Tour Overview
7 Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Antalya & Ephesus is planned as a 7 Days / 6 Nights journey linking Destinations. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfall. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport or cruise port, you will be greeted and transferred privately to your hotel. Check-in is available after 13:00. Later, your travel representative will meet you at the hotel to provide a brief overview of the itinerary. The remainder of the day is free for personal exploration or rest.
Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
After breakfast, at around 10:00, your private guide will meet you at your hotel. The day begins with a full tour of Istanbul’s historical peninsula, including highlights such as the Egyptian Obelisk, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. The tour continues with a visit to Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, home to thousands of shops. Return to the hotel around 16:00. Evening at leisure in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Flight to Antalya
After breakfast, departure at approximately 08:30 for a half-day excursion. The route passes the Golden Horn and Byzantine city walls before arriving at the Spice Bazaar. From here, you will board a boat for a scenic Bosphorus Cruise. The tour ends around 12:30 at Sultanahmet Square. Later, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Perge, Aspendos & Side Ancient Cities Tour
At 08:00, departure for a full-day excursion. First stop is Perge, once a major city of Pamphylia, featuring Roman baths, an ancient stadium, colonnaded streets, and an agora. Continue to Aspendos, famous for its remarkably preserved Roman theatre dating back to the 2nd century AD with a capacity of 15,000 spectators. Lunch will be served at a local riverside restaurant. The journey then continues to Side, an ancient coastal city with Roman ruins including a theatre and Temple of Apollo, followed by free time by the sea. On the return to Antalya, a stop will be made at Kursunlu Waterfalls before heading back to the hotel.
Flight to Izmir / Transfer to Kuşadası
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Antalya Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue with a private transfer to Kusadasi. Evening at leisure.
Ephesus Ancient City Tour & Return to Istanbul
After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel between 08:30–08:45 for a guided Ephesus tour. The first visit is the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site. Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, home to impressive ruins including the Celsus Library. After lunch, the tour continues with the Temple of Artemis and the charming village of Sirince, known for its traditional atmosphere. Later, transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Arrival transfer to your hotel.
Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast, hotel check-out is required before 12:00. A private transfer will take you to Istanbul Airport for your international departure.
What's Included
Included
- 🏨 Accommodation 6 nights accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🏛️ Istanbul Old City Tour Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide, private transportation, and entrance fees. Lunch is not included.
- 🚢 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Half-Day Small Group Bosphorus Cruise Tour in the morning.
- 🏛️ Antalya & Ephesus Tour 02-Day Regular Small Group Tour covering Antalya and Ephesus, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
- ✈️ Domestic Flights Flights from Istanbul to Antalya, Antalya to Izmir, and Izmir to Istanbul. Each ticket includes 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of hand luggage.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private transfers from/to airports and hotels throughout the tour with a private car.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support A fully guided, multi-city Turkey tour package including hotel accommodation, domestic flights, private transfers, professional English-speaking guides, and carefully coordinated travel arrangements.
Not Included
- ✈️ International Flights International flight tickets to and from Turkey.
- 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎟️ Optional Visits & Services Visits, activities, and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses during the tour.
- 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for drivers, guides, and other services.
