Package Tour · Private & Small Group

6 Day Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus Exploration: Turkey's Golden Triangle

An immersive cultural journey through Istanbul's iconic landmarks, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and underground cities, and the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus. Our most popular single itinerary.

6 Days · 5 Nights 3 Domestic Flights Included Breakfast Daily + 4 Lunches English-Speaking Guides From $1,595 per person
6
Days / 5 Nights
3
Iconic Regions
3
Domestic Flights
$1,595
Per Person

Turkey's Golden Triangle, in Six Days

Istanbul skyline with domes and minarets
Istanbul: domes, minarets and the Bosphorus
Interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Blue Mosque courtyard, Istanbul
The Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Cappadocia valleys and rock formations
Cappadocia: fairy chimneys, valleys and underground cities
Hot-air balloons over Cappadocia
Cappadocia at sunrise (optional balloon flight)
Library of Celsus, Ephesus
Ephesus: the Library of Celsus

The 6 day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus tour is our most popular way to see Turkey's Golden Triangle. In one well-paced week you cover the three regions that define most travellers' first trip to Turkey: Istanbul, the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires; Cappadocia, a volcanic landscape of fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches and ancient underground cities; and Ephesus, the well-preserved ruins of one of antiquity's great cities. It is a genuine "greatest hits" of Turkey for first-time visitors who do not want to extend the trip beyond a week.

This Turkey package tour is built to be simple to book and easy to enjoy. The price includes 5 nights' accommodation with breakfast at your choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels, three domestic flights, all airport transfers, licensed English-speaking guides, 4 local restaurant lunches, and all entrance fees and taxes. The tour starts from $1,595 per person, with no separate flight bookings to organise between cities.

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar

Your Turkey tour begins in Istanbul, the only city on earth to span two continents. After an easy arrival and airport transfer, a full guided day takes you through the historic Sultanahmet peninsula: Topkapı Palace, home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years; Hagia Sophia, completed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD; the Blue Mosque with its more than 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles; the Hippodrome; and the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets. Interior access to Hagia Sophia is not included.

Cappadocia: fairy chimneys, Göreme Open-Air Museum and Özkonak Underground City

Cappadocia gets two full days, a North tour and a South tour, so the pace never feels rushed. You explore Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monk's Valley), the pottery town of Avanos, the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum and the rock castle of Uçhisar, then Red Valley, Çavuşin Village, Pigeon Valley and the Özkonak Underground City. An optional Cappadocia hot air balloon flight is not included but can be booked locally as an add-on.

Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary

From Cappadocia you fly to İzmir and stay in Kuşadası, ready for a full day at Ephesus. Walk the marble-paved Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus and the 25,000-seat Great Theatre, see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and finish at the serene House of the Virgin Mary.

Private tour or small group, tailored to you

Join a small group tour or arrange a private Turkey tour for your own party. The itinerary can be customised to your preferences, from hotel category to pace, and the optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise on Day 1 can be added if your arrival time allows. Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp for availability and a quote.

Private or small group. Join a small group or arrange a private tour exclusively for your party, and tailor the itinerary to your preferences. Please note that the Cappadocia balloon flight and the Hagia Sophia interior visit are not included.

A note on pacing

Cappadocia gets two full days (the North and South tours), so the pace never feels rushed despite covering three very different regions in six days.

Each stage changes the landscape, the history and the rhythm of the trip: the imperial monuments of Istanbul, the volcanic valleys and cave churches of Cappadocia, and the marble streets of Roman Ephesus. Three domestic flights handle the long distances, so your time goes into sightseeing rather than road.

Tour at a glance

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Istanbul · Cappadocia · Ephesus
  • Private tour or small group
  • 3 domestic flights (15 kg baggage)
  • 5 breakfasts and 4 local lunches
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • All entrance fees and taxes
  • Optional balloon flight and Dinner Cruise
Duration
6 Days
5 nights
Style
Private or Small Group
customisable
Flights
3 Domestic
15 kg baggage
Price
$1,595
per person
Your route

Three Regions, One Seamless Journey

From the Bosphorus to the Aegean, your route links Turkey's most celebrated regions with three domestic flights.

Istanbul · 2 nights
Cappadocia · 1 night
Kuşadası / Ephesus · 2 nights

Istanbul

Days 1–2 · 2 nights

Europe on one shore, Asia on the other, and a capital of empires for over 1,600 years. Walk Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar on one guided day.

Cappadocia

Days 3–4 · 1 night

Two full touring days across a landscape of fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches and underground cities, from Devrent Valley and Göreme to Red Valley and Özkonak.

Ephesus

Days 4–6 · 2 nights in Kuşadası

Fly to İzmir, then spend a full day in the ancient city, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary.

6 Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus at a Glance

If you are looking for a 6 day Turkey itinerary that covers the country's best-known sights without rushing, this Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus tour is built around one idea: spend your days sightseeing, not travelling. Three domestic flights, all airport transfers and every entrance fee are included, so each of the four full tour days is given over to places rather than logistics.

Day 1 and 2: Istanbul Old City tour

You arrive in Istanbul on Day 1 and are transferred to your hotel, with an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise if your flight lands in time. Day 2 is a full-day Istanbul Old City tour on foot: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia (interior access not included), the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar, five of the city's essential sights in a single guided day.

Day 3 and 4: Cappadocia North and South tours

On Day 3 you fly to Cappadocia and join the North tour: Devrent Valley, Paşabağ, Avanos, the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Uçhisar Castle. Day 4 continues with the South tour through Red Valley, Çavuşin Village, Pigeon Valley and the Özkonak Underground City, before an afternoon flight to İzmir and a transfer to Kuşadası. The Cappadocia hot air balloon is an optional extra that can be booked locally.

Day 5 and 6: Ephesus tour and departure

Day 5 is the Ephesus tour: Curetes Street, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Day 6 ends the journey with a relaxed breakfast and a transfer to the airport.

What is included in this 6 day Turkey tour package

The package covers 5 nights' accommodation with breakfast (3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels), 3 domestic flights with a 15 kg baggage allowance, 4 local lunches, licensed English-speaking guides, air-conditioned transport, all entrance fees and taxes, and all airport transfers. Choose a private tour or a small group, and tailor the plan to your preferences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Six days, three regions and three domestic flights. The places you visit each day are listed under every day's title; tap a day to read what you will see, where you will sleep and what is included. Every stop below is part of the standard program; timings may be adjusted for traffic, weather and opening hours.

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Day 1: Arrival & Airport Transfer

Meals: none · Overnight: Istanbul Airport transfer · Istanbul hotel · Optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Welcome to Istanbul, the only city on earth to span two continents, with Europe on one shore and Asia on the other, divided by the narrow, glittering waterway of the Bosphorus.

Airport greeting & hotel transfer

Upon arrival, our driver greets you at the airport and transfers you smoothly to your hotel, so you can begin settling in and shaking off your journey without any stress.

Optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Depending on your arrival time, you may join our optional evening Dinner Cruise, gliding along the Bosphorus past illuminated palaces and mosques while enjoying a Turkish meal on deck.

A wonderfully atmospheric first night in a city that has served as the capital of empires for over 1,600 years, from Byzantine Constantinople to Ottoman Istanbul.

Airport & hotel transfer Dinner Cruise optional, not included
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Day 2: Explore Old City: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Istanbul Topkapı Palace · Hagia Sophia · Blue Mosque · Hippodrome · Grand Bazaar

After breakfast, a comprehensive guided walking tour through the historic Sultanahmet peninsula, from Ottoman palace to Byzantine cathedral to covered bazaar.

Places you visit today (5)

Topkapı Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Grand Bazaar

Topkapı Palace

Home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Wandering its four courtyards, imperial kitchens and jewel-filled treasury rooms gives a genuine sense of the scale of Ottoman power at its height.

Hagia Sophia

Completed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD and, for close to a thousand years, the largest cathedral on earth. Its history as church, mosque, museum and mosque again is a living record of the city's layered past. Interior access is not included.

Blue Mosque

Admired for its more than 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles and six soaring minarets, a number that once stirred controversy for matching the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Hippodrome

The historic site of ancient chariot races, where an Egyptian obelisk still stands exactly as it did 1,600 years ago.

Grand Bazaar

One of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, with 4,000-plus shops spread across 61 streets since the 15th century.

Guided walking tour Entrance fees Hagia Sophia interior not included
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Day 3: Cappadocia North Tour: Devrent Valley, Avanos, Göreme & Uçhisar

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Cappadocia Devrent Valley · Paşabağ (Monk's Valley) · Avanos · Göreme Open-Air Museum · Uçhisar Castle

Your first encounter with a landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago and carved over millennia into surreal valleys and cones.

Places you visit today (5)

Devrent Valley Paşabağ (Monk's Valley) Avanos Göreme Open-Air Museum Uçhisar Castle

Arrival & transfer

Once you arrive in Cappadocia, a driver holding a sign with your name greets you at the exit of the terminal and transfers you to join the Northern Cappadocia Tour.

Devrent Valley

Wind-sculpted fairy chimneys that seem to take the shape of animals and figures depending on the light.

Paşabağ (Monk's Valley)

Distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formations.

Avanos

A riverside pottery town where the same red clay worked here since Hittite times is still shaped on foot-powered wheels today.

Göreme Open-Air Museum

A UNESCO World Heritage Site where rock-cut churches and ancient Christian settlements dating from the 10th to 12th centuries still bear vivid Byzantine frescoes painted directly onto the volcanic rock.

Uçhisar Castle

A natural rock castle and the region's highest point, honeycombed with tunnels and offering panoramic views across nearly all of Cappadocia at once.

Airport greeting & transfer Entrance fees Balloon flight optional, not included
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Day 4: Cappadocia South Tour: Red Valley, Pigeon Valley & Özkonak, then Fly to İzmir

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kuşadası Red Valley (Güllüdere Valley) · Çavuşin Village · Pigeon Valley · Özkonak Underground City · Flight to İzmir

After breakfast, another full day exploring Cappadocia, then a flight west to the Aegean coast.

Places you visit today (4)

Red Valley (Güllüdere Valley) Çavuşin Village Pigeon Valley Özkonak Underground City

Red Valley

Named for its vivid red and orange hues at sunrise and sunset, with a scenic 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley past rock-cut churches whose faded frescoes still trace the presence of early Christian communities.

Çavuşin Village

An atmospheric settlement of cave houses once occupied by Christian clergy.

Pigeon Valley

Renowned for its hundreds of ancient cliff-carved pigeon houses, a genuinely practical piece of ancient agriculture: pigeon droppings were prized as fertiliser and the birds themselves as messengers.

Özkonak Underground City

One of dozens of subterranean settlements carved into Cappadocia's soft volcanic rock, where early Christians sought refuge, sealing stone doors behind them against raiders above and relying on ventilation shafts that still function today.

Flight to İzmir & Kuşadası transfer

After the tour, we transfer to the airport for your flight to İzmir, with a welcome and transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası on arrival.

South Cappadocia tour Domestic flight to İzmir Airport & hotel transfers
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Day 5: Explore Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis & House of the Virgin Mary

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Kuşadası Curetes Street · Library of Celsus · Great Theatre · Temple of Artemis · House of the Virgin Mary

Today we discover the remarkable ancient city of Ephesus, once the capital of the Roman province of Asia and, at its 1st and 2nd century AD peak, home to perhaps a quarter of a million people, one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the entire Mediterranean world.

Places you visit today (5)

Curetes Street Library of Celsus Great Theatre Temple of Artemis House of the Virgin Mary

Curetes Street

The marble-paved main street of the ancient city. Walking it, it is remarkably easy to picture the bustle of daily Roman life here two thousand years ago.

Library of Celsus

The two-story facade of the Library of Celsus, one of the most recognisable sights in Ephesus.

Great Theatre

The 25,000-seat Great Theatre of Ephesus, a reminder of the scale of this Roman city.

Temple of Artemis

The ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, four times larger than the Parthenon in its day.

House of the Virgin Mary

Tucked into wooded hills above Ephesus and believed by tradition to be her final home, where the Apostle John is said to have brought her for safekeeping after the crucifixion (John 19:26-27).

A peaceful, contemplative close to the day, in contrast to the grandeur of Ephesus itself.

Guided Ephesus tour Entrance fees
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Day 6: Departure

Meals: Breakfast Hotel breakfast · Airport transfer

After a final relaxed breakfast, the tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for your departure.

From Istanbul's imperial grandeur, to Cappadocia's otherworldly valleys, to the ancient streets of Ephesus, we hope these six days have given you a genuine, well-rounded taste of what makes Turkey's Golden Triangle so beloved by travellers from around the world.

Airport transfer
Destination Guides

Three Regions, Nineteen Places, One Journey

Every full tour day visits at least four places. Read ahead about each one: what it is, why it earns its place on the route, and which day you will be there.

Istanbul

Days 1–2 · 2 nights

Five of the city's essential sights in one guided day, from the palace of the sultans to the covered bazaar.

Topkapı Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar
Read the Istanbul guide

Cappadocia

Days 3–4 · 1 night

Two full touring days across fairy chimneys, painted rock churches and an underground city.

Göreme Open-Air Museum Uçhisar Castle Red Valley Özkonak
Read the Cappadocia guide

Ephesus

Days 4–6 · 2 nights in Kuşadası

A full day in the Roman capital of Asia, with the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Library of Celsus Great Theatre Temple of Artemis House of the Virgin Mary
Read the Ephesus guide
Days 1–2 · Istanbul

Istanbul: Two Continents and 1,600 Years of Capitals

Istanbul is the only city on earth to span two continents, with Europe on one shore and Asia on the other, divided by the glittering waterway of the Bosphorus. It has been the capital of empires for over 1,600 years, from Byzantine Constantinople to Ottoman Istanbul.

Day 2 is one full guided walking day through the historic Sultanahmet peninsula: the palace of the sultans, the great church of Justinian, the mosque of the six minarets, the old chariot track and the covered bazaar that has traded since the 15th century.

  • 2 nights
  • 5 places on Day 2
  • Optional Dinner Cruise
  • Entrance fees included
Istanbul skyline with domes and minarets
IstanbulByzantine · Ottoman
Stop 1

Topkapı Palace

Home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Its four courtyards, imperial kitchens and jewel-filled treasury rooms show the scale of Ottoman power at its height.

The clearest picture of how the sultans lived and ruled.

Stop 2

Hagia Sophia

Completed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, it was for close to a thousand years the largest cathedral on earth. You visit it on the tour; interior access is not included.

Church, mosque, museum and mosque again, in one building.

Stop 3

Blue Mosque

Admired for more than 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles and six soaring minarets, a number that once stirred controversy for matching the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

The tilework is the reason it is called the Blue Mosque.

Stop 4

Hippodrome

The historic site of ancient chariot races, where an Egyptian obelisk still stands exactly as it did 1,600 years ago.

A 1,600-year-old monument on the old racetrack.

Stop 5

Grand Bazaar

One of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, with 4,000-plus shops spread across 61 streets since the 15th century.

A fitting finish to the Old City walking tour.

Good to know: Hagia Sophia is part of the Day 2 route, but interior access is not included in the tour price.

Day 3 · Cappadocia North

Cappadocia North: Valleys, Pottery and Painted Churches

Cappadocia is a landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago and carved over millennia into surreal valleys and cones. The North tour is your first encounter with it, moving from wind-sculpted fairy chimneys to a pottery town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You are greeted at the terminal exit by a driver holding a sign with your name, and the day closes at Uçhisar, where panoramic views take in nearly all of Cappadocia at once.

  • 1 night in Cappadocia
  • 5 places on Day 3
  • Optional balloon flight
  • Entrance fees included
Göreme in Cappadocia with rock formations
Cappadocia NorthDay 3
Stop 1

Devrent Valley

Wind-sculpted fairy chimneys that seem to take the shape of animals and figures depending on the light.

Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, up close.

Stop 2

Paşabağ (Monk's Valley)

Home to distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formations that look quite unlike the valleys around them.

The most distinctive mushroom-shaped formations on the route.

Stop 3

Avanos

A riverside pottery town where the same red clay worked here since Hittite times is still shaped on foot-powered wheels today.

A living craft tradition that goes back to Hittite times.

Stop 4

Göreme Open-Air Museum

Rock-cut churches and ancient Christian settlements dating from the 10th to 12th centuries, with vivid Byzantine frescoes painted directly onto the volcanic rock.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stop 5

Uçhisar Castle

A natural rock castle honeycombed with tunnels. As the region's highest point, it gives panoramic views across nearly all of Cappadocia at once.

The best single viewpoint over the whole region.

Good to know: The Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is not included in the tour price and can be booked locally as an optional add-on.

Day 4 · Cappadocia South

Cappadocia South: Red Valley, Pigeon Houses and an Underground City

Day 4 goes deeper into Cappadocia on foot and underground. A scenic 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley leads past rock-cut churches whose faded frescoes still trace the presence of early Christian communities.

After the tour, you transfer to the airport for your flight to İzmir, with a welcome and a transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası on arrival.

  • Overnight in Kuşadası
  • 4 places on Day 4
  • Flight to İzmir
  • 5 km valley hike
Cappadocia valleys and rock formations
Cappadocia SouthDay 4
Stop 1

Red Valley

Named for its vivid red and orange hues at sunrise and sunset, with a scenic 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley.

The best walking route of the Cappadocia days.

Stop 2

Çavuşin Village

An atmospheric settlement of cave houses once occupied by Christian clergy.

Cave houses with a clerical past.

Stop 3

Pigeon Valley

Renowned for its hundreds of ancient cliff-carved pigeon houses. Pigeon droppings were prized as fertiliser and the birds themselves as messengers.

A genuinely practical piece of ancient agriculture.

Stop 4

Özkonak Underground City

One of dozens of subterranean settlements carved into the soft volcanic rock, where early Christians sealed stone doors behind them against raiders above.

Its ventilation shafts still function today.

Good to know: Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: the Red Valley hike is about 5 km, and a moderate amount of walking is involved at the attractions in all three regions.

Days 4–6 · Ephesus & Kuşadası

Ephesus: A Roman Capital You Can Still Walk

Ephesus was once the capital of the Roman province of Asia. At its 1st and 2nd century AD peak it was home to perhaps a quarter of a million people, one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the entire Mediterranean world.

You reach the Aegean coast by air on Day 4 and stay in Kuşadası for two nights. Day 5 is devoted to the ancient city, the Temple of Artemis and the quiet hills above Ephesus, and Day 6 is your departure.

  • 2 nights in Kuşadası
  • 5 places on Day 5
  • Capital of Roman Asia
  • Entrance fees included
Library of Celsus at Ephesus
EphesusKuşadası · Day 5
Stop 1

Curetes Street

The marble-paved main street of the ancient city. It is remarkably easy to picture the bustle of daily Roman life here two thousand years ago.

The best place to feel the scale of the city.

Stop 2

Library of Celsus

The two-story facade of the Library of Celsus, one of the most recognisable sights in Ephesus.

The signature image of Ephesus.

Stop 3

Great Theatre

The 25,000-seat Great Theatre of Ephesus, a reminder of how large and wealthy the city was.

Seats 25,000 people.

Stop 4

Temple of Artemis

The ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, four times larger than the Parthenon in its day.

A Wonder of the Ancient World.

Stop 5

House of the Virgin Mary

Tucked into wooded hills above Ephesus and believed by tradition to be Mary's final home, where the Apostle John is said to have brought her for safekeeping.

A peaceful contrast to the grandeur of Ephesus.

What You'll See on This Turkey Tour

Istanbul's Old City

Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.

Cappadocia North

Devrent Valley, Paşabağ, Avanos, the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Uçhisar.

Cappadocia South

Red Valley, Çavuşin Village, Pigeon Valley and Özkonak Underground City.

Ephesus

Once the capital of Asia Minor, one of the world's most significant archaeological sites.

Temple of Artemis

Ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

House of the Virgin Mary

A serene sacred site believed to be Mary's final home.

Best for:

First-time visitors Small groups Private travellers History lovers Travellers with one week

Accommodation: 5 Nights, Breakfast Included

Your route runs Istanbul, Cappadocia, then Kuşadası, with hotels chosen for proximity to each day's sightseeing.

Istanbul: 2 nights

Your base for arrival and the Old City tour, breakfast included. Options include the Golden Crown, Innova or Vogue Supreme hotels or similar.

Cappadocia: 1 night

For the North and South Cappadocia tours, breakfast included. Options include Heaven Cave, Evanthia Cave or Solem Cave Suites or similar.

Kuşadası: 2 nights

For the Ephesus day and your departure, breakfast included. Options include the Karaaslan Inn, Suhan Seaport or Elite World hotel or similar.

Choose from 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, or cave hotels. Tell us your preference when you enquire or reserve.

What Is Included and Not Included

Included in the price

  • 5 nights accommodation B&B at your choice of 3, 4 or 5★ hotels
  • All sightseeing tours in the program
  • 5 hotel breakfasts and 4 local restaurant lunches per person
  • Domestic flight tickets (15 kg baggage allowance)
  • English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Transport in new, air-conditioned vehicles
  • All airport transfers throughout the trip
  • All parking fees, ferry tolls and petrol
  • All entrance fees and taxes

Not included

  • International airfare to Turkey
  • Beverages during lunch
  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Dinner (including the optional Dinner Cruise)
  • Hagia Sophia interior access
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Optional extras: the Day 1 Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus and the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride can be added during your trip. The balloon ride can be booked locally.

Tour Price and Booking Terms

One clear price per person, with flights, guides, transfers, entrance fees and most meals already included. Prices are in US dollars.

Private or Custom Tour
On request
for your party and dates
  • Arrange a private tour for your party
  • Choose your hotel category
  • Tailor the itinerary to your preferences
  • Send an enquiry for a quote

Payment

Reservation

Reserving requires a 40% deposit.

Balance

The balance is payable on arrival.

Flights

Your three domestic flights are included in the price, with a 15 kg baggage allowance.

Planning Tips

The History Travel Tips for Your 6 Days in Turkey

Practical suggestions based on the route and the way the itinerary is paced.

First time in Turkey?

This is a "greatest hits" of the country's three defining regions, built for first-time visitors with about a week to spare.

Photography lovers

Red Valley glows red and orange at sunrise and sunset, and Uçhisar's rock castle offers panoramic views across nearly all of Cappadocia.

History lovers

The route reads as a timeline: Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, Cappadocia's rock-cut churches, and the Roman streets of Ephesus.

Choose the right shoes

A moderate amount of walking is involved at the attractions in all three regions, including a 5 km hike in Red Valley. Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes.

Thinking of a balloon flight?

The Cappadocia balloon ride is not included but can be booked locally as an optional add-on.

Pack for the flights

Your domestic flights include a 15 kg baggage allowance, so pack light and keep the heavier items to a minimum.

What to pack

Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable clothes
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Bag within 15 kg for domestic flights
Passport and booking confirmation

Why Choose The History Travel

Personal Service

Every itinerary is a starting point we're happy to adjust to you.

WhatsApp Assistance

Reach a real person before, during and after your trip.

Licensed Guides

Every guided day is led by a professional, licensed English-speaking guide.

Straightforward Booking

A clear process with your finalised itinerary confirmed in advance.

5 Stars Excellent Service · The History Travel Agency

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Irwan & Shikin · June 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“Sebahattin meticulously planned our customised itinerary at Istanbul perfectly. The arrangement from the first to the last attraction just simply made sense the way he planned it. In addition, when one of our family members was unwell and he found out about it, he immediately sprang into action and made changes to our itinerary to allow for more rest, yet we were able to cover all the attractions after he had made changes to the plan. Finally, we always enjoyed having our wonderful conversations at his office over his delicious Turkish tea. Thank you, Sebahattin, for making our first visit to Turkey such a memorable one. We loved it so much that we are planning to contact you again for an encore!”

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Fantastic services 5* rating for cappadocia tour

Departure51424823731 · November 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“Our tour organizer Mr. Sebahattin was very professional in his services. He came down to our Airbnb to meet us in day 1. Organised our superb cappadocia tour. Our tour guide in Cappadocia Mr. Mustafa was very friendly and professional. Since our hot air balloon was cancelled due to bad weather Mr. Sebahattin came back to our airbnb to return the money. He kept in constant touch through what's app through the tour until we boarded the flight out of Istanbul . We are going back with fond memories of Turkish food, Turkish culture and turkish heritage. Over all I would rate it 5/5 starts. Thank you Mr. Sebahittin got organising a perfect trip for us.”

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Explore Istanbul through History Travel

DN SAHU · June 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“The History Travel Agency is a professional one with exemplary tour itinerary. Mr Sebahattin Selam from the Agency remained in constant touch with us starting our departure from India till we landed back home. He took care of minute details. Like we are vegetarians and were worried about the food. History Travel had organised exceptional vegetarian continental lunch for us. Our guide Mr Mehmet Nehir is an exceptional person with a very calm composure. City tour involves plenty of walking. So, do wear a comfortable sport shoes. Keep a bottle of water with you and carry small change. Overall it is an exceptional experience touring Istanbul through The History Travel Agency.”

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More than a tour guide, a friendly host

Charles F · April 2024 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“Mehmet and Sebahattin were more than tour guides, they were hosts showing the beauty of their country. My wife and I had a full day tour of Istanbul. We had a great lunch and toured all of the main mosques and Topkapi. It was a truly memorable day. The price was fair and I recommend them wholeheartedly.”

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Mesmerising experience

Sumeet · November 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“We had a wonderful time in Turkey . We booked through Sebahattin and he made sure we have an experience of lifetime. Our trip was customised to our ask and Sebahattin extended all the hospitality one could. I would strongly recommend to book through him and you won't regret.”

6 Day Golden Triangle Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodations are provided at your choice of selected 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, or cave hotels, with breakfast included.
Yes, the tour can be customised to suit your preferences. You can join a small group or arrange a private tour exclusively for your party.
No, the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is not included and can be booked locally as an optional add-on.
Yes, this itinerary includes 3 domestic flights connecting Istanbul, Cappadocia and İzmir/Ephesus, with a 15 kg baggage allowance.
No, you will visit Hagia Sophia, but interior access is not included.
The tour costs $1,595 per person. Send an enquiry if you would like a private tour, a different date or a quote for your party.
Reserving requires a 40% deposit. The balance is payable on arrival.
The tour includes 5 hotel breakfasts and 4 local restaurant lunches per person. Dinners and beverages during lunch are not included.
Bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable clothes and shoes. A moderate amount of walking is involved at the attractions in all three regions.

Book Your Golden Triangle Tour

TOUR CODE: KNY-601
$1,595
per person
  • 3 domestic flights included
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • 5 nights B&B
  • 4 local lunches included
  • All entrance fees and taxes
  • 40% deposit, balance on arrival
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Reserving requires a 40% deposit; the balance is payable on arrival.

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