Tour overview

This 15-day journey circles Turkey from Istanbul to the Mediterranean and Cappadocia in comfort. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, by private vehicle, with a domestic flight back to Istanbul. You stay fourteen nights in upscale hotels, including three in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, with breakfast daily, a seafood lunch and several dinners.

After a welcome dinner in Istanbul you drive to Canakkale for Gallipoli and visit Troy on the way to Selcuk, where you explore Ephesus, one of the greatest Greco-Roman cities. Pamukkale's travertines lead to the coast at Kas, where a local family takes you sailing among the islands.

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You visit ancient Phaselis on the way to Antalya, with a meyhane dinner in the old town, then travel to Konya for a traditional meal. Three nights in Cappadocia bring valley walks, an optional balloon flight and a home-cooked dinner, before you fly back to Istanbul.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want the whole of Turkey with comfortable, characterful stays.

Trip highlights

  • Gallipoli (Day 2)
  • Troy (Day 3)
  • Ephesus (Day 4)
  • Sailing from Kas (Day 7)
  • Antalya old town (Day 9)
  • A Cappadocia cave hotel (Days 11–13)

Your route

17 stops from Istanbul to Istanbul

15-day route: Istanbul – Canakkale – Selcuk – Pamukkale – Kas – Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia – Istanbul
  1. Istanbul Day 1
  2. Gallipoli Peninsula Day 2
  3. Çanakkale Day 2
  4. Troy Day 3
  5. Selçuk Days 3–4
  6. Ephesus Day 4
  7. Sirince Day 4
  8. Pamukkale Day 5
  9. Kas Days 6–7
  10. Simena Day 7
  11. Phaselis Ancient City Day 8
  12. Antalya Days 8–9
  13. Perge Ancient City Day 9
  14. Konya Day 10
  15. Cappadocia Days 11–13
  16. Avanos Day 13
  17. Istanbul Days 14–15

Why choose this tour

The whole of Turkey in upscale hotels. Three nights in a cave hotel.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • History lovers
  • Food lovers
  • Solo travellers and couples
The ancient theatre of Hierapolis at Pamukkale

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Istanbul, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey

  1. Day 1 · Istanbul Istanbul

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Fer Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Gallipoli, Canakkale Canakkale

    The battlefields.

    Hotel
    Cura Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Troy, Selcuk Selcuk

    Myth and history.

    Hotel
    Celsus Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Ephesus Ephesus

    A great classical city.

    Hotel
    Celsus Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Pamukkale Pamukkale

    The cotton castle.

    Hotel
    Hierapark Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Kas Kas

    A walking tour.

    Hotel
    Payam Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Kekova Kas

    Sailing with a local family.

    Hotel
    Payam Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  8. Day 8 · Phaselis, Antalya Antalya

    A meyhane dinner.

    Hotel
    Ruin Adalia Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Antalya Antalya

    Museums and old town.

    Hotel
    Ruin Adalia Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Konya Konya

    A traditional meal.

    Hotel
    Selcuk Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Cappadocia Cappadocia

    A cave hotel.

    Hotel
    HU of Cappadocia cave hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12 · Cappadocia Cappadocia

    An optional balloon flight.

    Hotel
    HU of Cappadocia cave hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Kizilcukur Valley, Red River Cappadocia

    A home-cooked dinner.

    Hotel
    HU of Cappadocia cave hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Istanbul Istanbul

    Fly back to Istanbul.

    Hotel
    Fer Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Istanbul Istanbul

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Library of Celsus at Ephesus, Turkey

Where you stay

  • Istanbul (1 night) Fer Hotel
  • Canakkale (1 night) Cura Hotel
  • Selcuk (2 nights) Celsus Hotel
  • Pamukkale (1 night) Hierapark Hotel
  • Kas (2 nights) Payam Hotel
  • Antalya (2 nights) Ruin Adalia Hotel
  • Konya (1 night) Selcuk Hotel
  • Cappadocia (3 nights) HU of Cappadocia cave hotel
  • Istanbul (1 night) Fer Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 14 nights in upscale hotels
  • Meals 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Private vehicle and a domestic flight
  • Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus with guides
  • Kas sailing trip with a seafood lunch
  • Home-cooked dinner in Cappadocia
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Optional balloon flight
  • Meals not included 11 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Simena Castle above the waterfront village of Kaleköy, Turkey

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want a short holiday
  • You want international flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 3 and 7 · Dinner: Days 1, 4, 8, 10 and 13–14
The old town of Kaleici in Antalya

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Departures & prices

From £5,225 per person, twin share, tour only. 119 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Turkey?

No, UK citizens can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Is an arrival transfer included?

Yes, a complimentary arrival transfer in Istanbul.

Is the balloon flight included?

No, it is an optional extra in Cappadocia.

What is the cave hotel like?

Elegant rooms carved from stone, for three nights.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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