13-Day Turkey Highlights Small Group Tour

Istanbul • Cappadocia • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Antalya • Princes’ Islands
13 Days / 12 Nights | Small Group Tour | Daily Departures

Discover the very best of Türkiye on this perfectly balanced 13-day small group tour, combining iconic history, breathtaking landscapes, coastal beauty, and cultural immersion. Travel comfortably with domestic flights, expert local guides, and carefully selected hotels.

⭐ Tour Highlights

• Explore Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul

• Scenic Bosphorus Cruise between two continents

• Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys & Underground Cities

• Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary

• Pamukkale White Travertines & Hierapolis

• Ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos & Side

• Relaxing Princes’ Islands ferry tour

• Small group experience with licensed guides

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Meet & greet service followed by transfer to your boutique hotel in Sultanahmet.

🏨 Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 – Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour

🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch
08:30 pick-up for a full-day guided tour:

• Topkapi Palace – Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans

• Hagia Sophia – Iconic Byzantine masterpiece

• Blue Mosque – Famous for blue Iznik tiles

• Hippodrome – Obelisk, Serpent Column & German Fountain

• Grand Covered Bazaar – World’s oldest shopping complex

Return to hotel in the evening.

🏨 Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour

🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights include:

• Spice Bazaar

• Bosphorus Cruise – Palaces, mansions & bridges

• Bosphorus Bridge – Europe to Asia in minutes

• Dolmabahce Palace

• Camlica Hill – Panoramic city views

Evening flight to Kayseri.
🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 4 – Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Tour

🍽️ Breakfast

• Devrent (Imagination Valley)

• Love Valley

• Pasabag (Monks’ Valley)

• Avanos Pottery Workshop

• Uchisar Castle

🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5 – Rose Valley & Underground City Tour

🍽️ Breakfast

• Rose Valley (Kızılçukur)

• Çavuşin Village & Church of St. John

• Mazıköy Underground City

• Pigeon Valley

🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 6 – Flight to Izmir | Transfer to Kuşadası

🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner
Evening flight via Istanbul to Izmir. Transfer to hotel.

🏨 Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 7 – Ephesus Tour

🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Temple of Artemis

• Ephesus Ancient City

• House of Virgin Mary

🏨 Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 8 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Pamukkale Travertines

• Hierapolis Ancient City

• Roman Theatre & Baths

🏨 Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 9 – Bus to Antalya

🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner
Intercity coach to Antalya (approx. 4 hours).

🏨 Overnight in Antalya

Day 10 – Antalya Ancient Cities Tour

🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch

• Perge Ancient City

• Aspendos Theatre & Aqueducts

• Side Ancient City

• Shopping & handicrafts presentation

🏨 Overnight in Antalya

Day 11 – Antalya Free Day | Flight to Istanbul

🍽️ Breakfast
Leisure day in Antalya.
Afternoon flight to Istanbul.

🏨 Overnight in Istanbul

Day 12 – Princes’ Islands Tour

🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch
Full-day ferry excursion to Büyükada:

• Scenic island cruise

• Horse-drawn carriage (phaeton) tour

• Free time & seafood lunch by the sea

🏨 Overnight in Istanbul

Day 13 – Departure from Istanbul

🍽️ Breakfast
Hotel check-out & transfer to Istanbul Airport.

✈️ End of Tour Services

✅ Tour Includes

✔ Airport arrival & departure transfers
✔ Domestic flights (Istanbul–Kayseri, Kayseri–Izmir, Antalya–Istanbul)
✔ Intercity bus ticket (Pamukkale–Antalya)
✔ 12 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
✔ Selected lunches & dinners as per itinerary
✔ All sightseeing tours mentioned
✔ Licensed professional English-speaking guide
✔ Air-conditioned transportation
✔ Entrance & museum fees
✔ All taxes & tour insurance

❌ Not Included

• Drinks

• Personal expenses

• Tips for guide & driver

• Optional tours & activities