Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you have time to rest and get settled before your tour activities start the next day.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Meet your guide at 09:00 for a full day walking through Istanbul's main sites. You'll see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and spend time browsing through the Grand Bazaar. Lunch happens at a local Turkish restaurant around midday, and you'll head back to your hotel by 15:30.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local Turkish Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Istanbul
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodromme
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at a local Turkish Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodromme Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
You have the morning free in Istanbul. If you'd like, there's an optional half-day tour starting at 09:00 that includes the Spice Market and a Bosphorus cruise. Later, you'll transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Izmir, then continue to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Istanbul Airport
- Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day city tour with Spice Market visit
- Optional Bosphorus Cruise Tour by Boat
Landmarks/POIs Spice Market - Day 4
Kusadasi
Your guide meets you at 09:00 for a full day exploring the Ephesus Ruins. You'll walk through the Fountains of Trajan, see the Temples of Hadrian and Domitian, check out the Library of Celcius, visit the Bouloterion and Great Theatre, and stop at the House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided full day city tour of Ephesus
- Visit Ephesus Ruins
- Visit Fountains of Trajan
- Visit Polio
- Visit Temples of Hadrian and Domition
- Visit Library of Celcius
- Visit Bouloterion
- Visit the Great Theatre
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Lunch at a local Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Ruins Fountains of Trajan Library of Celcius Great Theatre House of the Virgin Mary - Day 5
Kusadasi to Antalya
Starting at 08:00, your guide takes you through Pamukkale's white travertine terraces and the ancient Hierapolis site. You'll also spend time in the hot thermal pools. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll drive to Antalya and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided full day city tour
- Visit Pamukkale Travertines
- Visit Hierapolis Ancient Site
- Visit Hot Thermal Pools
- Lunch at a local Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ancient Site - Day 6
Antalya
Antalya is yours to explore on your own, or you can join an optional tour at 09:00 from your hotel. The tour includes a cable car ride up Tunektepe mountain, a visit to Duden Waterfalls, and time in the Old Town checking out Hadrianus Gate and the Clock Tower.
Optional Activities
- Optional full day Antalya Old Town & Waterfalls Tour
- Optional Cable-Car to Tunektepe with views of pine forests and Mediterranean sea
- Optional visit to Duden Waterfalls
- Optional visit to Old Town
- Optional visit to Hadrianus Gate
- Optional visit to Clock Tower
Landmarks/POIs Tunektepe Duden Waterfalls Hadrianus Gate Clock Tower - Day 7
Antalya to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you'll head to Konya to see the Mevlana Museum dedicated to the philosopher Celaleddin-i Rumi. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant there, then continue toward Cappadocia. On the way, you'll stop at a 700-year-old caravanserail that sits on the ancient Silk Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Konya)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi Mevlana Museum in Konya
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Konya
- Visit 700-year-old Caravanserail
Landmarks/POIs Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi Mevlana Museum - Day 8
Cappadocia
Meet your guide at 09:30 for a full day tour of Cappadocia's highlights. You'll visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, walk through Devrent Imagination Valley and Pasabag Monks Valley, and check out Goreme Panorama. There's lunch at a local restaurant and time in the village of Avanos.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided full day city tour of Cappadocia
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Devrent Imagination Valley
- Visit Pasabag Monks Valley
- Visit Avanos
- Visit Goreme Panorama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Open Air Museum Devrent Imagination Valley Pasabag Monks Valley Avanos Goreme Panorama - Day 9
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Your guide meets you at 09:30 to explore more of Cappadocia. This tour covers Rose Valley, Pigeon Valley, and either the Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City. You'll also visit Ortahisar Village and Avanos Valley, have lunch at a local spot, then transfer to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided full day city tour of Cappadocia
- Visit Rose Valley
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City
- Visit Ortahisar Village
- Visit Avanos Valley
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Transfer to Cappadocia Airport
- Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Landmarks/POIs Rose Valley Pigeon Valley Derinkuyu Underground City Kaymakli Underground City Ortahisar Village Avanos Valley - Day 10
Istanbul
The hotel will arrange your pickup for the transfer to Istanbul airport, whether that's IST or SAW depending on your international flight time. From there, you'll head home.
