View allIt was an amazing trip and didn't disappoint. His name was Volcan and he assisted us in so many ways.
Carol, traveled in November
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- Platinum Operator
- Guide of Ephesus
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on request: Spanish
- Group Size 2 - 15
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cruise along the Bosphorus and visit the Spice Market
- Relax in Pamukkale's thermal springs and explore Hierapolis
- Sail to Samos Island and enjoy its serene beaches
- Discover the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the House of Mary
- Tour Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Istanbul Arrival ( Monday / Tuesday/Thursday/ Sunday )
- Day 2 Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise - Flight to Izmir - Kusadasi
- Day 3 Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- Day 4 Kusadasi Ferry to Samos Island
- Day 5 Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary – Antalya
- Day 6 Antalya Old Town and Waterfalls
- Day 7 Antalya Free and Easy Optional Perge Aspendos Side Tour
- Day 8 Antalya Cappadocia
- Day 9 Cappadocia Delights
- Day 10 Cappadocia Exploration- Flight to Istanbul
- Day 11 Istanbul Old City Tour
- Day 12 Departure - Airport Transfer
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Recital Hotel Old City
HotelDays 1, 10, 11Upgrade AvailableEfe butik hotel
HotelDays 2, 3, 4Upgrade AvailableIrenic Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6, 7abras cave hotel
HotelDays 8, 9
Operated by
Guide of Ephesus
Number of tours
55
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- IHIain· November 21st, 2025Overall we enjoyed the 12 day tour of Turkey....Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- Carol· November 1st, 2025It was an amazing trip and didn’t disappoint. My only suggestion would be to notify people there would be a lot of extra expenses when it came to entering venues, (museums, Ephesus, etc.). At times the currency was an issue, for example some places would only accept lira, not euros. I would like to note one of our guides was exceptional. His name was Volcan and he assisted us in so many ways. My friend fell at one of the ruins, breaking her ankle and he was instrumental in getting the care we needed. He was exceptional and really helped us getting through a horrible experience.Show moreTrip date: October 2025
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- -35%From Thursday18 Dec, 2025To Monday29 Dec, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$3,446NZ $2,240 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant Confirmation-35%From Sunday28 Dec, 2025To Thursday8 Jan, 2026English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$3,446NZ $2,240 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant Confirmation-35%From Tuesday30 Dec, 2025To Saturday10 Jan, 2026English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$3,446NZ $2,240 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lynne
Asked on October 3rd, 2025How informed are the guides
Guide of EphesusOperator•Written October 2025all of our guides are licensed professional guides with knowledge
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Andrew
Asked on September 22nd, 2025Is it possible to extend our hotel stay in Istanbul at end of tour, and how would we do that. Also does the tour have space, and could we book our own balloon flight as the quoted price seems high for a trip in November.
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Andrew
Traveler•Written September 2025Is it possible to stay for two full days in Capadocia to visit sites (3 nights), or is this not possible on this tour.
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025
Cappadocia stay is 2 nights and 3 days 1 day is arrival day in afternoon and you will have 2 full day tours there. Extra night is Available in Istanbul 140 dollars per night a double room if you want it can add to your package. You can book your own balloon flight but please note price quoted on web can change.
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Anthony
Asked on September 21st, 2025If I choose the 5* upgrade, will I not need to add the luggage weight option for 20kgs in the booking anymore? Can you give an indication of start and end time for each day tour? The itinerary always says "after breakfast" but I would like to get a more specific time as breakfast times can be anywhere from 6am to 11am. I also want to get an idea how much free time I have outside of the tour, to do other things. Can I add any optional excursions later on, after booking?
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025
When you booked 5 stars hotel upgrade package luggage allowance is 20 kg. Istanbul tours starts between 8:30-9:00 am, ends 3-3:30 pm. Pamukkale tours starts between 07:20-08:00 am up to the hotel location of other members, ends between 6-7 pm. Ephesus tours start 9 am ends 4-5 pm. Cappadocia Tour starts between 9-10 am, ends between 4-5 pm. Ferry to Samos starts 7:30 return will be between 7-7:30 pm. Everyday after tours you will have free time. Optional tours can book later separately.
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Debbie
Asked on September 17th, 2025Do Canadians need a visa to visit Turkey? Also I'm hearing conflicting info regarding a visa to visit Samos Island in Greece.
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025
Canadian citizens do not need visa for Turkey and Greece
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Jessica
Asked on September 12th, 2025Could you please confirm if airport transfers are included in this tour? Additionally, could you let us know about the minimum tipping requirements and if it is included in the tour package? Lastly, we're curious if there is an available guide who can accompany the travelers to tourist places on days without an itinerary.
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written September 2025
Airport transfers are included in tour price. Tipping is not mandatory in our tours so it is up to your happiness recommended tip is 10 dollars per person per day for guide and 5 dollars per person for drivers as I informed its not mandatory but recommended. During your tour you will have a licensed tour guide will accompany you.
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Jackie
Asked on July 7th, 2025Can you add me with another male solo traveller to share a room? I'm a 43y.o man traveling solo.
- Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2025
unfortunately we are not matching any solo travelers we dont have room sharing policy, you should book a single room.
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