For a honeymoon in Turkey, there should be intrigue and beauty and this tour takes you to Istanbul, Fethiye, Antalya, and Cappadocia.
You will enjoy the cave hotel and coastal hotel we have selected for you, your heart will beat faster when you have an adventurous experience with your lover, and you will soak up the history as your hear your private guide's explanations. Create your memorable honeymoon with this tour!
Brief Itinerary for Turkey Honeymoon Tour (Istanbul to Cappadocia) Tour
| Day | Highlights |
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| Day 1 | Istanbul Arrival |
| Day 2 | Istanbul Old City Highlights |
| Day 3 | Istanbul to Fethiye by Flight |
| Day 4 | Free Day at the Resort |
| Day 5 | Saklikent Gorge, Kayakoy, and the Blue Lagoon |
| Day 6 | Fethiye to Antalya via D400, the Most Beautiful Coastal Road |
| Day 7 | Perge and Aspendos City Tour |
| Day 8 | Antalya to Cappadocia via Konya |
| Day 9 | Northern Cappadocia Tour |
| Day 10 | Underground City and Departure |
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Tour Highlights
Here are the awesome attractions, the most must-do activities selected by Highlights Travel (HT Hand-Picked), and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel (Only With HT) included in this tour:
Drive along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.
Attend a feast of history spanning millenniums with your loved one.
Stay in selected cave and beach hotels specifically for couples.
Choose an optional adventurous experience: a hot-air balloon flight or paragliding.
Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful tour for you.
Day 1
Istanbul Arrival
- Welcome to romantic Turkey! Meet your private guide at the airport and you will be driven to the hotel that we have selected for you. Spend the rest of your day at leisure and get ready to start your honeymoon tour!
Day 2
Istanbul Old City Highlights
breakfast and lunch
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays.
- The Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays.
- The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Day 3
Istanbul to Fethiye by Flight
breakfast
- You will fly from the big city of Istanbul to Dalaman, which is the closest airport to the popular coastal town of Fethiye and the famous beach resort of Oludeniz. After your airport transfer, enjoy your hotel with its superb ocean view.
Day 4
Free Day at the Resort
breakfast
- This is a free day on your Turkish honeymoon so why not enjoy some swimming, try food in the old town of Paspatur, and visit some of the Lycian rock tombs that are dotted around the city.
- Once the evening begins, Fethiye offers a range of dining from quick meals to fine dining followed by bars and nightclubs to relax with a drink.
- Optional Trip to Enrich Your Tour
- Island-hopping day trip: Hop on a pirate ship to explore the little islands! You will visit the Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley, and Camel Beach. Play high up on the deck and dance in the foam party!
- Half-day diving trip: If you love diving, joining a half-day diving trip will be fun!
Day 5
Saklikent Gorge, Kayakoy, and the Blue Lagoon
breakfast and lunch
- Your private guide will take you to Saklikent Gorge. This natural gorge has water flowing through it all year round and it makes for an interesting walk through the cool waters. If you like, soak yourself in the local mud baths and then head to the Blue Lagoon to enjoy the sun, sand, and swimming.
- Optional Trip to Enrich Your Tour
- Paragliding: This experience will make your heart beat faster! Go paragliding from Babadag mountain to Oludeniz Beach landing point via a tandem flight (approximately 40 minutes). This offers a unique photo opportunity on your honeymoon in Turkey.
Day 6
Fethiye to Antalya via D400, the Most Beautiful Coastal Road
breakfast and lunch
- D400 is considered to be one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world and it lies between Fethiye and Antalya. You can sit back and enjoy a relaxing ride along the stunning coastline.
- Stop over at Kas, a lovely town on the way, and enjoy local food in a seaside restaurant.
- Arrive in Antalya in the afternoon..
Day 7
Perge and Aspendos City Tour
breakfast and lunch
- Explore the ancient sites of Perge and Aspendos, visit the beautiful Side, and see the natural Kursunlu and Manavgat waterfalls (depending on the season).
- You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and the tour will begin with a visit to Perge. Tour the stadium, the Roman Gate, the Nymphaeum, the Roman baths, the Hellenistic Gate, the colonnaded main street, and the Agora. After lunch, there will be time to visit one of the waterfalls depending on the time of year. Aspendos is the next stop and it is known for its well-preserved theater.
Day 8
Antalya to Cappadocia via Konya
- Meal provided: breakfast
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, say goodbye to Antalya, and then head to Cappadocia. After 4 hours of driving, you will reach Konya where you have the chance to visit the Mevlana Museum, a school of whirling dervishes. You will have your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant. Then you will be driven for another 3 hours to reach Cappadocia.
- We have selected a lovely cave hotel for you to have an intimate time.
Day 9
Northern Cappadocia Tour
breakfast and lunch
- Start your visit at Goreme Panorama, which offers a splendid view over the village of Goreme, the land of fairy chimneys. Then, you will be fascinated by the Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is the biggest monastery complex in the region. You will continue to Ortahisar, a typical village with a castle and caves for food storage.
- Afterward, you will visit one of the most interesting places, Fairy Chimney Valley â Pasabag â with its mushroom-like rock formations. Passing through Imaginary Valley ( Devrent Valley ), you will have the impression that animals are petrified in the rocks.
- You will enjoy an open buffet for lunch in a restaurant.
- Finally, you will walk along the Red River's flourishing Avanos town, which is famous for its pottery cave workshops dating back thousands of years to the Hittites. On the way back to your hotel, you will visit Love Valley, which offers a magnificent view.â
Day 10
Underground City and Departure
breakfast and lunch
- Your visit will start with Uchisar Castle, the biggest fairy chimney used as a fortress by many civilizations. Then you will be amazed by Kaymakli Underground City, which served for many centuries as a refuge for the local people and saved early Christians from Roman persecution.
- Finally, you will visit Pigeon Valley with its lovely pigeons still living in pigeon houses. It has a wonderful view of Uchisar Castle.
- This is the end of your honeymoon tour. Your driver will take you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
- Optional Trip to Enrich Your Tour
- Hot-air balloon ride: This experience will be a happy ending for your honeymoon! Ride in a hot-air balloon and have a panoramic view of Goreme. Enjoy flying in the air with your loved one. We will make sure you get window seats in our balloon and we are certain your expectations will be met!
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
Hand-Picked Hotels
We select hotels with style and local features. Let us know your preferences and we'll find your ideal hotel.
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Legacy Ottoman Hotel
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Sentido Lykia Resort & SPA
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Akra Hotel
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Koza Cave Hotel
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Our Service Includes:
10 days from
US$ 4,580 per person (based on 2 persons, low season)Groups of 4 or more enjoy a more competitive price.
- One-to-one consultancy
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
- Hand-picked hotels
- Breakfasts and meals as listed
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- Transportation as listed
- A 24/7 helpline while traveling
Tour code: gh-tk-hm