Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Izmir
You'll head to Istanbul airport this afternoon for your flight to Izmir. Once you land, a transfer picks you up and takes you to your hotel where you'll stay for the night.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Hotel Lobby)
- Day 2
Ephesus and Pamukkale
After breakfast, you're heading to Ephesus to walk through one of Asia Minor's best-kept ancient cities. The Temple of Adrian, Roman Baths, Library, Odeon, and Theater are all on your route. You'll also check out the House of Virgin Mary and stop by a leather outlet. Then it's on to Pamukkale where you'll see Hierapolis with its white terraces and thermal pools. You'll spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Adrian in Ephesus
- Explore Roman Baths in Ephesus
- Visit Celsus Library in Ephesus
- Visit the Odeon in Ephesus
- Visit the Theater in Ephesus
- Explore House of Virgin Mary
- Visit leather outlet in Ephesus region
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city
- Explore Pamukkale natural white terraces and thermal pools
Landmarks Temple of Adrian Celsus Library Theater of Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Hierapolis Pamukkale 
- Day 3
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Following breakfast, you depart for Cappadocia with a stop at the Kervansaray, the largest Seljuk Caravanserai from medieval times. This place once hosted merchants on the Silk Road. From there you'll continue into Cappadocia's landscape shaped by volcanic activity over centuries. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kervansaray (Seljuk Caravanserai)
Landmarks Kervansaray 
- Day 4
Cappadocia
This full day focuses on Cappadocia's distinct attractions. You'll see Goreme Valley with its rock-carved monasteries and frescoes, then wander through the troglodyte villages of Uchisar and Ortahisar. After that come the fairy chimneys of Urgup. You'll visit Avanos, a pottery village, and finish at a local carpet cooperative to watch traditional Turkish rug weaving. Another night in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Goreme Valley Byzantine monastic complex
- Visit troglodyte village of Uchisar
- Visit troglodyte village of Ortahisar
- Visit fairy chimneys of Urgup
- Visit pottery village of Avanos
- Visit local carpet cooperative to see traditional Turkish rug weaving
Optional Activities
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia
Landmarks Goreme Valley Uchisar Ortahisar Urgup Avanos 
- Day 5
Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
After breakfast, you're heading to Ankara, passing by the salt lake along the way. When you arrive, you'll visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic. In the afternoon, you transfer to Ankara airport for your flight to Istanbul and then to your hotel, wrapping up the tour.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Hotel Lobby)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Atat\u00fcrk in Ankara
Landmarks Mausoleum of Atat\u00fcrk 
