Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and meet your local guide at the airport. After settling in, you have time to walk around and get a feel for the city on your own. Later in the evening, head down to the Bosphorus for a dinner cruise where you'll have entertainment and dance performances throughout the night, plus unlimited drinks as you take in the views.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on Boat with entertainment and dance shows with unlimited drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with entertainment and dance shows
Landmarks Bosphorus 
- Day 2
Istanbul
This is a full day exploring Istanbul's main historical sites with your guide. Start at Hagia Sophia Mosque, then move through the Byzantine Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Later, spend time at Topkapi Palace where Ottoman Sultans once lived and ruled. By evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Mosque Byzantine Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace - Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
You'll leave Istanbul early and head toward Kusadasi. The drive takes you through Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, where you'll stop to walk around and see some sites. After lunch there, continue driving south to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire
Landmarks Bursa 
- Day 4
Kusadasi
The day focuses on the ancient Roman city of Ephesus. You'll walk through the Arcadian Way, see the Roman Baths, check out the Temple of Hadrian, and visit the Celsius Library. The Antique Theatre is also on the schedule. In the afternoon, head up to Sirince village with its traditional houses for a quieter experience before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Roman City of Ephesus
- Visit Arcadian Way
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Celsius Library
- Visit Antique Theatre
- Visit Sirince village
Landmarks Ephesus Arcadian Way Roman Baths Temple of Hadrian Celsius Library Antique Theatre Sirince village - Day 5
Pamukkale
Travel to Hierapolis, a Greco-Roman city built around natural hot springs. You'll see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, the Theatre, and the Martyrion of St. Phillip. Then swim in Cleopatra's pool, and walk across the white travertine terraces that Pamukkale is known for. Stay overnight in Pamukkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adempira Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Visit large necropolis
- Visit Great Baths
- Visit Frontinus Street
- Visit Theatre
- Visit Martyrion of St. Phillip
- Visit Cleopatra's pool
- Walk on travertine terraces
Landmarks Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool Pamukkale Travertines 
- Day 6
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
You're heading to Cappadocia today, traveling through Konya on the way. Stop at the Mevlana Museum to see the tomb of Rumi, the spiritual leader. After lunch, continue driving to Cappadocia where you'll see the unique rock formations and learn about hot air ballooning options available in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mevlana Museum and tomb of Rumi
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour of Cappadocia (optional, available for extra cost)
Landmarks Mevlana Museum Cappadocia 
- Day 7
Cappadocia
If you booked it, an early morning hot air balloon ride takes off before sunrise to float over the valleys. After breakfast, walk through Devrent and Pasabagi valleys to see the fairy chimneys and rock formations. Stop in Avanos to watch local potters working at their wheels. Later, explore Goreme Open Air Museum with its Byzantine cave churches and ancient frescoes, then finish at Uchisar Castle for views across the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Devrent valley
- Visit Pasabagi valley
- Visit pottery town of Avanos
- Watch potters at work
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon tour (optional, available for extra cost)
Landmarks Devrent Valley Pasabagi Valley Avanos Goreme Open Air Museum Uchisar Castle - Day 8
Cappadocia to Bilecik
You'll drive toward Bilecik, passing through Ankara, Turkey's capital. Stop in Ankara to see the city, then continue to Bilecik where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kayı Konağı Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ankara, Turkey's capital
Landmarks Ankara 
- Day 9
Bilecik to Istanbul
Explore Sogut, the small town where the Ottoman Empire began. Visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and nearby monuments, with a chance to dress in period costumes for photos. See Kuyulu Masjid, the first Ottoman mosque, the Turkish Leaders Monument, the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali, the Tomb of Bala Hatun, and Orhangazi Mosque. Stop at Ottoman Sultans Park to learn about the sultans, then visit Lake Sapanca before driving back to Istanbul for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Sogut
- Visit Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi
- Visit monuments of Ertugrul Gazi
- Photo opportunity in period costumes
- Visit Kuyulu Masjid
- Visit Turkish Leaders Monument
- Visit Tomb of Sheikh Edebali
- Visit Tomb of Bala Hatun
- Visit Orhangazi Mosque
- Visit Ottoman Sultans Park
- Explore Lake Sapanca
Landmarks Sogut Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi Kuyulu Masjid Turkish Leaders Monument Tomb of Sheikh Edebali Tomb of Bala Hatun Orhangazi Mosque Ottoman Sultans Park Lake Sapanca - Day 10
Istanbul
After breakfast, it's time to head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
