Glimpse Of Turkey Explorer
8 nights / 9 days · Istanbul · Cappadocia · Kusadası · Pamukkale
- From ₹66,700 per person
- 3★ hotels
- Private trip, your own dates
- Pure-veg / Jain meals on request
Trip at a glance
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Route
- Istanbul · Cappadocia · Kusadası · Pamukkale
- Price
- From ₹66,700 per person
- Included
- Stay, Sightseeing, Transfers, Breakfast
- Trip style
- Private, customised trip planned by our team in Ahmedabad – dates, hotels and pace can change; pure-veg / Jain meals on request
Overview
Istanbul's mosques, Cappadocia's cave hotels, Ephesus and Pamukkale's white terraces in nine days – Turkey for couples and families from Gujarat.
Glimpse of Turkey Explorer covers the four places that make Turkey worth the flight: Istanbul with a Bosphorus dinner cruise and the Sultanahmet old city, two nights in a Cappadocia cave hotel for the valleys and the Ihlara canyon, Kusadasi for a guided day at Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, and Pamukkale's travertine terraces with the ruins of Hierapolis, before a last night in Istanbul.
From ₹66,700 per person the price includes 3★ hotels with breakfast, including the cave hotel, two internal flights (Kayseri–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul), all transfers and the guided tours listed. International flights from Ahmedabad are quoted live. Turkey requires a visa for Indian passport holders; we prepare and submit the e-visa or sticker application, and approval rests with the Turkish authorities.
Short on time but eager to explore Turkey? Our Glimpse of Turkey Explorer offers a compact yet enriching travel experience for travelers departing from Ahmedabad.
The journey begins in Istanbul, where historic monuments and vibrant markets introduce visitors to Turkey’s cultural heritage.
Travelers can visit iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque while exploring the lively streets of the city.
The tour continues to Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys and hot air balloon rides create unforgettable landscapes.
The Glimpse of Turkey Explorer from Ahmedabad is ideal for travelers seeking a short but memorable Turkey holiday.
Itinerary
Sightseeing
Transfers
Stay
Dinner
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you are dropped to your hotel where you can relax and freshen up. In the evening, you will be picked up for the Turkish Belly Dance Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus.
Breakfast
After breakfast, you proceed for a full day Istanbul City Tour. You begin from the Old City of Istanbul and visit the ‘Sultanahmet Centre’ in the heart of the old city. Next is the Hagia (St.) Sophia, a basilica known for its incredible architecture. The Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the famous monuments decorating the Hippodrome. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the most famous shopping destination and hosts the biggest ‘souk’ in the world with approx 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel and Transfer to Cappadocia. After Check into Hotel proceed for City Tour. You will love a walk through this amazing valley. Next would be the Zelve Open Air Museum which has some of the most important churches in the Valley. Apart from the churches, there houses, a mill, a mosque, and several dovecotes. You will also visit the Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) where you will see fairy chimneys with multiple stems and caps. There is also a Chapel dedicated to St. Simeon and a hermit's shelter that has a fairy chimney with three heads. Next on the tour would be the Goreme Open Air Museum where the religious education was started. You will also visit the chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th and 13th century with frescos painted on the walls. Next stop is the Pigeon Valley where you will see a lot of pigeons and hear about how they used to help the send messages and fertilize the grapes. The last point on your tour would be the Uchisar Castle which resembles a Ortahisar in style. The top of the citadel provides a amazing panoramic view of the surrounding area. Post the tour, you are transferred back to the hotel for a comfortable stay.
After breakfast, you proceed for a full day Cappadocia City Tour . Visit Ihlara Valley which is a canyon created by the cracking and collapsing which occurred as the basalt and the andesite lava from Mt. Hassadag, cooled. The Melendiz river found its way through the cracks and eroded the canyon beds giving it its current state. Next attraction in Cappadocia is the Selime, which is situated at the end if the Ihlara Valley. It has Fairy chimneys resting on the steep hillside, a basilica style cathedral, and the Selime Sultan Tomb. You will also visit the Yaprakhisar Monastery and places like Agzikarahan - a well preserved Caravanserai. Post the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
After a hearty breakfast, Check out from the hotel and are transferred to the Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival in Izmir, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. Check in and enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel.
Post a hearty breakfast, you drive for a guided tour of Ephesus - one of the most famous historic sights in Turkey. The first stop will be the House of Virgin Mary, the place where she spent her last days. Next you dwell deeper into Ephesus, the most extensive ancient city excavated. Fall back in time as you walk through the Fountains of Polio Hadrian-Trajan and temples of Domitian and Hadrian. You will also visit the Scholastica Baths, Brothl, Celcius Library, Bouleuterion and the Great Theater. After a delicious lunch in Selcuk, you will get to see the Temple of Artemis - a former member of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World. There will also be the St. John Basilica and the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus to look forward too. Post this highly enjoyable tour, you will be dropped back to the hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
After a hearty breakfast, Check out from the hotel and are transferred to Pamukkale.Later, you will also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its theater, basilica, Roman Bath and Necropolis. Post the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel for comfortable overnight stay.
After your breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and will be transferred to the Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will dropped to your hotel where you can relax and have a comfortable overnight stay.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel and Transfer to Airport for Drop.
Hotels
Sogut Hotel
Istanbul
HOLIDAY CAVE HOTEL
Cappadocia
Seaview Suite Hotel
Kusadası
Koray Otel
Pamukkale
- Pure-veg and Jain meals confirmed in writing
- 24x7 support from our team during your trip
- IATA · TAAI · TAFI · ADTOI · IATO · Ministry of Tourism approved
- Planning holidays from Ahmedabad since 2015
Package Inclusion
Stay
Sightseeing
Transfers
Breakfast
Not included: Meals, Flight
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What this 8-night Turkey package covers
- Days 1–2 – Istanbul: Sogut Hotel (3★); Bosphorus belly-dance dinner cruise, then a full-day old city tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
- Days 3–4 – Cappadocia: Holiday Cave Hotel (3★); Zelve open-air museum and the valleys, then Ihlara Valley, underground city and Pigeon Valley. Hot-air balloon is optional.
- Days 5–6 – Kusadasi: flight Kayseri–Izmir, Seaview Suite Hotel (3★); guided Ephesus with the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis.
- Days 7–9 – Pamukkale and Istanbul: Koray Otel (3★), travertines and Hierapolis; flight Denizli–Istanbul, final night and departure.
Typically extra: international flights, visa fee, balloon ride, museum passes where not listed, lunches and dinners, insurance.
Getting there from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has no non-stop flight to Istanbul. The usual routings are via Mumbai or Delhi on a Turkish or Indian carrier, or via a Gulf hub; the long sector is about 6 to 7 hours and total travel time 9 to 12 hours. Indian passport holders need a Turkish visa; those holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa may be eligible for an e-visa, others apply at the consulate. We prepare and submit the application about four weeks before travel; approval is at the embassy's discretion.
Good to know before you book
- Best months: April to June and September to October for mild weather everywhere. July–August is hot in Ephesus and Pamukkale; Cappadocia is cold with occasional snow from December to February, which many find beautiful.
- Food: Turkish cuisine has plenty of vegetarian mezze, breads and salads; Istanbul has Indian pure-veg restaurants, and in Cappadocia and Pamukkale we pre-arrange Jain meals with the hotels. Carry some ready-to-eat snacks for long days.
- Who it suits: couples, history-minded families and senior travellers comfortable with some walking on uneven ground.
- Customisation: add the balloon ride, a Bosphorus-side 4★ hotel, Antalya beach nights, or upgrade to a boutique cave suite.
FAQs – Glimpse of Turkey Explorer
What is the price of this 8 nights 9 days Turkey package from Ahmedabad?
From ₹66,700 per person on twin sharing, including 3★ hotels with breakfast, two internal flights, transfers and guided tours. International flights from Ahmedabad and the visa fee are extra.
Do Indians need a visa for Turkey?
Yes. Travellers with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa may qualify for an e-visa; others apply at the consulate. We prepare and submit the application; approval is at the Turkish authorities' discretion.
Is the Cappadocia hot-air balloon included?
No. It is optional, weather-dependent and booked in advance; we reserve it for you at the operator's rate. Early morning on day 4 is the usual slot.
Is vegetarian and Jain food available in Turkey?
Yes. Turkish meals include many vegetarian dishes, Istanbul has Indian restaurants, and we pre-arrange Jain meals at the smaller-town hotels. Breakfast buffets are vegetarian-friendly.
How much walking is involved?
Ephesus and Pamukkale involve two to three hours on uneven stone paths each, and Cappadocia valleys have gentle trails. Comfortable shoes are essential; we can shorten walks for seniors.
When should we book?
Eight to ten weeks ahead to allow for the visa process and reasonable fares from Ahmedabad; earlier for Diwali and the May holidays.
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Updated October 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
