Turkey Tour 8 Days: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus

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Turkey Circuit 8 Days and 7 Nights in Spanish: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with a Private Guide

Turkey's essential route in 8 days with a local operator

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Essential 8-day, 7-night Turkey circuit in Spanish, by road: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with a private Spanish-speaking guide. Local TÜRSAB operator, departures every Saturday.

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Languages: EN, ES

Difficulty: Easy

Highlights

Essential circuit: the four jewels of Turkey in one week
By road with a private vehicle
no internal flights
Private Spanish-speaking guide and local operator TÜRSAB A-9759
Transparent price
with no hidden fees
Guaranteed departures every Saturday from Istanbul
Half board in Cappadocia
Ephesus and Pamukkale

This 8-day, 7-night Turkey circuit in Spanish is the country's most concentrated essential route: in a single week you cover Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by road, with a private Spanish-speaking guide and a local operator in Turkey, with no middlemen in Spain. It is the ideal option for those with less time who do not want to give up the four jewels, with a clear price and no hidden fees and guaranteed departures every Saturday. You deal directly with whoever organises your trip in Turkey.
<h2>Why this 8-day circuit is the essential Turkey trip</h2>
If you have a week and want to see the must-sees without giving anything up, this is your circuit. We are not a reselling agency in Spain: we are a local operator based in Istanbul (TÜRSAB licence A-9759), so when you book this 8-day Turkey circuit you deal directly with the team that leads your trip on the ground. This route concentrates Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale into 7 nights, connected by road with a private air-conditioned vehicle, with no internal flights that push up the cost. Your private Spanish-speaking guide adjusts the pace to your group, and the price is transparent from day one: we tell you exactly what is and is not included, with no surprises on arrival.
<h2>Day-by-day itinerary: Turkey in 8 days by road</h2>
Each day of this Istanbul–Cappadocia–Ephesus–Pamukkale circuit makes the most of a single week:
<ul>
<li>Day 1 — Arrival in Istanbul: airport reception and private transfer to the hotel.</li>
<li>Day 2 — The Classic, jewels of Constantinople: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.</li>
<li>Day 3 — Istanbul shore to shore: a Bosphorus cruise, the Spice Bazaar, the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Fener and Balat neighbourhoods.</li>
<li>Day 4 — From Istanbul to Cappadocia via Ankara: by road with a stop at Atatürk's Mausoleum. Night in Cappadocia.</li>
<li>Day 5 — Cappadocia in depth: the Göreme Museum, the Love Valley, the Avanos workshops, Devrent and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ. Optional balloon flight at sunrise.</li>
<li>Day 6 — From Cappadocia to Pamukkale: Hierapolis, the travertine terraces and a dip in its thermal waters.</li>
<li>Day 7 — Pamukkale, Ephesus and Kuşadası: Ephesus with the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Night in Kuşadası.</li>
<li>Day 8 — From Kuşadası to Istanbul via Bursa: the "green city" with its Silk Market, before the return to Istanbul.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The four jewels in a week: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale</h2>
This Turkey trip in Spanish proves you do not need a month to see the essentials. Istanbul joins two continents with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus. Cappadocia offers the country's most photographed landscape. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Mediterranean. And Pamukkale closes the route with its white travertine terraces. Four very different settings in 8 days, connected by road with a private vehicle, with no time lost at domestic airports.
<h2>8-day circuit price and total transparency</h2>
The price of this 8-day Turkey circuit starts from 1,300 USD per person, and includes accommodation, transfers, a Spanish-speaking guide and entrances to the monuments on the route. We make clear what is left out before you book:
<ul>
<li>International flights: not included.</li>
<li>Dinners in Istanbul: not included (dinners in Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale are).</li>
<li>Personal expenses and the optional balloon flight in Cappadocia.</li>
</ul>
No surprise charges. For groups of more than 4 people we offer a tailored price.
<h2>What your 8-day Turkey circuit includes</h2>
<ul>
<li>All airport–hotel transfers at each destination.</li>
<li>A private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver by road.</li>
<li>7 nights' accommodation: 3 in Istanbul (breakfast), 2 in Cappadocia, 1 in Ephesus/Kuşadası and 1 in Pamukkale (half board).</li>
<li>Guided visits with a Spanish-speaking guide: 2 days in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 1 in Ephesus and 1 in Pamukkale.</li>
<li>All entrances to the places of interest on the itinerary.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What is NOT included and optional costs</h2>
Outside the base price: the international flights to Istanbul, the dinners in Istanbul (those in Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale are included), personal expenses and the hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia, which is optional and booked during the tour. Everything else in the itinerary is covered.
<h2>The best time and guaranteed departures every Saturday</h2>
The best time to travel to Turkey is spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October). This circuit has a guaranteed departure every Saturday from Istanbul, so you just choose the Saturday that suits you best. Book in advance if you want to fly in a balloon or travel in high season.
<h2>How to book your 8-day circuit with Viva Turquia Travel</h2>
Booking is simple: you choose the departure Saturday and secure your place with a 300 USD deposit. As a local operator with TÜRSAB licence A-9759, your booking is backed by an agency registered in Turkey. You deal in Spanish directly with whoever organises your trip, and for groups of more than 4 people we look into a tailored price.

Included

All airport–hotel transfers
Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
7 nights' accommodation: 3 in Istanbul
2 in Cappadocia
1 in Ephesus/Kuşadası and 1 in Pamukkale (half board)
Guided visits with a Spanish-speaking guide: 2 days in Istanbul
2 in Cappadocia
1 in Ephesus and 1 in Pamukkale
All entrances to the places of interest on the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8

Not Included

International flights to Istanbul
Dinners in Istanbul (those in Cappadocia
Ephesus and Pamukkale are included)
Personal expenses (souvenirs
drinks
laundry)
Hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

It is usually optional (180–250 € per person depending on occupancy and weather); we tell you the price in advance so you decide with full information.

The price per person is shown on this page. In addition, a 50 USD service fee and a 13 USD hotel tax per person are paid locally on arrival; everything else in the stated itinerary is included, with no hidden charges.

From 1,300 USD per person. It includes 7 nights' accommodation, transfers, private vehicle, Spanish-speaking guide and all itinerary entrances; international flights and dinners in Istanbul are not included.

2,050 USD per person, with the internal flights (Istanbul–Cappadocia–Izmir–Istanbul) already included. It is our most complete route.

It includes 11 nights of accommodation in selected hotels with daily breakfasts, plus 4 dinners, 2 lunches and one All-Inclusive night in Antalya. Also the domestic flight, transfers and private air-conditioned transport, a Spanish-speaking guide, the Bosphorus yacht cruise, the Kekova boat tour and entrance fees to all museums and monuments in the programme. International flights, the Cappadocia balloon and tips are not included.

It costs 1,800 USD per person and includes the internal flights between Istanbul, Cappadocia and Izmir. International flights, Istanbul entrances and meals are not included.

From 1,600 USD per person. Internal flights (549 USD) and tips in Turkey (60 USD) and Egypt (259 USD) are separate, and we tell you in advance.

The price depends on the number of people and the extras you add. It is a full-day private cruise (not the mass audio-guide boat) and includes a Spanish-speaking guide and the walk through Fener and Balat. We give you a closed price in writing before booking, with no hidden fees.

It is a fixed price for two people: 1,990 USD per couple, i.e. 995 USD per person traveling together. The same great circuit, at a better price for two.

From 1,750 USD per person, including the domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia–Ephesus. International flights, Istanbul museum entrances, meals and optionals are not included.

The price is 1600 USD per person and includes 11 nights of hotel, the breakfasts and meals listed, the domestic flight, transfers and private transport, the Spanish-speaking guide and the entrance fees in the programme. We give you a fixed per-person price before you book, with no misleading “from” rates. International flights are quoted separately.

The balloon flight is optional and costs between 180 and 250 EUR per person depending on season and occupancy. We tell you the real price in advance: we do not hide it in surprise "optionals".

It includes an official Spanish-speaking guide for all 4 days, airport transfers, the guided routes of the itinerary and the Bosphorus cruise. International flights, accommodation, entrances and meals are not included, but you can add a hotel and entrances at a closed price.

Yes. The price includes the flights Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Izmir and the return to Istanbul, plus airport-hotel transfers.

1,990 USD per couple (995 USD per person). On arrival you pay the service fee (50 USD) and hotel tax (13 USD) per person.

Yes. The 1,800 USD per person price already includes the internal flights Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Izmir and the return to Istanbul; they are not a separate extra.

No. You can book with no payment in advance and adjust the dates to your preference; we confirm availability and detail the price in writing first.

From 1,599 USD per person, with almost all meals and entrances included and no optional excursions.

The price depends on the number of people, the dates and the hotel level. We give you a closed per-person price, with what is and is not included in writing, before booking and with no surprise optional excursions.

Yes. In 2026 the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia has an entrance fee for visitors. It is not included in the base price of the tour, but we tell you the approximate cost in advance so there are no surprises on arrival.

The price depends on the number of people, the cruise type and the hotel level. We give you a closed per-person price, with what is and is not included in writing, before booking and with no hidden fees.

The price depends on the number of people and whether you add a hotel and entrances. We give you a closed, transparent price in writing before booking, with no per-person-per-day taxes or arrival charges.

The balloon flight in Cappadocia is optional and costs around 300 USD per person depending on season and occupancy. We tell you the price in advance; with two nights in Cappadocia you have a good chance of flying.

The price depends on the number of people, the dates, the cruise category and the hotels. We give you a closed per-person price, with what is and is not included in writing, before booking and with no hidden fees.

We always detail what each circuit includes and what is paid separately (fees, tips or flights depending on the case). With no hidden fees or surprises on arrival.

It includes 2 nights in a cave hotel with breakfast, transfers, the Spanish-speaking guide, the North and South tour visits with the indicated entrances and lunches as per program. The balloon, drinks and tips are not included.

The price depends on the number of people, the dates and the hotel level. We give you a closed per-person price, with what is and is not included in writing, before booking and with no hidden fees.

Yes. Entry to Petra is included through the Jordan Pass, along with Jerash and other attractions. We plan the timing so you have real time inside the site, not a rushed pass.

Yes, and we tell you from the start: the service fee (50 USD) and the hotel tax (13 USD) per person. There are no other hidden charges.

No. Some agencies add a per-person-per-day fee that inflates the bill; we give a closed price with what is and is not included in writing, with no optionals disguised as compulsory and no arrival charges.

It includes domestic flights, accommodation with breakfast (11 nights), Spanish-speaking guide, private vehicle in Cappadocia/Ephesus/Pamukkale and the entrances of those areas. It does not include international flights, Istanbul entrances, meals and dinners, or personal expenses.

There is a guaranteed departure every Saturday from Istanbul. You book your place with a 300 USD deposit and choose the Saturday that suits you best.

Yes. The Jordan Pass includes entry to Petra and 40+ attractions in Jordan (Jerash, the Amman Citadel, Aqaba), and waives the entry visa fee if you stay at least 3 nights in the country. It is valid for 12 months and active for 14 days from first use.

No. The itinerary is fixed, with no hidden costs or optional excursions.

It is optional. We tell you its cost in advance (around 180–250 EUR per person) and you decide whether to add it. We do not hide it in surprise "optionals".

The cruise, the Spanish-speaking guide, hotel transfers and the Fener and Balat walk are included. Going up the Galata Tower, shopping at the Spice Bazaar and lunch are optional: your guide arranges them and tells you the cost in advance.

Arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Accommodation is not included by default, but you can add it to your package and we give you the total closed price.

Yes, and we say so up front: the service fee (50 USD) and hotel tax (13 USD) per person. No hidden charges.

No. You can book without advance payment and adjust the dates to your choice.

No. You can book online without advance payment and adjust the dates to your preference.

No. We give you a closed price in writing with what is and is not included before booking. The only extras are those you choose (such as the balloon), always with their cost declared in advance.

Yes. For groups of more than 4 people we can offer a personalized price on special dates; write to us on WhatsApp.

The entrances indicated in the itinerary and the lunches per program are included. Drinks, tips and the optional balloon are not, and we tell you their cost in advance. No hidden extras.

No. You can book without advance payment and adjust the dates to your preference. You speak in Spanish with the person organizing your trip.

There are guaranteed daily departures in 2026, so you choose your date. You do not need to pay in advance: you book online and we confirm availability of hotels and internal flights.

Daily breakfasts, 4 dinners and 2 specific lunches in the programme are included, plus one All-Inclusive night at the Antalya hotel (with all meals, snacks and drinks that day). The remaining lunches and dinners, and drinks outside the All-Inclusive hotel, are paid separately and we detail them in advance.

International flights, Istanbul museum entrances, lunches and dinners, personal expenses and the optionals (balloon flight, Cleopatra Pool). We detail it in writing before you book.

No. We give you a closed price in writing with what is and is not included before booking. The only extras are those you choose (such as the balloon), always with their cost declared in advance.

It includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the historic center area. Lunch is not included, but your guide recommends good local spots based on your preferences, with no compulsory shopping stops.

Six days are the ideal balance: two or three days in Istanbul and two nights in Cappadocia, with margin for the balloon. With more time you can add Ephesus and Pamukkale; if you are tighter, we adjust the itinerary, since it is a private trip.

Yes. Four days let you calmly see the must-sees (Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus) and devote one day to what interests you most, such as the Asian side or gastronomy, without the rush of a one- or two-day visit.

It usually lasts around 12 days: the Jordan leg (Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Petra and Wadi Rum) and the Egypt leg (Cairo and the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan). Being tailor-made, we adjust the days to your preferences.

Around 10 days let you see Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus in Turkey and cross the Aegean for the Greek islands cruise and Athens. As it is a tailor-made trip, we adjust the days at each destination to your preferences.

We are a local operator based in Istanbul (TÜRSAB licence A-9759). We organise the trips directly on the ground, with no middlemen, so you deal with the same team that coordinates your trip.

It includes an official Spanish-speaking guide for the whole day, hotel pickup and drop-off in the historic center and the guided route through the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Monument entrances, lunch and tips are not included, but we tell you their cost in advance.

With 3 days and 2 nights you see Cappadocia calmly: the North Tour, the South Tour, the Ihlara Valley and the fairy chimneys, plus two sunrises to try the balloon. Two days are enough if you are short on time, but leave out part of the south.

Yes, if you have little time and want to see the valleys, Göreme and, optionally, fly in a balloon one morning; it is ideal as an extension of Istanbul. If the balloon is a must (a single attempt) or you want to explore Ihlara and the underground cities calmly, 3 days go further.

It usually lasts 10 to 12 days: part in Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus) and part in the Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi). As it is tailor-made, we adjust the days in each country to your preferences.

It usually lasts around 12 days: part in Turkey (Istanbul and Cappadocia) and part in Jordan (Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea). There is also a shorter version of about 8 days, and being tailor-made we adjust the days to your preferences.

8 days and 7 nights through Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus (Kuşadası) and Bursa, all by road with a private vehicle.

Yes. You travel with a private Spanish-speaking guide, and we are a local operator in Turkey, so you deal directly with the people who organize your trip, with no middlemen.

The cruise includes several nights aboard a 5★ boat with full board, sailing from Luxor to Aswan, and guided visits to the great temples (Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae) with a Spanish-speaking Egyptologist. Onboard tips are not included.

It is fully private: vehicle and guide exclusively for you and your group, not shared with strangers. You decide the pace, the departure times and the time at each place.

Yes, a 5-star all-inclusive cruise from Aswan to Luxor is part of the trip.

The Istanbul–Athens flight takes just over an hour (around 1h10–1h30) and we handle it, with airport transfers and reception at destination included. We do not leave you "on your own" on that leg.

It is a full-day tour of the historic Sultanahmet district. As it is private, the pace adapts to you: you decide the start time and how long you spend at each monument.

8 days and 7 nights, with a Spanish-speaking guide.

Yes, all our guides are licensed Spanish-speaking professionals, experts in Turkish history and culture.

From the water you see palaces such as Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, Rumeli Castle, the Maiden's Tower, seaside mosques and the wooden mansions (yalı) of both shores, between Europe and Asia. Afterwards you walk through the Fener and Balat neighborhoods.

Yes. The price includes the domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia–Istanbul and airport-hotel transfers, so you do not waste time on the road between the two cities.

Yes, if Cappadocia is one of the reasons for your trip. With 3 days you do the full North and South tours, walk through Ihlara and, above all, get a double chance to fly in a balloon. The 2-day version is better only if you are very short on time.

Yes. The 4x4 desert safari with dinner under the stars is included in the trip, not hidden in surprise "optionals". It is one of Dubai's star experiences and you have it secured.

By plane: the Istanbul–Amman flight takes about 2h30 and we handle it, with airport transfers and reception in Jordan included. We do not leave you to sort out the connection on your own.

Yes. You travel with a private Spanish-speaking guide and we are a local operator in Turkey, so you deal directly with the organizer, with no middlemen.

It is optional (120 USD per person), so you only pay if you want the classic tour; the rest of the circuit is already included.

It is a full-day cruise combined with Fener and Balat. As it is private, we adjust the departure time to your preference: early there are fewer boats and better light; at sunset, the palace views are spectacular.

Yes, you travel with Spanish-speaking guides throughout, in both Turkey and Egypt.

Because you fly between destinations instead of spending hours on a bus: you arrive rested and spend more time visiting Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale.

Yes, the Greek islands cruise is integrated into the trip. The cruise type (one day or several nights), the specific islands and the meal plan depend on the cruise line and season, and we confirm them when preparing your quote.

It is fully private and flexible: you choose your dates, pace and hotel level, without sharing the trip with strangers or depending on fixed-date group departures. That is why it works so well for honeymoons and first visits.

Yes. The price includes the round-trip domestic flights Istanbul–Cappadocia and the airport-hotel transfers, so you do not lose hours on the road.

This is the most complete: it adds nights in Cappadocia and Kuşadası, includes domestic flights instead of road journeys, and visits extra spots such as the Ihlara Valley, Selime and Laodicea.

There are two options, both handled by us: the Amman–Cairo flight (fast, around 1h30) or the Aqaba–Nuweiba ferry across the Red Sea (slower and more adventurous). We explain the advantages of each and include it with transfers and Spanish-speaking assistance.

It is optional. It is booked during the tour depending on availability and weather, and we guarantee you the best price on the day of the flight.

Yes. The Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul is part of the programme, with your group and guide, and offers views of the Ottoman palaces and the bridges that join Europe and Asia. On the Turquoise Coast there is the Kekova boat tour to see the Sunken City, Simena Castle and crystal-clear bays. If you would like an exclusive private outing, we can arrange and quote it separately.

Yes, that is the advantage of the 2 nights: you have two sunrises to attempt the flight. If wind cancels the first, the second remains. The balloon is optional (around 300 USD per person) and its cost is declared in advance.

Yes. The price includes the internal flights Istanbul–Cappadocia–Ephesus (round trip), avoiding long hours on the road and making better use of the trip.

Yes. You have the same private Spanish-speaking guide with you all 4 days, not loose days or "on your own" jornadas. This gives continuity and the itinerary adapts to your interests from day one.

Yes. You travel with a private Spanish-speaking guide and we are a local operator in Turkey, so you deal directly with the organizer, with no middlemen.

Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Bosphorus), Cappadocia (Red Tour and Green Tour), Ephesus with the House of the Virgin Mary, and Pamukkale with Hierapolis.

Nine nights in Turkey and seven in Egypt (between hotels and the Nile cruise), 17 days in total.

Yes, in addition to the seven churches, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John in Ephesus are visited.

Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kuşadası and Bursa, with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus, Göreme, the House of the Virgin Mary and Hierapolis, among others.

It is the essential, most concentrated version: see the four jewels in a week, by road and without internal flights, ideal if you have less time or want a tighter price.

Yes, an official Spanish-speaking guide in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. We are a local operator, so you deal directly with the organizer, with no middlemen.

It is fully private: the Spanish-speaking guide is exclusively for you and your group, with no strangers and no forced shopping stops. You set the pace of the day.

The roughly 9€ boat is mass-market, with an audio guide, crowded and with no chance to ask questions. Our cruise is private: boat and Spanish-speaking guide just for your group, at your pace and combined with the Fener and Balat walk that the mass boat does not offer.

If you fly in a balloon, pickup is at dawn, around 4:00–5:00, because balloons take off at sunrise with more stable wind. The rest of the day is more relaxed. We prefer to warn you before you book.

The Turquoise Coast leg includes Antalya (with the Düden Waterfalls and the Roman Theatre of Aspendos), Kaş with its Kekova boat tour, and Fethiye with Kayaköy, the Saklıkent Canyon and Ölüdeniz beach with its Blue Lagoon. It is a journey along the Mediterranean coast with swimming, nature and heritage.

It includes the domestic Izmir–Istanbul flight. International flights are not included.

Yes. You have a Spanish-speaking guide and assistance in Turkey and the Emirates, with real explanations at each visit, not just "airport assistance" as some agencies offer.

Yes, you travel with an official private Spanish-speaking guide, and we are a local operator in Turkey, so you deal directly with the organizer, with no middlemen.

The package includes accommodation with breakfast: a hotel in Istanbul and a cave hotel in Cappadocia, selected according to the level you choose. We can adjust the category to your budget and detail it in writing.

Yes. We design tailor-made circuits and combinations (Turkey with Egypt, Greece, Dubai or Jordan) according to what you want, with your own pace and hotel level.

Yes. You spend 1 night in a selected cave hotel carved into the rock, in the Göreme or Üçhisar area, with breakfast included and well located to head out early to the valleys or the balloon.

Yes. After the cruise you walk through Fener and Balat, two of the most colorful and authentic neighborhoods of Istanbul, on the shores of the Golden Horn, with your Spanish-speaking guide.

It is optional, between 180 and 250 € per person depending on occupancy and weather, and it is booked during the tour.

It is a private tour with a Spanish-speaking guide just for you and your group, not a 15-person bus. The pace and viewpoints adapt to you, with no forced shopping stops.

Yes, Topkapı Palace is part of the route (closed on Tuesdays; in that case your guide reorders the day). The entrance to the palace and the Harem is paid separately and we tell you the cost in advance.

Yes. The trip combines Istanbul, Cappadocia and the Turquoise Coast in one itinerary, with domestic flights and private transfers between segments, so you do not have to coordinate separate bookings.

The internal flights (Istanbul–Cairo, Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo) cost 549 USD and are booked separately.

Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus (Kuşadası area), with Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus, Anıtkabir, Göreme, Hierapolis, the Library of Celsus and the House of the Virgin Mary, among others.

No, it is optional. It is booked during the tour, at dawn in Cappadocia; ask us for the price depending on date and occupancy.

It is optional. It costs between 180 and 250 € per person depending on occupancy and weather, with pickup around 4:00–5:00 am, and is booked during the tour.

It is optional. It costs between 180 and 250 € per person depending on occupancy and weather; pickups are at dawn, around 4:00–5:00 am.

Yes, there is the option to sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, under the desert stars, in addition to the 4x4 tour through the red sand dunes and canyons. We tell you the available camp categories.

Yes, going up the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is part of the Dubai program, along with the Marina, Jumeirah and the visit to Abu Dhabi with its Grand Mosque.

Your local guide knows the best times and accesses to reduce waits at Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and the Blue Mosque. Tickets are handled as efficiently as possible within the rules in force in 2026.

Yes. You travel with a private Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour. We are a local operator in Turkey (TÜRSAB A-9759), so you deal directly with the organizer, with no middlemen.

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Kuşadası, Ankara and the Turquoise Coast, among others, plus combinations with Egypt, Greece, Dubai and Jordan.

Yes. This package is the basis of a tailor-made trip: you can add the Asian side, a Cappadocia excursion, a hotel, entrances or food experiences. Tell us what interests you and we design the itinerary with you.

It is optional. It costs between 180 and 250 € per person depending on occupancy and weather, and is booked during the tour. With 3 nights in Cappadocia you have plenty of margin to choose the best morning.

Yes, with a supplement of 70 USD per person in a double room with breakfast.

Yes, it is an optional excursion that can be added during the Nile cruise.

Yes. It is a private trip: you choose dates, pace and hotels, and you can add destinations such as Ephesus and Pamukkale or more nights in Cappadocia. We design the itinerary with you.

If the authorities cancel the flight due to wind or weather, it is not charged and, if you had paid, it is refunded. On a 2-day tour there is only one morning of margin; that is why, if the balloon is your priority, we recommend the 3-day tour for a second chance.

Yes. Both nights are in a selected cave hotel in Göreme or Üçhisar, with breakfast included, carved into the rock and well located to head out early to the valleys or the balloon.

Yes. You travel with an official Spanish-speaking guide for the whole day, both on the boat and during the Fener and Balat walk. We are a local operator in Turkey, so you deal directly with the organizer.

Yes. We are the same local operator in Istanbul and Cappadocia, with a Spanish-speaking guide in both cities. We do not hand Cappadocia to a third party or leave you alone between flights.

It is the same city in different eras: Constantinople was the name during the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and Istanbul is the current name. This tour visits precisely the "jewels of Constantinople", the great Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of the old town.

Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus, Balat), Cappadocia (Göreme, Uçhisar, Ihlara, Kaymaklı, Selime), Ephesus (Library of Celsus, House of the Virgin Mary) and Pamukkale (Hierapolis, travertines, Laodicea).

Daily breakfast, 6 lunches during the visits and 7 dinners.

Cairo (Giza pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis), Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Karnak).

It can run both ways depending on the departure and the cruise line: from Luxor to Aswan or from Aswan to Luxor. In either case the same great temples are visited; we confirm the exact direction when preparing your quote.

Breakfast every day and dinner in Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale (half board). Dinners in Istanbul are not included.

Accommodation is in selected, good-category hotels in each city: in Istanbul İcon Bomonti, Sorriso or Lamartine Taksim; in Cappadocia Monark, Ramada or Altınöz; in Antalya Business Hotel or Crowne Plaza; in Fethiye Mara Palace; in Pamukkale Adempira Termal & Spa; and in Kaş Brow City Hotel (or similar, subject to availability). We confirm the hotels in writing before the trip.

In August (8 and 22), September (12 and 25) and October (9 and 16).

Yes. You have a Spanish-speaking guide in Turkey and Jordan, with real explanations at Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum. We are a local operator in Turkey and work with a trusted team in Jordan, with no resellers subcontracting.

Breakfast at all hotels and entrances to the sites of Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale are included. Lunches, dinners and the Istanbul site entrances are not included.

A single excursion covers just one part (for example, the classics or the Bosphorus). This 4-day package brings the must-sees together with guide continuity, sorted transfers and room to personalize, instead of booking and coordinating each day separately.

Yes. You have a Spanish-speaking guide in Jordan and a Spanish-speaking Egyptologist aboard the Nile cruise, with real explanations at Petra, the pyramids and the pharaonic temples, with no loose audio guides.

Yes. The cruise already covers both shores from the water, and if you want to spend time on the Asian side (Üsküdar, Kadıköy) your guide can adapt the day or combine it with another. Tell us when booking and we arrange it.

Yes. You can do the trip privately, with your own guide, pace and dates, or in a cheaper version with other people. We explain both options so you choose according to your budget.

Yes. You can do the trip privately, with your own guide, pace and dates, or in a cheaper departure with other people. We explain both options so you choose according to your budget.

They are the seven Christian communities to which the Book of Revelation addressed its letters —Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea—, all in present-day Turkey, in the Aegean and Anatolia region.

The Jordan Pass, if bought before traveling and you stay at least 3 nights (4 days) in Jordan, waives the entry visa fee and includes Petra and 40+ attractions (Jerash, Amman Citadel, Aqaba). It is valid for 12 months and active for 14 days from first use. The passport must be valid for 6 months; we guide you according to your nationality.

Entry requirements for the Emirates and Turkey depend on your nationality. We guide you according to your passport, but you should always confirm with each country's official source before traveling.

Yes: a romantic route through Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus, 4-5 star hotels with the option of a cave hotel, and a private Spanish-speaking guide.

For Jordan there is the Jordan Pass (it waives the visa fee if you stay 3+ nights) and for Egypt the tourist visa. Requirements depend on your nationality; we guide you or handle it, but you should always confirm with each country's official source before traveling.

Greece is in the Schengen area and Turkey has its own entry rules. Requirements depend on your nationality; we guide you according to your passport, but you should always confirm with the official source before traveling.

Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) offer mild weather for walking the valleys. The balloon flies almost all year, with more confirmed flights in stable-wind months; winter gives snowy landscapes, with more weather cancellations.

Guaranteed departures are in August, September and October 2026. From late spring to early autumn (May to October) the weather is stable and pleasant for combining the cities with the Mediterranean coast. June and September offer the best balance between good weather and fewer crowds.

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer the best weather, but there are guaranteed departures throughout 2026, from March to December.

Most travelers need the electronic visa (e-visa), which is easily obtained at evisa.gov.tr before the trip.

There are guaranteed daily departures in 2026, with flexible dates. Spring and autumn offer the best weather for this route.

Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are ideal: mild weather for Petra, Wadi Rum and Cappadocia. Summer is very hot in the Jordanian desert and winter is cooler, especially at night in Wadi Rum.

There are guaranteed daily departures with flexible dates. Spring and autumn offer the best weather for Ephesus and the Cappadocia balloons.

From October to April, when the Gulf heat is bearable and Turkey is still pleasant in spring and autumn. Avoid summer (June-August), with extreme temperatures in Dubai that limit the safari and outdoor activities.

Spring (April-June) and early autumn (September-October): good weather for the ruins and mild sea for the islands cruise. Summer is hotter and busier, especially in the Greek islands.

Most travellers need the electronic visa (e-visa), easy to process online before the trip. We guide you according to your nationality, but you should always confirm with the official source.

4.7/5 from 78 verified reviews

5/5 ★

Excelente servicio

Hermoso recorrido, me encantó cada minuto. La Cisterna Basílica parece de película. Tip de mujer práctica: lleven pañuelo para la mezquita y billetes pequeños para el baño público del bazar.

Carmen Lucía Restrepo from Brazil

5/5 ★

Mejor de lo esperado

Una experiencia maravillosa. Ver los palacios desde el agua, entre Europa y Asia, fue precioso. El trato fue cercano y atento en todo momento. Totalmente recomendable.

Sofía Ruiz from España

4/5 ★

Viaje de ensueño

Un viaje inolvidable de principio a fin. Petra y Wadi Rum tras Estambul y Capadocia, una combinación que recomiendo a todos. Relación calidad precio inmejorable.

Emilio Navarro from Ecuador

5/5 ★

Better than expected

It exceeded all our expectations. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque left us speechless. The Spanish speaking guide was attentive and very professional. Highly recommended.

Thomas Rossi from Italia

4/5 ★

Todo perfecto

Superó todas nuestras expectativas. Pamukkale y Éfeso fueron una sorpresa preciosa dentro del circuito. Lo que más valoramos fue la transparencia en el precio, sin sorpresas. Repetiremos seguro.

Mateo Sánchez from Ecuador

5/5 ★

Organización impecable

Una experiencia maravillosa. Turquía y Dubái juntos, con el safari en el desierto, espectacular. Los hoteles muy bien ubicados y cómodos. Muchas gracias por todo.

Rosa Flores from Costa Rica

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Turkey Circuit 8 Days and 7 Nights in Spanish: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with a Private Guide

Turkey's essential route in 8 days with a local operator

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