Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You arrive in Istanbul and the team meets you at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. After you get settled in, spend the rest of the day resting up before the tour kicks off 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
This morning you'll start with a guided Bosphorus Cruise that takes you through the strait with views of both European and Asian shores. The route includes a stop at the Spice Market where you can walk around and take in the sights and smells. After the cruise, head to Istanbul Airport for a flight to Izmir, then a driver takes you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour with expert guide
- Spice Market visit
- Scenic boat ride along the Bosphorus
Landmarks Bosphorus Spice Market 
- Day 3
Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Your guide picks you up for a full day trip to Pamukkale where you'll see the white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. The area includes Hierapolis, an ancient site with ruins and historical structures. You'll have lunch at a local spot, then get a chance to soak in the thermal pools before the drive back to Kusadasi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Pamukkale
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient site
- Thermal pools swimming experience
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool (10 Euros per person) - currently closed for renovation
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 4
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Antalya
Starting early, you'll walk through the ancient ruins of Ephesus with your guide who shows you the Fountains of Trajan, the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, and the Library of Celsus. Around midday you'll eat lunch at a local weaving school where artisans still work. Afterward, check out the House of the Virgin Mary before heading to the airport for an evening flight to Antalya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at 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
- Lunch at local weaving school
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Ephesus Fountains of Trajan Temple of Hadrian Library of Celsus House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 5
Antalya
After arriving in Antalya, you'll have a full city tour covering the old town streets and local neighborhoods. The route takes you to Duden Waterfalls where water cascades toward the sea, plus you'll see Hadrianus Gate and the Clock Tower. By evening you're back at your hotel with a sense of how the city is laid out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Irenic Hotel )
Included Activities
- Antalya Old Town exploration
- Visit to Duden Waterfalls
- Hadrianus Gate visit
- Clock Tower visit
- Comprehensive city tour
Landmarks Duden Waterfalls Hadrianus Gate Clock Tower 
- Day 6
Antalya - Cappadocia
Depending on your flight time, you'll either head to Antalya Airport early in the morning or sometime after breakfast. The flight to Cappadocia takes about two hours. Once you land, a driver assists with hotel check-in so you can rest and prepare for the exploration that starts tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (temenni evi cave hotel)
- Day 7
Cappadocia
If you're interested, an optional hot air balloon tour launches at sunrise for views of the rock formations from above. Around 9:30 am your guide meets you to start exploring Cappadocia's landscape. You'll see the Goreme Open-Air Museum with its Byzantine cave churches, walk through Cavusin Village, check out the fairy chimneys in Pasabag Valley, and wander Devrent Valley. Stop in Avanos Town to see pottery workshops, then head to Esentepe for sunset views before returning 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
- Live pottery demonstration
- Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint visit
Optional Activities
- Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Pottery wheel experience at Avanos Town
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Cavusin Village Pasabag Valley Devrent Valley Avanos Town Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint 
- Day 8
Cappadocia - Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll descend into Özkonak Underground City to see ancient tunnels and old defense structures carved into rock. Then climb up Uchisar Castle for high vantage points across the whole region. Later, visit Pigeon Valley to learn about the tradition of breeding pigeons in cliff dwellings. By afternoon you'll head to Kayseri Airport for a flight back to Istanbul and hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Özkonak Underground City visit
- Uçhisar Castle visit
- Pigeon Valley visit
Landmarks Özkonak Underground City Uçhisar Castle Pigeon Valley - Day 9
Istanbul
Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby for a full day covering Istanbul's main sites. You'll enter Hagia Sophia to see its massive dome, then walk to the Blue Mosque with its six minarets. Topkapi Palace comes next where Ottoman rulers once lived and worked. The Hippodrome is nearby with its historic monuments, and then you'll explore the Grand Bazaar's thousands of shops. Grab lunch at a local Turkish restaurant and return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Hagia Sophia visit
- Blue Mosque visit
- Topkapi Palace visit
- Hippodrome visit
- Grand Bazaar exploration
- Lunch at local Turkish restaurant
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Hippodrome Grand Bazaar - Day 10
Istanbul
A driver picks you up from your hotel in the morning with plenty of time before your flight. You'll head to Istanbul Airport for your international flight home. This ends your trip through Turkey after visiting multiple regions and historical sites.
- End point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (main entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
