Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where your Angels Vacations representative meets you for the transfer to your 5-star hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest up. This evening, there's a welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at hotel restaurant (Pre-paid fixed night, non-transferable to other nights))
Included Activities
- Airport Transfer
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Istanbul's Old City where Byzantine and Ottoman history blend together. You'll see Topkapi Palace with its jewels and Bosphorus views, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tiles, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Grand Bazaar. By evening you're back at your hotel with free time to relax or pursue optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Old City including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, and Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus evening cruise with dinner and show
Landmarks/POIs Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Check out after breakfast and head to the airport from your Istanbul hotel. Depending on your flight time, you might visit a few more Istanbul sites first. Then you fly to Cappadocia, which takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. Once there, a transfer takes you to your cave hotel where you can unwind for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Istanbul tour (if time allows)
- Airport transfer
- Domestic flight to Cappadocia
Optional Activities
- Turkish Bath (Hamam)
- Turkish Night with dance and show
- Day 4
Cappadocia
An optional hot air balloon ride goes early, letting you float over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and valleys at sunrise. After breakfast, a guided tour covers Devrent Valley with its animal-shaped rocks, Pasabag's fairy chimneys, pottery traditions in Avanos Town, an underground city carved into hillside, and Göreme Open-Air Museum's cave churches. You're back at your hotel by evening with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided daytime tour including Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos Town, Underground City, and Göreme Open-Air Museum
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride
- Turkish Bath (Hamam)
- ATV rides
- Horseback riding
- Classic car photo shooting
Landmarks/POIs Devrent Valley Pasabag (Monks' Valley) Avanos Underground City (Cappadocia) Göreme Open-Air Museum - Day 5
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir, which takes about 1 hour 35 minutes or up to 3 hours 30 minutes with a connection. You'll then drive about an hour to your 4-star hotel in Kusadasi, a nice Aegean coastal town with seafront walks and beaches. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Izmir
- Airport transfers
- Day 6
Kusadasi (Ephesus)
A guide picks you up after breakfast for a tour through Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible ancient ruins. You'll explore the Temple of Artemis and theaters, plus there's an optional visit to the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent her final years. Later in the afternoon you're back at your Kusadasi hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided daytime tour of Ancient City of Ephesus including Temple of Artemis and theaters
Optional Activities
- House of Virgin Mary visit
Landmarks/POIs Ancient City of Ephesus Temple of Artemis House of Virgin Mary - Day 7
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
You'll check out and drive through western Turkey's scenic landscapes to Pamukkale, taking about 3 hours. Once at your thermal hotel, you can relax in the mineral-rich hot spring pools. Later, you might try paragliding over the white travertine terraces or a gyrocopter ride for views from above, or simply spend the day unwinding in the pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Road journey to Pamukkale
Optional Activities
- Paragliding flight
- Gyrocopter ride
- Textile/Outlet shopping center
- Turkish delight factory
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Travertines - Day 8
Pamukkale to Antalya
After breakfast, check out for a daytime tour of Pamukkale's natural and historical sites including the white limestone travertines, the Roman Hierapolis Ruins with baths and theater, and Cleopatra's Pool where you can swim over ancient ruins (entry costs extra). Then drive across the Taurus Mountains to Antalya, about 3 hours. You'll spend the evening exploring the old town, harbor, or just relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided daytime tour including Pamukkale Travertines, Hierapolis Ruins, and scenic road journey to Antalya
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool swim entry
- Paragliding
- Gyrocopter
- Textile/Outlet shopping center
- Turkish delight factory
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ruins Cleopatra's Pool Taurus Mountains - Day 9
Antalya
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to explore Antalya where nature and history mix. You'll visit the Düden Waterfalls in a lush park, walk through Hadrian's Gate, a Roman arch, explore the cobblestone streets and Ottoman houses of Kaleici Old Town, and ride the Tunektepe Cable Car for coastline views (if it's operating). By afternoon you're back at your hotel with free time to explore, relax, or try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided daytime tour including Düden Waterfalls, Hadrian's Gate, Kaleici Old Town, and Tunektepe Cable Car
Optional Activities
- Jeep Safari Tour
- Rafting
- Canyon Zipline
Landmarks/POIs Düden Waterfalls Hadrian's Gate Kaleici Old Town Tunektepe Cable Car - Day 10
Antalya to Istanbul
After breakfast, check out and head to Antalya Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel near Taksim Square, the heart of Istanbul's nightlife and Istiklal Street. The rest of the day is yours to wander historic streets, try Turkish treats, or just relax before your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Istanbul
- Airport transfers
Landmarks/POIs Taksim Square Istiklal Street - Day 11
Istanbul
You have a free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Walk through Istiklal Street, sip Turkish coffee, or explore the city's history however you'd like. If you want more structured exploration, optional guided tours are available for those interested in learning more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Daytime tour
- Day 12
Istanbul Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Your time in Turkey comes to an end with plenty of memories and photos to take home. Safe travels and thanks for the adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
