Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
IstanbulOptional Activities
- Half-day tour of Egyptian Spice Bazaar and Rustempasa Mosque
- Bosphorus cruise along European and Asian shores (departing 1 p.m.)
Landmarks Egyptian Spice Bazaar Rustempasa Mosque Bosphorus - Day 2
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of St Sophia Museum
- Guided tour of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
- Guided tour of Hippodrome
- Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- Transfer from Izmir airport to Kusadasi
Landmarks Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Hippodrome - Day 3
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Artemis site
- Visit to Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Carpet village visit and demonstration of hand weaving
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum - Day 4
Pamukkale
Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Display of handcrafted leather goods
- Guided tour of Pamukkale white calcium terraces (Travertines)
- Guided tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
- Soak in natural hot springs
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning (Short Flight 45 minutes)
- Cleopatra's Pool - swim amongst the ruins in thermal spring pool
- Whirling Dervish Show
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool - Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Pamukkale to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sultanhani Caravansary
- Visit to Mevlana museum in Konya
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish folklore evening (dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks and entertainment with belly dancers, traditional folk dancers and Turkish musicians)
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravansary Mevlana Museum - Day 6
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- Visit to fairy chimneys
- Exploration of underground city
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning over the moonscapes of Cappadocia
- Turkish Bath (approximately 1 hour)
- Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening (dinner, unlimited beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks and entertainment with belly dancers, traditional folk dancers and Turkish musicians)
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Cappadocia - 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
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast























