Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and meet your team at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. This is mainly settling-in time, so you can rest and get oriented before things start moving tomorrow.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Arrival Gate 14, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
- Day 2
Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi
Start with a guided Bosphorus cruise that includes a stop at the Spice Market and a scenic boat ride through the strait. Later you'll head to Istanbul Airport, fly to Izmir, then transfer to Kusadasi where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour with expert guide
- Visit to Spice Market
- Scenic boat ride along the Bosphorus
Landmarks Spice Market Bosphorus 
- Day 3
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Your guide takes you on a full day trip to Pamukkale to see the white terraced hot springs and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. You'll have lunch at a local spot and get time to soak in the thermal pools before heading back to Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day tour to Pamukkale
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient site
- Dip in hot thermal pools
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool swimming (10 Euros per person when reopened)
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 4
Kusadasi - Antalya (Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary)
Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus with your guide, checking out the Fountains of Trajan, the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, and the famous Library of Celsus. After lunch at a local weaving school and a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, you'll transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Antalya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local weaving school)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Irenic Hotel )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus Ancient Site
- Visit to Fountains of Trajan
- Visit to Temples of Hadrian and Domitian
- Visit to Library of Celsus
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Ephesus Ancient Site Fountains of Trajan Temple of Hadrian Temple of Domitian Library of Celsus House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 5
Antalya
Explore Antalya's Old Town and see the Duden Waterfalls, Hadrianus Gate, and Clock Tower during your city tour. You'll return to your hotel by evening for a quiet night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Irenic Hotel )
Included Activities
- Antalya Old Town exploration
- Visit to Duden Waterfalls
- Visit to Hadrianus Gate
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Comprehensive city tour
Landmarks Antalya Old Town Duden Waterfalls Hadrianus Gate Clock Tower 
- Day 6
Antalya - Cappadocia
Depending on your flight schedule, you'll transfer to Antalya Airport in the early morning or midday, then fly to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (temenni evi cave hotel)
- Day 7
Cappadocia
If you're interested, you can do an optional hot air balloon ride to see Cappadocia from above. Your guide meets you around 9:30 am, then you'll explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, Cavusin Village, Pasabag Valley with its fairy chimneys, and Devrent Valley's rock formations. You'll stop in Avanos to see the pottery tradition there, then end at Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint for sunset before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (temenni evi cave hotel)
Included Activities
- Goreme Open-Air Museum visit
- Cavusin Village exploration
- Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) visit
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) visit
- Avanos Town visit with live pottery demonstration
- Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour (sunrise flight)
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Cavusin Village Pasabag Valley Devrent Valley Avanos Town Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint 
- Day 8
Cappadocia - Istanbul
After breakfast you'll head to Ozkonak Underground City to walk through ancient tunnels and see the defense systems, then climb up Uchisar Castle for views across the region. Next you'll visit Pigeon Valley to learn about the pigeon farming history. Later you transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul and hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Visit to Özkonak Underground City
- Climb Uçhisar Castle
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
Landmarks Özkonak Underground City Uçhisar Castle Pigeon Valley 
- Day 9
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at your hotel for a full day exploring Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, walk through the Hippodrome, and browse the Grand Bazaar. Lunch happens at a local Turkish restaurant, then you'll return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Hippodrome experience
- Grand Bazaar exploration
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Hippodrome Grand Bazaar 
- Day 10
Istanbul - Departure
Your team picks you up from the hotel and takes you to Istanbul Airport for your international flight, making sure you have plenty of time to check in.
- End point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (main entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
