Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and head to your hotel to settle in. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and adjust before starting your explorations tomorrow.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport )
- Day 2
Istanbul Old City
Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby this morning for a tour of Istanbul's Old City. You'll walk through the Byzantine Hippodrome, see the Blue Mosque, tour Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, then finish at the Grand Bazaar where you can browse the shops. Sleep in Istanbul again tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Byzantine Hippodrome tour
- Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) visit
- Topkapi Palace tour
- Hagia Sophia museum visit
- Grand Bazaar visit
Landmarks Byzantine Hippodrome Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Izmir
Start early with a two-hour Bosphorus boat trip to see the bridges, palaces, and fortresses lining the strait. After that, you'll visit the Spice Market and check out Suleymaniye Mosque before heading to the airport for your flight to Izmir. You'll transfer to your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bosphorus boat trip (2 hours)
- Spice Market visit
- Suleymaniye Mosque visit
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Dolmabahce Palace Beylerbeyi Palace Anadolu Fortress Rumeli Fortress Spice Market Suleymaniye Mosque - Day 4
Ephesus
Today focuses on Ephesus, one of the largest collections of Roman ruins in the Eastern Mediterranean. You'll visit the House of Virgin Mary and tour the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Another night in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Ephesus tour
- House of Virgin Mary visit
- Temple of Artemis tour
Landmarks Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis - Day 5
Priene, Miletos, and Didyma
You'll see three ancient Ionian cities today. Start with Priene, one of the best preserved Greek cities, then move on to Miletos, which is famous for its philosophy school. Finish up with the well-preserved Apollo Temple in Didyma. Stay in Selcuk or Kusadasi again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Priene tour
- Miletos tour
- Didyma (Apollo Temple) tour
Landmarks Priene Miletos Temple of Apollo (Didyma) 
- Day 6
Kusadasi to Fethiye
Leave early from Kusadasi and drive to Aphrodisias to see the ancient city's well-preserved stadium. From there, head to Pamukkale and Hierapolis to see the natural hot springs and Roman spa ruins, and you'll have a chance to swim in the ancient pool. Transfer to Fethiye for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Aphrodisias tour
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing
- Ancient pool swim
Landmarks Aphrodisias Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 7
Fethiye
This is a free day in Fethiye, or you can choose to take a boat trip to Oludeniz if you prefer. You have the option to stay at your hotel in Fethiye or arrange to stay on a boat overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Oludeniz (various options available)
Landmarks Oludeniz - Day 8
Dalyan and Saklikent Gorge
Take a 30-minute boat trip to see the Lycian tombs in Dalyan. You'll have time to swim or relax on Iztuzu Beach, then visit Saklikent Gorge National Park. Return to your hotel in Fethiye to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dalyan boat trip (30 minutes)
- Lycian tombs viewing
- Iztuzu Beach swimming or sunbathing
- Saklikent Gorge National Park visit
Landmarks Dalyan Lycian Tombs Iztuzu Beach Saklikent Gorge 
- Day 9
Dalaman to Cappadocia
Head to Dalaman Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, transfer to your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Day 10
Cappadocia
Explore Cappadocia's most scenic areas starting with Soganli Valley, an abandoned village with cave churches. You'll visit the village of Mustafapasa, check out Keslik Monastery, and finish at Red Valley for one of the best sunsets in the region. Sleep in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Soganli Valley tour
- Mustafapasa (Sinasos) village visit
- Keslik Monastery visit
- Red Valley tour
Landmarks Soganli Valley Mustafapasa (Sinasos) Keslik Monastery Red Valley - Day 11
Cappadocia
See more of Cappadocia's unique landscapes today. You'll visit Dervent Valley, walk through the cave town of Zelve, check out Pasabag with its fairy chimneys, stop at Avanos pottery center, tour Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-carved churches, and head to Uchisar for panoramic views. Another night in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dervent Valley (Imaginary Valley) tour
- Zelve cave town visit
- Pasabag (fairy chimneys) tour
- Avanos pottery center visit
- Goreme Open Air Museum tour
- Uchisar viewpoint visit
Landmarks Dervent Valley Zelve Pasabag Avanos Goreme Open Air Museum Uchisar - Day 12
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Explore the underground city of Kaymakli, the most interesting of Cappadocia's 36 underground cities. Spend two hours walking through Ihlara Valley canyon to find churches carved into rocks. Stop at Agzikarahan, one of Turkey's best preserved caravanserais. Then transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Kaymakli underground city tour
- Ihlara Valley canyon walk (2 hours)
- Agzikarahan caravanserai visit
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City Ihlara Valley Agzikarahan Caravanserai - Day 13
Istanbul Departure
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home. Safe travels on your journey back.
- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Istanbul Airport)
