Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia

Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Turkey with our 10-day tour. Visit Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrival in Istanbul (Monday)

Istanbul Airport - Upon arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, guests will be warmly welcomed and transported to their hotel.

Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Once the largest building on earth, except for the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China, it served as the religious center…

What's Included
  • 2 nights in Kusadasi
  • Air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle transportation
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia
  • Economic class domestic flights (2 tickets)
  • 3 nights in Istanbul
  • Lunch included
  • Airport transfer services
  • Meal plan per itinerary
  • Breakfast included
  • 2 nights in Antalya
What's Not Included
  • personal Expenses
  • Tip to guides&drivers
  • Entry Fees to histoical sites
Additional Information

Visit Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Internal flight tickets, airport transfers, 9 nights of accommodation, guiding service, and lunch during tours are provided.
Discover the wonders of Turkey with a 10-day customized package by plane, starting and ending in Istanbul. Explore Istanbul, where Asia meets Europe, and which served as…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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95giam
Feb 4, 2025
10 days in Istanbul - Great Communication from the pick up point when you arrive in IST. Awesome Van going to your hotel and during the tour. The hotels are Amazingly nice and close to the restaurants/bank atm. Great food for breakfast and lunch. Our Tour Guide, Mert. He went above and beyond during our 10 day tour. He’s funny, knowledgeable, great, and loves what he does. There was no mishaps during our tour. I’d def 1000% recommend.
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Ioanaj2020
Jan 25, 2025
The Best Way to Experience Turkey !! - Wow !! This 10 day tour in Turkey exceeded my expectations in so many ways. I booked this tour with my friends as a university graduation trip and it is safe to say it was the best way to celebrate. Our tour guide, Barbaros was absolutely wonderful and made us feel very welcomed to his country from day 1. He was very professional and informative as well as amusing and incredibly friendly. As 3 girls travelling in a foreign country, he made us feel very safe which is very important to us and our experience when travelling. The itinerary was perfectly created where we were able to visit and explore the local wonders within and between 4 major cities across the 10 days of the tour. At times, I did wish that we stayed longer in some places but we were able to get a taste of each area which will help us determine our interests for future travels as we will definitely be visiting this wonderful country again !! This trip would also not have been possible without our handsome driver, Sezgin who drove us all around. He was very kind, funny and has a great taste in music. I also very much enjoyed the activities we were able to experience such as carpet class in Cappadocia and pottery factory in Selcuk as we were able to gain an insight into the local life. Overall, I could not recommend this tour enough, we were all so shocked by all the beauty Turkey has to offer and it is safe to say that I have definitely learnt lots more of the Turkish culture with the guidance of Barbaros. We have left this wonderful country with all hearts full and lifelong memories !! Thank you Barbaros and Sezgin :))
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Jessicach3599kp
Jan 21, 2025
Phenomenal :D - What an incredible journey! Tour Altinkum has been fabulous in crafting an amazing experience for our group. Communication and planning before we started the trip was straight forward and timely, which alleviated any anxieties. Transport was always well-organised and comfortable. Sezgin our driver was absolutely amazing. He was very funny and kind, even at the end of a very long day of driving. He always took great care to make sure we were safe on the roads. Greatest driver in the world 💪 And the hotels were beautiful and had amazing views. The itinerary, while only 10 days, was absolutely jam packed! We saw so many beautiful sights, learnt lots about the history of each location, experienced local practices such as traditional ceramics and carpet-making, and took part in activities like swimming at Pamukkale and hot air balloons at Cappadoccia. While the balloons were at an extra cost, Tour Altinkum organised everything for us, making it an extremely easy and enjoyable process. In terms of the tour guide, what can I say? There are not enough words in the English language to describe how fantastic Barboros was. He was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the history of each location, and continually encouraged us to appreciate just how remarkable each sight was. I feel I got the most of each location thanks to his guidance. What's more, Barboros made sure we were always safe and having the best time we could. Most notably, he had the kindest smile and was simply so warm and lovely to be around. It was like we made a great friend. That being said, he was extremely professional and highly experienced. He is a very special guide that sets the platinum standard for how tour guides should be. We will miss him dearly 🥲 Thank you Barboros, Sezgin, and Tour Altinkum!
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Heatherwc273ng
Jan 21, 2025
Best time ever! - This trip was the best experience ever!! As a young traveller with my friends we were able to have our own fun while also appreciating and learning about the rich and long history of Turkey and the religions involved in the nation. The places you get to explore will be once in a lifetime experiences that most people will never get to see, which makes this tour a one of a kind, such as; Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and many more. The tour guide we had, Barboros, was so educated and talented at explaining the intricate details of the Turkish history and the religious relevance each place holds we were able to develop a picture of what these ruins, churches, mosques once looked like based on their importance and the information told to us. Barboros made sure we had our own time to explore each town we visited to ensure we had an individual experience each time and didn’t spend all day travelling around. The driver, Sezgin, was such a funny man, he made the long drives along the Turkish countryside enjoyable. Can’t wait to go on another adventure, but this one will always be my favourite and hold a special place in my heart thanks to Barboros and Sezgin xx
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Ceasarnair
Jan 2, 2025
Enjoyable and well organized trip in Turkey!! - We booked this tour online with Tour Altinkum after reading some good reviews of those who had done so. We were not disappointed, Tour Altinkum were very professional and communicative right from the start of enquiring about details up till the actual booking and throughout till the end of the tour. Turkey is a great place to visit with its long history and culture but what made it more enjoyable was the guide Mustafa Mert. His knowledge of places of interest and easy-going nature made it a very pleasant trip. The daily pace at which the tour was conducted felt just right in my opinion, not rushed and leaving ample time in the evenings for our own time to explore the restaurants and shopping which open till late inTurkey especially Istanbul. My mother had a minor medical emergency of which required an overnight stay in a hospital and our guide Mert was instrumental in arranging and following up on medical care and making arrangements for her thereafter to find a place in cafes etc to wait and be accompanied by the driver while we went about the daily tour activities as she wanted to join us but not exert herself. Special mention to Ebru from MedLife Assistance who helped in coordinating with the hospital for document and admin matters. Overall our family enjoyed the trip and itinerary and Turkey is a unique place having many place of interests from the different periods it was ruled under different great empires. I especially enjoyed Ephesus with the ruins of the city dating back about 2000 years in good condition and also Cappadocia with it unique cave dwellings and religious history. The Turkish people were friendly and warm and very respectful of the elderly. For those shopping, bring your best game as the sales people at shops and bazaars are extremely charming and skillful. The only box left unticked was the hot air balloon ride which availability for each day is government-regulated dependent on weather conditions and for us was cancelled 2 days in a row because of bad weather (these need to be prepaid but refunds were done very shortly after). Anyway, gives us another reason to return to Turkey in future and to cover other sights which can’t be possibly covered in a 10 day tour. Thanks again to Mert and Tour Altinkum for making this a memorable experience!
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Beeaustralia
Jan 1, 2025
Wonderful tour of Turkey! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a 10 day tour of Turkey. Our guide, Efe remained engaging for the entire trip. His depth of knowledge of history, culture and geography is remarkable and he had many suggestions of extra places to go and entertaining stories to tell. Our driver, Kudret also did a great job. He took great care on the road and handling our luggage. We were also impressed with the Altinkum Tours administration. All our queries were answered promptly and professionally. responded. The hotels, meals and itinerary were all excellent. We recommend Altinkum Tours highly.
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Cmarkwald
Dec 11, 2024
Dream trip - Istanbul a melting pot of religions and the contact between Europe and Asia with constructions of the different empires that inhabited it. No visa required from Uruguay or Argentina and the interior is very nice with spectacular scenery
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Ariasvitalia
Dec 3, 2024
Indeed best of Turkey. - Very well organized trip with well curated points of interest. Tour did not feel rushed or overwhelming. Plenty of free time for shopping, photos and discoveries. Our tour guide Efe was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Efe was able to answer plethora of random questions about the country and history. Absolutely worth every penny. Recommend hands down.
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Yoon1298
Dec 3, 2024
Turkey tour by Altikum Travel - Excellent tour. Very well organized. Nice pace to the itinerary. Don't feel rush even though there were several long drive. Guide Efe and driver Kudreet were great!
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92mariellap
Jan 27, 2025
An Memorable, Well-Rounded 10-Day Experience with Tour Altinkum - I’m so glad I booked the 10-day Best of Turkeye tour with Tour Altinkum! The itinerary was well-designed, offering a diverse and interesting overview of Turkeye, from historical sites to natural wonders. The small group size made the experience feel more intimate, and it was such a relief not to be on a large tour bus—our group comfortably fit in a van, which made travel more pleasant. Our guide, Mustafa Mert, was incredibly knowledgeable, gracious, and professional and took really good care of us. Our driver, Caesar, did an excellent job navigating through snowy conditions with great care and safety, which was especially appreciated. In terms of the pace of the itinerary, there were times I felt a bit rushed especially at some of the fascinating historical sites, while we were given a lot of time in places focused on shopping. I suppose that’s just the nature of these kinds of tours, but it’s something to keep in mind. Overall, I recommend Tour Altinkum for anyone looking to explore Turkeye in a convenient, comfortable, and enriching way. I’ll definitely cherish the memories from this trip!
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