Turkey Discovery 10D8N
10D8NIstanbulCappadociaPamukkale
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
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar Shopping
Cappadocia balloon (Optional)
Pamukkale Travertines
Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
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
1
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Cappadocia Cave Lodge
2
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Feronya Hotel
3
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Feronya Hotel
4
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Cappadocia Cave Lodge
5
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Cappadocia Cave Lodge
6
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Cappadocia Cave Lodge
7
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Venus Suite Hotel
8
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Venus Suite Hotel
9
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
BreakfastDinner
Hotel: Venus Suite Hotel
10
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
Breakfast