10 days · Turkey
Highlights of Turkey
From AED 8,015per person, twin share
Ten days of Turkey’s natural beauty and history, from Istanbul by way of Kuşadası and Cappadocia to Ankara and back.
- 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
Ten days across Turkey for its ancient wonders and spiritual treasures. The route takes in the Battlefields of Gallipoli, the ancient site of Pergamon, the Mevlana Museum and Cappadocia’s otherworldly beauty. In Istanbul there are the Blue Mosque and the busy bazaars.
Highlights
- An orientation tour of Istanbul
- The Blue Mosque
- The Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace
- The Gallipoli Battlefields, on a historical tour
- A photo with the Trojan Horse
- A cable car up to the Acropolis of Pergamum
- Two nights in Kuşadası, a resort town
- The Mevlana Museum
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- Sultanhani Caravanserai, on the Silk Road
- Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys
- Ankara, Turkey’s capital
See the journey come to life
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
Dinner included
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
Day 2
Istanbul
Breakfast included
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
Day 3
Gallipoli Battlefields – Çanakkale
Breakfast and dinner includedToday’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
Day 4
Pergamum – Kuşadası
Breakfast and dinner included
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 Kuşadası 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
Day 5
Kuşadası: Free Day
Breakfast and dinner included
Kuşadası 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
Day 6
Kuşadası – Pamukkale
Breakfast and dinner included
The route travels from Kuşadası 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
Day 7
Silk Road – Konya – Cappadocia
Breakfast and dinner includedThe 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
Day 8
Cappadocia: Free Day
Breakfast and dinner included
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 Kaymaklı, taking in Uçhisar 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
Day 9
Ankara – Istanbul
Breakfast includedThe 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
Day 10
End of tour in Istanbul
Breakfast includedThis 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.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Sat 17 Apr – Mon 26 Apr 2027
Available
AED 8,470
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 29 May – Mon 7 Jun 2027
Available
AED 8,470
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 19 Jun – Mon 28 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 8,015
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 10 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027
Available
AED 8,015
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 28 Aug – Mon 6 Sept 2027
Available
AED 8,015
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 11 Sept – Mon 20 Sept 2027
Available
AED 8,470
Single room +AED 3,560
Sat 2 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027
Available
AED 8,470
Single room +AED 3,560
What’s included
Included
- 9 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 9 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- A modern coach with air conditioning and reclining seats
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Istanbul+
Day 2AED 640per personA 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.
See day 2 in the itineraryEphesus Archaeological Site
Day 5AED 425per personA 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.
See day 5 in the itineraryPamukkale & Hierapolis
Day 6AED 215per personA 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.
See day 6 in the itineraryWhirling Dervish Show
Day 6AED 110per personAn 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.
See day 6 in the itineraryCappadocia+
Day 8AED 385per personA 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.
See day 8 in the itineraryTraditional Turkish Folklore Evening
Day 8AED 280per personAn 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.
See day 8 in the itinerary
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 extras 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 in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 42 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Highlights of Turkey?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. 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
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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