Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around at your own pace and get your bearings in the city.
- Day 2
Istanbul City Tour
Following breakfast, you'll spend the morning and early afternoon seeing Istanbul's main sites like the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Grab lunch on your own somewhere, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Hippodrome
- Blue Mosque visit
- Topkapi Palace visit
- St. Sophia visit
- Grand Bazaar visit
Landmarks/POIs Hippodrome Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace St. Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul Free Exploration
You have the full day to yourself to check out Istanbul however you'd like. If you're interested, there's an optional half-day Bosphorus cruise available that includes the Spice Market and a scenic trip through the waterway between Europe and Asia.
Optional Activities
- Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour (US$ 60 per person) including Spice Market visit and Bosphorus Cruise with photograph opportunities of marble palaces, Ottoman villas, and modern residentials
Landmarks/POIs Spice Market Bosphorus - Day 4
Izmir to Kusadasi (Ephesus)
An early pickup gets you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Once there, you'll do a full day tour hitting Ephesus Ruins, ancient temples, the Library of Celcius, and the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch at a local spot, you'll transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi, arriving around 4:00 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- Full day city tour including Ephesus Ruins
- Fountains of Trajan visit
- Polio visit
- Temples of Hadrian and Domition visit
- Library of Celcius visit
- Bouloterion visit
- Great Theatre visit
- House of the Virgin Mary visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Ruins Library of Celcius Great Theatre House of the Virgin Mary - Day 5
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Your guide meets you at 8:00 AM for a full day exploring Pamukkale's travertine terraces and the ancient Hierapolis site. You'll visit the hot thermal pools, have lunch at a local restaurant, and get back to your hotel around 8:00 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch (at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Pamukkale Travertens visit
- Hierapolis Ancient Site visit
- Hot Thermal Pools visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient Site - Day 6
Kusadasi to Cappadocia
You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. When you land, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia
- Day 7
Cappadocia City Tour
Meeting your guide at 9:30 AM, you'll spend the day touring Goreme Museum, Devrent Imagination Valley, Pasabag Monks Valley, Avanos, and Goreme Panorama. You'll return to your hotel afterward.
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Goreme Museum visit
- Devrent Imagination Valley visit
- Pasabag Monks Valley visit
- Avanos visit
- Goreme Panorama visit
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Museum Devrent Valley Pasabag Avanos Goreme Panorama - Day 8
Cappadocia Underground Cities Tour
At 9:30 AM your guide picks you up for a full day tour through Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, and an underground city (either Derinkuyu or Kaymakli). You'll also see Ortahisar Village and Avanos Valley, have lunch locally, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Rose Valley visit
- Pigeon Valley visit
- Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City visit
- Ortahisar Village visit
- Avanos Valley visit
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Pigeon Valley Derinkuyu Underground City Kaymakli Underground City Ortahisar Village Avanos Valley - Day 9
Cappadocia to Istanbul
You get picked up from your hotel and taken to Cappadocia Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, your guide meets you and drives you to your hotel, where you have the rest of the day free to relax.
Included Activities
- Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Day 10
Departure from Istanbul
You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Istanbul Airport at the time of your flight. Your tour ends here.
