Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
IstanbulOptional Activities
- Half-day tour of Egyptian Spice Bazaar and Rustempasa Mosque with Bosphorus cruise (departures 1 p.m.)
Landmarks Egyptian Spice Bazaar Rustempasa Mosque Bosphorus 


- Day 2
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fully guided tour of Istanbul Old City including Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, and Hippodrome
- Flight from Istanbul to Izmir with transfers
Landmarks Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Hippodrome 
- Day 3
Kusadasi - Ephesus
Kusadasi - Ephesus- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis site
- Exploration of ancient Ephesus theatre
- Ephesus Archaeology Museum visit
- Carpet village tour and carpet weaving demonstration
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum 

- Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Kusadasi to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Display of locally handcrafted leather goods
- Tour of Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Thermal hot springs bathing experience
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - Short Flight 45 Minutes (surcharge EUR 20 for credit card payments applies)
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Cleopatra's Pool - Swim amongst the ruins in thermal spring pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Pamukkale to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Silk Road journey
- Visit to Sultanhani Caravansary
- Mevlana museum visit in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening - Dinner with unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks and entertainment featuring belly dancers, traditional folk dancers and traditional Turkish musicians
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Mevlana Museum - Day 6
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- Fairy chimneys viewing
- Underground city exploration
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning - Start the day with a balloon ride over the moonscapes of Cappadocia. Experienced pilots take you deep into the valleys and rise as high as 2000 feet. Longer flights available on request (surcharge EUR 20 for credit card payments applies)
- Turkish Bath - Approximately 1 hour experience consisting of sauna, marble slab lying, exfoliating massage and washing
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Cappadocia underground city 


- Day 7
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir - mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Landmarks Anitkabir - Day 8
Istanbul - Departure
Istanbul - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
































