Hotel pickup
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Explore Turkey In 8 Days: Istanbul Kusadasi Cappadocia Overview

Home to beautiful sceneries and dotted with numerous historical legacies, Turkey has been offering loads of once in a lifetime experiences to the travellers. Be it the delectable sweets or the vibrant culture; here, one can find bliss in everything.

  • The first day of your Turkey trip will commence with arriving at Istanbul Airport, from where you will be transported to your stay. Once you reach here and rest for a while, the remaining part of the day is for leisure, and you are free to explore on your one. You can either choose to chill in your stay or can wander along with the neighbouring locations.
  • Day two of the vacation will be a sightseeing tour of Istanbul city, in which you will be covering every significant location. Places like the Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque - Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and Hippodrome will be included on this day. The sightseeing tour will end with a visit to the Grand Covered Bazaar - a plaza home to around 4000 shops. Once your shopping spree is completed, you will be taken back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Day three of the trip will start with cruising a Bosporus and traversing along the shores of Grand Spice Bazaar. Once you have done the lunch, you will be taken to the airport to board a flight towards Izmir, from where you will be heading towards Kusadasi. The night will be spent resting in a comfy hotel of Kusadasi
  • The fourth day will take you to Ephesus - known to be the best-preserved ancient site in the world. The whole day will be spent traversing along with the Temple of Artemis, the Curetes street, the famous Roman baths, the Celsius Library, the Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary. Once the sightseeing is over, a tour to a carpet weaving centre and a vineyard will follow. The day will end with reaching back to Kusadasi and resting overnight.
  • Day five will be spent enjoying Pamukkale and today you will get to experience a natural phenomenon of calcium formation creating a substantially white coloured field. This place is home to some water springs too, thus offering you a chance to spend your day amidst serenity.
  • On the sixth day of this vacation, you will be departing for Izmir airport from Kusadasi and from the airport you will be boarding a flight to Kayseri. Once you reach Cappadocia, the remaining part of the day will be given for leisure, and you are free to explore on your own.
  • Day seven will be a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia in which you will be covering places like the underground city and the open-air museum. While in Turkey, you can also explore Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia at your own cost.
  • The whole day will be spent covering all famous tourist destinations, followed by reaching back to the stay for the night.
  • Day eight will be the last one, and today you will be heading towards Istanbul from where you can board a flight back home.

Explore Turkey In 8 Days: Istanbul Kusadasi Cappadocia Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Istanbul
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. As you arrive, check-in and rest for the day. At your convenience, you can explore the local areas and markets to shop or try some local cuisine. Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Coach
Check-in at Standard hotel
2 Days
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Standard hotel
Leisure Day: Enjoy your time at Leisure
Day 2
Explore Istanbul | Full-Day Tour
You will be picked for a full-day tour of Istanbul. You will be visiting Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome. Then, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and shop at the Grand Bazaar. Later, you will head back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Coach
Activity: Istanbul City Sightseeing Tour with Guide on a Shared basis
7 Hours

Day 3
Cruise the Bosporus | Go to Izmir(Kusadasi)
Post check-out, you will go for the Bosphorus cruise tour, and enjoy the Asia-Europe on each side. Then, visit the Spice Bazaar, and have lunch at a Turkish restaurant. Later, get transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Izmir where you'll stay overnight at a hotel in Kusadasi.
Transfer in Coach
Activity: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour on a Shared basis
1 Hour 30 Minutes

Join the most popular cruise tour along the banks of Turkey as you witness the top iconic heritage of the place.

Note: Infants under the age of 3 will go free of charge, children between the ages of 4-11 will be charged a children’s ticket price and individuals above the age of 12 will be charged an adult ticket price.

Transfer in Coach
Transfer in Coach
Check-in at Super Deluxe hotel
2 Days
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Super Deluxe hotel
Day 4
Ephesus Tour | A Visit to Turkish Village
You will be taken to visit Ephesus, an ancient site. Here, explore the Temple of Artemis, Roman baths, the Grand Theatre, and more. After lunch, visit Sirince, known for carpet weaving and local winemaking. Travel back to your hotel for an overnight stay with a stopover at a leather factory.
Transfer in Coach
Activity: Sirince Village And Ephesus Guided Tour From Kusadasi on a Shared basis
5 Hours

Day 5
Trip to Pamukkale
You will be picked for travel to Pamukkale, where you will check in at your hotel and later visit the Calcium Terraces[Cotton Castle]. Explore the ruins of Hierapolis and have a day to enjoy the hot springs. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Coach
Check-in at Luxury hotel
1 Day
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Luxury hotel
Activity: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Full Day Tour from Kusadasi on a Shared basis
11 Hours

Transfer in Coach
Day 6
Journey to Cappadocia
You will check-out and get picked to fly from Izmir domestic airport to Kayseri. The driver will receive you on arrival and take you to your hotel in Cappadocia. Check-in and spend the day at your leisure, exploring the city[if you wish]. Later, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.
Transfer in Coach
Transfer in Coach
Check-in at Deluxe hotel
2 Days
Check-in: 2:00 pm|Check-out: 11:00 am
Stay at a Deluxe hotel
Leisure Day: Enjoy your time at Leisure
Day 7
Cappadocia Tour - Underground City & Goreme Open-Air Museum
You will go on a full-day tour to Kaymakli underground city, Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open-air Museum, Cavusin village and lunch at Avanos. Later, learn pottery techniques, see fairy chimneys at Pasabagi, Three Beauties and enjoy wine tasting at Urgup. Then, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer in Coach
Activity: Full day South Cappadocia Tour with Kaymakli Underground City on a Shared basis
7 Hours

Day 8
Departure Day
Upon check-out from the hotel, you can go shopping to buy some souvenirs (if you have enough time). Later, you will be transferred to the Kayseri airport to catch your flight to Istanbul. Once you arrive at the Istanbul International Airport, board your flight back home.

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Select Package Options

  • Sightseeing
  • Meals
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
Price Includes
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Enroute lunch included
  • Guide
Exclusions
  • Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.

More Details about Explore Turkey In 8 Days: Istanbul Kusadasi Cappadocia

Know Before You Go for Explore Turkey In 8 Days: Istanbul Kusadasi Cappadocia

  • International / Domestic flights are not included in the package
  • Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included
  • Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included
  • Any personal expenditure will not be included in the package.
  • It is advisable to carry all important documents, especially passports with you at all times during the trip.
  • The meal inclusions mentioned for each day will be covered in the package cost. Anything not mentioned will bear extra or personal expenses.
  • When visiting places of worship (Mosque), dress accordingly while carrying something to cover the head.
  • It is important to inform Thrillophilia about any medical condition before the trip will begin.
  • Thrillophilia will not be liable if there are any changes or last-minute alteration to the trip due to factors out of our control.
  • Keeping in mind the locals and the city policies, do not litter, behave or say something that may hurt the people's sentiments.
  • All the tours will begin at a scheduled time, therefore, it is best to get ready accordingly.

Things To Carry for Explore Turkey In 8 Days: Istanbul Kusadasi Cappadocia

  • Rain cover
  • Thermal inners
  • Waterproof windcheater
  • Warm clothes