Day 1 · Thu 22 Apr 2027
International flight to Istanbul
- Departure from your home country on an international flight to Istanbul (flights arranged by your agency). Overnight on board.
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Group land-package offer
Türkiye Tulip Season · 10 Days
A spring journey from Anatolia to the Aegean
Sample departure 22 Apr – 1 May 2027 · dates flexible Ankara · Cappadocia · Konya · Pamukkale · Ephesus · İzmir · Bursa · Istanbul 16 – 45 guests
An exclusive B2B land-package offer for our travel-agency partners worldwide. Professional licensed guiding available in Chinese, Arabic, English and French.
5★ hotels
7 nights in 5-star hotels · 6 nights half board + 1 night bed & breakfast in Istanbul, with Istanbul dinner included separately
Multilingual guides
Chinese · Arabic · English · French
Private coach
8 days, tolls & parking
4 UNESCO sites
Istanbul · Göreme · Hierapolis · Ephesus
Your route across Türkiye
Approx. 1,800 km of scenic road travel from Anatolia to the Aegean and the Marmara region. Tap a marker for details.
- 1Ankara D2–3
- 2Lake Tuz D3
- 3Cappadocia D3–5
- 4Sultanhanı D5
- 5Konya D5
- 6Pamukkale D5–6
- 7Ephesus D6
- 8İzmir D6–7
- 9Bursa D7–8
- 10Istanbul D8–9
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample 10-day program. International flights to and from Istanbul are arranged by your agency; land services run from arrival to departure. Dates and the day order can be adapted to your group.
Day 2 · Fri 23 Apr 2027
Istanbul → Ankara · Ankara Castle & Hamamönü
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport – meet & greet by your licensed multilingual guide.
- Private coach transfer to Ankara, the capital of Türkiye.
- Ankara Castle – panoramic views over the old city.
- Hamamönü – beautifully restored Ottoman wooden houses, cafés and craft shops.
Istanbul Airport → Ankara by private coach · ≈ 450 km, approx. 5.5 h with breaks Lunch · Dinner at hotel Hotel İçkale Ankara 5★ (or similar)
Day 3 · Sat 24 Apr 2027
Anıtkabir · Salt Lake · Cappadocia
- Anıtkabir – the monumental Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Republic (changing of the guard).
- Photo stop at Lake Tuz, Türkiye’s second-largest lake with its shimmering white salt crust.
- Drive to Cappadocia and visit a local turquoise showroom.
≈ 310 km · approx. 4.5 h driving Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner at hotel Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia 5★ (or similar)
Day 4 · Sun 25 Apr 2027
Full Day Cappadocia
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight (approx. USD 300 pp, booked by our team in Türkiye; weather permitting).
- Devrent (Imagination) Valley & Camel Rock, Uçhisar Castle viewpoint, Hunters’ Valley, Three Sisters fairy chimneys.
- Göreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO) – rock-cut churches with Byzantine frescoes.
- Kayaşehir Underground City – a vast multi-level city carved deep into volcanic rock.
- Traditional carpet-weaving workshop.
- Asian set-menu lunch (Chinese or halal options on request).
Local sightseeing · ≈ 60 km Breakfast · Set-menu lunch · Dinner at hotel Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia 5★ (or similar)
Day 5 · Mon 26 Apr 2027
Sultanhanı Caravanserai · Konya · Pamukkale
- Sultanhanı – one of the largest Seljuk caravanserais on the ancient Silk Road (1229).
- Konya – Mevlana Museum, resting place of the poet Rumi and home of the Whirling Dervishes.
- Scenic drive to Pamukkale; relax in the thermal pools of your hotel.
≈ 660 km · longest drive day, approx. 8.5 h with comfort breaks Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner at hotel Lycus River Thermal 5★ (or similar)
Day 6 · Tue 27 Apr 2027
Pamukkale · Ephesus · İzmir
- Pamukkale white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis (UNESCO).
- Leather fashion workshop.
- Ephesus (UNESCO) – Library of Celsus, Great Theatre and Marble Street.
- Continue to İzmir, the “Pearl of the Aegean”.
≈ 270 km · approx. 4 h driving Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner at hotel Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention 5★ (or similar)
Day 7 · Wed 28 Apr 2027
İzmir → Bursa
- Historic Asansör (1907 elevator) with panoramic views over the Gulf of İzmir.
- Konak Square and its iconic Clock Tower.
- Drive to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
≈ 330 km · approx. 4.5 h driving Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner at hotel Hotel Çelik Palas Bursa 5★ (or similar)
Day 8 · Thu 29 Apr 2027
Bursa → Istanbul · Tulip Festival
- Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii, 1399) with its 20 domes.
- Drive to Istanbul over the Osmangazi Bridge.
- Istanbul Tulip Festival at Gülhane Park.
- Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Taksim Square / İstiklal Avenue.
- Asian set-menu dinner (Chinese or halal options on request).
≈ 155 km · approx. 2.5 h driving Breakfast · Lunch · Set-menu dinner Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye 5★ (or similar)
Day 9 · Fri 30 Apr 2027
Galataport · Departure from Istanbul
- Stroll at Galataport on the Bosphorus waterfront – shops, cafés and the Istanbul Modern museum.
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international return flight (arranged by your agency).
≈ 45 km · approx. 1 h to the airport Breakfast · Lunch On board
Day 10 · Sat 1 May 2027
Arrival home
- Arrival in your home country. End of our services.
Flight — —
The cities you will discover
Capital of the RepublicAnkara
Chosen by Atatürk as the capital in 1923, Ankara blends a modern government city with a hilltop citadel, Ottoman lanes of Hamamönü and the solemn Anıtkabir.
UNESCO World HeritageCappadocia
Volcanic eruptions millions of years ago created a dreamlike landscape of fairy chimneys, cave churches and underground cities – best admired from a sunrise balloon.
Seljuk capital · RumiKonya
Former capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum and spiritual home of the 13th-century mystic poet Mevlana Rumi, whose followers perform the famous whirling ceremony.
UNESCO World HeritagePamukkale
“Cotton Castle” in Turkish: dazzling white travertine terraces formed by calcium-rich hot springs, crowned by the Roman spa city of Hierapolis.
UNESCO World HeritageEphesus
One of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Mediterranean, with the iconic Library of Celsus and a 25,000-seat Great Theatre.
Pearl of the Aegeanİzmir
Türkiye’s third-largest city, a relaxed seaside metropolis with palm-lined promenades, a lively bazaar and 8,500 years of history.
Early Ottoman capitalBursa
One of the earliest capitals of the Ottoman Empire, famous for its silk trade, thermal baths, İskender kebab and the slopes of Mount Uludağ.
UNESCO · two continentsIstanbul
Türkiye’s iconic metropolis linking Europe and Asia, former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Every April millions of tulips bloom across its parks.
Your 5-star hotels
Subject to availability at confirmation; if unavailable, a hotel of the same category will be provided.
Ankara · 23–24 Apr★★★★★
Hotel İçkale Ankara
Central Maltepe district, a short drive from Anıtkabir
- Spa & indoor pool
- Turkish hammam & sauna
- Buffet restaurant
1 night(s) · Half board
Cappadocia · 24–26 Apr★★★★★
Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia
Ortahisar, in the heart of the fairy-chimney valleys
- Spa, hammam & indoor pool
- Spacious modern rooms
- Easy early pick-up for balloon flights
2 night(s) · Half board
Pamukkale · 26–27 Apr★★★★★
Lycus River Thermal Hotel
Karahayıt thermal village, minutes from the travertines
- Natural thermal-water pools
- Spa & traditional hammam
- Large garden resort
1 night(s) · Half board
İzmir · 27–28 Apr★★★★★
Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention
Balçova thermal area, close to the city centre
- Thermal pools & spa
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Modern rooms
1 night(s) · Half board
Bursa · 28–29 Apr★★★★★
Hotel Çelik Palas
Historic Çekirge thermal quarter
- Legendary hotel opened in 1935, a favourite of Atatürk
- Thermal spa with historic marble pool
- Classic elegance
1 night(s) · Half board
Istanbul · 29–30 Apr★★★★★
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye
Harbiye, walking distance to Taksim & Nişantaşı shopping
- IHG international brand
- Indoor pool & fitness centre
- Near Osmanbey metro station
1 night(s) · Bed & breakfast (dinner in town)
Weather in late April
Spring is one of the most pleasant seasons: mild, sunny days and cool evenings. Long-term averages (°C).
| City | Daytime high | Night low |
|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 15–17° | 4–6° |
| Cappadocia | 15–18° | 3–6° |
| Konya | 17–19° | 5–7° |
| Pamukkale | 21–23° | 11–13° |
| Ephesus / İzmir | 20–22° | 10–12° |
| Bursa | 17–19° | 8–10° |
| Istanbul | 16–18° | 9–10° |
Istanbul Tulip Festival
The tulip is a symbol of Istanbul – it travelled from Anatolia to Holland in the 16th century. Every April the city plants millions of tulips in Gülhane, Emirgan and along the Bosphorus. Peak bloom is usually mid-April and depends on the weather; late-flowering varieties typically still colour the parks at the end of the month.
Cappadocia hot-air balloon
A once-in-a-lifetime sunrise flight of about one hour over the fairy chimneys, followed by a champagne toast. Optional, approx. USD 300 pp, booked by our team in Türkiye; flights depend on wind conditions set by the civil aviation authority.
Practical information
Time zone
UTC+3 all year, no daylight saving.
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY). Credit cards are widely accepted; EUR/USD easy to exchange.
Electricity
230 V, type C/F plugs – travellers may need a plug adapter.
Visa
Visa requirements depend on your travellers’ nationality; many nationalities are eligible for the online Turkish e-Visa, subject to the official conditions at the time of travel.
Halal food
Türkiye is a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is the standard everywhere. Chinese set menus and other dietary needs can be arranged on request.
Mosque etiquette
Shoulders and knees covered; ladies bring a scarf; shoes off inside.
Packing
Layers and a warm jacket for cool mornings (and balloon flights), comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a swimsuit for thermal pools.
Included
- 7 hotel nights in 5-star hotels, twin/double sharing, as listed (or similar, subject to availability)
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 6 dinners at the hotels (Ankara, Cappadocia ×2, Pamukkale, İzmir, Bursa)
- 8 lunches in local restaurants + 1 dinner in Istanbul
- 2 Asian set-menu meals (Cappadocia & Istanbul; Chinese or halal options on request) – included within the meal program above, not additional meals
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for 8 days (35-seat midibus for 16–25 pax, coach for 26+ pax)
- Professional licensed multilingual guide (Chinese, Arabic, English or French) throughout the tour
- Accommodation, meals and tips of the driver and guide
- Highway tolls and parking fees
- 1 FOC tour leader in a single room (accommodation, meals, transport and guiding according to the land package)
- All transfers and sightseeing drives as per the itinerary
Not included
- International flights to and from Istanbul (arranged by your agency)
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (2027 rates not yet announced)
- Optional hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia (approx. USD 300 pp)
- Beverages at meals
- Visa and travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under “Included”
Land package price
Per person, in EUR, net to agency.
| Paying guests | Twin / Double | Single |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | €1,595 | €1,875 |
| 20 | €1,575 | €1,855 |
| 25 | €1,560 | €1,840 |
| 30 | €1,340 | €1,620 |
| 35 | €1,335 | €1,615 |
| 40 | €1,330 | €1,610 |
| 45 | €1,325 | €1,605 |
For any other group size: price on request.
1 FOC tour leader in a single room, including accommodation, meals, transport and guiding according to the land package. Excluded services such as museum/site entrance fees remain excluded unless separately confirmed.
Rates are based on current supplier costs and are subject to availability and reconfirmation. Extraordinary changes in taxes, fuel costs or economic conditions may require revision before final confirmation.
Hotels are not yet blocked; rates and rooms are guaranteed upon written confirmation and deposit.
Program order may change slightly depending on final flight times.
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