Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and your private driver will pick you up at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is open so you can settle in, walk around the neighborhood, or just relax after your flight.
- Start point
- Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour hitting Istanbul's major landmarks. The itinerary includes Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. Later, you'll stroll around the ancient Hippodrome checking out the German Fountain, Theodosius Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Walled Obelisk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Basilica Cistern
- Explore the ancient Hippodrome and surrounding monuments
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern German Fountain Theodosius Obelisk Serpent Column Walled Obelisk - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Following breakfast, you'll fly to Cappadocia and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll head out to see the fairy chimneys in Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, then tour the cave churches at Goreme Open Air Museum. Your day ends at Uchisar Castle where you'll catch the sunset overlooking Pigeon Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Cappadocia
- Explore Devrent Valley
- Explore Pasabag Valley
- Visit Goreme Open Air Museum cave churches
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Uchisar Castle for panoramic views
Landmarks Devrent Valley Pasabag Valley Goreme Open Air Museum Pigeon Valley Uchisar Castle - Day 4
Cappadocia
This morning you'll start at Ortahisar citadel, then make your way through the underground city of Kaymakli and the troglodyte dwellings in Cavusin Valley. Later, you'll see Red Valley's natural landscape and finish at a local wine house to wind down the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ortahisar citadel
- Explore Kaymakli underground city
- Explore Cavusin Valley troglodyte dwellings
- Visit Red Valley
- Visit local Wine House
Landmarks Ortahisar Citadel Kaymakli Underground City Cavusin Valley Red Valley - Day 5
Cappadocia to Izmir
After breakfast, you'll fly to Izmir with a stopover in Istanbul. When you arrive, you'll visit the Open Air Museum with its famous Agora, explore the Kizlaragasi Hani, and check out the Asansor to see the historic water-powered elevator system.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Izmir
- Visit Open Air Museum of Izmir and Agora
- Visit Kizlaragasi Hani
- Visit Asansor historic water-powered elevator
Landmarks Open Air Museum of Izmir Agora of Izmir Kizlaragasi Hani Asansor - Day 6
Izmir to Ephesus to Istanbul
You'll spend the full day at Ephesus, one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean. You'll see the Arcadian Way, Antique Theater, Roman Baths, and Celsus Library, then visit Early Christian sites like the Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. Afterward, you'll fly back to Istanbul for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day exploration of Ephesus
- Visit Arcadian Way
- Visit Antique Theater
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Celsus Library
- Visit Shrine of Virgin Mary
- Visit Basilica of St. John
- Flight back to Istanbul
Landmarks Ephesus Arcadian Way Antique Theater of Ephesus Roman Baths of Ephesus Celsus Library Shrine of Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John - Day 7
Istanbul to Amman
You'll fly from Istanbul to Amman, Jordan. Your representative will help you through customs and drive you to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city and get settled in at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Amman
- Airport assistance with customs procedures
- Day 8
Amman to Jerash to Ajloun Castle
You'll head to Jerash to walk through its Roman ruins including the forum, colonnaded street, Nymphaeum, and Temple of Artemis. Then you'll visit Umm Qais, a charming town with views over the North Jordan Valley, Golan Heights, and Sea of Galilee. Your day finishes at Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim fortress in northwestern Jordan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Jerash Roman ruins
- Visit Jerash forum
- Visit Roman colonnaded street in Jerash
- Visit Nymphaeum in Jerash
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Umm Qais
- Visit Ajloun Castle
Landmarks Jerash Jerash Forum Temple of Artemis Nymphaeum Umm Qais Ajloun Castle - Day 9
Amman to Petra
Your driver will take you from Amman toward Petra with stops along the way. You'll visit Mt. Nebo for views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem, then stop in Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map at St. George's Church. After floating in the Dead Sea, you'll continue on to Petra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mt. Nebo
- Visit Madaba
- Visit St. George's Church mosaic map
- Float in the Dead Sea
Landmarks Mt. Nebo Madaba St. George's Church Dead Sea - Day 10
Petra
You'll spend the full day exploring Petra, the rose-red rock city carved into the cliffs of southern Jordan. Walking through the Siq canyon, you'll see the architecture gradually reveal itself as you go deeper. This Rose City shows remarkable engineering and craftsmanship throughout. You'll return to Amman for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day exploration of Petra
- Pass through the Siq canyon
- Explore rose-red rock architecture
Landmarks Petra The Siq - Day 11
Depart Amman
After your final breakfast in Jordan, your representative will accompany you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Jordan (Amman)
- Meals
- Breakfast
