Turkey for Solo Travelers: Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia
11 days | 13 days with Istanbul extension
- Group size
- 15–20 travelers
- Activity level
From the Golden Horn to the Cappadocian town of Göreme, indulge in an array of Turkish delights.
Straddling the European and Asian continents across one of the planet’s most vital waterways, Turkey captivates its guests with the best of both worlds. And on this Solo Tour, you and your soon-to-be best friends will shuttle from highlight to highlight—think multicultural monuments in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet neighborhood, Roman ruins in Ephesus, and the desolate beauty of Cappadocia. Even more awaits on this trip’s Istanbul extension, where you’ll encounter pastel beauty and Christian heritage in the neighborhoods of Fener and Balat.
Your tour package includes
- 9 nights in handpicked hotels
- 9 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 5 dinners
- 1 food tasting
- 8 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- 2 on-tour flights
Included highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Ephesus ruins
- Pamukkale’s travertine terraces
- Ancient City of Sagalassos
- Egirdir
- Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys
- Grand Bazaar
Itinerary
Overnight Flight
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Istanbul today.
Istanbul
Day 2: Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey—or, as they say in Istanbul, merhaba! After touching down, transfer to your hotel and take some time to settle in. Then, gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at an evening mixer, and get to know one another over a drink.
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes