Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye ( Please provide us with your departure flight information 30 days before departure to arrange the pick-up service.)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at Nusr-Et, Salt Bae's acclaimed Steakhouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Egyptian Bazaar
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Walk around Sultanahmet Square
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Dinner at Nusr-Et Steakhouse
Landmarks Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) Hagia Sophia Egyptian Bazaar Grand Bazaar Sultanahmet Square Obelisk of Theodosius Basilica Cistern - Day 3
Istanbul to Safranbolu
Istanbul to Safranbolu- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Turkish dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Safranbolu UNESCO World Heritage site
- Ascend Hidirlik Hill for views of Safranbolu
- Turkish dinner
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish bath - U$125/person
Landmarks Hidirlik Hill Safranbolu Old Town - Day 4
Safranbolu to Ankara to Cappadocia
Safranbolu to Ankara to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Turkish specialties at Dede Efendi Kaya Restaurant with traditional folk dance show and belly dance performance)
Included Activities
- Visit Anitkabir mausoleum
- Stop at Lake Tuz
- Dinner at Dede Efendi Kaya Restaurant with folk dance and belly dance performances
Landmarks Anitkabir Lake Tuz - Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast (or after hot air balloon activity if participating in optional balloon ride)), Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Goreme National Park UNESCO site
- Visit Fairy Chimneys
- Visit Love Valley
- Visit Rose Valley
- Visit Pasabag
- Visit Guvercinlik Valley
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Visit Three Beauties
- Visit Uçhisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Morning hot air balloon ride at sunrise - U$280/person (or more if booking on site subject to availability)
- 4X4 Jeep ride through Wonders of Goreme - U$90/person
Landmarks Goreme National Park Fairy Chimneys Love Valley Rose Valley Pasabag Guvercinlik Valley Devrent Valley Three Beauties Uçhisar Castle - Day 6
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Classic Turkish Kebab at Devtat)
Included Activities
- Tour Derinkuyu underground city
- Visit Mevlana Museum
- Turkish Kebab dinner at Devtat
Optional Activities
- Evening Whirling Dervishes Performance - U$109/person
Landmarks Derinkuyu Underground City Mevlana Museum - Day 7
Konya to Pamukkale
Konya to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Turkish roasted lamb at Kebapci Dursun)
Included Activities
- Visit Hierapolis UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Pamukkale hot springs and terraces
- Visit Hierapolis Archaeology Museum
- Turkish roasted lamb dinner at Kebapci Dursun
Landmarks Hierapolis Pamukkale Hierapolis Archaeology Museum - Day 8
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Pamukkale to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Turkish-Mediterranean seafood cuisine at Mezgit Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus archaeological site UNESCO World Heritage
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Amphitheater at Ephesus
- Visit Ephesus Museum
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Turkish-Mediterranean seafood dinner at Mezgit Restaurant
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Hadrian Celsus Library Ephesus Museum House of the Virgin Mary - Day 9
Kusadasi to Pergamon to Troy to Canakkale
Kusadasi to Pergamon to Troy to Canakkale- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pergamon UNESCO site with Theater of Pergamon
- Cable car ride to Upper Acropolis
- Visit Troy Archaeological Site UNESCO World Heritage
- View Troy Horse replica
Landmarks Pergamon Theater of Pergamon Upper Acropolis Troy Archaeological Site of Troy - Day 10
Canakkale to Istanbul
Canakkale to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cruise on the Bosporus)
Included Activities
- Dinner cruise on the Bosporus
Landmarks Bosporus - Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Dolmabahce Palace
- Stroll Istiklal Avenue
- Visit Galata Tower area
- Visit Taksim Square
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Dolmabahce Palace Istiklal Avenue Galata Tower Taksim Square Golden Horn Sea of Marmara - Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye ( Please provide us with your return flight information 30 days before departure to arrange the drop-off service. )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
