Turkey
Turkey — Cappadocia, Konya & Pamukkale
An 11-day land journey across Turkey's heart — the lakes of Bolu, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the spiritual city of Konya, the thermal wonders of Afyon and Pamukkale, and free days in Istanbul. A nature, culture, and leisure program for agencies and groups to tailor and resell, operated end to end on the ground.
- Duration
- 11 days · 10 nights
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About this journey
What makes this trip.
- The natural beauty of Gölcük Lake and the green landscapes of Bolu
- Ankara, including ANKAmall and the historic Ankara Castle
- The magical landscapes of Cappadocia, with fairy chimneys and optional hot-air-balloon views
- The Kaymakli Underground City and the rock-carved Uçhisar Castle
- Göreme village by day and night
- Konya, home to the Mausoleum of Jalal al-Din Rumi and a rich spiritual heritage
- The Japanese Garden, the Butterfly Park, and the historic village of Sille
- Afyon's thermal resorts, famed for healing mineral waters
- The white terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis
- Free days in Istanbul, plus Çamlıca Hill and Mosque and a modern water park
Who this trip is for
Who this trip is for.
Travel agencies, tour operators, and cultural or leisure groups looking for a balanced Turkey itinerary — nature, heritage, thermal resorts, and free time in Istanbul — ready to tailor to your group's size, dates, pace, and hotel category.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1
Arrival & Bolu
Arrival and welcome, with meet & greet, assistance, and transfer toward Bolu (check-in en route). Time to rest after the journey; overnight.
Day 2
Gölcük Lake, Ankara & Cappadocia
After breakfast, visit Gölcük Lake near Bolu — a scenic spot ringed by pine and oak forests, with a lakeside path and viewpoints. Continue to Ankara: the ANKAmall centre (free time for lunch and shopping) and the historic Ankara Castle on its hilltop, with panoramic views and remains from Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman times. Drive to Cappadocia, with a night visit of Göreme village and dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3
Cappadocia highlights
An early start for a sunrise viewpoint in Göreme to watch the hot-air balloons fill the sky (optional balloon flight), with photo stops. After breakfast, the Kaymakli Underground City and the rock-carved Uçhisar Castle, with free time in Göreme village. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4
Konya & Sille Village
After breakfast, drive to Konya to visit the Mausoleum of Jalal al-Din Rumi (Mevlana), the spiritual heart of the city and shrine of the founder of the Mevlevi order. Visit the Japanese Garden and the Butterfly Park (one of Europe's largest), then the historic village of Sille, with its Byzantine and Seljuk heritage, and dinner at valley-side restaurants. Overnight in Konya.
Day 5
Afyon & thermal resort
After breakfast, drive to Afyon, famous for its thermal springs and mineral baths. Visit Karahisar Castle on its volcanic rock, then check in at a thermal resort with free time to relax in the thermal baths. Overnight.
Day 6
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle” of calcium-rich travertine terraces, and the ancient city of Hierapolis with its theatre, with time to walk the site or swim in the thermal pools. Return to Afyonkarahisar; overnight.
Day 7
Istanbul via Ertuğrul Gazi & İzmit
After breakfast, drive toward Istanbul with a stop at the Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi, then a lunch and shopping stop in İzmit. Continue to Istanbul; check-in and overnight.
Day 8
Free day in Istanbul
A free day to explore Istanbul or enjoy shopping at your own pace — optional excursions can be arranged on request. Overnight.
Day 9
Free day in Istanbul
A free day at leisure — optional excursions can be arranged on request. Overnight.
Day 10
Free day in Istanbul
A free day at leisure — optional excursions can be arranged on request. Overnight.
Day 11
Çamlıca Hill & departure
After breakfast and check-out, visit Çamlıca Hill with free time for a walk and lunch, and the Çamlıca Mosque (the largest in Turkey). Enjoy a water park with its shows and attractions, then transfer to the airport for your departure.
What you get
Included & not included.
Included
- All transfers (arrivals, departures, and hotels) and intercity transport throughout
- Accommodation for 10 nights along the route (Bolu, Cappadocia, Konya, a thermal resort in Afyon, and Istanbul); hotels confirmed to your group's preferences after the order — category adjustable per group
- Daily breakfast, with hotel stay fees and taxes (selected meals as per the confirmed quote)
- Private, comfortable air-conditioned coach throughout the circuit
- Local guiding and escort throughout the program
- Entrance fees for the visits listed in the program, according to the confirmed quote
Not included
- International flights (arranged on request, or by your agency)
- Türkiye visa or e-visa — optional, depending on your travellers' nationality
- Meals not specified in the confirmed quote (lunches, dinners, personal meals)
- Optional activities and upgrades (e.g. the Cappadocia hot-air-balloon flight)
- Special activities or extra visits requested by the partner agency
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (optional)
Partner terms
How commercial terms work.
Commercial terms for this program are confirmed in your partner quote — not as fixed online-checkout rules. Payment schedule, cancellation conditions, and supplier deadlines are agreed per program and destination, and shared with your agency in writing before confirmation.
Confirmed in the quote
Pricing and the payment schedule are agreed before anything is committed — no surprises for you or your travellers.
Agreed per program
Cancellation conditions and supplier deadlines depend on hotels, transport, group size, travel date, and local partners.
Shared before confirmation
Final terms are shared with your agency in writing before the program is confirmed.
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Bring this program to your travellers.
Tell us your group size, preferred dates, and accommodation level — we’ll reply with a tailored quote and the options that fit your partners.
Bring this program to your travellers
Group size, dates, accommodation level — we’ll reply by email with a tailored quote.