15 Days Turkey Tour Package: Aegean to Cappadocia
Embark on an unforgettable 15-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic regions with this expertly crafted Turkey Tour Package: Aegean to Cappadocia. Begin in the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, step into the legendary city of Troy, and stroll through the marble streets of ancient Ephesus. Bathe in the thermal terraces of Pamukkale, enjoy days of sun and culture in Antalya, then dive deep into the enchanting rock valleys and underground cities of Cappadocia.
This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Turkey’s natural beauty, ancient history, and modern comfort—with all logistics handled for you. From airport transfers to domestic flights, guided tours, and hand-picked hotels, everything is ready. All you have to do is enjoy the adventure.
- Covers Turkey’s top attractions: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia; all in one seamless itinerary.
- No planning stress; domestic flights, bus tickets, transfers, and guided tours are fully included.
- A perfect balance of guided exploration and free days to relax, swim, shop, or discover hidden gems.
- Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia.
- Optional activities like hot air balloon rides and thermal pool swims let you customize your journey.
- 15 days / 14 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels (1 night Canakkale, 2 nights Kusadasi, 7 nights Antalya, 3 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Istanbul)
- Domestic flights: Antalya → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Istanbul
- Intercity buses: Canakkale → Kusadasi, Pamukkale → Antalya
- Airport, hotel, and bus station transfers throughout the tour
- Daily breakfasts and Lunches during guided tours
- Guided tours in: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Perge-Aspendos-Side, Antalya City, Demre-Myra-Kekova, and all Cappadocia tours (Red, Green, Yellow)
- Boat trips in Antalya and Kekova
- All entrance fees to museums and historical sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Licensed English-speaking professional tour guides
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation during tours
- Dinners
- Drinks during meals
- Optional activities (hot air balloon ride, Cleopatra Pool entry, hammams, etc.)
- Swimwear and towels
- Personal expenses and tips
- Lunch on Troy Tour
- International flight tickets
15 Days Turkey Tour Package: Aegean to Cappadocia Escape
Day 1 – Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul
Hotel Pick-up (06:30 – 07:00): Your driver will pick you up from your Istanbul hotel and begin your journey to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Today’s Highlights: Battlefields and Memorials of WWI
- Brighton Beach: This tranquil beach was one of the first landing sites of the ANZAC troops during the Gallipoli campaign.
- Beach Cemetery: Visit the resting place of soldiers who lost their lives during the initial landings.
- ANZAC Cove: The main landing point of ANZAC forces, now a peaceful and commemorative area.
- Ari Burnu: A historically significant zone of fierce battle with panoramic sea views.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: A major memorial site for Australian soldiers who fought at Gallipoli.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Explore preserved trenches from both Allied and Turkish lines.
- Shrapnel Valley: Once a key supply route, this area contains numerous soldier graves.
- Turkish Memorial: A towering monument dedicated to the Turkish martyrs of the campaign.
- The Nek: Famous for its narrow ridge and the tragic charge immortalized in war history.
- Chunuk Bair: Site of a pivotal New Zealand assault, now home to commemorative statues.
End of Tour: Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat. Check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Troy Tour & Intercity Bus to Kusadasi
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): After breakfast and check-out, begin your guided tour to the ruins of Troy.
Today’s Highlights: Myths and Stone Remains
- Replica Trojan Horse: A dramatic monument inspired by the legendary war strategy detailed in Homer’s Iliad.
- Sacrificial Altars: Learn about the spiritual life of ancient civilizations through these ceremonial platforms.
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Walk along the layered defensive walls that once protected ancient Troy.
- Houses of Troy I: Discover how early Bronze Age communities lived, worked, and built homes over 5000 years ago.
- The Agora: Stand where ancient marketplaces once buzzed with trade and conversation.
13:30: Transfer to Canakkale Bus Station. Board your intercity bus to Kusadasi via Izmir.
20:00: Upon arrival in Kusadasi, meet our team at the terminal and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Day 3 – Full-Day Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Hotel Pick-up (09:00): After breakfast, meet your professional guide and depart for the Ephesus ruins.
Today’s Highlights: Classical Ruins and Biblical Heritage
- Library of Celsus: A marvel of Roman engineering and one of the most iconic façades in the ancient world.
- Great Theatre: This impressive amphitheater once hosted 25,000 spectators for cultural and political events.
- Temple of Hadrian: A beautifully preserved Roman temple dedicated to the emperor Hadrian.
- Terrace Houses: Step into the lavish lifestyles of Ephesus’ elite through intricate frescoes and mosaics.
- Odeon: A small theater used for concerts and political debates.
- Agora & Marble Street: Walk the stone pathways where merchants once traded goods under the sun.
- House of Virgin Mary: A serene pilgrimage site believed to be the final home of Mary, mother of Jesus.
- Temple of Artemis: View the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
End of Tour: You’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 4 – Pamukkale Tour & Intercity Bus to Antalya
Hotel Pick-up (07:30): After check-out, transfer to Pamukkale for a full-day guided tour.
Today’s Highlights: Thermal Waters and Ancient Healing
- Pamukkale Travertines: Climb barefoot on the cotton-white terraces shaped by calcium-rich spring waters.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Discover the necropolis, Roman theatre, baths, and Temple of Apollo.
- Cleopatra Pool (Optional): Swim in the thermal pool among submerged Roman columns.
16:30: Transfer to Denizli Bus Station.
19:45: Arrive at Antalya Bus Station. Meet our staff at the bus station and transfer to your hotel.
Day 5 – Free Day in Antalya
Relaxation Day: Enjoy Antalya’s beaches, old town, or shop at your leisure. Optional tours available.
Day 6 – Free Day in Antalya
Another Leisure Day: Unwind, enjoy the resort or book an optional spa or boat trip.
Day 7 – Perge, Aspendos, Side & Manavgat Waterfall Tour
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): Set off for a journey through ancient ruins and natural beauty.
Today’s Highlights: Roman Ruins & Waterfalls
- Perge: Visit the stadium, colonnaded streets, and agora of this ancient city.
- Aspendos: See one of the best-preserved Roman theatres still in use today.
- Side: Walk through an ancient city beside the sea, surrounded by temples and Roman architecture.
- Manavgat Waterfall: Relax at this charming cascade nestled in nature.
End of Tour: Return to your hotel around 17:00.
Day 8 – Free Day in Antalya
Enjoy Your Time: Walk the old harbor, visit the beach, or relax by the pool.
Day 9 – Antalya Old City Tour with Boat Trip
Hotel Pick-up (09:00 – 09:30): Discover Antalya’s history and natural beauty.
Today’s Highlights: Waterfalls and Historical Streets
- Upper Duden Waterfall: A scenic park and cave waterfall tucked into Antalya’s green belt.
- Lower Duden Waterfall: Watch water plunge from cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Kaleici (Old Town): Wander cobbled streets filled with Ottoman houses and ancient city walls.
- Old Harbor Boat Tour: Enjoy a relaxing cruise offering coastal views of Antalya’s skyline and cliffs.
End of Tour: Return to your hotel around 17:00.
Day 10 – Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour
Hotel Pick-up (06:00): Early start for a full-day coastal exploration.
Today’s Highlights: Ancient Tombs and Submerged Cities
- Demre (Myra): Visit the Church of St. Nicholas and the Lycian rock tombs carved above a Roman theatre.
- Kekova Boat Trip: Sail over the sunken city and swim in turquoise waters around Simena.
19:00: Return to Antalya and transfer back to your hotel.
Day 11 – Free Day & Flight to Cappadocia
Relax and Transfer: Enjoy the morning at your leisure.
Transfer: You’ll be transferred to Antalya Airport based on your flight time.
Flight: Direct or connected flight to Cappadocia depending on availability.
Arrival: Meet our team at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 12 – North Cappadocia (Red) Tour
Hot Air Balloon Flight
The price of the hot air balloon flight is not included in this package. You can add it optionally if you want to experience the incredible sunrise view over Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Watching
If you prefer to stay on the ground but still want to capture amazing photos of the balloons floating over the fairy chimneys, join our hot air balloon watching tour.
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Begin your journey through fairy chimneys and rock formations.
- Devrent Valley: Known as Imagination Valley, with naturally formed sculptures in the rock.
- Pasabag: Explore the famous monk’s valley and its iconic mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Visit a traditional studio along the Red River and try your hand at pottery.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: Roam through cave churches and stone houses in a deserted village.
- Goreme Viewpoint: Capture postcard views of Cappadocia’s colorful rock formations.
- Uchisar Castle: Climb to the top of this natural fortress for stunning panoramic views.
End of Tour: Return to your hotel around 17:00.
Day 13 – South Cappadocia (Green) Tour
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Explore deep valleys and underground marvels.
- Ihlara Valley: Hike through this lush gorge dotted with cave churches and streams.
- Derinkuyu Underground City: Descend into the largest underground refuge used during invasions.
- Belisirma Village: Enjoy lunch by the river in a peaceful rural setting.
- Esentepe: A beautiful viewpoint offering wide vistas of the valleys below.
- Yaprakhisar: View a village carved into cliffs, famously resembling a Star Wars movie set.
End of Tour: Return to your hotel around 17:00.
Day 14 – South Cappadocia (Yellow) Tour & Flight to Istanbul
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Conclude your exploration of Cappadocia with cave dwellings and pigeon valleys.
- Rose Valley: Trek through this beautiful pink-hued canyon with rock-cut churches.
- Ozkonak Underground City: Tour the narrow corridors and ingenious design of this ancient shelter.
- Pigeon Valley: Named for the many pigeon houses carved into its cliffs.
- Gulludere Valley: A quiet and scenic walk through Cappadocia’s hidden beauty.
- Cavusin Village: Explore one of the oldest settlements of the region, full of history and charm.
Evening: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Meet and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul upon arrival.
Day 15 – Departure from Istanbul
Transfer: According to your flight schedule, we will transfer you to IST or SAW airport for departure.
- Domestic flights include 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin baggage per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
- Antalya to Cappadocia flight may be direct or connected via Istanbul, depending on seasonal availability.
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is available; we recommend early booking.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off included for each flight and city transfer.
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
Laundry service was efficient throughout journey. Clean clothes matter more than you realize during extended travel.
Local SIM cards worked everywhere we went. Staying connected with family back home reduced their anxiety.
Currency exchange was straightforward at most locations. Turkish lira went further than expected for souvenir shopping.
Pharmacies were well stocked when my daughter got sick. Healthcare access even in tourist areas was reassuring for worried parents.
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