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9 Days Turkey Tour Package – Guided Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya 9 Days Turkey Tours with the most popular highlights. Escorted Turkey Tours.
ISTANBUL → EPHESUS → PAMUKKALE → ANTALYA
Day 1 – Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Where the continents meet.
Meet at Istanbul Airport: Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, after the luggage claim, you will be greeted by a Romos Travel Representative at the meeting area.
Transfer to the hotel: You will be taken to your hotel, and after check-in, you will have time for leisure, and the rest of the day is yours.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Old City tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing the ancient sights of Istanbul.
Today you will explore the following highlights of Istanbul.
Hippodrome: An ancient Roman and Ottoman square where the chariot races were held. Within the square is some Roman remains, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
The Blue Mosque: An Ottoman Imperial mosque built by Sultan Ahmet I in 1609-1616 CE, famous for the blue Ottoman tiles.
Hagia Sophia: Once the largest cathedral of Christianity when it was built in 532-537 CE by the Roman Emperor Justinian; later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.
Topkapi Palace: The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the palace after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapi Palace was the home of the royal family and the headquarters for the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center.
Grand Bazaar (Covered Market): The largest and oldest functioning shopping center in the world. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century. The market consists of 5,000 stores, 66 streets, 24 gates, and much more eye-pleasing architecture. Within the bazaar are many Turkish handicraft stores such as rugs, carpets, kilims, and beautiful Turkish tiles. Upon your request, our guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art.
After the Istanbul Old City sightseeing tour, you will be driven back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise, Two Continents Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Bosphorus tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing you to the Bosphorus.
Today you will explore the following highlights of the Bosphorus:
Spice Market ( Egyptian Bazaar): The Ottomans built the market in the 17th century. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, the Spice market is much smaller but full of beautiful fragrances of mixed spices, herbs, and traditional sweets. It consists of around 100 stores, 2 streets, and 5 gates.
Bosphorus Cruise: The channel divides Istanbul into two continents and stretches about 32 km between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Along the Bosphorus, there are many settlements to see, such as great Palaces, hotels, yali (private houses), etc. While you are on the boat, you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ( the second bridge on the Bosphorus), Maiden’s Tower to name a few.
Beylerbeyi Palace: After the sultans westernized the Ottoman Empire, they built some Palace’s modern-western architectural styles. The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of them, located on the Asian side by the Bosphorus. The garden is full of statues, and the rooms with handcrafted arts will take you back in time to the 19th century.
Çamlıca Hill: The highest hill of Istanbul, situated on the Asian side. The walking path with 360 panoramic views will let you take the best pictures of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
After the Bosphorus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at local restaurant are included
Day 4 – Prince’s Island Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Princes’ Island Tour. Today you will explore the highlights of Princes’ Island, such as;
The biggest island of Istanbul among the 4 others. The Prince’s Island is called “Büyükada” officially, which means “the Grand Island” in Turkish. The history dates back to the 6th. AD and first, it was named Prinkipos, which means “prince.” Prince’s island has many historical buildings with churches and mosques. Besides, the island has lots of seafood restaurants and beaches.
We are embarking on the boat and after a 1-hour journey to reach the Prince’s ısland. It’s not allowed to drive cars, motorbikes, or other vehicles except ambulances or police cars. We are using phaetons or bikes to explore the island. We have delicious seafood that comes from the Sea of Marmara and walks around doing some shopping. After our free time, we take the boat to Istanbul Pier. Meet with the Driver at the pier and drive back to your hotel—overnight in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch at a local Seafood restaurant.
Day 5 – Flight to Izmir/ Ephesus Tour
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and head towards the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir. Meet at Izmir Airport with your professional guide and start the tour.
Drive to Virgin Mary’s House, upon German nun Anna Katherina Emerich’s dream, the Lazarist priests followed the descriptions and the signs and then discovered the house in 1891 CE. According to Catholic belief, Mary was taken here by St. John, and she spent the rest of her earthly life there.
After the Virgin Mary’s House, we proceed to Ephesus Ancient City, the capital city of Asia Minor during the Roman era. According to myth, Ephesus was founded by the Greek commander Androculos around 1,000 BCE. Moreover, Alexander the Great, Lysimachus, Coressus, and Antiochus II either invaded or ruled in this city.
While the excavations are still going on, you will see the ancient remains such as the State Agora (a marketplace and meeting point), Odeon (Bouleuterion) concert house and council, Town Hall and Artemis Sanctuary, Domitian Square, a complex consisting of temple fountain and a bath, Curetes Street colonnaded and monumental Street in Ephesus, The Hadrian Temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian dating to 200 BCE, Latrines the public toilets, Celsus Library proves us that how Ephesians were intellectual and dates back to 200 BCE with the library having had 12,000 scrolls, Forum a commercial center located by the port and finally The Great Theater the largest ancient theater with 25,000 capacity.
After Ephesus ancient city, we drive to lunch at a local restaurant, and thereafter the next stop is Isa Bey Mosque, built-in 1375 by the Anatolian Seljuks. Unlike Modern Ottoman architecture, it has a geometrical architecture roof and two minarets. The mosque is still functioning today for the five-time prayers. After Isa Bey Mosque, we drive to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the World.
After the Ephesus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 6 – Pamukkale Tour
After check-out and drive to Pamukkale or Cotton Castle, we pick you up from the hotel, one of the most popular and beautiful spots in Turkey. The town is located in Denizli province, southern Turkey. Pamukkale has hot springs that have come from underground for 14,000 years.
The hot springs color the slopes in white because the water consists of calcium and carbonate. This site not only attracts tourists, but many people visit Pamukkale with Doctors’ advice. The spring water is good for the skin and bones. It is believed that Cleopatra and Marcus Antonio also came to Pamukkale and swam in the ancient pool together.
Pamukkale also has an ancient city which is called Hierapolis. This city was founded by the Pergamon king Eumenes in 2 BCE. When the city passed to the Romans, they built ancient theatres, baths, forums, agora, and many waterways. Hierapolis has the largest ancient cemetery of all time.
After the apostle Philipe was martyred in 80 CE, the city became a pilgrimage center for Christianity. Today, apostle Philipe has a monumental tomb in Hierapolis/Pamukkale.
After the Pamukkale sightseeing tour, we will drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 7 – Antalya Old City Tour
After check-out and breakfast, we will drive to Antalya. We will arrive in Antalya by noon time and will promptly begin the Antalya Old City Tour.
The Pergamon King Attalos founded Antalya, and it is believed that the name of the city derives from Attalos. We’ll be walking among the ancient streets, and the first spot is The Hadrian Gate, built by the Romans on behalf of Emperor Hadrian upon his visit to Antalya in 130 CE.
The gate has three arches and Corinthian style Hıdırlık Tower, built-in 2nd Century CE by the Romans, and it is located on the southwest of the Old Town, by the dominating spot of the cliffs. The tower has a small room on the first floor, and in the upper gallery, there is an observation spot where they could follow the ships or any reaching invasion to the city.
Once Antalya is surrounded by a defense wall, the Clock Tower is a small part of today. They renovated the last part of the defense wall and added a clock in honor of Sultan Abdulhamid to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ascent to the throne. While walking down to the water, near the ancient port, we will stop for a while and rest whilst following the ships and breathing the fresh Mediterranean air.
After the Antalya Old City tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 8 – Aspendos, Perge, Side Tour
After breakfast, we shall drive to Aspendos Theatre, built by Emperor Aurelius, designed with a U-shaped style and leaning slopes. It has 5 gates, and it still protects its acoustic ability, and with 20,000 person capacity, the theatre is still used today to host concerts.
Perge was founded as a colony of the Pergamum Kingdom around 300 BCE. During Alexander’s invasion of Anatolia, the residents of Perge served him as his guide. The mathematician Apollonius was born in Perge around 200 BCE. The city passed under Roman control in 188 BCE after Romans inherited the Pergamum Kingdom.
Side, the naval city was founded by the Anatolian indigenous people who spoke a local dialect that was different from Greek. The side never passed under the control of the Pergamum Kingdom. The city’s name means pomegranate, which locals are still growing today. The side is situated by the Mediterranean Sea, and most of the remains date back to 1-4C CE.
After the Aspendos, Perge, and Side tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 9 – Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at the hotel, Pick up from the hotel, and transfer to Antalya Airport for the flight back to Istanbul for your International flight.
After completing the amazing 9 Days Turkey Tour Package, Package Tour Turkey wishes all guests a very healthy and wonderful life ahead…
9 Days Turkey Tour Package Details
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Can be supplied depending on your International flight details.
Price Include
Flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir
Flight tickets from Antalya to Istanbul
Entrance fees, mentioned in itinerary
Professional tour guide at tours
Air-conditioned vehicle for tours and transfers
Accommodation is as below:
Istanbul: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or a similar hotel
Kusadasi: Hotel By Karaaslan Inn, Ilayda Hotel or a similar hotel
Pamukkale: Pam Termal Hotel or a similar hotel
Antalya: Holiday Inn or a similar hotel
8 Breakfast at Hotel
7 Lunch at tour
4 Dinner at Hotel
Price Exclude
Gratuities to guide and driver
Personal expenses
Visa & International flight tickets
Reservation Request Form
Turkey is a country with a history, culture, and natural beauty that are hard to find anywhere else. Turkey has something for everyone, from the busy city of Istanbul to the old sites of Ephesus, the strange landscapes of Pamukkale, and the beautiful beaches of Antalya. In this piece, we’ll talk about these places in detail and give you tips on how to get the most out of a guided tour of these famous places in Turkey.
Istanbul, which connects Europe and Asia, has been the home of three major empires: the Roman, the Byzantine, and the Ottoman. It has a lot of different cultures and faiths, and its historic sites show how long it has been around.
The Hagia Sophia, one of the most well-known places in Istanbul, was once a church, then a mosque, and is now a museum. It is an amazing piece of architecture that you must see on your guided tour because of its huge dome and beautiful Byzantine tiles.
The Blue Mosque, also called Sultanahmet Camii, is another well-known building in Istanbul. With its six minarets and cascading domes, this beautiful mosque is a great example of Ottoman design. The mosque gets its name from the beautiful blue Iznik tiles that cover the inside.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world. If you go to Istanbul, you can’t leave without seeing it. It’s a shopper’s dream, with more than 4,000 shops selling everything from spices to rugs. To get the best deals, you should improve your haggling skills.
Ephesus, a Greek city from the past that is near the current city of Selcuk, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey. Its well-kept ruins show how grand the Roman Empire was and give us a look into the past.
The Library of Celsus is one of the most photographed places in Ephesus because its facade is so beautiful. Built in the second century AD, it was once home to thousands of books and a place where people went to learn.
The Temple of Artemis was once thought to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, only a few columns are left. But it is a must-see on your guided tour of Ephesus because of how important it is to history and how big it was when it was first built.
Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a unique natural wonder known for its white travertine slopes and hot springs. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a great place to relax, take in beautiful views, and enjoy the healing waters.
The calcium carbonate from the hot springs is what makes the travertine slopes in Pamukkale. People can walk along the slopes and even swim in the warm, mineral-rich pools, which are thought to be healing.
Hierapolis is an old city that was built in the 2nd century BC. It is right above the travertine slopes. This archaeological site has a well-kept theater, a cemetery, and old thermal baths that are still used today.
Antalya is a famous tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast. It is known for its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and lively nightlife. It is a great addition to your organized tour because of its beautiful old town and natural wonders.
The old part of Antalya, called Kaleici, is a maze of small, cobbled streets lined with shops, cafes, and Ottoman-era homes. During your guided tour, you can walk through the beautiful alleys, see the old Roman harbor, and learn about the history of Hadrian’s Gate.
The Düden Waterfalls are a beautiful natural sight just outside of Antalya. The lower falls plunge dramatically into the Mediterranean Sea, while a lovely park surrounds the top falls. Don’t pass up the chance to take some beautiful shots while you’re there.
Dress modestly when you go to places of worship, like churches and mosques, to show respect for the local culture.
Stay hydrated and use sunscreen because the sun in Turkey, especially in the summer, can be very strong.
Bring a small amount of cash for entrance fees, gifts, and local transportation.
Learn some basic Turkish phrases like “hello” (merhaba) and “thank you” (teşekkür ederim) to make your contacts with locals more enjoyable.
A guided trip to Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya takes you through Turkey’s rich history, stunning natural beauty, and lively culture in a way that you will never forget. If you follow our tips and try to understand the local practices, your trip to these famous places will be memorable and educational.
