Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where someone meets you for the drive to your hotel. Get settled in and rest up for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guide picks you up around 9:00 am for a full day seeing Istanbul's main sites. You'll walk through Dolmabahce Palace, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, check out Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, then browse the Spice Bazaar. Lunch happens sometime during the day depending on the schedule. Head back to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Visit to Taksim Square
- Exploration of Istiklal Street
- Guided visit to Spice Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Traditional Turkish Night with or without local dinner
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Landmarks Dolmabahce Palace Bosphorus Taksim Square Istiklal Street Spice Bazaar 
- Day 3
Istanbul
After your guide picks you up around 9:00 am, you're on foot for the day exploring historic Istanbul. All the sites are close together, so no vehicle needed. You'll see Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hipodrome, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Grab lunch whenever it fits into the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapı Palace
- Visit to Blue Mosque (Sultahahmet Camii)
- Tour of Hipodrome
- Guided visit to Hagia Sophia
- Exploration of Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Traditional Turkish Night with or without local dinner
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Landmarks Topkapı Palace Blue Mosque Hipodrome Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Start the morning with a transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport. Fly to Kayseri, then meet your greeter for a drive to your cave hotel in Cappadocia. Spend the rest of the day resting and getting comfortable in your unique accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chakra Cave Suites)
- Day 5
Cappadocia
If you're interested, wake early for an optional hot air balloon ride (pickup around 5:30 am). You'll return to the hotel for rest and breakfast. Later around 10:30 am, your guide picks you up to see Göreme Museum, Kaymaklı Underground City, and Uchisar Castle. Lunch is built into the afternoon tour schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chakra Cave Suites)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Göreme Museum
- Visit to Kaymaklı Underground City
- Guided tour of Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Landmarks Göreme Museum Kaymaklı Underground City Uchisar Castle - Day 6
Cappadocia
Your guide picks you up around 10:30 am for an afternoon exploring Cappadocia's landscape and history. Walk through Zelve Open Air Museum, see the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, wander around Devrent Valley, visit the pottery workshops in Avanos, and try your hand at making pottery. You'll grab lunch at some point during the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chakra Cave Suites)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zelve Open Air Museum
- Visit to Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
- Exploration of Devrent Valley
- Visit to Avanos
- Pottery Making Activity
Landmarks Zelve Open Air Museum Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Devrent Valley Avanos - Day 7
Cappadocia to Konya
Your guide meets you around 8:30 am for a day trip to Konya. You'll visit the Mevlana Museum, see the Aziziye Mosque, and check out the Karatay Madrasa. Lunch happens during the day as scheduled. In the evening you'll head to your hotel in Konya for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mevlana Museum
- Visit to Aziziye Mosque
- Guided tour of Karatay Madrasa
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
Landmarks Mevlana Museum Aziziye Mosque Karatay Madrasa - Day 8
Konya to Antalya
After your guide picks you up around 8:30 am, spend the day exploring Antalya. You'll get a tour of the old town, walk through Hadrian's Gate, and see the Düden Waterfall. Lunch fits into the schedule sometime during the day. Return to your Antalya hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Konya Ramada Hotel)
Included Activities
- Old Town City Tour
- Visit to Hadrian's Gate
- Visit to Düden Waterfall
Landmarks Hadrian's Gate Düden Waterfall 
- Day 9
Antalya to Istanbul
Your guide picks you up at 10:00 am to visit ancient sites, specifically Perge Ancient City and Aspendos. You'll have lunch during the tour, then transfer to Antalya Airport for a flight back to Istanbul. Once you land, your greeter meets you and drives you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Perge Ancient City
- Visit to Aspendos
Landmarks Perge Ancient City Aspendos - Day 10
Istanbul
Your greeter picks you up from the hotel for the transfer to Istanbul Airport. Check in for your international flight and head home. Your tour ends here.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
