11 Days Best of Turkey tour

Turkey tour with Indian Food 

Group tours with Indian Cuisine

DAY 01 Welcome to Turkey – ‘Istanbul is the New COOL

Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey. Connecting two continents, Istanbul is the coolest city in the world because of its rich cultural heritage and distinctive beauty. On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by local representative/tour manager.
Transfer to hotel & check in. The check-in time is 1500 Hrs. Please arrive max by 1200 hrs
into Istanbul. (Check the voucher for the exact Exit gates upon arrival at IST airport) Check into your room and relax time permitting.
Evening, get ready to explore Taksim Square and then have a nice walking tour of Istiklal
Street. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 02 Explore Istanbul
Post breakfast start your exploration of this amazing and unique city today. Visit the Blue Mosque (appropriate clothing will be required), Hippodrome. Next visit Dolmabahçe Palace (to be replaced with Topkapi Palace if closed). Indian Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Next, proceed for a photo stop at Hagia Sophia mosque and end your day with free time for shopping at the super Grand Bazaar. Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(B, L, D)

DAY 03 Bosphorus cruise – Drive to Ankara.
Breakfast and check out from your hotel. Next, we take the amazing Bosphorus cruise tour in private boat. View the Bosphorus Strait which defines Istanbul. It is the divide between Europe and Asia, and the main connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Dotted with parks and elaborate Ottoman mansions, including Dolmabahçe Palace, and spanned by three intercontinental bridges. Next Lunch at an Indian restaurant.
Drive towards Ankara the capital city of Turkey. Driving time is approx 6 hours.
Dinner at a Local restaurant / at hotel. Overnight in Ankara.
(B, L, LD)

DAY 04 Panoramic Tour of Ankara – Proceed to the magical fairytale land of Cappadocia
After breakfast at the hotel check out and enjoy a quick panoramic city tour of Ankara. Photostop at the Mausoleum of Ataturk (Anıtkabir). Next, we proceed towards Cappadocia. Arrive at Cappadocia and enjoy Indian Lunch at Indian restaurant. Driving
time is approx 3 hours. Time permitting, check in at your hotel. Next enjoy Çardak Underground City, one of
Cappadocia’s many hidden wonders, offers a glimpse into the past. Carved into volcanic rock, this multi-level city served as a refuge for early Christians. You can explore its intricate tunnels, ventilation shafts, and ingenious design. Indian Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(B, L, D)

DAY 05 Full day tour of Cappadocia
OPTIONAL – HOT AIR BALLOON EXPERIENCE IN CAPPADOCIA – Soaring above Cappadocia in a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience. As you drift over the unique fairy chimneys and valleys, you’ll witness breathtaking sunrises and panoramic views of this otherworldly landscape. It’s a truly magical way to explore this ancient region.

NOTE – The rates for Hot Air Balloon fluctuate a lot due to demand and supply pressures locally. Kindly check all prices before you confirm the Hot Air Balloon ride with us. This activity is heavily weather dependent.
Hot Air Balloon (01 April 2026 – 30 September 2026) USD —– per person
Post breakfast at the hotel we start the day by visiting Goreme open-air museum, a UNESCO heritage site. Next, we visit Devrent valley followed by Love valley. Enjoy Indian Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Enjoy Avanos village pottery workshop and panoramic
photostop at Esentepe hill and photo stop at Uçhisar village. Finish the day with Onyx demonstration workshop at gem store. Indian Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Cappadocia

(B, L, D)

DAY 06 Konya – Antalya – The Turkish Rivera
Breakfast and check out. Proceed by coach to Konya.
Arrive in Konya. Driving time is approx. 3 hours between Cappadocia to Konya for local lunch. Enjoy a quick visit to Mevlana Museum which is free entrance.
Next, we proceed to Antalya. Driving time is approx. 3 hours 30 mins between Konya to Antalya. Arrive and check into your hotel.
Indian Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Evening is free to explore the vibrant nightlife of Antalya on your own. Overnight in Antalya.
(B, LL, D)

DAY 07 Antalya Kaleici Old Town Tour.
Breakfast. Today, enjoy a walking tour of Antalya Kaleici old town with photostops at Hadrian’s Gate – An ancient Roman archway built to welcome Emperor Hadrian; The Clock Tower – A 9th-century medieval clock tower and Ancient City Walls amongst others. Indian Lunch
Optional tours available on request.
Indian Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Antalya.
(B, L, D)

DAY 08 Onto Pamukkale. Visit the Ancient city of Hierapolis and the Cotton Castles of Pamukkale
Breakfast and check out. Proceed to Pamukkale. Driving time is approx.3 hours between
Antalya to Pamukkale. Arrive and enjoy a local lunch. Visit Hierapolis and Cotton Castles of Pamukkale. It’s an unreal landscape, made up of
mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins given the name of Pamukkale (Cotton Palace). Check in. Free time to enjoy the Mud Pool Bath at your hotel which is in the hotel premises. Do bring your swimwear.
Local Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.
(B, LL, LD)

DAY 09 Ephesus Ruins and Şirince Village. Drive to Izmir hotel.
After Breakfast, check out and proceed to Ephesus (Approx 2 hours’ drive), which is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world. This is a walking tour.
Next, we visit the village of Şirince for a local lunch. Walk through the narrow, cobbled alleyways. The name, Şirince, suits this village perfectly. It means ‘pleasant,’ ‘lovely,’ ‘sweet.’ Drive towards Izmir. Driving time is approx. 2 hours.
Check into your hotel. Local Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Izmir.
(B, LL, LD)

DAY 10 Proceed to Bursa and onto Istanbul
Post breakfast, check-out and proceed to Bursa. It’s approx. 3 hours 30 mins journey. Next, have an Indian lunch and enjoy a panoramic city tour and time permitting Green Mosque. Later we drive towards Istanbul. Driving time is approx. 2 hours. (approx. as depends on traffic conditions). Upon arrival Indian Dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Istanbul
(B, L, D)

DAY 11 Depart from Istanbul
Breakfast and check out. Free time for last minute shopping at Spice Market. (This visit depends on your flight timings). No refunds if not visited.
Local Lunch depending on flight timing. Transfer towards the Istanbul airport where your memorable tour of Turkey comes to an end.
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Important Note:
 The above itinerary is tentative & may change as per the flight & hotel availability.
 Please DO NOT issue any tickets without confirming 
 04 passengers in one room are not allowed. Maximum capacity is 03 passengers
 Standard Hotel check-in time will be 1500 hours and check out at 1000 hrs.

Departure Dates 2026
MONTH DEP DATE
April    23
May    08, 15, 29
June   05, 12, 18
July    03, 17
August 13
September 11, 22

Tour Cost (Per Person in USD)

Twin/ Double Room        Triple Room      Child with Bed      Child Without Bed    Single Room     Infant
USD 1925                       USD 1925         USD 1540            USD 1150                 USD 2400           0

ISTANBUL:
 Visit Taksim square
 Istiklal street walking tour
 Blue mosque
 Hippodrome
 Dolmabahce Palace (to be replaced with Topkapi Palace if closed)
 Photostop at Hagia Sophia mosque
 Grand Bazaar
 Bosphorus cruise tour in private boat
 Spice Market
ANKARA:
 Panoramic tour of the Capital City of Turkey – Ankara
 Anıtkabir mausoleum complex of Kemal Ataturk
 Photostop at Tuz Salt Lake enroute to Cappadocia
CAPPADOCIA:
 Cardak Underground City
 Goreme open air museum – UNESCO
 Devrent valley
 Love valley
 Avanos village pottery workshop

 Panoramic photo stop at Esentepe hill
 Panoramic photostop at Uçhisar village
 Onyx demonstration workshop at gem store
ANTALYA:
 Antalya Kaleici Old Town walking tour
KONYA
 Mevlana Museum

IZMIR:
 UNESCO Ephesus Ruins
 Şirince Village
PAMUKKALE:
 Pamukkale Hierapolis – UNESCO
 Pamukkale Cotton Castle – Travertines formations
 Mud Pool Bath at the hotel and Visit Textile shop
BURSA:
 Green Mosque of Bursa
 Silk Bazaar of Bursa

Inclusion (+)

Sightseeing, accommodation & services as per the above-mentioned itinerary
 All transfers & excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by air-conditioned coach.
 Services of a professional, friendly & multilingual Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 25 customers) or a local Representative.

Exclusion (-)

Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
 Visa, Insurance, Airport & Port taxes.

 The tour cost does not include tips payable locally to the Tour Manager (USD 4 per person per day).
 No porterage included.

 Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-
bar, mineral water, telephone charges, food & drink that are not a part of the package.
 Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary.
 Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees & local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the above itinerary.
 Cost of Optional Excursions.