Golder Sample Tour | 8 days / 7 nights

An eight-day private coach itinerary from Istanbul through the Aegean, Antalya and Cappadocia, returning via Ankara. Adapt the visits and timing to your group and flights.

Day 1 · Istanbul → Bursa

Airport welcome in Istanbul and departure for Bursa, planned around an early arrival. Settle into the hotel in Bursa.

Overnight: Bursa

Day 2 · Bursa → Izmir

Discover Bursa’s Ottoman heritage and Cumalikizik, subject to the day’s timing. Continue by private coach to Izmir.

Overnight: Izmir

Day 3 · Izmir / Ephesus → Pamukkale

Visit Ephesus, then continue inland to Pamukkale. Settle into your hotel; thermal hotel options can be quoted.

Overnight: Pamukkale

Day 4 · Pamukkale → Antalya

Explore the travertines and Hierapolis before continuing to Antalya. Visits are sequenced around season and daylight.

Overnight: Antalya

Day 5 · Antalya → Konya → Cappadocia

Depart Antalya early for a long travel day via Konya to Cappadocia. A short Mevlana Museum visit can be planned if timing permits. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Overnight: Cappadocia

Day 6 · Cappadocia → Ankara

Optional balloon flight at dawn, weather permitting. Selected Cappadocia viewpoints, then continue via the Salt Lake area to Ankara; visits are scheduled around transfer time.

Overnight: Ankara

Day 7 · Ankara → Istanbul

Return to Istanbul. A Bosphorus experience or free time can be arranged if the arrival schedule allows.

Overnight: Istanbul

Day 8 · Istanbul

Time for final city visits or the bazaar if flight times permit. Transfer to the airport for departure.

Overnight: —

Illustrative programme, not a confirmed departure or a priced package. Visits, hotels, guide language, meals and entrances are agreed in the quotation. Balloon flights are optional, charged separately and subject to weather and operating permission. International flights are not included in this sample.