Turkey has a way of packing empires, coastlines, and otherworldly landscapes into one trip, and this ten-day route hits all three. You'll start in Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman history sit practically on top of each other, then work your way down the coast to Antalya's turquoise waters, the surreal white terraces of Pamukkale, and finally Kusadasi, home to one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. It's a trip that moves — four different bases over ten days — but each stop earns its place, and the transfers between them are all handled for you.
Most days follow a full-day tour format, ancient sites and city landmarks paired with a guide who actually knows the history behind what you're looking at, rather than just pointing at it.
- Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque — two of Istanbul's most iconic skylines, standing almost across from each other
- Bosphorus Cruise — sail between two continents in a single afternoon
- Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar — Ottoman opulence followed by one of the oldest covered markets on earth
- Prince's Islands — a quiet, car-free escape just a short cruise from the city
- Pamukkale's calcium terraces — the "Cotton Castle," and honestly nothing quite prepares you for how it actually looks
- Ephesus Ancient City — one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities anywhere, paired with the charm of Sirince village
- Antalya's Old City & Duden Waterfalls — history and a boat ride, all in one day
What is included in the tour
- Private round-trip airport transfers in Istanbul (IST/SAW Airport).
- Private arrival transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT) to the hotel.
- Private road transfer from Pamukkale to Kusadasi.
- Private departure transfer from Kusadasi to Izmir Airport (ADB).
- Full-Day Private Istanbul Old City Tour with Indian vegetarian lunch (Hagia Sophia visit from the outside only).
- Full-Day Private Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour with Indian vegetarian lunch (shared Bosphorus cruise).
- Full-Day Private Prince's Island Tour with local lunch.
- Full-Day Private Antalya City Tour, including Boat Trip & Waterfall Tour with local lunch (shared boat).
- Full-Day Private Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour with local lunch (starting from Antalya and ending with hotel drop-off in Pamukkale).
- Full-Day Private Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour with local lunch.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and tours as per the itinerary.
- All applicable taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
What is NOT included in the tour
- International and domestic airfare.
- Turkey visa charges (if applicable).
- Travel insurance.
- Hotel accommodation (unless specifically mentioned in the package).
- Breakfast, dinner, and beverages unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, telephone calls, minibar, room service, and porterage.
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and boat crew.
- Optional tours, activities, and experiences not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Camera/video fees at monuments and attractions (where applicable).
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (subject to availability and additional charges).
- Expenses arising due to flight delays, cancellations, weather conditions, natural calamities, strikes, or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
