Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll be picked up from Istanbul Airport by your guide and driver in a private car. The ride takes you to your hotel where you can get settled in. After that, the rest of your day is open, so you can relax at your hotel or venture out to explore the city on your own if you're not too tired from travel.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning you'll head into Istanbul's historic UNESCO area to see Topkapi Palace (or the Basilica Cistern if the palace is closed). From there, you'll check out the Hippodrome of Constantinople and then the Blue Mosque. Later in the afternoon, you'll walk through Hagia Sophia before spending time browsing the Grand Bazaar (or Beyaz\u0131t Square if it's closed). By evening you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace with all-area access including Harem
- Visit Basilica Cistern (alternative when Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday)
- Visit Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Beyazıt Square (alternative when Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday)
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern Hippodrome of Constantinople Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar Beyazıt Square - Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll go to the dock for a two-hour Bosphorus Strait cruise where you'll see the Golden Horn, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, and views of Topkapi Palace from the water. Then you'll be driven to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir, followed by a car ride to Kusadasi (around 1 hour). Once you arrive at your hotel, the evening is free to wander around this coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Kusadasi)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Strait cruise (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Golden Horn Dolmabahce Palace Bosphorus Bridge - Day 4
Kusadasi
You'll drive about 30 minutes to Ephesus Ancient City and spend time walking through the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Grand Theater, and Baths of Varius. Next, you'll visit the Temple of Artemis and see its model at the Ephesus Archaeological Museum to understand why it ranked among the Seven Wonders. In the afternoon, you'll see the House of the Virgin Mary before heading back to your Kusadasi hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Kusadasi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Grand Theater
- Visit Baths of Varius
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Ephesus Archaeological Museum
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Ephesus Ancient City Temple of Hadrian Celsus Library Grand Theater Baths of Varius Temple of Artemis Ephesus Archaeological Museum House of the Virgin Mary - Day 5
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
This morning you'll take a flight from Izmir to Kayseri Airport. When you land, your driver will meet you and take you to your cave hotel in Cappadocia. From there, the rest of your day is yours to explore the region at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agarta Cave Suites, Cappadocia or similar)
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight in Cappadocia (seats are limited, must be arranged in advance)
- Day 6
Cappadocia
A local guide will lead you through northern Cappadocia, starting at Goreme Open Air Museum where you'll see over 30 cave churches and monasteries, including special access to the Dark Church. Next, you'll go to Pasabag Valley to see the distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formations and fairy chimneys. Then you'll visit Devrent Valley for the animal-shaped formations before passing through Love Valley on your way back. You'll stop at the Swing Cafe and a panoramic viewpoint to catch the sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Agarta Cave Suites, Cappadocia or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Special entry to Dark Church at Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Pasabag Valley (Monk Valley)
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Pass through Love Valley
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Dark Church Pasabag Valley Devrent Valley Love Valley 
- Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll visit Cavusin Village to see ancient cave houses and the Great Basilica from the 5th century. Then comes a two-hour guided hike through Rose Valley. You'll continue to Red Valley where red rocks contrast against the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, you'll explore Uchisar Castle, a 60-meter stone formation with passageways inside, and then visit Kaymakli Underground City from the Hittite era. Later you'll head to the airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul, where you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Visit Cavusin Village
- Visit Great Basilica (St. John the Baptist Chapel)
- Guided hike in Rose Valley (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Red Valley
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
Landmarks Cavusin Village Great Basilica Rose Valley Red Valley Uchisar Castle Kaymakli Underground City 
- Day 8
Istanbul
Depending on your flight time, your driver will transfer you to Istanbul Airport with enough time to check in for your departure. That wraps up your journey with Agate Travel.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
