Offbeat Turkey 9-Night: Cappadocia, Konya & Eastern Gems | 9 Nights and 10 Days Turkey Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival — Transfer to Cappadocia and Sunset Views
Arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport and private transfer to Cappadocia. Check in at your cave-style or boutique hotel. Relax and enjoy your first views of the surreal landscape. Evening at leisure with a short walk to a viewpoint for sunset over the valleys.
Cappadocia — Hot Air Balloon (Optional) & Göreme Open Air Museum
Early morning optional hot air balloon (book ahead) to watch sunrise over the fairy chimneys. After breakfast visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, an extraordinary complex of rock-cut churches with frescoes. Afternoon visits include Uçhisar Castle and Avanos for pottery demonstration and a stroll by the Kızılırmak River.
Cappadocia — Underground City & Ihlara Valley Hike
Discover one of the underground cities (Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı) and learn about the subterranean life of ancient communities. Continue to Ihlara Valley for a pleasant riverside hike and visit cave churches. Finish at Selime Monastery before returning to your hotel.
Cappadocia — Free Time & Transfer to Konya
Morning at leisure — optional ATV/horseback ride or pottery workshop in Avanos. After lunch, drive to Konya, the spiritual heart of Sufi culture. Check in and enjoy an evening walk through the historic center.
Konya — Mevlana Museum & Whirling Dervish Heritage
Visit the Mevlana Museum (Rumi's mausoleum) and learn about the Mevlevi order. Explore Alaeddin Hill, the Seljuk monuments and local bazaars. In the evening, attend an optional Whirling Dervish show to experience traditional Sufi music and dance.
Transfer to Gaziantep — Mosaic Museum & Culinary Evening
Travel to Gaziantep. Afternoon visit to the acclaimed Zeugma Mosaic Museum to see Roman mosaics, then explore Gaziantep's old bazaar and copper market. Enjoy a guided culinary tasting of baklava, kebabs and regional specialties in the evening.
Gaziantep — Culinary Immersion & Local Workshops
Full day exploring Gaziantep's culinary heritage: hands-on cooking or food-walking tour (seasonal), visit to Yesemek (ancient stone sculpture workshop) or local museums. Discover traditional pistachio processing and meet local artisans.
Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa — Göbekli Tepe & Harran
Drive to Şanlıurfa. Visit Göbekli Tepe — one of the world's oldest known temple complexes (UNESCO candidate/remarkable site). Continue to Harran to see the iconic beehive houses and historic citadel. Evening stroll around Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish).
Şanlıurfa to Mardin — Ancient Stone Town & Sunset Over Mesopotamia
Depart for Mardin, an architectural jewel perched above the Mesopotamian plains. Explore the winding alleys of Mardin Old Town, visit the Zinciriye Medrese and enjoy panoramic views at sunset over the plains.
Mardin — Monasteries, Midyat Excursion & Departure
Visit the historic Deyrulzafaran Monastery (Mor Hananyo) and, time permitting, take a short excursion to Midyat for silver and onyx workshops and traditional stone architecture. Transfer to Mardin Airport or onward connection for departure. End of Offbeat Turkey 9-Night: Cappadocia, Konya & Eastern Gems.
Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation in handpicked hotels (cave hotel in Cappadocia, boutique hotels elsewhere)
- Daily breakfast (9) and select dinners as noted
- Private transfers and intercity road transfers as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides for included tours
- Entrance fees to sites included in the itinerary (as listed)
- Local taxes and service charges
This package is marketed as a Turkey tour package and Turkey Adventure tour package suitable for travelers seeking an offbeat Turkey Adventure package.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Turkey
- Optional activities: Hot air balloon flight, Whirling Dervish performance (when ticketed), ATV rides and hands-on workshops unless pre-booked
- Travel insurance, visa fees, personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specified and any early/late check-in fees
- Peak-season and public holiday supplements (may apply)
Tip: Book the hot air balloon well in advance during high season. Domestic flight or rail upgrades are available on request.
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We booked a Turkey trip for me and my wife through TourGrids, and honestly the coordinator they assigned — Priya — was the real reason everything went well. Before the trip, she was on WhatsApp almost daily, answering all our questions without making us feel like we were bothering her. When our hotel check-in in Istanbul had a small issue, one message to her and it was sorted within the hour. She called the property directly and kept us updated throughout. No hidden charges, the itinerary was exactly what we discussed, and the cabs were always on time. Felt like someone was genuinely watching over the trip the whole time.
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Honestly, I was very nervous about handing over our entire Turkey trip to a company I'd never used before. My husband and I had always planned everything ourselves, so this was a big step. But from the first WhatsApp conversation itself, TourGrids felt different — they actually listened to what we wanted instead of pushing a standard package. Our coordinator was reachable throughout, even when we had questions about visa documents at odd hours. Hotels were proper good, the Istanbul to Cappadocia transfers were all pre-arranged, and there were no surprise charges at the end. Everything matched exactly what was promised. That trust factor is what I'll remember most.
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Honestly went in skeptical because I'd priced Turkey myself on MakeMyTrip and the numbers weren't looking great. TourGrids came back with a package for me and my wife that included flights, 4-star hotels in Istanbul and Cappadocia, airport transfers, most breakfasts, and a hot air balloon experience — all within a budget I wasn't expecting. The coordinator was available on WhatsApp throughout, answered every small doubt without making us feel like we were bothering him. No hidden charges when we actually paid, which I was specifically watching for. Booking independently would've saved maybe 3-4k maximum but with ten times the effort. The hotels were proper good, especially the cave hotel in Cappadocia — that alone felt worth it.
