Enchanting Turkiye 10D8N
Overview
10-day Turkey tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale
Duration
10D 8N
Languages
English, Malay
Meeting Point
KLIA Terminal 1
Details
A curated Turkish odyssey featuring Istanbul’s imperial heritage and Cappadocia’s surreal beauty. Experience iconic hot air balloon rides, guided explorations of ancient ruins, and the authentic flavors of Turkey.
Highlights
Full Itinerary
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What's Included
- Return flights (TK)
- 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Domestic flights
- All entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Lunches
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Sultanahmet Sunset (IST)
Arrive in Istanbul and settle into the historic heart of the city. Enjoy a sunset stroll between the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque as the evening call to prayer echoes across the square.
- Airport → Free & Easy
Day 2: Imperial Icons & Ancient Reservoirs (IST)
Go inside the Hagia Sophia to marvel at its massive dome, then visit the Blue Mosque to see its famous Iznik tilework. End the day underground at the hauntingly beautiful Basilica Cistern.
- Hagia Sophia → Blue Mosque → Basilica Cistern
Day 3: Grand Bazaar & Ottoman Palaces (IST)
Get lost in the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, home to over 4,000 shops. In the afternoon, explore the opulent Topkapi Palace and its Treasury before catching a Bosphorus sunset.
- Grand Bazaar → Topkapi Palace
Day 4: Flight to Cappadocia & Cave Living (CPD)
Fly to Cappadocia and check into a unique cave hotel. Spend the afternoon wandering through the Goreme Open Air Museum, a complex of ancient churches carved directly into volcanic rock.
- Airport → Cappadocia → Goreme Open Air Museum
Day 5: Fairy Chimneys & Underground Cities (CPD)
Spend your morning exploring the surreal landscape of "fairy chimneys" in Devrent Valley. Later, descend into the deep tunnels of the Kaymakli Underground City, a hidden world used by early Christians.
- Devrent Valley → Kaymaklı Underground City
Day 6: Red Valley Hike & Pottery Village (CPD)
Hike through the stunning Red and Rose Valleys to see unique rock formations. Visit the village of Avanos for a traditional pottery workshop before a sunset view at Uchisar Castle.
- Red & Rose Valleys → Avanos → Uchisar Castle
Day 7: The Cotton Castle of Pamukkale (PAM)
Travel to Pamukkale to walk along the brilliant white calcium travertines. Soak in the mineral-rich thermal waters and visit the ancient Roman theater of Hierapolis overlooking the terraces.
- Bus Drive → Pamukkale → Hierapolis
Day 8: Ancient Ephesus & Library of Celsus (PAM)
Explore the remarkably preserved Roman city of Ephesus. Stand before the towering Library of Celsus and walk the marble streets where gladiators once marched.
- Ephesus → Library of Celsus
Day 9: Village Charms (PAM)
Spend your full final day at Pamukkale. Walk the brilliant white calcium travertines, soak in the thermal "Cleopatra’s Pool," and explore the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary
- Cleopatra's Pool → House of Virgin Mary
Day 10: Final Breakfast & Departure (PAM)
Enjoy a final Turkish breakfast overlooking the white terraces before transferring to Denizli Airport for your flight home.
- Denizli Airport → Malaysia
Flight Details
23:25
KUL
Kuala Lumpur · GMT+8
11h 5m
05:30+1
IST
Istanbul · GMT+3
17:10
IST
Istanbul · GMT+3
15h 30m
08:40+1
KL
Kuala Lumpur