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Turkish Trifecta: Istanbul, Ruins & Cappadocia
Cultural hits and should-be world wonders meet Med dreams on this private plunge into Türkiye’s best bits.
Overview
The lowdown
This ten-day private tour takes you and your crew through Türkiye’s living history: Ottoman domes, Greco-Roman ruins, Mediterranean breezes and surreal cave kingdoms. Take a sensory deep-dive through spice-laced bazaars, feast on crispy Börek and swim among nature’s own cotton castle travertines. This is an off-piste plunge into a nation straddling East and West – and every bite, sound and street offers up centuries worth of stories. This trip is designed for two or more people. If you're trying to book for fewer, it won’t work – not because we don’t want you there, but because this experience only makes sense with that number.
Highlights
The best bits
Cruise the Bosphorus
Sail the strait that slices Istanbul – where Europe and Asia stare each other down across the waves as Ottoman palaces slide by.
Itinerary
The day to day
Day 1
Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul Icons & Local Flavours
Day 3
Bosphorus Breeze to Aegean Ease
Day 4
Ephesus Echoes & Şirince Sips
Day 5
Cotton Castles & Thermal Pools
Day 6
Into Anatolia – Road to the Med
Day 7
Coastal Culture & Waterfall Escapes
Day 8
Crossroads in Konya, Heartbeat of Sufism
Day 9
Dreamscape Touring in Cappadocia
Day 10
Return to Istanbul
Host
The experts
ARRIVAL's Local Legends
We’ve teamed up with the legends on the ground – the local fixers, guides, and magic-makers who make sure your trip runs smoother than a cold beer on a hot day. Think private hosts, behind-the-scenes logistics wizards, and all-round good sorts who bring the place to life while keeping things seamless in the background.
Accommodation
The quarters
Elegant rooms a short stroll from İstiklal Caddesi and Taksim Square; on-site spa and hammam for post-flight reset.
The Central Palace Hotel Taksim – Istanbul
Lamartin Caddesi, Beyoğlu...
Aegean-view balconies, lagoon-style pool and easy dawn access to the Ephesus gate.
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham – Kuşadası
Kuşadası, TR
On-site travertine hot-spring pools and mud baths; robes, terraces and sunset mineral soaks.
Pam Thermal Hotel – Pamukkale (5-star)
120. Sağlık Sk, Pamukkale...
Beachfront tower with full-service spa, rooftop Med views and within walking distance to Kaleiçi Old Town.
Porto Bello Resort & Spa – Antalya (5-star)
Akdeniz Bulvarı, Konyaalt...
Stone-arched cave suites carved in volcanic tuff – expect rooftop panoramas at dawn and fire-pit wine rituals at dusk.
El Puente Cave Hotel – Cappadocia
İbrahimpaşa Köyü Yolu, Ür...
Activities
The fun stuff
Half-day boat ride past Ottoman mansions and palaces
Bosphorus Cruise
Bosphorus, Türkiye
Walk the marbled roads of ancient Ephesus, where myths and ruins outshine any museum. Visit the crumbled majesty of the Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus Excursion
Efes Harabeleri, Selçuk,...
Visit the hilltop village of Şirince to discover the process of fruit-flavoured wine production and test out the goods whilst you’re at it with a tasting or two.
Şirince Wine Tasting
Şirince, Selçuk, TR
Step into another realm at Pamukkale’s surreal white travertines – nature’s infinity pools. Soak in Cleopatra’s thermal springs, explore the ruins of Hierapolis.
Pamukkale Thermal & Hierapolis Tour
Pamukkale, TR
Roam the old town of Antalya, where cobbled lanes meet the sea and Hadrian’s Gate guards a Roman past. Cruise the marina and snack on gözleme, before cooling off at the thunderous Duden Falls.
Antalya City and Waterfalls Tour
Antalya, TR
Cross Anatolia by road, pausing in spiritual Konya to explore the Mevlana Mausoleum – home of the Whirling Dervishes. It’s a day of shifting landscapes with a slow build to Cappadocia’s surreal finale. Think open skies, sage hills and silence between thoughts.
Konya and Cappadocia Drive
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Descend into an underground city, walk through Love Valley’s sculpted wildness and end at Göreme Museum where stone walls once echoed with hymns.
Cappadocia Exploration Day
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Rise with the sun in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia. Witness morning break over fairy chimneys and toast to a new day of adventure. (extra costs apply)
Optional Sunrise Balloon Ride over Cappadocia
Cappadocia, Türkiye
Fine Print
The small stuff
Cancel 65+ days out for a 70% refund. Within 64 days, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone.