Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.
10D Easymade Turkey
Price starting from NZD4019 per person on Twin sharing basis
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale – Troy – Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia – Istanbul
Join us on this 10-day small-group tour that starts and ends in Istanbul, offering the perfect introduction to Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin your journey in the enchanting city of Istanbul, then travel down the picturesque Aegean Coast to explore iconic sites steeped in ancient history. Finally, experience the unique, otherworldly beauty of Cappadocia, with its surreal landscapes and fascinating cultural heritage. What makes this tour truly exceptional is our fully guided experience. From the moment your adventure begins on Day 1 until the farewell on the last day, a professional tour guide will be with you every step of the way. As knowledgeable experts and dedicated companions, our guides manage every detail, share captivating stories, and provide personalized insights, ensuring a stress-free and enriching journey through Turkey’s most remarkable destinations.

Itinerary
Day 1
Saturday: Istanbul
Saturday: Istanbul
Day 2
Sunday: Istanbul (B)
Sunday: Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'
Day 3
Mon, Istanbul – Canakkale (B/D)
Mon, Istanbul – Canakkale (B/D)
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4
Tue, Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/D)
Tue, Canakkale – Kusadasi (B/D)
Day 5
Wed, Kusadasi – Ephesus - Kusadasi (B/D)
Wed, Kusadasi – Ephesus - Kusadasi (B/D)
Day 6
Thu, Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B/D)
Thu, Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B/D)
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 7
Fri, Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B/D)
Fri, Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B/D)
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Day 8
Sat, Cappadocia (B/D)
Sat, Cappadocia (B/D)
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Day 9
Sun, Cappadocia – Istanbul (B)
Sun, Cappadocia – Istanbul (B)
We will explore Mustafapasa (Sinasos), a former Greek village. You will see Greek Orthodox architecture samples and continue to Gomeda Valley. Here you will be able to see churches carved into rocks, shelters, vineyards. Finally, we will visit Sobeses ancient city with its unique geometric mozaic floors. Then we will take a flight to Istanbul.
Day 10
Mon, Istanbul (B)
Mon, Istanbul (B)
After breakfast our tour concludes, and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Includes: 9 nights’ accommodation, meals, transfers & tours in airconditioned vehicles, English speaking guide, monuments entrances
Departs every Saturday in 2025 & 2026; Small group tour operated is by Fez Travel Turkey
Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.