Turkey — Turquoise Heritage – Best of Türkiye

Turkey — Turquoise Heritage – Best of Türkiye

Duration:  8 Days / 7 Nights

Route:  Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Istanbul

Best time to travel:  April – June & September – November

Day-by-day plan

Day 1:  Arrival Istanbul – Sultanahmet orientation, Bosphorus sunset cruise

Day 2:  Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar

Day 3:  Fly to Cappadocia – Devrent & Pasabag valleys, Goreme Open-Air Museum

Day 4:  Optional sunrise hot-air balloon – Kaymakli underground city, Uchisar castle, pottery of Avanos

Day 5:  Drive/fly to Pamukkale – white travertine terraces & ancient Hierapolis

Day 6:  Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Grand Theatre, Temple of Artemis site – Sirince village

Day 7:  Fly to Istanbul – Spice Bazaar & free afternoon

Day 8:  Transfer to Istanbul airport – departure

Package highlights & inclusions

  • 7 nights hotels incl. Cappadocia cave hotel (4★ / 5★ & luxury cave suites premium)
  • Domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia & Izmir–Istanbul
  • All guided tours & entrance fees with licensed guides
  • Daily breakfast + 3 dinners

Per-person pricing (USD, land only)

Package TierGroup Traveler (per head, 4+ pax)Solo Traveler (per head)Hotel Category
World Traveler Classic (Mid-Range)USD 1,260USD 1,6053–4★ / boutique
World Traveler Signature (Premium)USD 2,425USD 3,0304–5★ / luxury

Good to know:  Visa-free entry for UK & most EU passports; simple e-visa for some nationalities. Balloon flight optional: ~$220–260.

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