Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll land in Istanbul and get transported to your hotel in the old city. There's a welcome package waiting with tour vouchers and a map of the city. The rest of your first day is open for you to wander around on your own and get a feel for the place.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guided tour covers Istanbul's main attractions starting with Hagia Sophia Mosque. From there you'll see the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tiles. Later, you'll spend time in the Grand Bazaar browsing thousands of shops, then finish at Topkapi Palace where you'll tour the Harem section as well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque (exterior view)
- Visit Byzantine Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace including Harem section
- Entrance fees to all sites
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Mosque Byzantine Hippodrome Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you head to the airport for a one-hour flight to Cappadocia. A private driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free for you to check out the area at whatever pace you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Cappadocia
You'll start at Red Valley to see rock-cut churches and hike through the colorful fairy chimneys. Next comes Cavusin, a former Greek village known for its rock-cut churches. After lunch, you'll go down into Ozkonak, the region's largest underground city. Later, you visit Pigeon Valley to see the historic dovecotes, then wrap up at Ortahisar Castle, which is the largest mass fairy chimney formation in Cappadocia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Red Valley with hiking through fairy chimneys
- Visit Cavusin (Greek village) with rock-cut churches
- Guided tour of Ozkonak underground city
- Visit Pigeon Valley and dovecotes
- Visit Ortahisar Castle
- Entrance fees to all sites
Landmarks/POIs Red Valley Cavusin Ozkonak Underground City Pigeon Valley Ortahisar Castle - Day 5
Cappadocia to Antalya
After breakfast, you drive toward Antalya with a stop in Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, where Rumi's tomb is located. You'll have lunch there, then continue on to Antalya where you'll check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mevlana Museum
- Entrance fee to Mevlana Museum
Landmarks/POIs Mevlana Museum - Day 6
Antalya
You'll check out Duden Waterfall first thing, then take the Tunektepe Cable Car up to 605 meters for views of the city, harbor, and Mediterranean coastline. In the afternoon, you walk through Kaleiçi, the old town, seeing the Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, and the ancient harbor while wandering the narrow historic streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Duden Waterfall
- Ride on Tunektepe Cable Car (Antalya Teleferik)
- Guided tour of Kaleiçi old town
- Visit Hadrianus Gate
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Fluted Minaret
- Entrance fees to all sites
Landmarks/POIs Duden Waterfall Tunektepe Cable Car Kaleiçi Hadrianus Gate Clock Tower Fluted Minaret - Day 7
Antalya
This day is yours to relax and do what interests you. Spend time at the beaches or explore Antalya however you like without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Antalya to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you drive to Pamukkale to explore Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city built on hot springs. You'll walk through the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, and the Martyrion of St. Phillip. Afterward, you'll walk across the striking white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich water, then drive to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Visit necropolis
- Visit Great Baths
- Visit Frontinus Street
- Visit Theatre
- Visit Martyrion of St. Phillip
- Walk on Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Visit Cleopatra's pool
- Entrance fees to all sites
Landmarks/POIs Hierapolis Pamukkale Cleopatra's Pool - Day 9
Kusadasi
You'll explore the ancient Roman city of Ephesus after breakfast, walking the Arcadian Way and visiting the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, and the remarkable Celsius Library. The ancient Theatre is also on your route. In the afternoon, you head to the charming Sirince village to see its traditional houses before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Ephesus
- Visit Arcadian Way
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Celsius Library
- Visit Antique Theatre
- Visit Sirince village
- Entrance fees to all sites
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Arcadian Way Roman Baths Temple of Hadrian Celsius Library Antique Theatre Sirince Village - Day 10
Kusadasi to Istanbul
After breakfast, you get transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive, your tour ends and you can make your connection to your outbound flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
