14-Day Turkey Honeymoon: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya
14 daysIstanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale +1Group tourYear round · Set departure days

Package prices
Per person, two sharing a room.
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
Your route
4 stops · 13 nights
- Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
- Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
- 13 hotel nightsIncludes three in Cappadocia and four in Antalya
- 3 full free daysTwo in Antalya and one in Istanbul
- Beylerbeyi Palace and a Bosphorus cruisePart of the Two Continents tour on day 2
- Domestic flights includedCappadocia–Antalya has a connection
- Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
- Guided in EnglishYou choose the language when you check availability
Overview
Make time for each other on a fourteen-day Turkey honeymoon with three nights in Cappadocia and four in Antalya. Guided visits cover Istanbul, the valleys, Pamukkale and Ephesus, while three full free days leave room for your own plans. Show more overviewShow less
This 14-day Turkey honeymoon package combines Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya with Pamukkale and Ephesus. Explore both sides of Istanbul and its Old City before three nights in a Cappadocia cave or stone hotel, with the Red and Yellow tours on separate days.
Four Antalya nights leave two full days for yourselves, alongside a city excursion with waterfalls and a boat trip. Continue through Pamukkale to Kusadasi, visit Ephesus and fly to Istanbul for a final free day. Thirteen hotel nights, domestic flights, listed transfers and seven guided sightseeing days are included; a sunrise balloon flight is an optional extra.
Keep the same main visits and add five full free days with our 19-day Turkey honeymoon package, giving you longer stays in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya.
A honeymoon with room for your own plans
- Three nights in CappadociaStay in a cave or stone hotel and explore both touring routes.
- Four nights on the Antalya coastTwo free days surround a guided city and boat excursion.
- A final day together in IstanbulTwo hotel nights after the Ephesus flight leave a full day for your own plans.
Itinerary
14 days · 13 nights in 4 places
View the route map4 stops · 13 nights
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Day 1: Begin Your Honeymoon in Istanbul
Settle in for three nights before exploring the city together.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 3Day 2: Istanbul Two Continents Tour
See the city from its hills, palace rooms and the Bosphorus.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Bosphorus cruise · Cable car ride
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 08:30Pickup for the Two Continents tour
Meet your guide for the land visits, cable car and Bosphorus cruise, with a lunch break.
Approximate hotel pickup.
Places you’ll visit
- Camlica Hill
- Grand Camlica Mosque
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Cable Car and Pierre Loti
- Eyup Sultan Mosque
- Abu Ayyub Al Ansari
- City Walls
- Golden Horn
About these 9 places
- Camlica Hill
- Look over Istanbul from the Asian side, with the Bosphorus stretching between the shores.
- Grand Camlica Mosque
- Visit the spacious courtyards and mosque during visitor hours.
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Explore the Ottoman summer palace beside the Bosphorus. It closes on Mondays; available start dates place this visit on an open day.
- Bosphorus Cruise
- See palaces, bridges and waterfront homes from the water. Group uses a shared boat; Private includes a two-hour private boat without a guide aboard.
- Cable Car and Pierre Loti
- Ride above Eyup for views across the Golden Horn.
- Eyup Sultan Mosque
- Visit the mosque and courtyards in this historic pilgrimage district.
- Abu Ayyub Al Ansari
- See the area around the tomb and hear about its connection with Eyup.
- City Walls
- View surviving stretches of the fortifications along the route.
- Golden Horn
- Look over the inlet that once sheltered Istanbul’s harbour.
- 17:00Finish sightseeing and return
Travel back to your Istanbul hotel after the day’s visits.
Approximate tour finish; hotel arrival follows the transfer.
Day 3: An Istanbul Old City Morning
Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then browse the bazaar.Overnight: Istanbul · night 3 of 3Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 3 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transport: Hotel pickup
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 08:30Old City tour pickup
Visit Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque before the Grand Bazaar.
Places you’ll visit
- Hagia Sophia
- Hippodrome and Obelisks
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
About these 4 places
- Hagia Sophia
- Look into the great domed interior as your guide explains the building’s different periods.
- Hippodrome and Obelisks
- See the monuments that remain in the former chariot-racing square.
- Blue Mosque
- Visit the tiled prayer hall and courtyard of this working mosque.
- Grand Bazaar
- Walk covered lanes lined with small shops before continuing independently.
- 12:30Finish at the Grand Bazaar
Finish at the Grand Bazaar or its Sunday replacement, then spend the afternoon together at your own pace. Lunch is separate. Group arranges its own hotel return; Private includes a return transfer after the guided morning.
On Sunday, an alternative shopping stop replaces the bazaar.
Day 4: Fly to Cappadocia
Arrive for three nights in a cave or stone hotel.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 3Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flights: Istanbul–Cappadocia flight
- Transport: Airport transfers
Schedule
- After breakfastBreakfast, checkout and airport transfer
Travel to your departure airport in Istanbul with your luggage.
Pickup follows your booked flight.
- Flight scheduleFlight to Cappadocia
The included flight takes about 90 minutes.
Departure time depends on season and seat availability.
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in
Meet your transfer and continue to your hotel.
Hotel arrival follows the flight and transfer; normal check-in time applies.
Day 5: Cappadocia Red Tour
Walk among fairy chimneys and through Zelve’s cave settlement.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Red Tour hotel pickup
Explore the northern valleys, Zelve and Avanos with your guide.
Sightseeing starts around 10:00–10:30.
Places you’ll visit
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Pasabag
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Goreme Panorama
- Uchisar Castle View
About these 6 places
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Follow paths through cave homes and places of worship in the former settlement.
- Pasabag
- Walk beside capped fairy chimneys and rooms cut into the rock.
- Devrent Valley
- Look for familiar shapes among the formations, including the well-known camel outline.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Watch a local potter shape clay on the wheel.
- Goreme Panorama
- See the town and its surrounding valleys from above.
- Uchisar Castle View
- Look at the rock citadel from outside; the interior climb is not included.
- 16:00–17:00Finish the tour and return
Head back to your hotel, or add one optional ATV, horse or camel ride of about one hour.
Approximate sightseeing finish.
- 20:00Optional Turkish Night show
Book an evening show as an extra, with dinner and local drinks served during the performance.
Approximate pickup for guests who book the extra activity.
Optional at sunrise
Not included · add it while you book
Day 6: Cappadocia Yellow Tour
Explore an underground city and the southern valleys.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 3 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 3 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Pickup for the Yellow Tour
Explore the southern valleys, Cavusin and an underground city.
Sightseeing begins around 10:00–10:30.
Places you’ll visit
- Rose Valley
- Underground City
- Cavusin Village
- Pigeon Valley
About these 4 places
- Rose Valley
- See pale pink ridges and carved openings across the slopes. Join an optional walk of up to two hours, or wait with the vehicle.
- Underground City
- Explore rooms connected by narrow passages, low ceilings and stairs.
- Cavusin Village
- Look at the exposed cave rooms and old settlement above the village.
- Pigeon Valley
- Spot small pigeon houses in the cliffs and learn about their role in local farming.
- 16:00–17:00Return to your hotel
Finish the visits and head back for your third Cappadocia night.
Approximate sightseeing finish.
Day 7: Fly to Antalya for Four Nights
Leave the valleys for a longer stay on the Mediterranean coast.Overnight: Antalya · night 1 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Antalya · night 1 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flights: Connecting flight to Antalya
- Transport: Airport transfers
Schedule
- After breakfastCheckout and airport transfer
Leave your Cappadocia hotel after breakfast with your luggage.
Pickup follows your booked flights.
- Flight scheduleConnecting flight to Antalya
Fly from Cappadocia to Antalya with a connection along the way.
Departure and connection times depend on season and availability.
- Arrival transfer and hotel check-in
Meet your driver and travel to your Antalya hotel.
Hotel arrival follows the flights and transfer.
Day 8: Your First Free Day in Antalya
Spend a full day together without scheduled sightseeing.Overnight: Antalya · night 2 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Antalya · night 2 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Beach time or an independent outing
Plan a beach outing or take a quiet day at the hotel. Beach services, local transport, activities and other meals are at your own expense.
A full free day after breakfast, before tomorrow’s Antalya city tour.
Day 9: Antalya Waterfalls, Old Town and Boat Trip
See the city’s old harbour, waterfalls and Mediterranean cliffs.Overnight: Antalya · night 3 of 4Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Antalya · night 3 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Panoramic boat trip
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Pickup for the Antalya city tour
Explore Kaleici, visit Duden and Karpuzkaldiran waterfalls, then take a boat trip along the coast.
Places you’ll visit
- Kaleici Old Town
- Duden Waterfall
- Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
- Panoramic Boat Trip
About these 4 places
- Kaleici Old Town
- Walk narrow lanes between historic houses and stone walls near the harbour.
- Duden Waterfall
- See the cascade from paths and viewpoints through the park.
- Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
- Watch the water fall from the coastal cliffs into the sea.
- Panoramic Boat Trip
- Look back at the harbour and cliffs from the water, subject to local sea conditions.
- 17:00Return to your Antalya hotel
Head back after the final stop, with the evening free.
Approximate hotel return in the late afternoon.
Day 10: Another Free Day on the Coast
Keep a second full Antalya day for yourselves.Overnight: Antalya · night 4 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Antalya · night 4 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Enjoy your final full day in Antalya
Return to a favourite beach or relax together before tomorrow’s journey. Independent outings, local transport and other meals are at your own expense.
A second full free day after breakfast, before the journey to Pamukkale.
Day 11: Pamukkale and Hierapolis to Kusadasi
See white terraces and ancient ruins on the journey to the Aegean.Overnight: Kusadasi · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · 1 night
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Road transfers from Antalya to Kusadasi
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 06:30Breakfast, checkout and road departure
The drive from Antalya to Pamukkale takes about four hours.
Road pickup is after breakfast.
- 10:30Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits
Walk along the open terrace section and explore Hierapolis with your guide.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale Travertines
- See the bright white mineral slopes and walk barefoot on the designated section.
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Explore the ruins, theatre and streets above the thermal springs.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
- Ancient stonework lies beneath the warm pool water. Swimming costs extra and depends on access and time before the onward journey to Kusadasi.
- 15:00Finish sightseeing and travel to Kusadasi
Continue on the included road transfer, allowing about four hours for the journey.
Approximate tour finish.
- 19:30Arrive at your Kusadasi hotel
Check in for one night before the Ephesus tour tomorrow.
Approximate hotel arrival after the road journey.
Day 12: Ephesus and Return Flight to Istanbul
Explore Ephesus before two final nights in Istanbul.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Flights: Izmir–Istanbul flight
- Transport: Tour transport · Airport transfers
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 08:30Checkout and Ephesus pickup
Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis with your guide.
Sightseeing begins around 09:30.
Places you’ll visit
- Ephesus Ancient City
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
About these 3 places
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Walk the excavated streets towards the Library of Celsus and the large theatre.
- House of Virgin Mary
- Visit the small sanctuary in the wooded hills above Ephesus.
- Temple of Artemis
- See the remains of the temple once counted among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- 15:00Finish the Ephesus visits
Complete the guided tour before your airport transfer.
Approximate sightseeing finish.
- After sightseeingTransfer to Izmir airport
Travel to the airport with your luggage for the evening flight.
Approximate transfer time after the tour.
- EveningFly to Istanbul
The included flight takes about one hour.
Departure time depends on season and seat availability.
- Arrival transfer to your hotel
Meet your driver and check into your Istanbul hotel for two nights.
Your arrival airport may differ from the one used for your earlier Cappadocia departure.
Day 13: A Final Day Together in Istanbul
Leave time for shopping, a ferry ride or a favourite neighbourhood.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Make your own city plans
Explore a neighbourhood you missed earlier or take a quiet day together. Independent visits, local transport and other meals are at your own expense.
A full free day after breakfast, with no scheduled sightseeing or local transfers.
Day 14: Departure from Istanbul
Your airport transfer completes the honeymoon itinerary.Meals: Breakfast if departure time permitsIncluded today
- Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits
- Transport: Departure transfer
Schedule
- Hotel checkout and departure transfer
Travel to your departure airport in Istanbul for the onward flight.
Pickup follows your flight; normal hotel checkout applies.
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What's included
Included in your package4
Hotels and meals
- 13 hotel nights: Istanbul 5, Cappadocia 3, Antalya 4 and Kusadasi 1
- Breakfast on days 2–13; day 14 when departure time allows
- Lunch on days 2, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 12
Guided sightseeing
- Seven guided days: Istanbul Two Continents and Old City tours, Cappadocia Red and Yellow tours, Antalya city, Pamukkale and Ephesus
- Professional guides, listed entrance tickets and tour transport. Private includes hotel return after the Old City morning
- Two Continents cable car and Bosphorus cruise, plus the Antalya panoramic boat trip
Flights and transfers
- Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Antalya with a connection, and Izmir–Istanbul flights
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Listed airport transfers and the road journey from Antalya through Pamukkale to Kusadasi
- Local taxes, service fees and handling charges
Not included7
- International flights, visa costs and travel insurance
- Arrival-day meals, unlisted lunches, dinners and drinks
- Group: hotel return after the Old City morning tour
- Optional balloon flights, balloon watching, valley rides and Turkish Night show
- Swimming in Cleopatra Pool, beach services and other optional activities
- Personal purchases, tips and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late checkout
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
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Decide how much time to leave for yourselves, and whether to keep the Two Continents tour at the start of your honeymoon.
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| Comparison | 13-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & AntalyaChoose more beach time in a shorter route, leaving out Two Continents and the final Istanbul free day. | This tour14-Day Turkey Honeymoon: Istanbul, Cappadocia & AntalyaSeven guided days and three full free days, with flights between the main regions. | 19-Day Turkey Honeymoon Tour: Cappadocia & AntalyaKeep the same main visits and add five free days across longer hotel stays. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip length and hotel nights | 13 days; 12 hotel nights | 14 days; 13 hotel nights | 19 days; 18 hotel nights |
| Istanbul sightseeing | Old City morning; no Two Continents tour | Two Continents and Old City morning | Same Two Continents and Old City visits |
| Cappadocia and Antalya stays | 2 nights Cappadocia; 5 nights Antalya with city tour | 3 nights Cappadocia; 4 nights Antalya with city tour | 4 nights Cappadocia; 6 nights Antalya with city tour |
| Full free days | 3 total, all in Antalya; Ephesus and Pamukkale come before the coast | 3 total: 2 Antalya and 1 final Istanbul | 8 total: 3 Istanbul, 1 Cappadocia and 4 Antalya |
| From price | €1,581per person | €1,650per person | €1,723 |
| View tour: 13-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Antalya | View tour: 19-Day Turkey Honeymoon Tour: Cappadocia & Antalya |
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Good to know
Useful details for your honeymoon stays and optional activities.
Please note
- Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays; the calendar offers only start dates that keep the palace visit on an open day.
- The Cappadocia–Antalya flight on day 7 includes a connection.
- Day 11 is a long road day through Pamukkale, with breakfast before the 06:30 pickup and an evening arrival in Kusadasi.
- Antalya High Class hotels are beachfront; Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach.
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- Check out with your luggage before the Ephesus tour on day 12; the airport transfer follows the full visit.
- The Yellow Tour includes low underground passages and an optional valley walk of up to two hours.
- Flight times depend on availability; airport pickups follow your confirmed itinerary.
- Cleopatra’s Pool swimming costs extra and depends on access and the day’s schedule.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Swimwear
- A light layer for sunrise
- Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)
Cancellation
How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- More than 90 days75% back
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.
Read the full cancellation policyQuestions travellers ask
How much time will we have to ourselves?
Three full free days: days 8 and 10 in Antalya and day 13 in Istanbul. The afternoon after the Old City morning tour is also free.
Is a hot-air balloon flight included?
No. You can add a sunrise flight before the Red Tour on day 5. Flights depend on weather and operating approval.
What kind of hotel do we stay in in Cappadocia?
A cave or stone hotel in your selected accommodation class, for three nights. The Red and Yellow tours both return to the same hotel.
Is the Cappadocia to Antalya flight direct?
No. The included flight journey on day 7 has a connection, followed by an arrival transfer to your Antalya hotel.
Can we request a honeymoon arrangement at the hotel?
Share your wedding date so we can pass the request to the hotel. Decorations or complimentary extras depend on the hotel and are not included in the package.
Is the Bosphorus cruise private for our honeymoon?
That depends on the option you book. Group guests use a shared boat with lunch aboard. Private guests have a two-hour private boat without a guide or meal aboard; lunch is served ashore.
Are all Antalya hotels on the beach?
High Class hotels are beachfront. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach. Beach services and independent outings cost extra.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
You choose when you check availability.
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