Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll meet your transfer at Istanbul airport and get taken to your hotel. Once you're checked in, spend the rest of the day getting oriented to this city that bridges Europe and Asia.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (During the arrival transfer at Istanbul Airport (IST) our representative will be waiting for you outside gate number 8 with a "EURORIENTE TRAVEL" sign. EMERGENCY NUMBER: +90 539 657 5098)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, head out at 8:00 am to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent on Istanbul's third hill, where you get panoramic views of the city. The afternoon is yours to either walk around on your own or join the optional full-day historical tour hitting Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent
Optional Activities
- Full Day Historical Tour in Istanbul - Visit Hagia Sophia (exterior), Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome (Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Emperor's Fountain, Egyptian Obelisk), Grand Bazaar with typical lunch at local restaurant in Sultanahmet area
Landmarks/POIs Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodrome Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
Board a boat after breakfast for a Bosphorus cruise where you'll see sultans' palaces and old wooden houses while learning about the city's history from the water. Later, check out the historic Spice Bazaar, which has been around for about 5 centuries. In the afternoon, there's an optional tour to the Asian side covering Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill for views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on the Bosphorus
- Visit to the Spice Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Asian side tour with lunch - Visit Beylerbeyi Palace (former summer residence of Ottoman sultans), Bosphorus suspension bridge, Camlica Hill (268 meters above sea level with panoramic views of both sides of Istanbul)
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus Spice Bazaar Beylerbeyi Palace Bosphorus Bridge Camlica Hill - Day 4
Istanbul to Ankara
After breakfast, travel toward Ankara through the scenic Bolu mountains. Once you arrive, take a panoramic bus tour to get a feel for Turkey's capital and its modern character. Then visit Anitkabir Mausoleum, an important landmark honoring the founder of the Turkish Republic, and settle in for dinner and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Ankara
- Visit to Anitkabir Mausoleum
Landmarks/POIs Anitkabir Mausoleum 
- Day 5
Ankara to Cappadocia
Depart for Cappadocia after breakfast. Along the way you'll pass Lake Tuz, Turkey's second-largest lake, and a 13th-century caravanserai from medieval times. Upon arrival, rest at your hotel or optionally join a Jeep Safari tour through the unique rock formations and valleys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Jeep Safari 4x4 tour in Cappadocia - Explore the region in an off-road vehicle to reach unique landscapes and formations, passing through places such as the Monastery of the Hospital, Ortahisar Castle, Pancarlik Church, and impressive volcanic formations. Transfers to and from hotel included.
Landmarks/POIs Lake Tuz Cappadocia 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
Starting after breakfast, explore Cappadocia's landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Walk through Görème Valley to see Byzantine churches carved into rock with frescoes, then check out Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys to see the famous fairy chimneys. You'll also stop by traditional carpet and stone workshops before returning for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Görème Valley
- Visit to Avcilar Valley
- Visit to Güvercinlik Valley
- Visit to carpet and Onyx and Turquoise stone workshops
Landmarks/POIs Görème Valley Avcilar Valley Güvercinlik Valley - Day 7
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Head out early after breakfast toward Pamukkale. When you arrive, visit Hierapolis with its ancient Hellenistic ruins, then explore Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of white waterfalls, stalactites, and thermal pools created over centuries by mineral-rich spring water. Settle in at your hotel for dinner and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hierapolis
- Visit to Cotton Castle (Pamukkale)
Landmarks/POIs Hierapolis Pamukkale 
- Day 8
Pamukkale to Izmir/Kusadasi
Travel to Ephesus after breakfast, one of the best-preserved ancient Greco-Roman cities around. Walk through to see the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater, and the Library of Celsus. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she spent her final years, tour a leather goods gallery to learn about the region's lambskin garment production, then continue to Kusadasi or Izmir for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ephesus
- Visit to Temple of Hadrian
- Visit to Temple of Trajan
- Visit to Theater
- Visit to Library of Celsus
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to leather goods gallery
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Temple of Hadrian Temple of Trajan Library of Celsus House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 9
Izmir/Kusadasi to Antalya
After breakfast, get transferred to Izmir airport for a domestic flight to Antalya (some dates include a stopover in Istanbul). When you land, transfer to your hotel and have a free afternoon to relax on Mediterranean beaches or walk through the historic center with Hadrian's Gate and its Seljuk and Ottoman architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore historic center of Antalya - Visit Hadrian's Gate and view old Seljuk and Ottoman houses and inns
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Gate 
- Day 10
Antalya
You have the entire day free after breakfast to spend Antalya however you'd like. Relax on beautiful Mediterranean beaches, check out scenic bays and plateaus, find cultural heritage sites, or just enjoy the clean waters and coastal scenery. Dinner and accommodation are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Mediterranean beaches
- Explore bays and plateaus
- Discover cultural heritage sites
- Day 11
Antalya
After breakfast, transfer to the airport at the scheduled time for your flight. Your tour services end here, so head home with some great memories from your time in Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
