Turkey Leisure Travel Package
"9 Nights.10 Days of Leisure" of Luxury
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Turkish Lira (TRY)
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25°C
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UTC +3
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Turkish
Turkey Leisure Travel Package
Discover the magic of Turkey with our carefully curated leisure travel package, blending rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the surreal beauty of Cappadocia and the pristine beaches of Antalya, every moment promises a unique experience. Indulge in delicious cuisine, explore ancient ruins, and unwind in scenic surroundings. This journey is designed for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in one unforgettable destination.
We handle every detail: **roundtrip flights from the USA**, hand-picked 4-star or 5-star hotel stays, all meals (half-board), and pre-booked tickets to every major landmark. Travel with confidence, knowing the value and quality are guaranteed.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Bucket List Experiences Included
The package bundles iconic, hard-to-arrange experiences — a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia at sunrise with a champagne toast, a private Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul, and a sunset gullet cruise in Bodrum. These aren't optional add-ons — they're built in, making the value feel exceptional against the $4299 price point.
5 Destinations, 10 Days — Extraordinary Depth
Istanbul → Cappadocia → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Bodrum covers UNESCO heritage sites, ancient wonders, coastal luxury, and natural spectacles in one seamless trip. 20+ curated experiences across 10 days makes it ideal for first-time Turkey visitors who want maximum discovery without the planning headache.
Ancient wonders to turquoise beaches in one trip
Hagia Sophia, underground cities, Cleopatra's Pool, and Bodrum's coast. History, nature, and luxury, all in 10 days.
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Detailed Itinerary: "9 Nights.10 Days of Leisure"
Arrival In Istanbul
- ✈️Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST)Arrival.-Clear customs and collect your luggage. Your Koursair representative will be waiting at arrivals with a name board.
- Private Transfer: AC vehicle from Istanbul Airport.
- Hotel Check-in & Freshen UpCheck-in
- Welcome Dinner Included
Istanbul — Old City Wonders
- 7:30 AM -Start your day with a full breakfast spread —Served at your hotel.
- 9:00 AM -🕌Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) Highlight-Arrive early before tour groups. Marvel at the six minarets and 20,000 handcrafted Iznik tiles inside. Dress modestly — scarves available at the entrance.
- 10:30 AM-Hagia Sophia Highlight-Just across the square — explore this 1,500-year-old marvel, once a cathedral, then a mosque, now both. The mosaic panels and towering dome are awe-inspiring.
- 1:00 PM- 🥗Lunch at Own Expense.
- 2:30 PM- 👑Topkapi Palace Museum Highlight The grand palace of Ottoman sultans. Highlights include the Imperial Treasury with the famous Topkapi Dagger, the Harem, and stunning Bosphorus views from the terraces.
- 7:30 PM -🏺Basilica Cistern (Evening Session) Sightseeing -The magical underground Roman cistern from the 6th century. Atmospheric lighting transforms 336 columns and the Medusa head bases into something truly otherworldly.
- 9:00 PM - Dinner own your own & overnight stay at the Hotel.
Istanbul — Bazaars & Bosphorus
- 7:30 AM - 🍳Breakfast at Hotel.
- 9:30 AM - Grand Bazaar Shopping - One of the world's oldest covered markets with 4,000+ shops. Browse hand-painted ceramics, Turkish carpets, spices, leather goods, and traditional lamps. Bargaining is part of the experience!.
- 12:00 PM- 🥗Lunch at Own Expense.
- 01:00 PM- Egyptian Spice Bazaar Sightseeing.- Walk to the colourful Mısır Çarşısı near Eminönü. Stock up on Turkish teas, spices, and lokum (Turkish delight). Try a street-side simit or balık ekmek (fish sandwich) at Galata Bridge for lunch on your own.
- 03:00 PM - Private Bosphorus Cruise Highlight -Board a private gulet or yacht for a scenic 2-hour cruise along the Bosphorus strait. Glide past Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, the two iconic bridges, and the Maiden's Tower with a dedicated guide on board.
- 6:00 PM -Galata Tower & Beyoğlu Evening Sightseeing -Climb Galata Tower for panoramic sunset views over Istanbul. Then stroll down lively İstiklal Avenue with its cafés, music, and street performers before heading to dinner.
- 8:30 PM -Dinner on your own & overnight at Hotel.
Fly to Cappadocia
- 6:00 AM - 🍳Early Breakfast at Hotel.- An early breakfast before airport transfer — packed or buffet depending on the hotel.
- 7:00 AM - 🚗Transfer to Istanbul Airport Private Transfer.
- 9:00 AM - Flight: Istanbul → Kayseri / Nevşehir Flight -
- 5 hour flight to the gateway of Cappadocia with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus
- 12:30 PM -Check into your Hotel . Have lunch at the hotel or a nearby local restaurant (own expense).
- 2:30 PM - Göreme Open Air Museum Highlight-UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut Byzantine churches from the 10th–13th centuries. The Karanlık Kilise (Dark Church) has brilliantly preserved frescoes — a separate ticket but unmissable.
- 5:30 PM - 🌅Sunset at Balloon Viewpoint Scenic -Watch the last balloons of the day drift over the fairy chimneys at golden hour from the viewpoint above Göreme. Completely free and utterly magical
- 8:00 PM- Dinner at Hotel Restaurant Dinner -Dinner at your hotel or a curated local restaurant. Try the signature testi kebab — slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot, dramatically broken open at the table. A true Cappadocian specialty
Cappadocia — Balloon & Valleys
- 🎈Set alarm for 3:30 AM for the balloon ride!
- 4:00 AM-🎈Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise BUCKET LIST.-Private hotel pickup at 4 AM. Watch the balloons inflate, then float silently over fairy chimneys and ancient cave valleys as the sun rises. ~1 hour flight ending with a champagne toast on landing.
- 🚗 Private Transfer: Hotel → Balloon Launch Site → Hotel included
- 8:30 AM-🍳Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast Included -Return to the hotel for a well-earned hot breakfast and a short rest. The early 4 AM wake-up deserves a proper leisurely morning recovery
- 11:00 AM -🚵ATV Tour through Love Valley & Rose Valley Adventure
- Explore Love Valley, Rose Valley, and Pigeon Valley by ATV — the most thrilling way to see the landscape. Or opt for a guided hike through Rose Valley to Çavuşin with rock-cut churches along the way (2–3 hrs).
- 2:00 PM -🏺Avanos Pottery Workshop Experience - Drive to Avanos — famous for red clay pottery for 4,000 years. Lunch on own expense at a local restaurant, then try your hand at the pottery wheel. A wonderful souvenir experience.
- 5:00 PM- 🍷Cappadocian Wine Tasting Leisure - Cappadocia has a 3,000-year winemaking history. Visit Kocabağ or Turasan Winery for tastings of indigenous Öküzgözü and Narince grapes as the sun sets over the valleys.
- 8:00 PM -Dinner on your own
Underground City → Pamukkale
- 7:30 AM - 🍳Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast Included.
- Fuel up with a full hot breakfast at the cave hotel before checking out and heading to Derinkuyu.
- 9:00 AM -Derinkuyu Underground City Highlight-Descend 8 storeys into this astonishing underground city carved by early Christians — sheltering up to 20,000 people with stables, wine cellars, churches, and schools. Allow ~
- 5 hours to explore.
- 11:30 AM -🚗Drive to Denizli (Pamukkale) Private Transfer -A comfortable private vehicle takes you south-west through scenic Anatolian countryside toward Pamukkale. Stop en route for a quick lunch (own expense) at a local roadside restaurant.
- 6:30 PM - 🏨Arrive & Check-in Pamukkale Hotel Check-in- Arrive at your hotel in Pamukkale . Hotel offer their own thermal pool — take a dip in the mineral-rich warm water to unwind after the drive
- 8:00 PM- Dinner at Hotel Restaurant Dinner Included
🌊 Pamukkale🏛 UNESCO World Heritage⏱ Full Day
- 7:30 AM - 🍳Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast Included
- A full breakfast at your hotel before heading to the travertines early — arriving first gets you the best water levels in the pools
- 8:30 AM -🌊Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale HIGHLIGHT - Remove your shoes (mandatory) and wade through warm mineral-rich water cascading over snow-white limestone shelves. The contrast of turquoise water against bright white terraces and blue sky is utterly surreal.
- 10:30 AM -Hierapolis Ancient City Sightseeing -Atop the travertines, explore the well-preserved Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis — the grand Gate of Domitian, vast necropolis, the Roman theatre, and the Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle.
- 1:00 PM -🏊Cleopatra's Antique Pool Leisure -Swim in the famous thermal pool said to have been gifted to Cleopatra, surrounded by submerged Roman columns. The warm, fizzy mineral water is deeply relaxing. Lunch at the poolside café (own expense).
- 3:30 PM- 🏺Pamukkale Archaeology Museum Culture -Visit the museum on site to see statues, sarcophagi, and artifacts unearthed from Hierapolis. Then return to the hotel for a relaxed evening before tomorrow's drive to Ephesus.
- Private Transfer: Pamukkale site → Hotel
- 8:00 PM -🍽️Dinner at Hotel Restaurant (on your own)
Ephesus — Ancient Roman City
- 7:30 AM - 🍳Breakfast at Hotel Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - 🚗Private Drive to Selçuk Private Transfer -A comfortable
- 5-hour private drive through scenic Aegean countryside from Pamukkale to Selçuk. Check into your Selçuk hotel and freshen up before exploring Ephesus.
- 11:30 AM- 🏛️Ephesus Ancient City HIGHLIGHT - Enter from the upper Magnesia Gate and walk downhill through marble streets past temples, fountains, and the awe-inspiring Library of Celsus. The Great Theatre once seated 25,000 spectators
- 2:30 PM - 🏠Terrace Houses of Ephesus Sightseeing- The Terrace Houses show how Ephesus' elite lived — intact frescoes and mosaics in richly decorated Roman villas. Widely considered the highlight of the site .
- 4:30 PM- 🕍Temple of Artemis & Selçuk Citadel Sightseeing- Visit the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then climb the Byzantine citadel of Selçuk for panoramic views over the stork nests and surrounding countryside.
- 8:00 PM -🍽️Aegean Dinner in Selçuk (on your own )
What's Included
🚫 What's Not Covered
- Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business, or First Class flights.
- Meals/drinks not specified (e.g., drinks during Aura Skypool party beyond initial serving).
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses and shopping.
Guest Reviews (4.8 / 5)
Emily Carter
May 2025
"An unforgettable experience from start to finish! The Turkey Leisure Travel Package was perfectly organized, and every destination felt magical. Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip, and the hotel selections were excellent. Highly recommend Koursair for luxury travel experiences."
Daniel Thompson
March 26
"Koursair made our Türkiye vacation completely stress-free. From Istanbul’s rich culture to the stunning landscapes of Pamukkale, everything was planned beautifully. The guides were friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable."
Sophia Mitchell
Feb 2026
"This was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. The itinerary had the perfect mix of sightseeing, relaxation, and adventure. The hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was absolutely breathtaking. I’ll definitely book with Koursair again!"
Full Terms & Essential Details
Booking & Payment
A minimum deposit of **25%** of the total package cost is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. The balance payment must be made no later than **45 days** prior to departure. Bookings made within **45 days** of travel require full payment at the time of booking. Payments can be made via bank transfer, credit/debit card, or any other approved payment method.
All prices are quoted in **USD** unless otherwise specified.
Passport & Visa Requirements
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they hold a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of return. Koursair can assist in visa processing (additional charges may apply). The granting of visas is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended to cover trip cancellations, medical expenses, and personal belongings. Koursair will not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage incurred during travel.
Itinerary Changes
Koursair reserves the right to alter the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight rescheduling, weather conditions, or operational reasons. Any changes will be communicated promptly, and alternative arrangements of similar value will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
More than **45 days** before departure – **20%** cancellation fee applies.
**30–44 days** before departure – **50%** cancellation fee applies.
**15–29 days** before departure – **75%** cancellation fee applies.
**Less than 15 days** before departure – **100%** cancellation fee applies.
Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 21 working days from the cancellation date.
Responsibility & Liability
Koursair acts only as an agent between the traveler and hotels, airlines, transportation companies, and other suppliers. We are not responsible for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or irregularity caused by third parties or factors beyond our control. All travel arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of the suppliers providing the services.
Health & Safety
Travelers must be in good health to undertake the tour and should consult their doctor regarding any health precautions for travel. Any medical expenses incurred during the trip are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Acceptance of Terms
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