A first Turkey trip from Pakistan, a checklist for the planning week

Planning a first trip to Turkey from Pakistan comes down to a few decisions. Make them in this order and the rest is easier.

Pick the length

Turkey tours from Pakistan Travel Diaries, a Lahore tour company, come in two lengths. One is 7 days with 6 nights and the other is 10 days with 9 nights. The 7 day tour covers Istanbul, a day in Bursa and Antalya on the south coast. The 10 day tour has the same first five days, then Antalya and inland, adding Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Konya.

Pick the airport

Flights leave from Lahore, Karachi or Islamabad. The return international air ticket is part of the package, and so is one domestic flight inside Turkey from Istanbul to Antalya.

Check the ground arrangements

Hotels are 3 star with three people to a room. Breakfast and dinner are included. A local Turkish guide and transport inside Turkey come with the package.

Ask for dates and fares

Departures run through the year on request. The Pakistan Travel Diaries Turkey page has a price table and a WhatsApp enquiry for the next date, so see the page for current fares.