Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are completely free, so you can settle in, walk around the neighborhood, or just rest after your journey. It's a good chance to get your bearings and maybe grab dinner somewhere nearby.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at 09:00 for a full day tour covering the major sites. You'll start at Hagia Sophia, then head to the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace to see the Ottoman treasures. After that, walk through the Grand Bazaar to see the shops and bustling atmosphere, followed by the Hippodrome to learn about its history. Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant is included. By around 15:00 you're back at your hotel, so you'll have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Turkish restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at a local Turkish restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
Starting at 09:00, you'll spend the morning in the Spice Market where vendors sell everything from spices to fresh fruits, flowers, and fish. The smells and colors really give you a sense of daily Istanbul life. Then you board a boat for a scenic Bosphorus cruise, passing marble palaces, old Ottoman wooden houses, and modern apartment buildings. After the cruise wraps up, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you like around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day city tour including Spice Market visit
- Bosphorus cruise with views of marble palaces and Ottoman architecture
Landmarks/POIs Spice Market Bosphorus - Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you land and meet your guide, the full day tour kicks off right away. You'll see the Goreme Open Air Museum with its carved churches, wander through Devrent Imagination Valley, check out Pasabag Monks Valley with its rock formations, stop in the pottery town of Avanos, and finish at Goreme Panorama viewpoint for views of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Imagination Valley, Pasabag Monks Valley, Avanos, and Goreme Panorama
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Open Air Museum Devrent Imagination Valley Pasabag Monks Valley Avanos Goreme Panorama - Day 5
Cappadocia
Your guide picks you up at 09:30 for another full day exploring Cappadocia. You'll walk through Rose Valley and Pigeon Valley, then pick either the Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city to explore. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, after which you'll head to Ortahisar Village and Avanos Valley. It's a lot of ground to cover, but you get a real feel for the region's different landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Village, and Avanos Valley
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Pigeon Valley Derinkuyu Underground City Kaymakli Underground City Ortahisar Village Avanos Valley - Day 6
Cappadocia to Antalya
Your hotel arranges a transfer to Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Antalya. When you land, your guide meets you and takes you directly to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to check in and settle down after the travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Antalya
The day is yours to use however you want. You can wander Antalya on your own, find local restaurants, or relax. If you prefer structured activity, there's an optional tour with your guide that includes a cable car ride up Tunektepe for panoramic views, a visit to Duden Waterfalls, time in the Old Town, and a look at Hadrianus Gate and the Clock Tower. The choice is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Antalya Old Town & Waterfalls Tour including cable car to Tunektepe, Duden Waterfalls, Old Town, Hadrianus Gate, and Clock Tower
Landmarks/POIs Tunektepe Duden Waterfalls Antalya Old Town Hadrianus Gate Clock Tower - Day 8
Antalya to Kusadasi
Your guide meets you at 07:00 for an early start on the drive to Pamukkale, which takes about 3 hours. Once there, you'll see the white travertine terraces and explore the ancient Hierapolis ruins. Lunch is at a local restaurant, and you'll get to soak in the hot thermal pools. Then it's another 3 hour drive to Kusadasi for the night, so it's a long but full day of travel and sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day tour including Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis Ancient Site, and hot thermal pools
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ancient Site - Day 9
Kusadasi
At 09:00 your guide starts the tour of Ephesus. You'll walk through extensive ruins including the Fountains of Trajan, temples to Hadrian and Domitian, the Library of Celsus which is really impressive, the Bouloterion, and the Great Theatre. Lunch breaks up the morning and afternoon. After eating, you'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day city tour including Ephesus ruins, Fountains of Trajan, Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, Library of Celsus, Bouloterion, Great Theatre, and House of the Virgin Mary
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Ruins Fountains of Trajan Temple of Hadrian Temple of Domitian Library of Celsus Bouloterion Great Theatre of Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary - Day 10
Kusadasi to Istanbul
A transfer takes you from your hotel to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive in Istanbul, your tour ends. It's the final leg of the trip, getting you home after all the exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
