8 Days-Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya Tour Package

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8 Days-Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya Tour Package

8 days · 7 nights · Small-group or private tour · starts any day

Your route · 7 nights

Istanbul1 night
Fly to Kusadasi2 nights
Fly to Antalya2 nights
Fly to Istanbul2 nights

3 domestic flightsincluded
7 hotel nightsStandard or Top-End
Small group, max. 15or book it private
20–30% depositthe rest on day 1

About this tour

This incredible 8-Day & 7-Night Turkey Tour Package offers the most comprehensive and exciting experience of the country. Starting with your arrival in Turkey and ending with your departure, the itinerary is fully customizable to your needs and preferences. You will be taken to the most popular destinations in the country, such as the Ancient Ruins of Ephesus, Pamukkale, the coastal city of Antalya, and the vibrant city of Istanbul. Along the way, you will be provided with airport transfers, domestic flight tickets, entrance fees to museums, licensed local guides, and breakfast&lunch. Our Turkey Tour Package is designed to make your experience in the country easy and enjoyable!

Day by day

Pick a start date to see the dates of each day.

Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Upon landing in Istanbul New Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport(SAW), our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the Airport (meeting details will be specified). Then, approx. 1-hour transfer to your hotel, and you have free time to rest. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 Free Morning in Istanbul & Afternoon Flight to Izmir Kusadasi Flight Breakfast

After having an open buffet breakfast in the hotel, you have a free morning to explore the Old City of Istanbul on your own. Until 12:00 o’clock you might complete your check-out and, then you may go around the Old City to Explore the most well-known places of Istanbul; Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and many more…
If you would like to pick our Optional – Istanbul Tours, you may inform our team while sending your reservation. From the below links, you might check our Tours: Istanbul Old-City Guided Tour and Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Around 16:00 – 18:00, our team will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport to take a night flight to Izmir. When you arrive in the airport, you make your self-check-in with the flight information provided to you after you booked this tour and take your flight to Izmir. Upon landing at Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. 1hr transfer to Kusadasi Town. Check-in to Hotel and rest!
Day 3 Tour to Pamukkale Hot Springs & Hierapolis Ancient City Kusadasi BreakfastLunch

Breakfast in the hotel and at around 07:30 – 08:00 am meet your tour guide at the lobby. We will drive 3 hrs for a tour of Pamukkale Hot Springs & Hierapolis Ancient City which are listed by UNESCO.
Pamukkale is a natural site containing hot springs and travertines; terraces of mineral carbonates left by the water flowing with its temperate climate throughout the years. While exploring the Pamukkale Hot Springs, we will also see some ancient artifacts from the Hierapolis Ancient City which is located next to Pamukkale. At the end of the explanation given by your guide, you will have free time to swim or take some individual time around Pamukkale. During your time you may swim in the White Terraces of Pamukkale (no extra cost), or in the Cleopatra Pool (extra fee paid at the pool) filled with marble columns from the Temple of Apollo & Agora of the Ancient City Hierapolis.
At the end of the Tour, we will drive 3hrs back to Kusadasi and overnight stay.
Day 4 Tour to Ephesus Ancient City Antalya Flight BreakfastLunch
Breakfast in the Hotel and at around 09:00 am, we will meet you at the reception of your Hotel and departure to have a full-day tour of Ephesus Ruins which is listed by UNESCO. This Tour covers the sights below;
- Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
- Isa Bey Mosque
- Temple of Artemis
- Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View in a distance)
During the tour, you will also have a chance to explore local handicrafts that come from the Turkish Tradition and have lunch in the local restaurant. At the end of the tour, transfer to Airport to take a flight to Antalya. Upon landing at Antalya Airport, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. 20min transfer to Hotel. Check-in to Hotel and rest!
Day 5 Free Day in Antalya City Antalya Breakfast

After having breakfast at the hotel, you have a free day to explore Antalya City on your own. You will have a centrally located Hotel which will make your day very easy to reach anywhere you wish to. You may consider having optional tours or activities in Antalya such as; Daily Boat Trips, and Demre-Myra Tour …
Day 6 Perge, Side, Aspendos and Waterfall Tour in Antalya Istanbul Flight BreakfastLunch

Pick up from the hotel around 08:00-08:30 am and join one of the most informative and exciting local tours of Antalya. Visit the renowned Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia and which also hosts the annual Aspendos International Opera and Balet Festival. Following this, you’ll have the chance to explore the fascinating Ancient City Perge, which boasts a large agora, public baths, and a gymnasium. End the day with a visit to the breathtaking Waterfall, which offers a stunning view. At the end of the tour, according to your flight time, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon landing in Istanbul, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the Airport (meeting details will be specified). Then, approx. 1-hour transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 7 Free Day in Istanbul Istanbul Breakfast

After having an open buffet breakfast in the hotel, you have a free day to explore Istanbul on your own. However, if you would like to have our Optional – Istanbul Old-City Tour, you may inform our team while filling out the reservation form. Here you may see the details of: Guided Istanbul Old-City Tour or Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour.
Day 8 Departure from Istanbul Breakfast

According to your flight time, our team will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport(SAW). Please note; we recommend the pick-up time 5 hours earlier than your departure time.
End of our service, hope to welcome & accommodate you again!

Prices per person

HotelsSingle roomDouble roomTriple room

Small-group tour · Standard hotelsper person $1,855$1,355$1,245

Small-group tour · Top-End hotelsper person $2,660$1,790$1,595

Private tour · Standard hotelsper person $3,110$1,890$1,550

Private tour · Top-End hotelsper person $3,915$2,325$1,900

Children: 0–3 years 70% off, 4–6 years 40% off, 7+ years adult price. Your exact total for your date and group is shown in the price calculator.

Groups of 5 or more travellers: 10% off the tour price (extras not included).

Where you stay

CityStandard hotelsTop-End hotels

Istanbul3 nights Arden City Hotel, Zeynep Sultan Hotel, Henna Hotel, Black Tulip Hotel, Celal Sultan Hotel or similar Fer Hotel, Levni Hotel, Hampton by Hilton Old-City Hotel, Dosso Dossi Down-Town or similar

Kusadasi2 nights Suhan Seaport Hotel, Ilayda Hotel, Carina Hotel or similar DT by Hilton Hotel, Charisma Deluxe Hotel, TNR Hotel, Elite World Hotel or similar

Antalya2 nights Best Western Khan Hotel, Afflon Loft City Hotel, 1207 Hotel or similar Ramada Plaza Hotel, Crown Plaza Hotel, Holiday Inn Lara Hotel or similar

Hotels depend on availability: we confirm one of these or a hotel of the same standard after booking.

What's included

Small-group tour: change the tour type in the price calculator to see the other option.

3 Domestic Flights for each person (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
7 Nights Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Small-Group Tours up to 15 Persons
Licensed Tour Guides during the Tours
Entrance Tickets to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation with A/C minivans
Breakfast at the Hotels and Lunch during the Tours (vegetarian, vegan, or halal options available)

Not included: personal Expenses, drinks at Lunch (Optional), dinner, international flights.

Make it your own

Add an extra and its price is added to your total in the calculator, for everyone in your group.

Istanbul Old City private tourfrom $150 per person for 2, less for larger groups
Bosphorus cruise in Istanbulfrom $150 per person for 2, less for larger groups

Good to know

The flights from/to Istanbul are listed below. However, this may vary due to the availability;
From Istanbul – Departure around 17:00 – 19:00 and landing in Izmir around 18:00 – 20:00.
From Antalya – Departure around 19:00 – 21:00 and landing in Istanbul around 20:30 – 22:30.
In our Small-Group Tours, you will have the opportunity to visit stops where you can witness demonstrations of the local products and crafts of the region and where you can take some time out to shop if you’d like. These stops could include Rugs & Kilim Weaving Art-Schools, Hand-made pottery work-shops, or the Outlet of the Leather Producers. Such stops are not listed in the itinerary, as your tour guide will arrange these stops based on the group’s interests, so feel free to tell your tour guide if you have a particular interest in one of these places. Through these places, you can gain invaluable insight into Turkish Culture and Modern Turkish art. However, Private Tours do have the option to skip these stops depending on the request of the travelers.
Domestic flight tickets included in our packages come with the original/basic plan, which includes 15 kg check-in and 8 kg cabin luggage for each passenger. If our valued guests require additional weight for their internal flights, they can purchase additional weight from the airline attendant when collecting their boarding passes at the airport. Alternatively, we provide them with electronic tickets at the final stage of their reservation. Passengers can use the flight information stated on their electronic tickets to add extra services to their flights, though the cost of such services will be the responsibility of the travelers.
Running all year round with guaranteed departures!

What travellers say about our guides

5.0/5 · 10,500+ reviews · Best Turkey Tour

Excerpts from recent Tripadvisor reviews of our guided tours (Best Turkey Tour by Iglesias Tour Turkey).

“Wonderful tour with Ismail. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything we saw in detail. Would definitely book with him again.”

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October 2026 · Read on Tripadvisor

“Had a great visit, Zeki was a wonderful and attentive guide, very knowledgable and made sure we were comfortable the whole time.”

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October 2026 · Read on Tripadvisor

“Nil was excellent very knowledgeable took very good care of us and great history lessons and driver very helpful”

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Small groupup to 15 travellers

Small depositthe rest in cash on day 1, no fee

Local teamon WhatsApp during your trip

From $1,355 per person in a double room

Choose your tour type Small-group tourfrom $1,355 Small groups of up to 15 travellers, lunch included on tour days Private tourfrom $1,890 Only your party: your own guide and vehicle, lunch included on tour days

Choose your hotels Standard hotelsfrom $1,355 e.g. Arden City Hotel · Suhan Seaport Hotel Top-End hotels+$435 e.g. Fer Hotel · DT by Hilton Hotel Compare all hotels

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Prices per person in a double room.

Who is travelling

Adults age 7+

Children age 0–6

Rooms

Children up to 6 sleep in their parents' double room on a child bed.

Groups of 5 or more travellers: 10% off the tour price (extras not included).

Add extras optional Istanbul Old City private tour$150 pp for 2 Bosphorus cruise$150 pp for 2

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