Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your guide will meet you at Istanbul Airport and help with your hotel transfer. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable. You might take a walk around Sultanahmet Square or stop by a local café for some Turkish tea if you feel like exploring a bit.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk through Sultanahmet Square
- Turkish tea at a local café
Landmarks Sultanahmet Square 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Start exploring Istanbul's historic core, walking through the Hagia Sophia and checking out the Blue Mosque with its blue tiles and grand domes. Stroll the Hippodrome, then head to Topkapi Palace to see its extensive grounds. By late morning you'll reach the Grand Bazaar to browse spices, carpets, and souvenirs. After lunch, you'll fly to Izmir and drive to Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Stroll through Hippodrome
- Walk through Topkapi Palace
- Visit Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Pamukkale
You'll travel to Pamukkale, a UNESCO site known for its white travertine terraces and warm thermal pools. Walk barefoot across the terraces and soak in the mineral-rich waters. Then explore Hierapolis, the ancient city sitting on top, including a Roman theater, hundreds of tombs in the necropolis, and old Roman baths.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suhan Seaport Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Walk along white travertine terraces
- Soak in mineral-rich thermal pools
- Explore Hierapolis ancient city
- Visit Roman theater in Hierapolis
- Visit necropolis with Roman tombs
- Visit ancient Roman baths
Optional Activities
- Relax in Cleopatra's Pool, a natural thermal pool surrounded by submerged Roman ruins
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool - Day 4
Ephesus to Cappadocia
Spend your morning in Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities around. See the Library of Celsus and walk through the Great Theatre that once held 25,000 people. Wander the Marble Streets past temple ruins, baths, and ancient shops. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a quiet pilgrimage spot, and check out what remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders. You'll have traditional Turkish lunch, then fly to Kayseri and drive to your hotel near Cappadocia later.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Romantic Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Walk through Great Theatre
- Explore Marble Streets
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Temple of Artemis ruins
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theatre House of the Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis - Day 5
North Cappadocia
After breakfast, explore North Cappadocia's landscapes. Visit Uchisar Castle, a rock fortress with views across the region. Walk through the Goreme Open-Air Museum to see rock-cut churches with frescoes. Head to Pasabag to see the famous fairy chimneys, then stop in Avanos to see local pottery-making. Lunch is in a cave restaurant with traditional Cappadocian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Cappadocian meal in a local cave restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Romantic Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Explore Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Walk through Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Visit Avanos pottery-making town
- Lunch at local cave restaurant
Landmarks Uchisar Castle Goreme Open-Air Museum Pasabag Avanos - Day 6
South Cappadocia to Istanbul
Continue exploring Cappadocia's southern region by visiting an underground city like Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, built as shelter by early Christians. Hike through the Red and Rose Valleys to see colorful rock formations and hidden churches. Visit Cavusin Village with its ancient rock-cut houses, then see Pigeon Valley's dovecotes carved into cliffs. By evening you'll fly back to Istanbul and head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avicenna Hotel 4*)
Included Activities
- Explore Underground City (Kaymakli or Derinkuyu)
- Hike through Red and Rose Valleys
- Visit Cavusin Village
Optional Activities
- Explore hidden churches in Red and Rose Valleys
- Visit Pigeon Valley
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Derinkuyu Underground City Red Valley Rose Valley Cavusin Village Pigeon Valley - Day 7
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll head to Istanbul Airport for departure, taking with you memories of Turkey's cultural, historical, and natural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
