11-Day Turkey Highlights Tour – Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Bursa & Istanbul

arly in the morning, you will have the opportunity to join an optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia.

Watch the sunrise over fairy chimneys, valleys and rock formations from the air, subject to weather and aviation approval.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

At approximately 10:00, begin your Cappadocia sightseeing tour.

Explore a selection of Cappadocia's most famous attractions, panoramic viewpoints, fairy-chimney landscapes, rock formations and traditional villages.

The exact route can include highlights such as Göreme, Uçhisar, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley and Avanos, depending on the confirmed program.

Return to your hotel after the tour.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, continue exploring the fascinating landscapes and cultural heritage of Cappadocia.

Today's program can focus on a different part of the region and may include an underground city, Ihlara Valley, Pigeon Valley, panoramic viewpoints and traditional Cappadocian villages, according to the final confirmed route.

Learn about the region's volcanic landscapes, early Christian heritage, rock-cut architecture and centuries-old local traditions.

Return to your hotel after sightseeing.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Cappadocia.

Relax at your hotel, explore the area independently or select from optional activities.

Optional experiences may include:

• Hot air balloon flight

• ATV/Quad Safari

• Horseback riding

• Jeep Safari

• Turkish Night Show

• Turkish bath

• Professional photo tour

• Pottery workshop

• Additional Cappadocia sightseeing

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out of the hotel.

At approximately 09:00, depart Cappadocia for Antalya.

Stop in Konya, one of Türkiye's most historically and spiritually significant cities. Depending on the final program and available time, visit the area associated with Mevlana Rumi and the Mevlana Museum.

Continue across the Taurus Mountains toward the Mediterranean coast.

Arrive in Antalya, check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening.

Overnight in Antalya.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out and begin your Antalya sightseeing program.

Visit the beautiful Upper Düden Waterfall, surrounded by greenery, before continuing toward Lower Düden Waterfall, where the Düden River dramatically falls from the cliffs toward the Mediterranean Sea.

Continue with selected Antalya sightseeing and a visit to the Land of Legends area.

After the Antalya program, depart for Pamukkale.

Arrive in Pamukkale and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Pamukkale.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out and begin your Pamukkale tour.

Discover the spectacular white calcium terraces known as the Cotton Castle.

Walk through the designated areas of the famous Pamukkale Travertines and admire the thermal-water formations that have made the destination internationally famous.

Depending on the confirmed sightseeing package, the visit can also include the ancient city of Hierapolis.

After sightseeing, depart Pamukkale for Bursa.

This is one of the longer driving days of the program, with comfort stops along the way.

Upon arrival in Bursa, transfer to your hotel and check in.

Overnight in Bursa.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out and begin your Bursa city tour.

Explore selected highlights of Türkiye's first major Ottoman capital.

The sightseeing program may include:

• Bursa Grand Mosque – Ulu Cami

• Historic Koza Han

• Silk Market area

• Green Mosque

• Green Tomb

• Historic city center

After the Bursa tour, continue toward Istanbul.

Arrive in Istanbul in the evening and check into your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, begin a comprehensive full-day exploration of Istanbul.

Start with the historic Sultanahmet district and discover some of the city's greatest monuments.

Visit or view:

• Blue Mosque

• Hagia Sophia

• Hippodrome of Constantinople

• Topkapı Palace

• Basilica Cistern

• Grand Bazaar

Continue with selected neighborhoods and landmarks in the modern European side of Istanbul.

Discover:

• Galata Tower area

• İstiklal Avenue

• Taksim Square

• Colorful umbrella streets/photo locations

• Balat, famous for its colorful houses, historic streets and multicultural heritage

After an extensive day of sightseeing, return to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, begin your second full-day Istanbul sightseeing experience.

Cross to the Asian side of Istanbul and explore selected highlights.

Visit:

• Çamlıca Hill

• Beylerbeyi Palace

• Historic Kuzguncuk

• Bosphorus viewpoints

• Maiden's Tower viewpoint

After sightseeing, return to your hotel and enjoy some time to relax.

In the evening, transfer to your Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.

Sail between Europe and Asia while enjoying illuminated views of Istanbul's waterfront palaces, bridges, mosques and historic landmarks.

Enjoy dinner accompanied by traditional entertainment and Turkish performances.

After the cruise, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from your hotel.

Enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule.

At the appropriate time, meet your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure flight.

Thank you for choosing TravelShopBooking and we hope to welcome you back to Türkiye.

End of Tour.
Meal: Breakfast