An ideal trip for the first time visitor to Turkey, allowing time to explore the fascinating capital, marvel at the spectacular landscape of Cappadocia, and relax on the gorgeous Turquoise Coast.
Itinerary highlights
Take a cruise along the Bosphorus to see Istanbul's iconic skyline.
Enjoy a hot air balloon flight and a jeep safari to some of the best panoramic viewpoints in Cappadocia.
Spend time relaxing on the beautiful Turquoise Coast.
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Treat this trip purely as a starting point for your own tour to Turkey. Your specialist will ask you what you want and then shape your itinerary to match.
- Your trip will be unique
- We work to your interests and budget
- Advice from first-hand expertise
- Istanbul
- Cappadocia
- Dalaman
- Kas
- Dalaman
Itinerary idea in detail
Close allIncludes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Day 1 Istanbul
International outbound flight , Istanbul
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival into Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul
Today you embark on a tour of some of Istanbul's main highlights with your private guide, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Day 3 Istanbul
A further day exploring with your guide, today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Chora Museum and take a cruise along the Bosphorus.
Day 4 Cappadocia
You'll be driven to the airport today in order to fly to Cappadocia. On arrival, your private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel, situated among the iconic rock formations that typify the area.
Day 5 Cappadocia
Rise early this morning to go hot air ballooning over the striking Cappadocian landscape at sunrise. Later, explore the cave churches of Goreme Open Air Museum with your guide, then embark on a jeep safari to some of the area's best panoramic viewpoints.
Day 6 Cappadocia
Today you'll take part in a traditional cookery course in a local family home. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the local town and surrounding landscape.
Day 7 Kas
Cappadocia , Dalaman , Kas
Transfer to the airport then fly south to Dalaman. You'll be met at the airport by your private driver, and transferred along the Turquoise Coast to Kas.
Day 8 Kas
Today is at leisure for you to relax or explore by yourself. The town of Kas has plentiful opportunities for shopping, eating and drinking, and simply wandering the streets is a pleasant way to relax and soak up the laid-back atmosphere.
Day 9 Kas
A further day at leisure, to relax in the outdoor pool at your hotel, lounging on the private oceanside rocky platform, or exploring the peninsula on foot.
Day 10 International return flight
Kas , Dalaman , International return flight
Transfer to the airport, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here, you will catch your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Get in touch with our specialist and we'll plan your perfect holiday
The specialist who designs your trip to Turkey will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
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