date is unknown

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