Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll fly from Istanbul into Cappadocia and connect with your guide for a full day exploring the region. The morning takes you through the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open-Air Museum where you'll see ancient cave churches carved into the rock. From there, you'll walk through Cavusin Village with its cliff-carved houses and then head out to Pasaba Valley to see the distinctive fairy chimneys. Devrent Valley comes next, where the rock formations have been naturally sculpted into unusual shapes. After stopping in Avanos to watch traditional pottery being made, you'll finish at Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint where you can watch the sun set over the fairy chimneys before heading back to your hotel.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (hotel's lobby, 04:00 - 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (temenni evi cave hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage Site with 10th-12th century cave churches)
- Exploration of Cavusin Village with cave houses
- Visit to Pasaba Valley (Monks Valley) with fairy chimneys
- Tour of Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) with sculpted rock formations
- Stop in Avanos Town with live pottery demonstration
- Sunset viewing at Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Pottery wheel experience in Avanos (try shaping clay yourself)
Landmarks Goreme Open-Air Museum Cavusin Village Pasaba Valley (Monks Valley) Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) Avanos Town Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint 
- Day 2
Cappadocia
If you're interested, there's an optional early morning hot air balloon ride available before breakfast. At 09:30, your guide will pick you up and take you to explore the underground city of Ozkonak, where you'll walk through ancient tunnels and see the defense systems built centuries ago. Next, you'll climb up to Uchisar Castle for views across the valleys. The afternoon brings you to Pigeon Valley, where the cliff faces are carved with pigeon houses. You'll get back to your hotel in the evening after a full day of exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (temenni evi cave hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Özkonak Underground City with tunnels and ventilation shafts
- Climb to Uçhisar Castle for panoramic vistas
- Visit to Pigeon Valley with pigeon houses carved into cliffs
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia valleys (early morning)
Landmarks Özkonak Underground City Uçhisar Castle Pigeon Valley 
- Day 3
Cappadocia to Antalya
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya. Once you land, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to use as you like, so you can either relax at your resort, head down to the beaches, or wander around and find some local spots to check out on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Afflon Loft City Hotel )
- Day 4
Antalya
You have flexibility this day in Antalya. You can explore independently by visiting the beaches, walking through local bazaars, or spending time at your resort. If you want a more structured activity, there's an optional full-day group tour that takes you to Duden Waterfalls and includes a guided walk through the historic Old Town, where you'll see Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower. Lunch is included if you choose the optional tour option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included only if participating in optional Antalya city group tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Afflon Loft City Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day Antalya Old Town and Waterfalls Tour including Duden Waterfalls and guided Old Town walk with Hadrian's Gate and Clock Tower
Landmarks Duden Waterfalls Hadrian's Gate Clock Tower - Day 5
Antalya - Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Your guide will pick you up early for a scenic 3-hour drive to Pamukkale. You'll spend time exploring the white travertine terraces and then see the ancient Roman spa city of Hierapolis. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and then you'll have the chance to soak your feet in the thermal waters the region is known for. After finishing up there, you'll drive another 3 hours to Kusadasi and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe butik hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Exploration of Hierapolis ancient Roman spa city
- Optional thermal water experience
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 6
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Istanbul
After breakfast, your guide will take you through the ruins of Ephesus for an in-depth look at what the ancient city had to offer. You'll walk past the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theatre along with other significant structures. Lunch happens at a local restaurant during your tour. Then you'll head to the House of the Virgin Mary in the hills before your guide takes you to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul, where your tour ends when you land.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, 19:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus ancient city including Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theatre, and additional ruins
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian Great Theatre of Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary 
