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9-Day Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia Tour with Kusadasi Stay

9 daysIstanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale +1Group tourSet departure days

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3 stops · 8 nights

  1. Istanbul2 nights
  2. Kusadasi4 nights
  3. Cappadocia1 night
  4. Istanbul1 night
  • 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.
  • Four nights in KusadasiKeep the same hotel throughout
  • Full free dayAfter the long Troy journey
  • Cappadocia Red TourFly in on a separate travel day; stay one night before the tour
  • Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
  • Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.
  • Group tourA shared coach and guide on the sightseeing days

Overview

Stay four nights in Kusadasi for a free day and separate Pamukkale and Ephesus trips. This nine-day route also visits Istanbul and Troy, then flies to Cappadocia for the Red Tour and back to Istanbul. Show more overview

This 9-day Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia tour includes five guided sightseeing days and eight hotel nights. Start with Istanbul’s Old City, Topkapi Palace and Harem, then travel south for Troy’s ancient walls and settlement layers.

Four nights in Kusadasi give you a full free day after the long Troy journey. Visit Pamukkale and Ephesus on separate days, returning to the same hotel after each tour.

A separate travel day takes you to Cappadocia by connecting flight. Stay one night for the Red Tour, then fly to Istanbul for your final hotel night and next-day departure transfer.

Trade the Kusadasi free day for more sightseeing with our 9-day Turkey tour with Gallipoli and both Cappadocia routes.

Why choose this 9-day Turkey itinerary?

  • Four nights at one Kusadasi hotelVisit Pamukkale and Ephesus on separate return day trips without moving rooms.
  • A free day after TroyRest or explore the coast independently after the long journey from Istanbul.
  • Include a full Cappadocia Red TourStay overnight before sightseeing, then fly back to Istanbul after the completed tour.

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  • Book at least 1 month before departure

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Itinerary

9 days · 8 nights in 3 places

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  1. Day 1: Begin in Istanbul with an airport welcome

    Settle into your hotel after your included arrival transfer.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2
    • Transport: Airport meeting & hotel transfer

    Schedule

    1. Airport meeting and hotel transfer

      Travel from your arrival airport in Istanbul to the hotel. Your international flight is separate.

      Your meeting follows the actual flight arrival.

    2. Check in and enjoy free time

      Your room is available at the hotel’s usual check-in time, with no tour scheduled today.

      Room access follows the hotel’s usual check-in hours.

    Next · Day 2Discover the Old City, Topkapi Palace and Harem
  2. Day 2: Discover the Old City, Topkapi Palace and Harem

    Discover imperial rooms and courtyards beside the historic city mosques.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport and hotel transfers
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Site tickets & Harem entry

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Old City hotel pickup after breakfast

      Explore the Old City with your guide, from the mosque courtyards to Topkapi Palace and Harem.

      Friday: Topkapi in the morning, mosques after prayers.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Hagia Sophia
      • Topkapi Palace and Harem
      • Blue Mosque
      • Hippodrome
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Shopping stop
      About these 6 places
      Hagia Sophia
      See the landmark dome and hear how the building’s changing roles reflect Istanbul’s history.
      Topkapi Palace and Harem
      Explore Ottoman palace courtyards and decorated Harem rooms. Topkapi closes on Tuesdays; available start dates put this visit on an open day.
      Blue Mosque
      Visit the courtyard and tiled interior of this working mosque, subject to prayer times and dress requirements.
      Hippodrome
      Find the obelisks and monuments left in the square where Byzantine chariot races once took place.
      Grand Bazaar
      Browse the covered market’s shop-lined lanes. A different shopping stop is used when the bazaar is closed on Sundays.
      Shopping stop
      There is time to look at local goods during the itinerary, with purchases optional.
    2. 17:00
      Finish the Old City tour and return to your hotel

      Spend the evening at leisure before tomorrow’s journey south.

      Approximate tour finish; hotel drop-off follows.

    Next · Day 3Visit Troy en route from Istanbul to Kusadasi
  3. Day 3: Visit Troy en route from Istanbul to Kusadasi

    Explore ancient city walls and settlement layers on the journey south.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 4Meals: Breakfast; Group lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 4
    • Meals: Breakfast; Group lunch
    • Transport: Istanbul–Troy–Kusadasi transport · Troy transport and listed transfers
    • Guide: Licensed Troy guide
    • Sightseeing: Troy entrance fees

    Schedule

    1. 06:30
      Breakfast, checkout and the drive to Troy

      Travel towards Canakkale, about five to six hours by road. Group guests have lunch in Eceabat; Private guests arrange lunch separately.

      Pickup varies with your hotel location.

    2. 13:00
      Guided Troy visits

      Explore Troy’s ancient walls, early houses and public spaces with your guide and listed entrance fees included.

      The approximate start follows the morning road journey.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Troy Ancient City
      • Ancient city walls
      • Houses of Troy I
      • Sacrificial altars
      • Agora
      • Canakkale’s wooden horse
      About these 6 places
      Troy Ancient City
      Explore layers of settlement built over one another, with walls and rooms from different periods visible along the route.
      Ancient city walls
      See the stone defences and hear how walls protected Troy through different periods of its history.
      Houses of Troy I
      See remains of the early homes that form one of the oldest levels of Troy.
      Sacrificial altars
      The surviving altars offer evidence of religious life within the ancient city.
      Agora
      Visit the remains of the public area where civic life took place.
      Canakkale’s wooden horse
      See the modern Trojan Horse on the waterfront, distinct from the archaeological site.
    3. Onward transfer after Troy

      Group guests go to Canakkale bus station. Private guests leave with their driver for Kusadasi.

      Group guests transfer for the booked coach; Private guests continue by road.

    4. Afternoon
      Travel south to Kusadasi

      Group guests take the coach to Izmir, about five and a half hours, then a driver transfer to Kusadasi. Private guests use a direct road transfer.

      Group coach times vary and follow the completed Troy visits.

    5. Late arrival at your Kusadasi hotel

      Check in for four nights at the same hotel. Group guests arrive after their Izmir station transfer; Private guests arrive with their driver.

      Hotel arrival is late and follows the actual journey and traffic.

    Next · Day 4Take a free day in Kusadasi
  4. Day 4: Take a free day in Kusadasi

    Choose your own seaside walks, beach time and places to eat.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 4Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 4
    • Meals: Breakfast

    Schedule

    1. A free day by the Aegean

      Take a harbour walk, choose a beach or relax at the hotel. Outings and local transport are optional.

      A full free day with no scheduled pickup.

    Next · Day 5See Pamukkale’s terraces and Hierapolis
  5. Day 5: See Pamukkale’s terraces and Hierapolis

    Visit white terraces and ancient thermal baths, returning to the coast.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 4Meals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 4
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport and hotel transfers
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Pamukkale & Hierapolis tickets

    Schedule

    1. 07:00
      Pamukkale pickup after breakfast

      The road journey takes about two and a half hours each way.

      Pickup may vary with your hotel location.

    2. 10:30–15:00
      Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour

      Walk the white terraces and explore Hierapolis with your guide, with lunch during the tour.

      Approximate sightseeing hours.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Pamukkale travertines
      • Hierapolis
      • Cleopatra Antique Pool
      About these 3 places
      Pamukkale travertines
      View the bright white formations created by mineral deposits. The permitted terrace walk is barefoot.
      Hierapolis
      Explore the ruins of the city built around the springs, with its ancient streets and public spaces.
      Cleopatra Antique Pool
      Ancient stones lie beneath the warm water. Swimming costs extra and depends on pool access and time before returning to Kusadasi.
    3. Return to Kusadasi

      The included drive brings you back to the same hotel.

      Return drive follows the sightseeing finish around 15:00.

    Next · Day 6Explore Ephesus before a final Kusadasi night
  6. Day 6: Explore Ephesus before a final Kusadasi night

    Discover Roman streets and the sacred sites around ancient Ephesus.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 4 of 4Meals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 4 of 4
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport and hotel transfers
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Listed site tickets

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Ephesus pickup after breakfast

      Walk through Ephesus and visit the House of Virgin Mary and the remains of the Temple of Artemis.

      Sightseeing runs approximately 09:30–15:00.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Ephesus
      • House of Virgin Mary
      • Temple of Artemis
      About these 3 places
      Ephesus
      Walk the ancient streets between public buildings, including the Library of Celsus facade and the great theatre.
      House of Virgin Mary
      Visit the hillside stone shrine associated with Mary, a place that still welcomes pilgrims.
      Temple of Artemis
      View the remains of the sanctuary once celebrated as one of the ancient world’s Seven Wonders.
    2. 15:00
      Finish sightseeing and return to Kusadasi

      Enjoy a final evening on the coast before tomorrow’s flight to Cappadocia.

      Approximate sightseeing finish; hotel drop-off follows.

    Next · Day 7Fly from Izmir to Cappadocia with a connection
  7. Day 7: Fly from Izmir to Cappadocia with a connection

    Take connecting flights inland and settle into your Cappadocia hotel.Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Cappadocia · 1 night
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Flights: Connecting flight to Cappadocia
    • Transport: Airport meeting & transfers · Cappadocia hotel transfer

    Schedule

    1. After breakfast
      Breakfast, checkout and Izmir Airport transfer

      The drive from Kusadasi takes about an hour.

      Hotel pickup follows your booked flight.

    2. Flight schedule
      Connecting flight to Cappadocia

      The included journey connects through another airport.

      Departure and total travel time vary with the connection, season and availability.

    3. Airport welcome and hotel transfer

      Check in for one night at your cave or stone hotel, with the Red Tour booked for tomorrow.

      Your hotel arrival follows the actual connecting flight arrival.

    4. Optional rides and Turkish Night

      Add a one-hour ATV, horse or camel ride after arrival, or a Turkish Night show in the evening.

      Activity timing follows your flight arrival.

    Next · Day 8Take the Cappadocia Red Tour before flying to Istanbul
  8. Day 8: Take the Cappadocia Red Tour before flying to Istanbul

    Explore fairy chimneys and a former cave village before flying west.Overnight: Istanbul · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · 1 night
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Flights: Cappadocia–Istanbul flight
    • Transport: Tour transport & airport transfers · Istanbul hotel transfer
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Red Tour site tickets

    Schedule

    1. 09:30
      Breakfast, checkout and Red Tour pickup

      Bring your luggage for the onward journey. Explore fairy chimneys, Zelve and Avanos with your guide.

      Sightseeing starts around 10:00–10:30.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Pasabag
      • Devrent Valley
      • Zelve Open Air Museum
      • Avanos pottery workshop
      • Goreme panorama
      • Uchisar Castle exterior
      About these 6 places
      Pasabag
      See the capped fairy chimneys and small chambers carved within the rock formations.
      Devrent Valley
      Look for the camel-shaped rock among the valley’s unusual natural outlines.
      Zelve Open Air Museum
      Explore an old settlement spread through rock valleys, with carved homes and places of worship.
      Avanos pottery workshop
      Watch clay being shaped in a demonstration of the town’s pottery craft.
      Goreme panorama
      Take in the village and its surrounding valleys from the viewpoint.
      Uchisar Castle exterior
      View the high rock fortress from outside, above the village rooftops.
    2. 16:00–17:00
      Complete the Cappadocia visits

      Finish sightseeing before continuing to the airport for your Istanbul flight.

      Approximate finish of the full Red Tour.

    3. 17:00
      Airport transfer after the full tour

      Travel to your departure airport once the Red Tour visits are complete.

      Pickup follows the tour finish and booked flight.

    4. Evening
      Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

      The included flight takes about 80 minutes.

      Flight times vary with season and availability.

    5. Meet your driver and check in for the final night

      Your airport meeting, hotel transfer and final Istanbul stay are included.

      The airport meeting follows your actual flight arrival.

    Optional at sunrise

    Not included · add it while you book

    Next · Day 9Finish your trip with an Istanbul airport transfer
  9. Day 9: Finish your trip with an Istanbul airport transfer

    Leave your hotel with the transfer arranged around your departure flight.Meals: Breakfast if checkout allows

    Included today

    • Meals: Breakfast if checkout allows
    • Transport: Departure airport transfer

    Schedule

    1. Checkout and departure airport transfer

      Your driver collects you from the hotel for the airport journey.

      Your pickup is arranged around the departure flight.

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What's included

Included in your package11

  • Eight hotel nights: Istanbul two, Kusadasi four, Cappadocia one and one final Istanbul night
  • Breakfast on days 2–8, plus day 9 if checkout allows
  • Lunch on days 2, 5, 6 and 8; Group bookings also have lunch on day 3
  • Full Old City tour with guide, Topkapi Palace and Harem, lunch, listed tickets and hotel return
  • Troy tour with guide, listed entrances and transport from Istanbul
  • Pamukkale and Ephesus day trips with guides, lunch, listed tickets and hotel pickup and return
  • Cappadocia Red Tour with guide, lunch, listed tickets and transport
  • Connecting Izmir–Cappadocia flight and Cappadocia–Istanbul flight
  • 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on included flights
  • Group: Canakkale–Izmir coach with station transfers and onward transport to Kusadasi. Private: direct road transfer to Kusadasi after Troy
  • Listed airport meetings and hotel transfers, plus local taxes and service fees

Not included7

  • International flights and extra hotel nights
  • Arrival-day meals, lunch on days 4, 7 and 9, dinners and drinks
  • Day 3 lunch for Private bookings
  • Breakfast on day 9 if checkout is before breakfast service
  • Optional swimming in Cleopatra's Pool
  • Optional Cappadocia balloon flight, sunrise viewing, rides and Turkish Night
  • Activities during free time, extra local transport, baggage and personal purchases

Hotel classes

Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.

  • Emine Sultan Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Emine Sultan Hotel1 / 6

    Standard Class

    Budget

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    €1,466€1,319per person
    Double or twin room
    €1,319
    Single room
    €1,735
    Triple room
    €1,246

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Yasmak Sultan Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Yasmak Sultan Hotel1 / 6

    Middle Class

    Comfort

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    €1,730€1,557per person
    Double or twin room
    €1,557
    Single room
    €2,151
    Triple room
    €1,436

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Rixos Pera Istanbul
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Rixos Pera Istanbul1 / 6

    High Class

    Luxury

    Save 10%
    €2,854€2,569per person
    Double or twin room
    €2,569
    Single room
    €3,731
    Triple room
    €2,264

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

Compare packages

Choose this nine-day route for a full Kusadasi free day and a separate flight day before Cappadocia. The other nine-day tour adds Gallipoli and the Yellow Tour, while the six-day route keeps a coastal free day but leaves Istanbul sightseeing and hotel nights to your own arrangements.

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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages All three include Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, the Cappadocia Red Tour and domestic flights to Cappadocia and back to Istanbul. Optional balloon flights cost extra.
Comparison6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia Tour with FlightsBegin with the Gallipoli road trip if Istanbul is already arranged, keeping Troy, a Kusadasi free day and the Red Tour in a shorter regional route.This tour9-Day Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia Tour with Kusadasi StayFour nights at one Kusadasi hotel, a full free day and two return day trips, followed by a separate connecting-flight day and the Cappadocia Red Tour.9-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and CappadociaSee more in the same nine days: add Gallipoli, a Canakkale night and the Yellow Tour, with two Kusadasi nights and no full free day.
Length and hotel nights6 days · 5 hotel nights9 days · 8 hotel nights9 days · 8 hotel nights
Istanbul sightseeing and staysNo guided Istanbul visits or Istanbul hotel nightsFull Old City with Topkapi and Harem; 2 initial nights + 1 final nightFull Old City with Topkapi and Harem; 2 initial nights + 1 final night
Gallipoli and CanakkaleGallipoli and Troy on separate days; 1 Canakkale nightTroy only; no Gallipoli tour or Canakkale hotel nightGallipoli and Troy on separate days; 1 Canakkale night
Kusadasi stay3 nights; 1 full free day4 nights; 1 full free day2 nights; no full free day
Cappadocia sightseeingRed Tour; 1 hotel nightRed Tour; 1 hotel nightRed and Yellow Tours; 2 hotel nights
Flight day to CappadociaFlight after the Ephesus tourSeparate travel day after the Ephesus hotel returnConnecting flight after the full Ephesus tour
Package finishIstanbul flight and hotel drop-off; room not includedFinal Istanbul hotel night and next-day airport transferFinal Istanbul hotel night and next-day airport transfer
From price€1,115€1,174per person€1,319€1,466per person€1,534per person
View tour: 6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia Tour with FlightsView tour: 9-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia

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8-Day Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

The eight-day western route includes Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale, with an Istanbul sightseeing day.

Good to know

Details about the Kusadasi stay and travel days.

Please note

  • Topkapi Palace closes on Tuesdays; the calendar offers start dates with the palace visit on an open day.
  • Day 3 has a long road journey with a late Kusadasi arrival; the following day is free.
  • Breakfast is included before the early Troy and Pamukkale road departures.
  • The flight to Cappadocia includes a connection; day 7 activity timing depends on arrival.
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  • Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
  • Swimming in Cleopatra's Pool costs extra and depends on access and the day's schedule.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun protection
  • A warm layer for sunrise
  • Modest clothing for mosques
  • Swimwear if you wish to swim
  • 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.

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Questions travellers ask

Do all four Kusadasi nights use the same hotel?

Yes. You stay at the same hotel from day 3 to day 7. Pamukkale and Ephesus are separate return day trips, with a full free day before them.

How long is the Troy travel day?

Allow a full day with a late hotel arrival. The drive from Istanbul to the Troy region takes about five to six hours. Group guests then take a coach to Izmir, about five and a half hours, with station and Kusadasi hotel transfers included. Private guests continue directly to Kusadasi by road. The next day is free.

When can I add a Cappadocia balloon flight?

Optional balloon flying and separate sunrise viewing are offered on day 8 before the Red Tour. Rides and Turkish Night are offered on day 7 if your arrival leaves enough time. All cost extra; balloon flights depend on weather, operating approval and availability.

Is there a hotel after the flight back to Istanbul?

Yes. Your final hotel night and airport arrival transfer are included on day 8, followed by the departure airport transfer on day 9.

Is lunch included on the Troy day?

Group bookings include lunch in Eceabat on day 3. Private bookings do not include lunch that day. Breakfast is included for both options before the road departure.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
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ItalianNot offeredAvailable

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