Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll land in Istanbul and head to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get settled after your flight.
- Day 2
Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to explore Sultanahmet's main sites. You'll see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace before spending time in the Grand Bazaar. By evening you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day Old City Tour in Sultanahmet
- Visit Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit The Hippodrome
- Visit The Obelisk of Theodosius
- Visit Serpent Column
- Visit German Fountain
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Topkapi Palace
Landmarks/POIs Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque Hagia Sophia The Hippodrome The Obelisk of Theodosius Serpent Column German Fountain Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, you'll start exploring the North region including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Pasabag. From there, you'll check out the towns of Urgup and Avanos and try making pottery before returning to your hotel in Goreme.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Cappadocia
- Full day North Cappadocia Tour
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum
- Visit Devrent Valley
- Visit Pasabag
- Visit Urgup
- Visit Avanos
- Pottery making demonstration and experience
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Open Air Museum Devrent Valley Pasabag Urgup Avanos - Day 4
Cappadocia South Tour
There's an optional hot air balloon ride available before sunrise if you're interested. After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring South Cappadocia on foot and by vehicle. Hiking through Red and Rose Valley, visiting Cavusin Village with its cave houses, seeing Love Valley, going through Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley, and climbing up to Uchisar Castle. You'll return to your hotel later that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full Day South Cappadocia Tour
- Hiking in Red & Rose Valley
- Visit Cavusin Village
- Visit Love Valley
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Uchisar Castle
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia (pre-sunrise)
Landmarks/POIs Red & Rose Valley Cavusin Village Love Valley Kaymakli Underground City Pigeon Valley Uchisar Castle - Day 5
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive toward Pamukkale with a stop in Konya along the way. This spiritual town was important to the Whirling Dervish tradition and sits on the historic Silk Road. Later you'll arrive in Pamukkale and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Konya
Landmarks/POIs Konya - Day 6
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Your guide picks you up around 7:30 AM after breakfast to explore Pamukkale's mineral landscape and the UNESCO site of Hierapolis. You'll see the white limestone terraces, walk through ancient ruins including the Necropolis, and swim in the famous Cleopatra Pool (lunch is part of the tour). After checking out, you'll transfer to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour
- Visit Pamukkale (Cotton Palace)
- Visit Hierapolis
- Visit Necropolis
- Swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) Hierapolis Necropolis Cleopatra Swimming Pool - Day 7
Ephesus to Istanbul
After breakfast and checkout around 9 AM, you'll spend the day on a guided tour of Ephesus. The route includes the Temple of Artemis from the Seven Wonders list, the Celsius Library, the Ephesus Ancient City, and the House of Virgin Mary. You'll also walk past old theatres, hammams, and the harbor area. Later that day you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul and then to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day Ephesus Tour
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Celsius Library
- Visit Ephesus Ancient City
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- See old theatres and hammams
- Flight to Istanbul
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Artemis Celsius Library Ephesus Ancient City House of Virgin Mary - Day 8
Istanbul Departure
After breakfast and checkout, you'll head to the international airport for your departure. Timing depends on your specific flight time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
