Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and connect with your guide for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace and get settled into the city.
- Day 2
Istanbul
Following breakfast at the hotel, you have a full day ahead exploring Istanbul's main attractions. Head to the Spice Bazaar to walk through the bustling market, then take a cruise on the Bosphorus to see the bridge connecting Europe and Asia. Later, you'll check out Beylerbeyi Palace and head up to Camlica Hill for views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full Day Istanbul Tour - Spice Bazaar
- Cruise on the Bosphorus
- Bosphorus Bridge viewing
- Beylerbeyi Palace visit
- Camlica Hill visit
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus by Night - Evening sailing with dinner at 8 pm, viewing Ottoman summer palaces and Istanbul's panoramic views from the water
- Whirling Dervish Show - Evening ceremony inspired by Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, symbolizing stages of a mystic journey
Landmarks Spice Bazaar Bosphorus Bosphorus Bridge Beylerbeyi Palace Camlica Hill - Day 3
Istanbul to Ephesus
An early morning transfer gets you to the airport for your domestic flight to Ephesus. Once you arrive and meet your guide, you'll spend the day walking through the ancient city, seeing the Arcadian Way, Antique Theater, and Roman Baths. You'll also visit the famous Celcus Library, the Shrine of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis before heading to your hotel in Kusadasi by evening.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Ephesus
- Full-day tour of Ancient Ephesus
- Arcadian Way visit
- Antique Theater tour
- Roman Baths tour
- Celcus Library visit
- Shrine of the Virgin Mary visit
- Temple of Artemis visit
- Transfer to hotel
Landmarks Arcadian Way Antique Theater Roman Baths Celcus Library Shrine of the Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis - Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
After breakfast, you'll drive about 3 hours to Pamukkale. There you'll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, checking out its well-preserved theatre and large necropolis. Then comes the highlight: you'll walk barefoot through Pamukkale's famous white travertine terraces and soak in the hot mineral springs cascading down the hillside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Pamukkale (approximately 3 hours)
- Ancient city of Hierapolis tour
- Hierapolis theatre visit
- Hierapolis necropolis visit
- Barefoot walk in Pamukkale mineral pools
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Ballooning Short Flight (45 minutes) - View the amazing landscape of Pamukkale from the air, early in the morning
- Cleopatra's Pool - Swim amongst the ruins in this thermal spring pool with ancient marble remains from the Roman Empire period
Landmarks Hierapolis Pamukkale Cleopatra's Pool - Day 5
Pamukkale to Istanbul
An early morning transfer takes you to the airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul. After you arrive and meet your guide, you have a full day exploring the city's most important landmarks including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to airport
- Domestic flight to Istanbul
- Full Day Istanbul Tour
- Blue Mosque visit
- Hippodrome visit
- Hagia Sophia visit
- Topkapi Palace visit
- Grand Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Topkapi Palace Harem - Visit the famous Imperial Harem of the Ottoman Empire, exploring the secluded portion of the imperial household with wives, servants, female relatives, and the sultan's concubines
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 6
Istanbul
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then check out for your transfer to Istanbul airport. Your Turkey tour ends here as you depart for home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Hotel checkout
- Transfer to Istanbul airport
