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Türkiye 8 nightsCultureNature

Turkey From City to Sea

Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya, with time to enjoy each place.

  1. 1Istanbul
  2. 2Cappadocia
  3. 3Antalya

From, per person~US$2,120

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Best May, Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Istanbul's historic streets, Cappadocia's valleys and Antalya's Mediterranean coast. Spend three nights each in Istanbul and Cappadocia, then finish with two relaxing nights by the sea.

Length
8 nights
Route
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya
Best time
May, Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
First-time visitors wanting culture and time by the sea

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Istanbul's historic centre with a private guide
  2. Bosphorus cruise and a relaxed afternoon
  3. Three nights in a small, stylish cave hotel
  4. Guided valley walk and underground city visit
  5. Two nights at an Antalya beachfront resort

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Istanbul

    Meet your private driver and settle into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for sleep, a nearby cafe or a short walk by the water.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Karakoy, Istanbul
    • Getting there: Private transfer from Istanbul Airport, about 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic

  2. Day 2

    Explore the Historic Centre

    Walk through Sultanahmet with your private guide, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia visitor area and Basilica Cistern. Take a full lunch break and finish sightseeing by mid-afternoon.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Karakoy, Istanbul
    • Getting there: Private car, about 20–45 minutes each way, plus walking

  3. Day 3

    Palace and Bosphorus Cruise

    Explore Topkapi Palace with your guide in the morning. After lunch and a break at your hotel, join a small-group Bosphorus cruise in the soft afternoon light.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Karakoy, Istanbul
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, about 45–90 minutes total; cruise about 2 hours

  4. Day 4

    Fly to Cappadocia

    Fly to Kayseri and meet your private driver for the drive to Uchisar. Settle into your cave hotel, with the evening free to enjoy the terrace and have dinner nearby.

    • Stay: Small luxury cave hotel in Uchisar, Cappadocia
    • Getting there: Flight about 1 hour 30 minutes; airport drives about 60–90 minutes in Istanbul and 60–75 minutes from Kayseri; allow 5–6 hours overall

  5. Day 5

    Walk Through Cappadocia's Valleys

    Explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, then take an easy guided walk among the valley's rock formations. Have lunch in Avanos and try a short pottery session before returning to your hotel with the late afternoon free.

    • Stay: Small luxury cave hotel in Uchisar, Cappadocia
    • Getting there: Private car between stops, about 1–1.5 hours total; walking route chosen to suit you

  6. Day 6

    Explore an Underground City

    An optional sunrise balloon flight can be arranged before breakfast. Later, visit Kaymakli Underground City with your guide, then return for a relaxed lunch and a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Small luxury cave hotel in Uchisar, Cappadocia
    • Getting there: Private car to Kaymakli, about 40–50 minutes each way; optional balloon outing about 3 hours overall

  7. Day 7

    Fly to Antalya

    Fly to Antalya via Istanbul, with private airport transfers at both ends. Keep this day for travel, then settle into your beachfront resort without any sightseeing planned.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Lara, Antalya
    • Getting there: Connecting flights about 4–6 hours including the wait between flights; private drives about 60–75 minutes from Cappadocia and 25–40 minutes in Antalya; allow 7–9 hours overall

  8. Day 8

    Sea, Old Town and Harbour

    Start with a relaxed breakfast and time by the sea. In the late afternoon, take a short guided walk through Kaleici's lanes and harbour, then return to your resort.

    • Stay: 5-star beachfront resort in Lara, Antalya
    • Getting there: Private car to Kaleici, about 30–45 minutes each way, plus walking

  9. Day 9

    Depart From Antalya

    Enjoy breakfast and any remaining time at the resort before your private airport transfer. Book your international journey from Antalya, leaving enough time to connect if you fly via Istanbul.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 25–40 minutes; international journey booked separately

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34–5 star hotel in Karakoy, Istanbul
  2. 3 nights · days 4 to 6Small luxury cave hotel in Uchisar, Cappadocia
  3. 2 nights · days 7 to 85-star beachfront resort in Lara, Antalya

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May, Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels or small luxury hotels
  • Two people sharing a room and daily breakfast
  • Istanbul–Kayseri domestic flight with checked baggage
  • Kayseri–Antalya flights via Istanbul with checked baggage
  • Private airport transfers and transfers for scheduled sightseeing
  • Private English-speaking guides for listed sightseeing
  • Entry to listed sights
  • Small-group Bosphorus cruise and pottery session

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Optional balloon flight and spa treatments
  • Tips and personal shopping
  • Indian booking taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable

Good to know

  • The starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Busy travel dates cost more.
  • Balloon flights depend on weather and availability. Underground passages can feel tight and enclosed.
  • The sightseeing order depends on opening days. Flight timings and all travel estimates are confirmed before booking.

Before you go to Türkiye

Capital:
Ankara
Language:
Turkish
Currency:
TRY

Questions

How many days is the Turkey From City to Sea trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,99,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May, Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels or small luxury hotels, Two people sharing a room and daily breakfast, Istanbul–Kayseri domestic flight with checked baggage, Kayseri–Antalya flights via Istanbul with checked baggage, Private airport transfers and transfers for scheduled sightseeing, Private English-speaking guides for listed sightseeing, Entry to listed sights, Small-group Bosphorus cruise and pottery session.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Lunches, dinners and drinks, Optional balloon flight and spa treatments, Tips and personal shopping, Indian booking taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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