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Istanbul

Turkey

Join a small group tour of Turkey and experience the best of this fascinating country. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll follow a carefully-crafted itinerary that takes in all the highlights. Visit iconic sites like Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, and more. With a small group, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque.

Suleymaniye Mosque

Day 2

Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

TopkapI Palace

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Blue Mosque

Grand Bazaar

Day 3

Visit to Gallipoli Battlefield including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery.

Gallipoli National Park

Crossing Dardanelles and brief visit to city of Canakkale.

Canakkale Truva Heykeli

Day 4

Visit to the legendary city of Troy and see replica of the Trojan horse.

Troy (Truva)

Visit to the ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon.

Pergamon Ancient City

Day 5

Visit to the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library.

Ancient City of Ephesus

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Claros

The Temple of Artemis

Visit to the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk.

Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi-History Museum

Day 6

Visit to the Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite.

Aphrodisias

Visit to the Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

Laodicea

Visit to. the Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell.

Pamukkale Natural Park

Day 7

Visit to Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts and various ethnographic artifacts.

Mevlana Muzesi

Visit to the Karatay Madrasa, a 13th century school, now a museum displaying historic ceramics and archaeological relics.

Karatay Medresesi Museum

Day 8

Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning.

Goreme National Park

Zelve Open Air Museum

Pasabag

Day 9

Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup.

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Istanbul Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

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Suleymaniye Mosque