Malta
Harbours and Mediterranean heritage
Discover Marsaxlokk, Valletta and the Three Cities, with an excursion to Gozo and return to Malta.
Turkey and Malta — Cappadocia, Ephesus and Mediterranean Heritage
14 days and 13 nights
Availability: 51 planned Sunday departures, from 4 April 2027 to 19 March 2028 · on request
Istanbul, Turkey
Malta
Overview
Turkey and Malta — Cappadocia, Ephesus and Mediterranean Heritage combines 14 days and 13 nights on scheduled shared tours.
From Cappadocia’s landscapes to Malta’s temples and harbours, this route brings two countries together in one continuous journey. Pamukkale, Ephesus and Malta’s fortified cities connect history with the Mediterranean.
There are 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 1 in Pamukkale and 7 in Malta. The base includes two Turkish domestic flights, 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 2 light lunches without drinks. Guidance is in Spanish in Turkey and multilingual in Malta, subject to confirmation.
Ground package base from US$ 3.689,99 per person sharing a double room, in the Classic category, with Turkey in winter and Malta in low season. The price varies by date, category and occupancy. International flights, including Istanbul–Malta, are not included and can be quoted by Memphis. Malta admission tickets and the environmental contribution are quoted separately. The mandatory charge in Turkey is US$ 50,00 per person, paid in cash to the guide, outside the base. The Day 7 connection depends on compatible flights and transfers on the same Saturday.
Route overview
Travel route
Two countries, two included domestic flights and a seven-night base for discovering Malta and Gozo. The flight between the countries is quoted separately.
Route: Istanbul → flight to Kayseri → Cappadocia → Aksaray → Pamukkale and Hierapolis → Ephesus → Izmir → flight to Istanbul → flight to Malta. There are 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 1 in Pamukkale and 7 in Malta. Both domestic flights are included; Istanbul–Malta is quoted separately.
- Road
- Included domestic flights
- International flight on request
Route: A 7-night base in Malta: Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto; Valletta; Mdina, Rabat, Dingli and San Anton; the Three Cities and harbour cruises; Gozo, with Mġarr, Ġgantija and Victoria, returning the same day; Limestone Heritage and Ħaġar Qim. Transfers through Luqa Airport. The Blue Grotto boat is optional.
- Road
- Crossing to Gozo
- Harbour cruises
The Malta connection on Day 7 must allow flights and transfers on the same Saturday; avoiding extra nights depends on this confirmation. The order of excursions may change while retaining visits, and sea journeys depend on the weather. Illustrative maps using public-domain Natural Earth base data.
Memorable experiences
Journey highlights
Anatolian landscapes, free time in Istanbul and historic cities beside the Mediterranean.
Turkey
Istanbul at your own pace
Enjoy free time in the city. City and Bosphorus tours are optional and quoted separately.
Turkey
Cappadocia’s landscapes
Discover Göreme, valleys and an underground city. The balloon flight is optional, on request and weather-dependent.
Photographs: Istanbul, Fatih Yürür; Cappadocia, Slava Auchynnikau; cover, Timur Garifov (Unsplash License). Marsaxlokk: Renata Apan, CC BY-SA 4.0; presentation crop under the same license. Maps: Natural Earth public-domain base data. Balloon on the cover: optional activity, weather-dependent.
Travel profile
Who we recommend this trip for
For travellers wishing to combine history, landscapes and sea excursions in two countries, with shared tours and a week’s accommodation at the same base in Malta.
- History and heritage
- Landscapes and crossings
- Shared tours
- One base in Malta
Important: there are walks, road journeys, flights and sea excursions. Tell us your mobility needs before booking to check the suitability of services. Operations are scheduled and shared; there is no exclusive guide or vehicle.
What's included
- Turkey: 6 nights: 3 in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia and 1 in Pamukkale.
- Turkey: 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners, according to the itinerary.
- Turkey: Scheduled arrival, departure and indicated domestic connection transfers.
- Turkey: Professional Spanish-speaking guide, road transport by air-conditioned coach and admission for included visits.
- Turkey: Tips at hotels and restaurants.
- Turkey: Economy-class domestic flights: Istanbul (IST)–Kayseri (ASR) and Izmir (ADB)–Istanbul (IST).
- Malta: 7 nights in a Standard room with breakfast, in the booked combination.
- Malta: Group transfers between Malta International Airport in Luqa and the hotel.
- Malta: Scheduled excursions with a multilingual guide subject to confirmation, according to the day-by-day itinerary.
- Malta: Malta Experience; dgħajsa mini-cruise and harbour cruise scheduled on Day 11; crossing for the Gozo excursion.
- Malta: 2 light lunches, without drinks, on Days 10 and 12.
- Malta: Maltese VAT applicable to the package services.
Breakfast on Day 7 belongs to the Turkish section and is counted once. Combined total: 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 2 light lunches without drinks.
What's not included
- Istanbul–Malta and other international flights: Separate quotation, with baggage, schedules and conditions confirmed.
- Ground services and hotel taxes in Turkey: US$ 50,00 per person, paid in cash to the guide on arrival day. Outside the base price, deposit, discounts and instalment arrangements. Conversion to other currencies is indicative only; payment to the guide is in US dollars.
- Admission tickets for visits in Malta: On request; required to compose the complete proposal.
- Environmental accommodation contribution in Malta: Amount and collection confirmed for the booking. Outside the base.
- Blue Grotto boat and Cappadocia balloon: Optional, on request, subject to weather and operation.
- Unspecified meals, drinks and personal expenses: Not included; tips for the guide and driver are not included.
- Travel insurance and porters: Not included.
Early check-in, late check-out and extra nights are not included. Istanbul tours, a traditional evening and the cave-hotel alternative in Cappadocia are optional, on request.
Admission tickets for the scheduled Malta visits do not become optional because they are quoted separately. No missing price should be treated as zero. The complete trip total remains on request until the applicable components are confirmed.
Before you travel
Frequently asked questions about this trip
Check the operation, connections, accommodation categories and components requiring a quotation.
Is the base price the complete trip total?
No. The base combines the scheduled ground services and two Turkish domestic flights. The Istanbul–Malta flight, Malta admission tickets and environmental contribution, the mandatory charge paid to the guide in Turkey and other applicable components are separate. The complete total will be provided after all services are confirmed.
Which flights are included?
Economy-class domestic flights Istanbul (IST)–Kayseri (ASR) and Izmir (ADB)–Istanbul (IST) are included. The Istanbul–Malta flight and other international flights are not included and can be quoted by Memphis. Schedules and baggage allowances will be confirmed at ticketing.
Does the Malta connection require extra nights?
The domestic return to Istanbul is on Day 6, with accommodation included. The Malta connection is planned for Day 7. Flights and transfers must allow departure and arrival on the same Saturday; only then will the absence of extra nights be confirmed.
Is the trip private, and which languages are used?
Tours, excursions and transfers are scheduled and shared. In Turkey, the guide is Spanish-speaking; in Malta, guidance is multilingual and the language is subject to confirmation. The combination does not include exclusive guides, vehicles or services.
How do the accommodation categories work?
Classic and Selection are alternative combinations. In Classic, the Malta base is Sliema or St. Julian’s; in Selection, San Anton/Balzan. The Cappadocia and Pamukkale hotels are common to both combinations. Categories do not automatically mean a uniform star classification. The final Malta hotel will be advised 14 days before departure, subject to availability and confirmation.
Are Malta admission tickets optional?
Admission tickets for the scheduled Malta visits are quoted separately, but that does not make them optional. They must form part of the complete proposal. Malta Experience, the dgħajsa mini-cruise, harbour cruise and crossing for the Gozo excursion are included according to the itinerary.
Can I book a single room or travel alone?
Published references are for bookings of 2 to 5 paying adults. The single-room price already combines the per-person base and single supplement; do not add the supplement again. For a solo traveller, other party sizes, triple occupancy and children, request a quotation.
Is there a supplement for year-end departures?
Yes. Departures on 26/12/2027 and 02/01/2028 overlap the Turkish section’s event period, from 27/12/2027 to 03/01/2028. They require a mandatory supplement on request, and the base table is not a confirmed price for these dates.
Which excursions are optional?
Istanbul city and Bosphorus tours, the balloon flight and traditional evening in Cappadocia, the cave-hotel alternative and the Blue Grotto boat are optional, on request. The balloon and Blue Grotto boat depend on weather and operation. Gozo is visited with same-day return to Malta, with no overnight stay on the island.
How does the Malta arrival transfer work?
For the group arrival transfer in Malta, the maximum waiting time is one hour relative to the flight’s scheduled time. After that, the transfer is not guaranteed and additional expenses incurred by the traveller are not reimbursed. Early check-in and late check-out are not included.
How long is the quotation valid?
The specific quotation is valid for 15 days from its preparation. Availability, seasonal rates, services and the complete total are reconfirmed in the proposal. This period is not a fixed validity date for all prices on this page.
Which documents and baggage conditions should I check?
Entry documentation, travel requirements and insurance must be checked for each traveller and date. Baggage allowances on domestic and inter-country flights will be confirmed at ticketing; no common allowance is assumed.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Sunday Arrival in Istanbul
On arrival in Istanbul, airport assistance and scheduled transfer to the hotel. Between the Bosphorus and historic districts begins a journey continuing to Cappadocia, Anatolia’s remains and the Maltese archipelago. Accommodation in Istanbul.
No meals planned · Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 Monday Istanbul at your own pace
Breakfast and a free day. A full-day tour with lunch may be booked separately, including an exterior view of Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, subject to opening arrangements. These visits are optional and not part of the base. Accommodation in Istanbul.
Breakfast · Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 Tuesday Istanbul and Cappadocia
Breakfast and free time. A half-day Bosphorus tour can be requested as an option. In the afternoon, airport transfer and the included economy-class flight to Kayseri. On arrival, transfer to the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and accommodation. Flight number and time will be confirmed at ticketing.
Breakfast and dinner · Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 4 Wednesday Cappadocia’s landscapes
Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum, with rock-cut churches and frescoes. Continue through Uçhisar, Pigeon and Love Valleys, Avanos and an underground city used as a refuge by early Christians. Stops at carpet, onyx and jewellery workshops complete the day. Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation. The balloon flight is optional, on request and weather-dependent.
Breakfast and dinner · Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 5 Thursday Cappadocia and Pamukkale
After breakfast, depart for Aksaray. The route follows the old Silk Road and includes a visit to a caravanserai, a historic inn for camel caravans. Continue to Pamukkale, where the travertine terraces and ancient remains await the following day. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast and dinner · Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 6 Friday Pamukkale, Ephesus and return to Istanbul
Visit the travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis. Continue to the Kuşadası region, visiting the House of the Virgin Mary and a presentation of leather products. In Ephesus, visit the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Library of Celsus, Odeon and theatre. Transfer to Izmir Airport for the included flight to Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Breakfast · Overnight in Istanbul
Day 7 Saturday From Istanbul to Malta
Breakfast. At the confirmed time, transfer to Istanbul Airport for the separately quoted flight to Malta. On arrival at Malta International Airport in Luqa, shared transfer to the hotel. This day links the end of the Turkish section with arrival in Malta. No additional nights are planned; flights and transfers must be compatible on the same date.
Breakfast in Turkey · Overnight in Malta
Day 8 Sunday Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto area
After breakfast, discover the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and its Sunday market among colourful traditional boats. Continue to Wied iz-Zurrieq, departure point for the optional Blue Grotto boat, paid separately and weather-dependent. A small Maltese village completes the route before returning to the hotel.
Breakfast · Overnight in Malta
Day 9 Monday Valletta and the Knights of St John
Walk through Valletta via Upper Barrakka Gardens, overlooking the Grand Harbour. Continue to St John’s Co-Cathedral and Oratory, with works by Caravaggio; along Republic Street, pass the Grand Master’s Palace and St George’s Square. The Malta Experience audiovisual show is included. Monument admission tickets are quoted separately.
Breakfast · Overnight in Malta
Day 10 Tuesday Mdina, Rabat and Dingli
Mdina’s historic streets and bastions reveal Malta’s former capital. Continue to the Christian catacombs of Rabat and Dingli Cliffs. After a light lunch without drinks, visit San Anton Gardens; the Presidential Palace is viewed from outside. Return to the hotel.
Breakfast and light lunch without drinks · Overnight in Malta
Day 11 Wednesday The Three Cities and the harbours
Via the Cospicua area, arrive in Vittoriosa for a walk through historic streets. A dgħajsa mini-cruise reveals the inlets of the Grand Harbour. Senglea Gardens offer another perspective on the fortifications. In the afternoon, a cruise through Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour, followed by free time in Sliema. Return from Sliema is planned for 18:00.
Breakfast · Overnight in Malta
Day 12 Thursday Gozo, temples and rural landscapes
The sea crossing leads to Mġarr harbour on Gozo. Visit the megalithic temples of Ġgantija and Victoria’s Citadel, amid rural landscapes and craft traditions. Light lunch included, without drinks. Return to Malta for accommodation; Gozo is a day excursion with no overnight stay on the island.
Breakfast and light lunch without drinks · Overnight in Malta
Day 13 Friday Maltese stone and the temples of Ħaġar Qim
Limestone Heritage presents limestone’s relationship with Malta’s construction and history. Then visit the prehistoric site of Ħaġar Qim, facing the Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. The rest of the day is free, with return to the hotel. Admission tickets on request.
Breakfast · Overnight in Malta
Day 14 Saturday Farewell to Malta
Breakfast. At the time confirmed for the operation, shared transfer to Malta International Airport in Luqa for the departure flight. End of services.
Breakfast · No overnight stay
Istanbul tours are optional in this base. Times, attraction opening arrangements and sequence will be confirmed at booking.
The order of Malta excursions may change for operational reasons while retaining the scheduled visits. Monument admission tickets will be quoted for the complete proposal.
Prices and hotels
Reference ground package base prices per person
Traveller prices, originally quoted in US dollars (USD), for bookings of 2 to 5 paying adults. Conversions to other currencies are indicative estimates, not payment quotations. The base includes the scheduled ground services and two Turkish domestic flights. The complete trip total remains on request.
Ground package base from US$ 3.689,99 per person sharing a double room, exclusively in the Classic category, with Turkey in winter and Malta in low season. Check the combination of seasons applicable to your date; this price does not apply to every departure.
International flights, including Istanbul–Malta, are not included and can be quoted by Memphis. Malta admission tickets and the environmental contribution, the mandatory charge paid to the guide in Turkey, and applicable options and supplements are also outside the base. Missing prices do not mean zero.
Turkey’s season is determined by the start of the Turkish section: summer from 01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027; winter from 01/11/2027 to 31/03/2028. Malta’s season is based on arrival in the archipelago and varies between Classic and Selection, according to the calendar below. Use only the departures shown for this combination.
Accommodation category: Classic
| Season | Double room per person | Single room per person |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey: Summer Malta: High |
US$ 4.510,66 | US$ 7.143,54 |
| Turkey: Summer Malta: Peak |
US$ 4.599,93 | US$ 7.336,95 |
| Turkey: Summer Malta: Mid |
US$ 4.443,71 | US$ 7.039,39 |
| Turkey: Summer Malta: Low |
US$ 3.781,65 | US$ 5.715,27 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: High |
US$ 4.418,99 | US$ 6.926,87 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: Peak |
US$ 4.508,26 | US$ 7.120,28 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: Low |
US$ 3.689,99 | US$ 5.498,61 |
The single-room price already includes the single supplement. Do not add the supplement again. Single occupancy requires a booking of at least 2 participants; solo travellers on request.
Single-room composition: Classic supplement
The figures below show the difference between the double-room base and the single-room total. They explain the composition, not an additional charge on top of the single total already shown.
| Turkey season | Malta season | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | High | US$ 2.632,88 |
| Summer | Peak | US$ 2.737,02 |
| Summer | Mid | US$ 2.595,68 |
| Summer | Low | US$ 1.933,62 |
| Winter | High | US$ 2.507,88 |
| Winter | Peak | US$ 2.612,02 |
| Winter | Low | US$ 1.808,62 |
Accommodation category: Selection
| Season | Double room per person | Single room per person |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey: Summer Malta: High |
US$ 5.860,42 | US$ 9.294,94 |
| Turkey: Summer Malta: Peak |
US$ 6.006,22 | US$ 9.586,54 |
| Turkey: Summer Malta: Low |
US$ 4.844,28 | US$ 7.344,48 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: High |
US$ 5.627,09 | US$ 8.994,94 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: Peak |
US$ 5.772,89 | US$ 9.286,54 |
| Turkey: Winter Malta: Low |
US$ 4.610,94 | US$ 7.044,47 |
Single-room composition: Selection supplement
The figures below show the difference between the double-room base and the single-room total. They explain the composition, not an additional charge on top of the single total already shown.
| Turkey season | Malta season | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | High | US$ 3.434,52 |
| Summer | Peak | US$ 3.580,32 |
| Summer | Low | US$ 2.500,20 |
| Winter | High | US$ 3.367,85 |
| Winter | Peak | US$ 3.513,65 |
| Winter | Low | US$ 2.433,53 |
Classic and Selection are alternative categories, not cumulative. Seasonal rates and availability will be reconfirmed before booking.
Mandatory components outside the base
| Component | Price or condition |
|---|---|
| Turkey local charge | US$ 50,00 per person, paid in cash directly to the guide on arrival day. Outside the base price, deposit, discounts and instalment arrangements. Conversion to other currencies is indicative only; payment to the guide is in US dollars. |
| Istanbul–Malta flight | On request; baggage, schedules and conditions will be confirmed. |
| Admission tickets for visits in Malta | On request; required for the complete proposal. |
| Environmental accommodation contribution in Malta | On request; amount and party responsible for collection confirmed for the booking. |
| Complete trip total | On request until all applicable components are confirmed. |
*26/12/2027 and 02/01/2028: the Turkish section overlaps the event period from 27/12/2027 to 03/01/2028. Mandatory supplement on request; the base table is not a confirmed price for these departures.
Planned departure calendar
Planned dates, subject to confirmation of the Istanbul–Malta flight, hotels and services. Turkey’s season is based on the start of the Turkish section; Malta’s on arrival in the archipelago.
April to July 2027
| Start in Turkey | Stay in Malta | Season in Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2027 | Arrival: 10/04/2027 End: 17/04/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 11/04/2027 | Arrival: 17/04/2027 End: 24/04/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 18/04/2027 | Arrival: 24/04/2027 End: 01/05/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 25/04/2027 | Arrival: 01/05/2027 End: 08/05/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 02/05/2027 | Arrival: 08/05/2027 End: 15/05/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 09/05/2027 | Arrival: 15/05/2027 End: 22/05/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 16/05/2027 | Arrival: 22/05/2027 End: 29/05/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 23/05/2027 | Arrival: 29/05/2027 End: 05/06/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 30/05/2027 | Arrival: 05/06/2027 End: 12/06/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
| 06/06/2027 | Arrival: 12/06/2027 End: 19/06/2027 |
Classic: High Selection: Peak |
| 13/06/2027 | Arrival: 19/06/2027 End: 26/06/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 20/06/2027 | Arrival: 26/06/2027 End: 03/07/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 27/06/2027 | Arrival: 03/07/2027 End: 10/07/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 04/07/2027 | Arrival: 10/07/2027 End: 17/07/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 11/07/2027 | Arrival: 17/07/2027 End: 24/07/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 18/07/2027 | Arrival: 24/07/2027 End: 31/07/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 25/07/2027 | Arrival: 31/07/2027 End: 07/08/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
August to November 2027
| Start in Turkey | Stay in Malta | Season in Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2027 | Arrival: 07/08/2027 End: 14/08/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 08/08/2027 | Arrival: 14/08/2027 End: 21/08/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 15/08/2027 | Arrival: 21/08/2027 End: 28/08/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 22/08/2027 | Arrival: 28/08/2027 End: 04/09/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 29/08/2027 | Arrival: 04/09/2027 End: 11/09/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 05/09/2027 | Arrival: 11/09/2027 End: 18/09/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 12/09/2027 | Arrival: 18/09/2027 End: 25/09/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 19/09/2027 | Arrival: 25/09/2027 End: 02/10/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 26/09/2027 | Arrival: 02/10/2027 End: 09/10/2027 |
Classic: Mid Selection: High |
| 03/10/2027 | Arrival: 09/10/2027 End: 16/10/2027 |
Classic: Mid Selection: High |
| 10/10/2027 | Arrival: 16/10/2027 End: 23/10/2027 |
Classic: Mid Selection: High |
| 17/10/2027 | Arrival: 23/10/2027 End: 30/10/2027 |
Classic: Mid Selection: High |
| 24/10/2027 | Arrival: 30/10/2027 End: 06/11/2027 |
Classic: Mid Selection: High |
| 31/10/2027 | Arrival: 06/11/2027 End: 13/11/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 07/11/2027 | Arrival: 13/11/2027 End: 20/11/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 14/11/2027 | Arrival: 20/11/2027 End: 27/11/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 21/11/2027 | Arrival: 27/11/2027 End: 04/12/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
November 2027 to March 2028
| Start in Turkey | Stay in Malta | Season in Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 28/11/2027 | Arrival: 04/12/2027 End: 11/12/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 05/12/2027 | Arrival: 11/12/2027 End: 18/12/2027 |
Classic: Low Selection: Peak |
| 12/12/2027 | Arrival: 18/12/2027 End: 25/12/2027 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 19/12/2027 | Arrival: 25/12/2027 End: 01/01/2028 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 26/12/2027 * | Arrival: 01/01/2028 End: 08/01/2028 |
Classic: Peak Selection: Peak |
| 02/01/2028 * | Arrival: 08/01/2028 End: 15/01/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 09/01/2028 | Arrival: 15/01/2028 End: 22/01/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 16/01/2028 | Arrival: 22/01/2028 End: 29/01/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 23/01/2028 | Arrival: 29/01/2028 End: 05/02/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 30/01/2028 | Arrival: 05/02/2028 End: 12/02/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 06/02/2028 | Arrival: 12/02/2028 End: 19/02/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 13/02/2028 | Arrival: 19/02/2028 End: 26/02/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 20/02/2028 | Arrival: 26/02/2028 End: 04/03/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 27/02/2028 | Arrival: 04/03/2028 End: 11/03/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 05/03/2028 | Arrival: 11/03/2028 End: 18/03/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: Low |
| 12/03/2028 | Arrival: 18/03/2028 End: 25/03/2028 |
Classic: Low Selection: High |
| 19/03/2028 | Arrival: 25/03/2028 End: 01/04/2028 |
Classic: High Selection: High |
Last combined start: 19/03/2028. Last planned arrival in Malta: 25/03/2028. Final end date: 01/04/2028. The date of the last Malta departure is not the final service date.
Optional activities and supplements on request
| Experience | Description and condition |
|---|---|
| Istanbul city tour | Full day with lunch. Exterior view of Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, subject to opening arrangements. |
| Half-day Bosphorus tour | Spice Bazaar and scheduled boat service. Fener and Balat are not confirmed on this half-day tour. |
| Cappadocia balloon flight | On request, subject to availability, weather and operating conditions. |
| Traditional evening in Cappadocia | Programme and services on request, according to the booking. |
| Cave hotel in Cappadocia | Supplement per person per night; property, classification and availability confirmed in the proposal. |
| Blue Grotto boat | Optional, paid separately, subject to weather and operation. |
Options form part of the booking only when selected and confirmed. Extra nights are not part of this itinerary; any requested extension will be quoted separately. The Chios excursion is not available in this 7-day Turkish programme.
Entry documentation, travel requirements and insurance must be checked for each traveller and date. Baggage allowances on domestic and inter-country flights will be confirmed at ticketing; no common allowance is assumed.
Payment and quotation terms
Confirmation and balance
A 25% deposit for confirmation and the remaining 75% paid no later than 40 days before travel. This is an alternative to full upfront payment via Wise with the discount described below.
Bookings close to departure
Bookings made 40 days or less before travel: full payment on confirmation.
Full upfront payment
Full upfront payment via Wise: a 3% discount on the package, cumulative with applicable promotions and applied successively, excluding local taxes, third-party charges and expressly excluded items.
International payments
International payments are received in our Wise account, with either full upfront payment or the deposit and balance option described above.
Currency information
Base prices are in USD; conversions to other currencies are indicative estimates, not payment quotations.
The charge of US$ 50,00 per person in Turkey is paid directly to the guide and is not part of the deposit, discount or instalment arrangements for services charged by Memphis. Conversion to other currencies is indicative only; payment to the guide is in US dollars.
The proposal will identify services charged by Memphis and direct payments at the destination. Amendments and cancellations will be formalised in the proposal and booking contract before purchase, according to the confirmed services.
Valid for 15 days from the quotation date. Availability and complete total subject to confirmation.
Planned hotels or similar
Choose an accommodation category. Classic and Selection combinations do not automatically mean a uniform star classification. Cappadocia and Pamukkale hotels are common to both categories.
Classic · Istanbul · 3 nights
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Revia Square Hotel Official website ↗ |
4 stars | Taksim |
| Riva Hotel Taksim Official website ↗ |
4 stars | Taksim |
| Golden Age Hotel Taksim Official website ↗ |
4 stars | Taksim |
| Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Harbiye |
Classic · Malta · 7 nights in a Standard room
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Preluna Hotel Official website ↗ |
4 stars | Sliema |
| Hotel Juliani Official website ↗ |
4 stars | St. Julian’s |
| Vivaldi Malta Official website ↗ |
4 stars | St. Julian’s |
Selection · Istanbul · 3 nights
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Pera Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Pera |
| Barceló Istanbul Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Taksim |
| Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Fatih |
| Point Hotel Taksim Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Taksim |
| Elite World İstanbul Taksim Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Taksim |
| The Marmara Taksim Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Taksim |
Selection · Malta · 7 nights in a Standard room
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthia Palace Malta Official website ↗ |
5 stars | San Anton / Balzan |
Classic and Selection · Cappadocia · 2 nights with breakfast and dinner
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Cappadocia Resort Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Ürgüp |
| Dinler Hotels Ürgüp Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Ürgüp |
| Crowne Plaza Cappadocia Nevşehir Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Nevşehir |
| Avrasya Hotel Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Avanos |
Classic and Selection · Pamukkale · 1 night with breakfast and dinner
| Planned hotel | Stated classification | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adempira Thermal & Spa Hotel Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Karahayıt / Pamukkale |
| Hierapark Thermal & Spa Hotel Deluxe Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Karahayıt / Pamukkale |
| Colossae Thermal & Spa Hotel Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Karahayıt / Pamukkale |
| Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Karahayıt / Pamukkale |
| Lycus River Thermal Hotel Official website ↗ |
5 stars | Karahayıt / Pamukkale |
Planned hotels or similar. The category is defined by the combination and does not automatically mean a uniform star classification. In Istanbul, the hotel and room type will be confirmed for the booking.
Planned hotels or similar. Location, property and room depend on confirmation. Services advertised on official websites do not establish their inclusion in the package; a view, balcony, suite or upgrade is not guaranteed.
The final property and room will be advised on confirmation. The cave-hotel alternative is optional, with a supplement on request; it is not part of the base.
Accommodation alternatives change the base location while retaining the planned excursions. The final Malta hotel will be advised 14 days before departure, subject to availability and confirmation.
The proposal will identify services charged by Memphis and direct payments at the destination. Provide dates, number of paying travellers, room composition, accommodation category and desired optional activities. Availability and complete total subject to confirmation.
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