15-Day Turkey Highlights Tour – Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Bodrum

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the heart of historic Istanbul.

Begin in Sultanahmet, where many of the city's greatest monuments stand within walking distance of each other.

See the magnificent Hagia Sophia, visit the elegant Blue Mosque, and walk through the ancient Hippodrome before continuing to Topkapı Palace, once home to generations of Ottoman sultans.

Finish the day among the colorful shops and narrow passages of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's most famous covered markets.

Return to your hotel after the tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before experiencing another side of Istanbul – the Bosphorus.

Cruise between Europe and Asia while passing waterfront mansions, Ottoman palaces, mosques and some of Istanbul's most recognizable landmarks.

Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

On arrival, meet your driver and continue to your hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

An early start is well worth it today.

You can choose to join an optional hot air balloon flight, watching the sun rise over Cappadocia's valleys and fairy chimneys from the sky.

After returning to the hotel for breakfast, set out to explore the region by land.

Discover some of Cappadocia's best-known landscapes and villages, with stops around places such as Göreme, Uçhisar, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley and Avanos.

Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities for photographs and panoramic views.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

Today takes you deeper into Cappadocia.

Explore one of the region's fascinating underground cities, created over centuries as communities built homes, storage rooms and places of refuge beneath the ground.

Continue through Cappadocia's valleys and panoramic viewpoints, with opportunities to see Pigeon Valley, rock-cut churches, cave dwellings and traditional villages.

Depending on the final route, there may also be time to visit a local pottery or handicraft workshop.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, leave Cappadocia and travel south toward the Mediterranean.

Stop along the way in Konya, a city closely associated with the great Sufi poet and philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi.

Depending on opening hours and the final schedule, visit the Mevlana Museum area before continuing across the impressive landscapes of the Taurus Mountains.

Arrive in Antalya and check into your hotel.

The evening is free to relax.

Overnight in Antalya.
Meal: Breakfast

Today is dedicated to Antalya.

Explore Kaleiçi, the city's atmospheric Old Town, with its Ottoman-era houses, narrow streets, cafés and historic harbor.

See Hadrian's Gate, enjoy views around the marina and continue to the famous Düden Waterfalls.

The rest of the day gives you time to enjoy Antalya's Mediterranean atmosphere before returning to the hotel.

Overnight in Antalya.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, leave Antalya and continue west toward Fethiye.

Today's journey takes you through one of Türkiye's most beautiful coastal regions.

On arrival, head toward Ölüdeniz, famous for its clear turquoise water, mountain backdrop and iconic Blue Lagoon.

Enjoy some free time by the sea before continuing to your hotel.

The evening is yours to explore Fethiye's waterfront and marina.

Overnight in Fethiye.
Meal: Breakfast

No rushing today.

Enjoy a full day to experience Fethiye and Ölüdeniz however you prefer.

Relax on the beach, walk around Fethiye's marina or choose one of the area's optional experiences.

You might take a boat trip through the surrounding bays, visit Butterfly Valley, discover the abandoned Greek village of Kayaköy, explore Saklıkent Gorge, or – for something more adventurous – try paragliding from Babadağ Mountain over Ölüdeniz.

Overnight in Fethiye.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, leave the coast behind and travel to Pamukkale.

The first sight of its brilliant white terraces is one of the highlights of any journey through Türkiye.

Walk through the designated sections of the natural travertines before exploring Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman spa city built above the thermal springs.

See the ancient theatre, necropolis and archaeological remains while learning about the city's long history.

If available, swimming at Cleopatra's Antique Pool can be enjoyed as an optional experience.

Overnight in Pamukkale.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel toward the Aegean coast and one of Türkiye's greatest archaeological treasures – Ephesus.

Walk along ancient streets once used by Romans thousands of years ago and see the magnificent Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, Agora and Marble Street.

Ephesus is one of those places where history feels remarkably close, and your guide will bring its stories to life as you explore.

Depending on the confirmed program, you can also visit the House of the Virgin Mary.

After the tour, continue to nearby Kuşadası.

Overnight in Kuşadası.
Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast before setting out for the final destination of the journey – Bodrum.

After arrival and hotel check-in, the rest of the day is free.

Walk along the marina, explore the whitewashed streets of the old town, find a waterfront café or simply relax by the Aegean Sea.

Overnight in Bodrum.
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, discover Bodrum's history and local character.

Visit the area around Bodrum Castle, one of the town's most recognizable landmarks, and explore the waterfront and marina.

Continue to selected historic sites such as the Ancient Theatre and Myndos Gate, with time to wander through Bodrum's lively streets and local shopping areas.

The remainder of the day is free.

Overnight in Bodrum.
Meal: Breakfast

Your final full day is all about enjoying the Aegean.

Spend the day relaxing at the beach or hotel, explore Bodrum independently or join an optional boat cruise through the beautiful bays surrounding the peninsula.

Optional activities can include a Bodrum boat trip, Turkish bath, diving experience, beach club or local village excursion.

Enjoy your final evening in Türkiye beside the Aegean Sea.

Overnight in Bodrum.
Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

Depending on your flight time, you may have some free time for a last walk or shopping.

Transfer to Milas-Bodrum Airport for your departure flight.

A domestic flight to Istanbul can be arranged for passengers connecting with an international flight home.

We hope your journey through Türkiye leaves you with wonderful memories.

Meal: Breakfast