10 Days Wonders of Turkey

Accommodation

STANDART PACKAGE 4 STARS HOTELS
ISTANBUL 

• Recital Hotel Sultanahmet
• Recital Park Hotel
• KUSADASI 
• Efe Butik Hotel 
• Derici Hotel 

ANTALYA

• Afflon Loft City Hotel 

CAPPADOCIA

• Abras Cave Hotel
• Temenni Evi Cave Hotel

­UPGRADE AVAILABLE 5 STARS HOTELS

­­ISTANBUL : 

• SURA HAGIA SOPHIA HOTEL
• SURA DESIGN HOTEL
• AJWA SULTANAHMET HOTEL
• WYNDHAM ISTANBUL OLD CITY

­­KUSADASI 

• CHARISMA DELUXE HOTEL
• KORUMAR DELUXE HOTEL

ANTALYA

• Ramada Plaza Antalya 

­­CAPPADOCIA

• MDC CAVE HOTEL
• YUNAK EVLERI

*** ALL HOTEL NAMES SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. IF SELECTED HOTELS HAS NO AVAILABILITY IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH SIMILAR QUALITY HOTELS 

Flights

• Istanbul-Izmir
• Izmir Antalya
• Antalya Cappadocia and 
• Cappadocia - Istanbul Domestic flights included 

!!! Luggage allowance is per person 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin bag for domestic flights  !!! 

Guide

• Proffesional Licensed Tour guide included English or Spanish Speaking ( please specify which language you prefer at the time of booking)

Meals

• 9* Breakfast
• 7*Lunch included 

This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Guide of Ephesus know the food option that you prefer.

Additional Services

• All sightseeing and activities stated as included (excluding entrance fees)
• Arrival and departure airport transfers 

Transport

• Private a/c  van/ minibus/bus included 

Free eSIM

• Our tour operator offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Optional

• Hot Air Balloon Flight in cappadocia
• Atv Ride in Cappadocia
• Turkish night in cappadocia
• Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul not included 

Additional Services

• Personal Expenses
• Entrance fees to the all visiting places and Museums
• Gratiutes
• Any dinner
• International flights

Dear Our Valuable Guest:

Welcome to Turkey! We are excited to have you join us on this amazing journey through some of the most historic and beautiful places in the world. To ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience, we’ve put together some important information about your upcoming tours and logistics.

­Tour Timings

Istanbul Tours: The tours will start between 09:00 and 09:30 AM. Exact timing will depend on the hotel locations of other group members. For a definite timing, please contact the guide of the Ephesus team via WhatsApp: 

Important Note: Please be aware that Istanbul tours are fully walking tours, and there is no private transportation included. If transportation is needed, it will be via tram or taxi.

­Pamukkale Tours: Pickup will be between 08:30 and 09:00 AM. For specific timing, please contact the guide via WhatsApp: 

­Ephesus Tours: Pickup will be between 09:00 and 09:30 AM (subject to change based on flight times). For definite timing, contact the guide via WhatsApp: 

­Cappadocia Tours: Pickup will be between 09:00 and 10:00 AM. For final confirmation, please text your guide via WhatsApp: 

­Entrance Fees

Please note that entrance fees to all sites are not included in your tour package. Here are the current entrance fees for your reference:

­Istanbul:­

Topkapi Palace: 50 Euros per person

Hagia Sophia Mosque: 25 Euros per person

Basilica Cistern: 30 Euros per person

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Kuşadası / Ephesus:

­Ephesus Ancient City: 40 Euros per person

House of Virgin Mary: 15 Euros per person

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Pamukkale:

­Pamukkale: 30 Euros per person

Cleopatra's Pool: 10 Euros per person (optional for swimming)

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Cappadocia:

­Goreme Open Air Museum: 25 Euros per person

Pasabag Valley: 12 Euros per person

Underground City: 15 Euros per person

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Please note that entrance fees can only be paid by credit card or Turkish Lira. Euros and dollars are not accepted for entrance fees by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

­Museum Pass Turkey

Instead of paying separate entrance fees daily, we recommend purchasing a Museum Pass Turkey valid for 15 days for 165 Euros (payable by credit card or Turkish Lira). Please ask your guide if you would like to purchase the pass.

Note: The pass is not valid for the House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus or the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul.

­Recommendations for Day Tours

If your tour includes a visit to a mosque, please wear appropriate clothing:

Ladies: Bring a scarf to cover your head.

Men: Shorts are not permitted inside mosques.

Comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses are highly recommended.

For the Pamukkale tour, bring your swimsuit if you plan to swim in Cleopatra's Pool (extra fee required).

­­­­Travel Logistics

Pamukkale Distance: The drive from Kuşadası to Pamukkale is about 185 kilometers (approximately 3 hours).

Tour Duration: Most tours will run from 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the latest.

­Communication and Weather

Guide Contact: Please text us on WhatsApp 1–2 days before your tour to get the contact details of your guide. It’s best to communicate directly with your guide to coordinate everything.

Weather Check: We recommend checking Turkey’s weekly weather forecast before your journey and the daily weather 1 day prior to your tours.

Airport Meeting Points

Istanbul Airport: You will receive a meeting instructions video prior to your arrival. We will also send the contact details 1 day before your tour.

Izmir Airport: The meeting point is at the exit of Arrival Gate A (there are only two gates).

Cappadocia Airports: The meeting point is at the exit of the arrival gate (only one gate).

Antalya Airport: The meeting point is at the exit of the arrival gate (only one gate).

Denizli Çardak Airport: The meeting point is at the exit of the arrival gate (only one gate).

­Domestic Flights

For domestic flights, the luggage allowance is 15 kg check-in and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Over this allowance, you may need to pay extra. Domestic flight tickets will be sent to you 1 day before your flight. We usually book evening flights to allow better planning for your days. Please note that some flights, especially from Izmir to Cappadocia, may have connecting flights through Istanbul due to limited direct flight availability.

­Final Notes

We hope you have an unforgettable time exploring Turkey’s incredible history, culture, and natural beauty. For any questions, feel free to reach out to your guide via WhatsApp.

­Wishing you a wonderful and happy holiday!

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