Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Athens, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Athens
- 19 Days, 18 Nights
- Departure from Istanbul
- Daily Departure Guaranteed
- Breakfast at hotels
- Lunch at restaurants
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- All taxes & museum fees
- Professional tour guide
- No hidden costs
Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Athens, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini & Athens Tour invites you to explore the timeless heritage of Türkiye and the relaxed elegance of the Greek islands in one thoughtfully curated journey. Begin in Istanbul, a city shaped by centuries of empire, where grand mosques, imperial palaces, and vibrant streets reflect the meeting of East and West. Continue to Pamukkale to witness the striking white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. In Ephesus, walk through marble streets and monumental ruins that reveal one of the ancient world’s greatest cities, rich in history, mythology, and early Christian heritage. The journey then leads to Cappadocia, a surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, rock-carved churches, and hidden valleys shaped over thousands of years. Experience unforgettable sunrises, explore ancient cave settlements, and connect deeply with the region’s unique cultural and natural character.
Itinerary
DAY
1
Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel
After your arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be welcomed at the exit of first gate by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Then you will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY
2
Full day Istanbul Old City Tour BY walk (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Visited Sights: Hagia Sophia – Blue Mosque – Topkapi Palace – Hippodrome – Obelisk of Theodosius and Grand Bazaar
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide and start to full day Old City Tour. Istanbul is a city full of famous iconic sites that today you will experience for yourself from the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia with their breathtaking silhouettes that make the skyline so unique to the Topkapi Palace, a beautiful Ottoman palace once home to the Ottoman Sultans and the first president of Turkey. Spend some time where the gladiators of ancient Roman Constantinople, entertained the crowds at the site of the Hippodrome today you will see the Obelisks that have stood the test of time and are adorned with beautiful markings, taking us back in time. Our last station is the Grand Bazaar, Turkey’s the largest covered market at the heart of the Old City, offering excellent shopping. You will get the chance to wander through the Grand Bazaar and soak up the atmosphere of this incredible delight.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY
3
Flight to Denizli & Full day Pamukkale Tour (Lunch included)
Visited Sights : Calcium spring terraces, Hierapolis museum, Hierapolis Theatre, Roman Bath, and Temple of Apollo, Cleopatra hot spring thermal pool
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Denizli. Your flight will last about one hour and upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the Turkey Istanbul Tours representative. Our representative will be at the first exit door and holding a sign with your name on it.
First of all, we will drive to Pamukkale where you will explore beautiful nature and fascinating history. Pamukkale has hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing and cooling water. It seems like cotton that’s why it is called Cotton Castle. After having lunch we will visit to Hierapolis Ancient City as a Unesco World Heritage Site and used to be visited by people to soothe their aliments during the retirement and also die there. As a refreshment, you can walk on terraces or swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. (Optional
At the end of the tour, we will drive to your Kusadasi hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY
4
Full day Ephesus - Virgin Mary House - Artemis Tour & Flight to Cappadocia (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Visited Sights: Ephesus – The Temple of Artemis – The House of Virgin Mary
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up and drive to Ephesus. We will visit the ancient, Greek city of Ephesus, a marvelous place surrounded by trees. During the day, we will also visit spectacular places, such as Hadrian Temple, Celcius Library, Theater, Hamams and Old Harbor. After having lunch, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last days. She preferred to live in this remote place. After that, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, which is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world and was built in an area of Ephesus.
At the end of the day, you will be taken to the Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. When you arrive at the airport, you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. You will then be taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY
5
Full day Northern Cappodocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Visited Sights: Devrent Valley – Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) – Avanos – Goreme and Open Air museum
After having breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and go on a full day Cappadocia tour starting with Devrent Valley with its eye catching, unique chimneys, Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), fascinating Avanos, the beauteous valley of Goreme and Open Air museum where the remains of churches and early Christian dwellings, hewn from the soft rocks and stones, dating back thousands of years, are still standing.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY
6
Full day Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Visited Sights: Red and Rose Valley – Gulludere Valley – Cavusin Village Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City – Ortahisar – Uchisar Castle – Pigeon Valley – Three Beauties Valley
After having breakfast at the hotel, pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and start the Southern Cappadocia Tour by seeing the famous and unforgettable rock churches in the Red and Rose Valley where the colour of rocks changing throughout the day and little hiking through the Gulludere Valley. In old Greek Cavusin Village we will visit the houses and churches of the Cristian clergymen such as Saint John the Baptist and Nicophoras Phocas. After having lunch, visiting Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City as the widest of the Cappadocia and it was used by refugees or people running away from catastrophes. The next destination is the Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia. Pigeon Valley offers a nice view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons still living in pigeon houses. The last visit to Three Beauties Valley which is famous with its vine factories and stunning view.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY
7
Transfer to Airport & Flight back to Istanbul (Breakfast included)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be free till your pick up time then you will be transferred to the airport for your Istanbul flight. After your arrival to airport, you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. Then you will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY
8
Free day in Istanbul (Breakfast included)
There is no schedule on your programme today. You will be free to discover the city on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY
9
Transfer to Airport & Flight to Athens & Transfer to Hotel (Breakfast included)
After having breakfast at the hotel you will be free until your pick up time. Then you will be transferred to airport for your Athens flight. When you land you will be welcomed by our representative at the first exit door. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
DAY
10
Ferry to Paros (Breakfast included)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Piraeus port. Embarkation on your ferry and sail off to Paros Island. Upon arrival in Paros transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Paros.
DAY
11
Leisure day at Paros (Brekafast included)
There is no schedule on your programme. Overnight in Paros.
DAY
12
Ferry to Naxos Island (Breakfast included)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Paros port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Naxos Island. Upon arrival in Naxos transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Naxos.
DAY
13
Leisure day (Brekafast included)
Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to Naxos. Overnight in Naxos.
DAY
14
Ferry to Ios Island (Breakfast included)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Naxos port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Ios Island. Upon arrival to Ios transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ios.
DAY
15
Leisure day (Brekafast included)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be free. Overnight in Ios.
DAY
16
Ferry to Santorini (Breakfast included)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Ios port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Santorini Island. Upon arrival to Ios transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini
DAY
17
Leisure day at Santorini (Breakfast included)
Breakfast in the hotel. Take the day free at leisure to discover this island of unique beauty, famous worldwide as one of the most romantic destinations. Walk around the picturesque Fira Town and the famous Oia, visit the Volcano and Akrotiri excavations and swim in one of the volcanic beaches. Overnight in Santorini.
DAY
18
Ferry to Athens from Santorini Port (Breakfast included)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Santorini port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Piraeus port- Athens. Upon arrival at Piraeus port transfer to your hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
DAY
19
Transfer to airport (Breakfast included)
According to your international flight time, you will be transferred to airport 4 hours before your flight. You will be able do self check-in. This is the end of our services.
Included
- Breakfast at the hotels & Lunch at the restaurants
- Accommodations at hotels for 18 nights
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All airport transfers with non-smoking, A/C deluxe vehicle
- Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
- Flight from Istanbul to Athens
- All tours with a professional English speaking tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- All taxes, entrance & museum fees
- Lunch on Tours (Vegetarian and Vegan Options are Available). Please specify when booking your tour
- No hidden or extra cost
Excluded
- International airfares
- Visa for Turkey
- City Tax for Greece
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours
- Beverages during lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuity to the Guide and Driver