Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll meet your driver at Istanbul Airport and head to your hotel in the city center. After you get settled, the day is yours to rest up or wander around the neighborhood at your own pace.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Following breakfast, a guide takes you through Istanbul's Old City for the full day. You'll see the Blue Mosque and check out Hagia Sophia's exterior, then walk through the Byzantine Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace. Later you'll browse the Grand Bazaar before heading back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Istanbul highlights
- Visit Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I
- View Hagia Sophia exterior
- Explore Byzantine Hippodrome
- Tour Topkapi Palace
- Browse Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I Hagia Sophia Byzantine Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Your transfer takes you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir. From there, another transfer continues to Kusadasi, a resort town on the Aegean Coast. You'll have free time to explore the town and get a feel for the area.
- Day 4
Kusadasi
Today's a full day exploring Ephesus and the Virgin Mary's House. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, then walk through the ancient city including the Great Theatre, Curetes Way, Temple of Serapis, Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. After visiting the House of Mother Mary, there's a stop at a leather factory before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House
- Visit Temple of Artemis ruins
- Explore ancient city of Ephesus
- Tour Great Theatre
- Walk Curetes Way
- Visit Temple of Serapis
- View Temple of Hadrian
- See Library of Celsus
- Visit House of Mother Mary
- Leather factory visit
Landmarks Temple of Artemis Ephesus Great Theatre at Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian House of Mother Mary 
- Day 5
Kusadasi to Pammukale
You'll transfer south to Pamukkale to see the white calcium terraces filled with natural thermal waters. After touring the travertines and paddling in the warm water, you'll explore Hierapolis, the ancient spa city on top. There's an optional swim available in Cleopatra's sacred pool with its thermal waters and Roman ruins.
Included Activities
- Tour Pammukale travertines
- Walk along hillside terraces
- Paddle in thermal spring waters
- Tour ancient city of Hierapolis
- Explore Hierapolis ruins
- Visit Hierapolis theatre
Optional Activities
- Swim in Cleopatra's sacred pool (thermal waters over ancient Roman ruins)
Landmarks Pammukale Hierapolis Cleopatra's Pool 
- Days 6 - 8
Pammukale to Fethiye
Your transfer takes you south to Fethiye, a port town on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, where you'll spend three days relaxing. Walk through the Old Town with its traditional markets, visit beautiful beaches including the famous Blue Lagoon, and consider optional bay cruises around the nearby islands.
Optional Activities
- Stroll Old Town of Fethiye
- Visit traditional markets
- Visit beautiful beaches in the area
- Visit Blue Lagoon beach
- Cruise around the bay with islands
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Fethiye Old Town 
- Day 9
Fethiye to Istanbul
You'll transfer to Dalaman Airport and take your included flight back to Istanbul, where your tour ends. You have the option to extend your stay in Istanbul or skip the return flight if you'd prefer to stay longer in Turkey.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Istanbul
- Exclude return flight to Istanbul
