Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Your guide will pick you up from the Istanbul hotel between 3:30-4:00 AM and drive you to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you land, the team meets you for a transfer to begin exploring the region's rock formations and valleys. You'll see Panoramic Goreme, the Open Air Museum, Valley of Three Beauties, Avanos village, Imagination Valley, and Pashaba Valley throughout the day. By 4:00-5:00 PM you're back at your Cappadocia hotel to rest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic View of Goreme
- Open Air Museum
- Valley of Three Beauties
- Village of Avanos
- Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley)
- Valley of Paşabağ
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Cappadocia Open Air Museum Valley of Three Beauties Avanos Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley) Valley of Paşabağ - Day 2
Cappadocia
If you're interested, there's an optional hot air balloon flight from 4:00-8:30 AM (booked separately and costs extra). After breakfast at your hotel, your guide meets you around 9:45-10:00 AM to explore southern Cappadocia. The day includes the Valley of Red, Cavusin Valley, Valley of Love, Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, Valley of the Doves, and Cavusin Castle. You'll return to the hotel around 4:00-5:00 PM and stay overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Valley of Red
- Çavuşin Valley
- Valley of Love
- Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu
- Valley of the Doves
- Castle of Çavuşin
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight (early morning 04:00-08:30)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of Red Çavuşin Valley Valley of Love Underground City of Kaymakli Underground City of Derinkuyu Valley of the Doves Çavuşin Castle - Day 3
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
The hotel arranges pickup based on your flight time and drives you to Cappadocia airport. You'll fly to Izmir, either directly or connecting through Istanbul depending on the day. When you land, the team is waiting at the exit gate. From there it's about a 1-hour transfer to reach your Kusadasi hotel. Check in and settle in for the night.
- Day 4
Kusadasi
After eating breakfast, you'll meet your guide around 9:00 AM for a full-day UNESCO tour of Ephesus. The day covers the Ancient Ruins of Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis, plus Isabey Mosque and a panoramic view of Selcuk Castle. You'll also see local handicrafts and have lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the hotel. The afternoon is free for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ancient Ruins of Ephesus (UNESCO)
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
- Isabey Mosque
- Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View)
- Local handicrafts exploration
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis Isabey Mosque Selcuk Castle - Day 5
Kusadasi to Fethiye
After breakfast, you meet your guide around 7:30-8:00 AM for a 3-hour drive to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, both UNESCO sites. You'll explore the white mineral terraces and see ancient Hierapolis artifacts. There's free time to swim in the White Terraces at no extra cost, or you can try the optional Cleopatra Pool with marble columns (around 150 Lira per person). Then it's roughly a 4-hour transfer to Fethiye where you check in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient City (UNESCO)
- White Terraces of Pamukkale swimming
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra Pool (approximately 150 Lira per person)
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis Cleopatra Pool - Day 6
Fethiye
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Fethiye at your own pace. Your hotel is centrally located, so getting around is easy. You might walk through Fethiye Town, grab coffee at the marina, or spend time on the beaches. The area is popular for its mix of sea, sand, and sun activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking around Fethiye Town
- Visiting marina
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Fethiye - Day 7
Fethiye to Antalya
After breakfast, you transfer from Fethiye to Antalya, driving 4-5 hours along the Turkish coast. The scenery along the way is nice, and when you arrive in Antalya you have free time to do whatever you like. You'll stay overnight in Antalya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Antalya - Day 8
Antalya to Istanbul
Your guide picks you up around 8:00-8:30 AM for a final local tour of Antalya. You'll visit Aspendos, which has one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia and hosts the annual International Opera and Ballet Festival. Next comes the Ancient City Perge with its large agora, public baths, and gymnasium. The day ends at a waterfall with good views. After this, you're transferred to the airport according to your flight time for the return flight to Istanbul. When you land, the team meets you at the airport exit and drives you back to your hotel, about 1 hour away. Tour complete.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Aspendos Roman Theater
- Ancient City Perge
- Waterfall visit
Landmarks/POIs Aspendos Perge
