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Experience the perfect blend of history, nature, and culture on this 10-day journey through Turkey. Begin in Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise. Continue to Cappadocia, where surreal landscapes, ancient underground cities, and unique rock formations await. Then, head to the Aegean coast to discover the natural wonders of Pamukkale and the ancient grandeur of Ephesus. With smooth flights, guided tours, and delicious local cuisine, this itinerary offers a complete and unforgettable Turkish experience.
Upon your arrival at Istanbul International Airport, our friendly representative will be waiting to welcome you. You will be assisted through airport formalities and transferred directly to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax, settle in, or start exploring the city at your own pace. This is a perfect opportunity to take a leisurely walk around your hotel or enjoy a Turkish coffee while soaking in your first impressions of this incredible city.
Overnight in Istanbul
After a satisfying breakfast at the hotel, your full-day exploration of Istanbul begins with a guided visit to Hagia Sophia, one of the most impressive monuments in the world, originally constructed in the 4th century and transformed over centuries from a church to a mosque and now a museum. From there, you will step into the peaceful atmosphere of the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six majestic minarets.
Your journey continues through the historic Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine social life and the site of ancient chariot races. Next, you’ll visit Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, where you’ll explore its courtyards, royal collections, and the famed Harem section. The day ends at the Grand Bazaar, a true cultural landmark where you’ll experience the buzz of over 4,000 shops selling everything from jewelry and carpets to spices and antiques. After a day full of history and culture, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Following breakfast, you’ll begin your day with a visit to the vibrant Spice Bazaar, a sensory feast of scents, colors, and local flavors. Then, enjoy an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, where you’ll glide between Europe and Asia, passing by elegant palaces, grand mosques, and charming waterfront houses.
After the cruise, you'll drive across the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian side of the city and ascend Camlica Hill for breathtaking panoramic views over Istanbul, the Marmara Sea, and the Princes’ Islands. The day concludes with a tour of Beylerbeyi Palace, a 19th-century Ottoman summer residence known for its opulent interior and marble exterior. You’ll return to your hotel in the evening with the rest of the night at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may choose to revisit your favorite sites from the past two days, do some shopping in the local markets, or simply relax and unwind. For those looking to explore more, optional tours such as a visit to the Princes’ Islands or a Turkish bath experience can be arranged.
Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, our local team will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for rest or light exploration. Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes and warm hospitality are the perfect contrast to Istanbul’s urban charm.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your day begins with breakfast, followed by a full-day tour exploring Cappadocia’s most enchanting sites. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, home to rock-cut churches with incredible frescoes. Then, you’ll admire the panoramic view from Uchisar Castle, a natural rock fortress towering over the valley.
Continue to Pasabag Valley, also known as Monk’s Valley, where fairy chimneys and otherworldly formations captivate every traveler. Enjoy lunch in the pottery town of Avanos before exploring the whimsical shapes of Devrent Valley. The day ends with a scenic stop at the Valley of Three Beauties before returning to your hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, set off for another day of adventure in Cappadocia. You’ll hike through the colorful valleys of Kizilcukur, known for their rose-tinted rock formations and ancient cave dwellings. Continue to Cavusin village, where you’ll explore the ruins of early Christian churches including the Church of St. John the Baptist. Later, descend into one of Cappadocia’s largest underground cities, built as a refuge during ancient invasions.
Before heading to the airport, you’ll visit the iconic Pigeon Valley and witness the homes carved into rock for thousands of birds. In the evening, fly to Izmir where our team will transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Pamukkale, one of Turkey’s most iconic natural wonders. Here you’ll see the surreal white terraces of calcium-rich thermal water that flow down the mountainside like frozen waterfalls. You’ll also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, where Roman ruins including temples, baths, and a massive necropolis still stand today. You may even choose to swim in Cleopatra’s Pool, an ancient thermal bath with submerged marble columns. After a full day of discovery, return to Kusadasi for dinner and rest.
Overnight in Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll explore the remarkably preserved city of Ephesus, once a powerful Roman metropolis. Walk along its marble streets and admire the magnificent Library of Celsus, the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the ancient fountains and baths. After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary. Before your flight to Istanbul, make a quick stop at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your last Turkish breakfast before checking out. Our team will transfer you to Istanbul Airport in time for your international departure. As your Turkey vacation comes to a close, we hope you leave with unforgettable memories, incredible photos, and a deep appreciation for this culturally rich and naturally stunning country.
Meals: Breakfast
The best tour for Turkey largely depends on your interests, but some popular options include the "Classical Turkey Tour," which covers Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus, or a "Coastal Turkey Tour," focusing on the beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines, including places like Antalya and Pamukkale.
The best months to visit Turkey are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to November) when the weather is mild, and the tourist crowds are smaller. Summer (July and August) can be very hot, especially in the inland areas, but it's ideal for a coastal or beach holiday.
The cost of a Turkey tour depends on the type of tour, the duration, and the services provided. On average, a 7-day package tour can cost between $600 to $2,000 per person, ranging from budget to luxury options. Prices may vary depending on the season and accommodations.
Yes, most visitors to Turkey need a visa. For many nationalities, including U.S., Canadian, and European Union citizens, an e-Visa can be easily obtained online prior to travel. However, some countries are exempt from this requirement, so it's best to check in advance.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, licence no. 1995 — a number you can check before you pay anyone anything.
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.