10-Day Dream Tour of Turkey: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: North America – Istanbul
Depart from major North American gateways via international carriers (AC, AF, BR, DL) for Istanbul, Turkey.
Day 2: Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul, meet your professional guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Day 3: Istanbul – Kusadasi (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the Ephesus Archaeological Site, including the Great Theater, the Agora, Roman Baths, and the Arcadian Way, with a highlight visit to the Temple of Artemis. After a local lunch, continue to Kusadasi for hotel check-in and dinner.
Day 4: Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B, L, D)
Depart for Pamukkale following breakfast. After a local lunch, explore the famous white travertines (Cotton Castle) and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Check into the hotel for dinner and rest.
Day 5: Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B, L, D)
Morning departure for Konya. Following lunch, visit an ancient Silk Road Caravanserai. Continue the journey to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Exploring Cappadocia (B, L, D)
Optional early morning hot air balloon ride. After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum (including its cave dwellings, churches, and monasteries). Enjoy a traditional Pottery Lunch before visiting a ceramic town. For hiking enthusiasts, optional trails are available at the edge of town leading to White Valley (Baglidere Vadisi) and Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi).
Day 7: Cappadocia – Lake Tuz – Ankara (B, L, D)
Visit the Ozkonak Underground City in the morning. After a local lunch, proceed to the mesmerizing salt flats of Lake Tuz before continuing to the capital city, Ankara. Dinner and check-in at the hotel.
Day 8: Ankara – Istanbul (B, L, D)
Visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, featuring the park, ceremonial plaza, and museum housing his personal effects (with a chance to witness the changing of the guard). After lunch, return to Istanbul by motorcoach. Enjoy a specialty local dinner upon arrival.
Day 9: The Icons of Istanbul (B, L, D)
Full day of sightseeing in Istanbul: visit the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. After lunch, explore the Topkapi Palace. Visit a traditional Turkish gemstone center and a confectionery shop for local delicacies before returning to the hotel.
Day 10: Istanbul – North America (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an airport transfer for your return flight to North America, concluding your journey.
2026 Departure Dates & Pricing
Rates are per person in USD, departing from New York. For departures from LAX, SFO, or YVR, a surcharge of $100–$200 applies depending on the date.
| Departure Date (2026) | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | Original Price |
| April 26 | $2,599 | $3,099 | $3,799 |
| October 14 | $2,799 | $3,299 | $4,399 |
