Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Arrival Transfer is included.)
Optional Activities
- Egyptian Spice Bazaar tour (starting at 1pm)
- Bosphorous boat cruise covering European and Asian banks
Landmarks Egyptian Spice Bazaar Bosphorous - Day 2
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Istanbul to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, and Hippodrome
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Landmarks Blue Mosque Aya Sofya Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Hippodrome - Day 3
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Ephesus including Temple of Artemis site and ancient theater
- Ephesus Archaeology Museum visit
- Local carpet village tour with demonstration of hand-weaving
Landmarks Ancient Ephesus Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeology Museum - Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
Kusadasi to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale Travertines (white calcium terraces)
- Guided tour of Hierapolis ancient city
- Swimming in hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis - Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Pamukkale to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sultanhani Caravanserai visit with Silk Road history
- Mevlana museum visit in Konya
Optional Activities
- Turkish Folklore evening (paid locally)
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravanserai Mevlana Museum - Day 6
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Goreme Valley Open Air Museum tour
- Fairy chimneys exploration
- Underground city tour with subterranean churches, living areas, schools, and shops
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight (available locally)
- Turkish bath (available locally)
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia Underground City - Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Cappadocia to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anitkabir (Mustafa Kemal Ataturk mausoleum) visit in Ankara
Optional Activities
- Internal flight upgrade from Kayseri to Istanbul (including transfers)
Landmarks Anitkabir - Day 8
Istanbul
Istanbul- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tours of Istanbul (available locally)
- Extra nights in Istanbul hotel (post-tour)
