Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (AJWA Sultanahmet)
- Day 2
Istanbul Old City
Istanbul Old City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (AJWA Sultanahmet)
Included Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Tour Topkapi Palace
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Scenic cruise along Bosphorus Strait
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a fish restaurant by the Bosphorus
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar Bosphorus Strait - Day 3
Modern Istanbul & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Modern Istanbul & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with soft drinks and traditional Turkish performances)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (AJWA Sultanahmet)
Included Activities
- Stroll along Galata Bridge
- Climb Galata Tower
- Visit Dolmabahçe Palace
- Explore Taksim Square
- Walk Istiklal Street
- Ride on nostalgic red tram
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with dinner and soft drinks
- Watch traditional Turkish performances including whirling dervishes, folk dances, belly dancing, and live music
Landmarks Galata Bridge Galata Tower Dolmabahçe Palace Taksim Square Istiklal Street Bosphorus Strait - Day 4
Asian Side Istanbul to Cappadocia
Asian Side Istanbul to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Yunak Evleri Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Cross Bosphorus Bridge to Asian side
- Visit Çamlıca Mosque
- Visit Çamlıca Hill
- Visit Çamlıca TV Tower observation deck and café
Landmarks Çamlıca Mosque Çamlıca Hill Çamlıca TV Tower Bosphorus Bridge - Day 5
Cappadocia Wonders
Cappadocia Wonders- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Yunak Evleri Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Explore rock-cut churches with Byzantine frescoes
- Hike through Red Valley
- Hike through Love Valley
- Visit pottery workshop in Avanos village
- Try shaping clay with master potters
Landmarks Göreme Open-Air Museum Red Valley Love Valley Avanos - Day 6
Cappadocia Underground & Heights
Cappadocia Underground & Heights- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Yunak Evleri Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
- Climb Uçhisar Castle for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia (USD 330 per person, weather permitting, pay on the spot)
- View hot air balloons from hotel or best viewpoint
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Uçhisar Castle - Day 7
Ephesus & Kusadasi
Ephesus & Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Qlusive Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk through Ephesus ancient city
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Great Theater
- See Temple of Artemis remains
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Transfer to Kusadasi in late afternoon
Optional Activities
- Relax by the seaside in Kusadasi
- Stroll along Kusadasi promenade
- Enjoy Aegean sunset with a refreshing drink
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theater Temple of Artemis House of the Virgin Mary - Day 8
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Qlusive Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax at your hotel
- Explore surrounding area
- Day 9
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Pamukkale & Hierapolis- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Pam Thermal Hotel & Clinic Spa)
Included Activities
- Walk through white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Explore Hierapolis ruins
- Walk ancient baths and temples in Hierapolis
- Soak feet in natural hot spring waters
Optional Activities
- Take a dip in Cleopatra's Pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool - Day 10
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
