The grand loop — Istanbul, Bursa, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya and Cappadocia, returning via Ankara. The definitive first journey through Türkiye.
Istanbul & BursaEphesus & PamukkaleCappadocia valleysAnkara — Anıtkabir
Day by day
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Day 1 · Istanbul – Bursa
Old-city highlights, Hagia Sophia, then drive to Bursa via the Osman Gazi Bridge.
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Day 2 · Bursa – Kuşadası
Grand Mosque, Silk Bazaar, Green Mosque, then drive to the Aegean coast.
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Day 3 · Kuşadası – Pamukkale
Ephesus ancient city, then Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle and Cleopatra’s Pool.
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Day 4 · Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
Across the plateau to Konya and on to Cappadocia.
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Day 5 · Cappadocia
Optional balloon, underground city, Derbent Valley, Avanos, Göreme and Uçhisar.
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Day 6 · Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
Salt Lake photo stop, Anıtkabir in Ankara, then drive to Istanbul.
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Day 7 · Istanbul
Çamlıca Hill, Bosphorus cruise, Ortaköy village and the Grand Bazaar.
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Day 8 · Istanbul
Eyüp & Fatih Mosques, Taksim Square before transfer.
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Where you stay
Istanbul
Gönen 5★ · Tryp by Wyndham 5★ · Windsor 5★
Bursa
Gold Majesty 4★ · EuroPark 5★
Kuşadası
Grand Belish 5★ · Seven For Life 5★
Pamukkale
Adempira 5★ · Tripolis 4★
Cappadocia
Mustafa 5★ · Elevres 4★ · Nox / Hermes Cave
What's included
✓Hotel accommodation as per itinerary
✓Transport by A/C coach — Wi-Fi & parking fees
✓Professional licensed tour guide service
✓Full-board meals & listed museum entrances
✓Water service during meals and on the bus
✓1 FOC for groups of 15 pax and above
Not included
×Drinks during meals (except water)
×Personal expenses & portage at airport
×Domestic & international flight tickets
×Tips for guide & driver
×Topkapı Palace 40$ · Hagia Sophia 30$ (where applicable)
