Turkey Highlights: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus
The complete Turkey loop: two continents, fairy chimneys, and the great ancient cities.
Trip overview
Our most popular Turkey tour packs the icons into nine guaranteed days. You start in Istanbul where Europe meets Asia, drift over Cappadocia at sunrise, walk the marble streets of Ephesus, and stand on the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Our Istanbul office runs every transfer, guide, and hotel, so all you do is show up.
What you'll do
5 highlightsExplore Istanbul's old city
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, with a guide who knows the history.
Cruise the Bosphorus
Sail between Europe and Asia, past palaces and waterfront mansions, then walk the Spice Bazaar.
Watch the Cappadocia sunrise
Hot-air balloons rise over the fairy chimneys at dawn. Watch from the valley, or book the optional flight.
Walk ancient Ephesus
The marble streets and the Library of Celsus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean.
Bathe in Pamukkale's terraces
Walk barefoot on the white calcium pools and swim where Cleopatra is said to have.
What's included
Included
- 8 nights in 4★ hotels and a Cappadocia cave hotel
- All domestic flights within Turkey (Istanbul–Cappadocia–Izmir)
- Daily breakfast plus 4 dinners
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- All entrance fees to listed sites
- Private airport transfers and ground transport
- Bosphorus cruise
- Trip Now USA tour director on group departures
Not included
- International airfare to/from Turkey
- Optional sunrise balloon flight (from $250 pp)
- Lunches and beverages
- Personal expenses, tips, and travel insurance
- Turkey e-visa where applicable
The day-by-day journey
Every transfer, guide, and hotel is handled by our own team on the ground. You travel looked after.
Airport meet-and-greet by our local team and private transfer to your hotel in the old city. Evening at leisure.
4★ Old City, IstanbulFull guided day through the Sultanahmet monuments, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
Breakfast4★ Old City, IstanbulMorning cruise along the strait that splits Europe and Asia, afternoon in the Spice Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque.
Breakfast4★ Old City, IstanbulMorning flight, then explore the Derinkuyu underground city and the Göreme valleys. Check in to your cave hotel.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotel, CappadociaOptional sunrise balloon flight, then the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, and a pottery workshop in Avanos.
Breakfast, DinnerCave hotel, CappadociaFlight to Izmir and transfer to Kusadasi. Afternoon at leisure on the coast.
Breakfast4★ KusadasiFull guided day at Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, the Temple of Artemis site, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Breakfast4★ KusadasiDrive to Pamukkale to walk the travertine pools and the ruins of Hierapolis, then return to the coast.
Breakfast, Dinner4★ KusadasiTransfer to Izmir airport for your onward flight, or extend your stay. Our team sees you off.
Breakfast
Where you'll be
The journey on the map, in travel order.
Departure dates & pricing
Prices are per person, double occupancy, in USD. International airfare is separate (group air available on request).
- Apr 11 – 19, 2026$1,890GuaranteedRequest date
- May 16 – 24, 2026$1,990Filling fastRequest date
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- Sep 19 – 27, 2026$1,990GuaranteedRequest date
- Oct 17 – 25, 2026$1,890AvailableRequest date
| Departure | Status | Price / person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 – 19, 2026 | Guaranteed | $1,890 | Request this date |
| May 16 – 24, 20266 seats left | Filling fast | $1,990 | Request this date |
| Sep 19 – 27, 2026 | Guaranteed | $1,990 | Request this date |
| Oct 17 – 25, 2026 | Available | $1,890 | Request this date |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Every dated departure you see is a guaranteed departure. Once you book, the trip runs, regardless of group size.
Every detail handled by our own team on the ground. You just travel.
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