9-Day Historical and Cultural Discovery in Turkey
Overview
Start your 9-day Turkey tour from vibrant Istanbul to admire the exquisite Blue Mosque and dive into Spice Bazaar to be a "local", explore glories of ancient Greek and Roman by strolling through numerous of the ruins of Ephesus, relax in the hot spring of Pamukkale's Cotton Castle, and experience a hot air balloon flight in the enchanting Cappadocia.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Domestic airfares of Istanbul - Izmir, Cappadocia - Istanbul.
- All government applicable taxes and service charges.
- Luggages for domestic flights-15 kilo check in+8 kilo cabin luggage
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
- International flight into and out Istanbul.
- Turkey Visa Fee
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Pick-up
1 Stop
Istanbul Old City tour
1 Stop
Bosporus Cruise, Fly to Izmir & Transfer to Kusadasi
2 Stops
Drive from Kusadasi to Pamukkale: Hot Spring Experience
2 Stops
Drive to Ephesus: Ephesus Ancient City & House of the Virgin Mary; Fly to Cappadocia
5 Stops
Northern Cappadocia: Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley
5 Stops
Southern Cappadocia Tour
5 Stops
Drive to Konya to Visit Mevlana Museum and Sultanhani Caravanserai; Fly to Istanbul
3 Stops
Departure from Istanbul
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia is available. Please let the operator know in advance if you wish to take it for limited seats.
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Activity code: C-7493P118
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Domestic airfares of Istanbul - Izmir, Cappadocia - Istanbul.
- All government applicable taxes and service charges.
- Luggages for domestic flights-15 kilo check in+8 kilo cabin luggage.
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
- International flight into and out Istanbul.
- Turkey Visa Fee.
- Gratuities.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 9-Day Historical and Cultural Discovery in Turkey is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 9-Day Historical and Cultural Discovery in Turkey will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Domestic airfares of Istanbul - Izmir, Cappadocia - Istanbul.
- All government applicable taxes and service charges.
- Luggages for domestic flights-15 kilo check in+8 kilo cabin luggage
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
- International flight into and out Istanbul.
- Turkey Visa Fee
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia is available. Please let the operator know in advance if you wish to take it for limited seats.
