10 days · Turkey
Highlights of Turkey
From AED 6,409per person, twin share
Experience Turkey’s natural beauty and history in 10 magical days. Visit sought-after destinations like Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ankara and Kuşadasi.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-paced tour around Turkey, with a hotel change most days and long coach drives between regions
- Accommodation
- 9 nights in mostly 3 and 4 star hotels, including a cave hotel in Cappadocia
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 42
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs April to October: warm spring and autumn, hot summer across central and western Turkey
Tour overview
Discover ancient wonders and spiritual treasures across Turkey! Visit the ancient site of Pergamon and uncover the spiritual treasures of Mevlana Museum. Explore the Battlefields of Gallipoli and experience Cappadocia's otherworldly beauty. Marvel at Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque and explore its buzzing bazaars. 10 days in Turkey will send you home with countless memories!
Highlights
- Discover Istanbul on an orientation tour
- Marvel at the beautiful Blue Mosque
- See Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome
- Take a historical tour of the Gallipoli Battlefields
- Capture an iconic photo with the legendary Trojan Horse
- Ride the cable car up to the spectacular Acropolis of Pergamum
- Spend two nights in the resort town of Kuşadasi
- Visit the intriguing Mevlana Museum
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- Discover the Sultanhani Caravanserai along the Silk Road
- See the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
- Explore Ankara, Turkey’s capital city
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Istanbul
2 nights · Days 1–2
Csk The Halich Port
Gallipoli Battlefields
Day 3 · on the way
Çanakkale
1 night · Day 3
MD Barbaros Hotel
Pergamum
Day 4 · on the way
Kuşadası
2 nights · Days 4–5
SUHAN SEAPORT 360 HOTEL
Pamukkale
1 night · Day 6
Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
Silk Road
Day 7 · on the way
Konya
Day 7 · on the way
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Cappadocia
2 nights · Days 7–8
Konak Bezirhane Cave Otel
Ankara
Day 9 · on the way
Istanbul
1 night · Day 9
Csk The Halich Port
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Istanbul
Meals included: Dinner
Istanbul welcomes you on this first day of the trip around Turkey. Travellers arriving on day 1, or who have booked extra accommodation together with this tour, receive a complimentary transfer to the hotel. The day is free to explore the city. This evening, a welcome dinner at the hotel brings you together with your tour leader and your fellow travellers.
Included
- Free time to explore Istanbul
- Welcome dinner with your tour leader and the group
- Overnight
- Istanbul
- Hotel
- Csk The Halich Port
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Istanbul
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, an orientation tour covers Istanbul, taking in landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. The optional Istanbul+ excursion goes further into the city, with visits to the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern, a Bosphorus cruise, a stop at the spice bazaar, and a Turkish lunch.
Included
- Orientation tour of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome
Optional extras
- Istanbul+ · AED 640 per person
- Overnight
- Istanbul
- Hotel
- Csk The Halich Port
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Gallipoli Battlefields – Çanakkale
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday’s visit is to the Battlefields of Gallipoli, a WWI site where 30,000 British and Commonwealth troops lost their lives. The tour takes in sights such as Lone Pine and the Chunuk Bair Memorial within ANZAC Cove. Afterwards, the route continues to Çanakkale for the night, with an included dinner this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of the Gallipoli battlefields, including Lone Pine and ANZAC Cove
- Included dinner
- Travel
- Istanbul → Gallipoli → Çanakkale by coach
- Overnight
- Çanakkale
- Hotel
- MD Barbaros Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Pergamum – Kuşadasi
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
A photo stop at the Trojan Horse of Troy opens the day’s journey through ancient history, followed by a visit to the Acropolis of Pergamum. A tour there covers the impressive temples and library that gave Pergamum its standing as a cultural and political centre long ago. Later, the route continues to Kuşadasi for dinner.
Included
- Photo stop at the Trojan Horse outside ancient Troy
- Cable car up to the Acropolis of Pergamum
- Included dinner
- Travel
- Çanakkale → Troy → Pergamum → Kuşadası by coach
- Overnight
- Kuşadası
- Hotel
- SUHAN SEAPORT 360 HOTEL
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Kuşadasi: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Kuşadasi offers a free day: you can relax by the pool, visit Kuşadası Castle on Pigeon Island, or browse the local bazaar. Alternatively, the optional Ephesus day trip takes in marble streets and ancient ruins, an included lunch inside the carpet village, and a close-up look at Turkish carpet-making. Dinner is included this evening.
Included
- Free time in Kuşadası
- Included dinner
Optional extras
- Ephesus Archaeological Site · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Kuşadası
- Hotel
- SUHAN SEAPORT 360 HOTEL
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Kuşadasi – Pamukkale
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The route travels from Kusadasi to Pamukkale today, with a stop at a well-known Turkish leather shop along the way. After settling into the hotel, the optional afternoon excursion takes in the white travertines known as the ‘Cotton Castle’, along with ancient Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool. In the evening, there is the option of an informative, traditional Whirling Dervish ceremony and cultural show. An included dinner at the hotel closes the night.
Included
- Included dinner
Optional extras
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis · AED 215 per person
- Whirling Dervish Show · AED 110 per person
- Travel
- Kuşadası → Pamukkale by coach
- Overnight
- Pamukkale
- Hotel
- Adempira Termal & Spa Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Silk Road – Konya – Cappadocia
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe ancient Silk Road sets the route today, with a stop in Konya to see the Mevlana Museum, home to the mausoleum of the Sufi poet Rumi. The journey then reaches Sultanhani Caravanserai, a historic roadside inn that once gave rest to travelling traders. An included dinner follows at the hotel in Cappadocia, closing the day.
Included
- Visit to the Mevlana Museum in Konya
- Stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Included dinner
- Travel
- Pamukkale → Konya → Cappadocia by coach
- Overnight
- Cappadocia
- Hotel
- Konak Bezirhane Cave Otel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Cappadocia: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Cappadocia’s lunar landscapes are the focus of this free day. The optional Cappadocia+ excursion is one way to see more of the region, going underground in Kaymakli, taking in Uchisar Castle, the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum, and a drive through the Love and Imagination Valleys. An included dinner at the hotel follows, and in the evening there is the option of a Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening, complete with unlimited drinks.
Included
- Free time in Cappadocia to see its fairy chimney rock formations
- Included dinner
Optional extras
- Cappadocia+ · AED 385 per person
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening · AED 280 per person
- Overnight
- Cappadocia
- Hotel
- Konak Bezirhane Cave Otel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Ankara – Istanbul
Meals included: BreakfastThe morning departure heads to Ankara, Turkey’s capital, where a visit to Anitkabir takes in the mausoleum of President Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The city is known for its performing arts and a range of cultural sights. After this, the last stop on the tour, the route returns to Istanbul for the final night.
Included
- Visit to Ankara, Turkey’s capital
- Travel
- Cappadocia → Ankara → Istanbul by coach
- Overnight
- Istanbul
- Hotel
- Csk The Halich Port
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
End of tour in Istanbul
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning’s breakfast, a final Turkish meal shared with the whole group, marks the end of the tour. After 10 days on tour, it is time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSat 17 Apr 2027ToMon 26 Apr 2027
Available
AED 6,776
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 29 May 2027ToMon 7 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,776
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 19 Jun 2027ToMon 28 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 6,409
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 10 Jul 2027ToMon 19 Jul 2027
Available
AED 6,409
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 28 Aug 2027ToMon 6 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,409
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 11 Sept 2027ToMon 20 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,776
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 2 Oct 2027ToMon 11 Oct 2027
Available
AED 6,629
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
FromSat 23 Oct 2027ToMon 1 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 6,409
Single room supplement +AED 2,847 single
Full
What’s included
Included
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Istanbul+
A full day in Istanbul with entry to the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern, a cruise along the Bosphorus, a visit to the Spice Bazaar, and a Turkish lunch with meze, grilled lamb or a vegetable stew, and a semolina dessert. €150, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 640 per person
Ephesus Archaeological Site
A guided walk through the ancient city of Ephesus, taking in its marble streets, temples and theatres and the site of the Temple of Artemis, followed by lunch and a visit to a carpet workshop to see traditional dyeing and weaving. €100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 425 per person
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
A walk along the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, then the ancient city of Hierapolis, including its theatre, necropolis and the Temple of Apollo, with the option to swim in Cleopatra’s Pool for an extra fee. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 per person
Whirling Dervish Show
An evening performance by the Whirling Dervishes in Pamukkale, with background on the history and spirituality behind this ceremony of chanting and spinning. €25, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 110 per person
Cappadocia+
A full day in Cappadocia taking in the underground city at Kaymaklı, Uçhisar Castle, the rock-cut churches of the Göreme Open-Air Museum, and a drive through Love Valley and Imagination Valley, with lunch included. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening
An evening of Turkish music and dancing in Cappadocia, with belly dancers and folk performers, and drinks included. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 280 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Turkey is not in the Schengen area and has its own entry rules.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for this tour. Some other nationalities can get an e-visa online; Indian and Pakistani passport holders, among others, qualify for the e-visa only if they already hold a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit. Everyone else applies in person at the Turkish consulate in Dubai.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your entry date. If you apply for an e-visa, use only the official government site: our visa team can confirm which route applies to your passport and apply on your behalf if you need the consulate.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Turkey aren’t included: arrange your own to Istanbul for day 1 and home from Istanbul at the end.
Your tour leader meets the group at the hotel in Istanbul at 14:00 on day 1, so an afternoon arrival works well. The tour ends on day 10 after breakfast in Istanbul, so plan a flight home for later that day.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus seven dinners, mostly at the hotel after a day on the road.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Turkey uses the Turkish lira. Cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants, but it helps to carry some lira in cash for bazaars, small shops and the Gallipoli and Cappadocia countryside.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from April to October, so you could meet mild spring or autumn weather or the heat of a Turkish summer, depending on when you travel. Cappadocia and central Turkey can turn cool in the evenings even in summer.
Pack layers, comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and uneven ancient sites, and modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for the Blue Mosque and other religious sites.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Istanbul and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Highlights of Turkey?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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