8-Day Best of Turkey : Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale





Description
This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour is designed to offer a comprehensive experience, providing you with an opportunity to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of the country. Stores to visit: Carpet Weaving Village Leather Factory Onyx Demonstration Jewellery
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your hotel in central Istanbul at the start of the tour and drop you off the same hotel at the end of the tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Itinerary might change depends on direct flights.
- Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You need to bring your own headset/scarf for covering your head.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Pamukkale entrance fee is 30 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Goreme Open-Air Museum entrance fee is 20 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Pasabag entrance fee is 12 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Kaymakli Underground City entrance fee is 13 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 700 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Istanbul tours will be walking tour. Please choose comfortable shoes.
- Be mindful of local customs and dress modestly, especially in religious sites.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time.
- Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1-New Year April 9, 10 and 11, 2024, • Ramadan Celebrations (Eid Al Fitr 2024) June 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2024, Eid Celebrations (Eid AL Adha 2024)
- Stores to visit: Carpet weaving village, leather factory, onyx & pottery demonstration.
Reviews(108)
We booked our 11 day tour with Serkan from Turkey Tours Company and could not have asked for a better company to organise our trip. This was after we had booked flights early in February and then days later the war started in the Middle East. We had actually booked with another company and had to pay the balance by the first week of May were very reluctant to do so because of the conflict, and we actually lost a deposit. I was then organising a trip on my own and this was causing so much stress. I then found Tukey Tours Company and from the every beginning Serkan was so accommodating even changing a day for us. Everything was so well organised from the Greeters at the airport and the transfer's to the hotels and then the next day, when the tour guides came to collect you to start you tour, they were punctual, two days in Istanbul we had Kadir Can (aka John), who was fantastic, we then flew to Kusadasi , (internal flights were also organised by Serkan and each time we flew he sent us our boarding passes. Went to Ephesus with Ceyda (also had her for two days), also fantastic guide, after that we drove down to Antalya for two days, (I wish we had another day) loved it, here we had Bekir our guide who was also really great, then flew to Cappadocia, transfers to the hotel and all transfers were really comfortable mini buses, our guide here for two days was, EmreEr, who was truly amazing, all the drivers were very friendly too. All I can say is, if you want a stress free holiday to Turkey, I highly recommend Turkey Tours Company, to make the most of your time and enjoy their flexibility and professionalism.
Serkan coordinated the absolute best 10 day tour for us… Istanbul… Kusadasi…Antalya….Ephesus….Perga….Cappadocia…. Our guides were wonderful and full of knowledge about all the historical sites… and the hotel’s were marvelous … we can’t wait to come back
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Tour Altinkum delivered. Prompt communications on WhatsApp, Our Tour was for 8 days. Busy with a lot of walking. All internal flight pre arranged. One Catch, internal flight baggage regulations apply. (8 kg carry on -15 kg checked). Leave a bag in the Istanbul Hotel Storage and take essentials only. Good cross section of the places to see in Turkey. Comfortable 15 passenger vans for transportation on tour. Book Upgraded Hotels, worth the extra.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We did a 15-day private tour with Turkey Tours covering the highlights of Turkey, and we had a fantastic experience. Serkan handled all the arrangements, and from the very beginning he was extremely responsive, thorough, and professional. Everything ran seamlessly. We had excellent, knowledgeable guides throughout the trip, several of whom were truly exceptional, and we learned so much about Turkey's history and culture. The drivers were also outstanding, always punctual, courteous, and the vehicles were spotless and comfortable. The itinerary was well planned, following a logical clockwise route. Serkan even checked us in for all our domestic flights and sent our boarding passes in advance, which made the journey even more convenient. Overall, it was a great trip. We highly recommend this company and, if your budget allows, suggest choosing a private tour over a shared one to make the most of your time and enjoy greater flexibility. Ana & Steve
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Hassle free travel. Drivers and Guides were good. Serkan from Turkey Tours kept in touch, with pick up times etc.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
My husband recently returned from a trip to Istanbul and Cappadocia and then on to Greece. The agency in Turkey was especially good. We had private guides and drivers throughout our trip and both the guides and the drivers were wonderful in Turkey! In Istanbul, our guide, was extremely informative and generous with information about the city and the sites we were seeing. What was most impressive was how she expertly maneuvered the various sites to avoid the crowds from the two cruise ships. Somehow, she got us to the busiest parts of the tour ahead of the crowds! We appreciated that so much! In Cappadocia, our guide was very sensitive to our personal preferences. She gave us lots of wonderful historical insight on each place. She was informative, generous, and adjusted the schedule, when needed, to accommodate our requests. She took us to great eating places and allowed us however much time we needed to explore the amazing sites in Cappadocia. She was a model guide! The drivers were so skilled, timely and professional. We appreciated their expertise so much! Thank you, Turkey Tours Company, for a wonderful vacation!!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We were in turkey for 5 days for with our newborn and everything was very well organised by tour company. I would highly recommend them to others who are looking to book tour with their family.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We had a wonderful experience with this travel company in Turkey. From the beginning, communication was clear and professional, and all arrangements were well organized. Our itinerary was well planned, transportation was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always attentive to our needs, which made the journey even more enjoyable. We felt well taken care of and truly enjoyed exploring Turkey without stress. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable and memorable travel experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We had the trip of a lifetime visiting Turkey. We toured 3 unique regions: Istanbul, Kusadashi (Hieropolis and Ephesus) and Cappadocia. So incredibly interesting, and full of history. Our tour was organized by Serkin at Turkey Tours Company. He did an amazing job organizing our tour guides, hotel, flights, transfers and more. The quality of our tour guides were first rate. I would highly recommend Serkin at Turkey Tours Company. He is very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Türkiye is an amazingly interesting country. The tour was very enjoyable with good guides with a highlight the learning from them about the places we visited but also more broadly about Türkiye. Serkan did a great job with the organisation and ensuring that we were informed prior to the tour and at each step. We were happy with the hotels and being punctually picked up and dropped off at airports made the trip stress free
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY



