Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where an Angels Vacations representative meets you and takes you to your 5-star hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting settled and resting up before your tour begins.
- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (You will be welcomed and picked up from any of the airports in Istanbul at your arrival and transferred to your hotel by a high model tour van!)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at hotel restaurant (Pre-paid fixed night, non-transferable to other nights))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elite World Istanbul Taksim (5*))
Included Activities
- Airport Transfer
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour through Istanbul's Old City to see Byzantine and Ottoman sites. The tour covers Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar where you can browse through shops. Back at your hotel by evening, you'll have time to rest or check out optional activities if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elite World Istanbul Taksim (5*))
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 Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll check out after breakfast and head to the airport for your transfer. Depending on your flight time, there's a chance to visit additional Istanbul sites before departing. The flight to Cappadocia takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. Once you land and transfer to your cave hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uchisar Kaya (Cave) Hotel)
Included Activities
- Istanbul Tour (if time allows)
- Transfer
- Domestic Flight to Cappadocia
Optional Activities
- Turkish Bath (Hamam)
- Turkish Night with dance and show
- Day 4
Cappadocia
If you're interested, there's an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise where you'll float over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and valleys. After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Devrent Valley, Pasabag Monks' Valley, Avanos Town, the Underground City, and Göreme Open-Air Museum. You'll return to your hotel with the rest of the day free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uchisar Kaya (Cave) Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided daytime tour including Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks' Valley), 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 Devrent Valley Pasabag (Monks' Valley) Avanos Town Underground City Göreme Open-Air Museum - Day 5
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
You'll check out early and travel toward Pamukkale along the ancient Silk Road. Along the way, you'll stop to see Mevlana Rumi's Tomb, a spiritual site dedicated to the famous poet, and Sultanhani Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk inn that once housed Silk Road traders. Once you arrive in Pamukkale, settle into your thermal hotel and enjoy the rejuvenating spring pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Colossae Thermal Hotel & Spa (5*))
Included Activities
- Road trip with visits to Mevlana Rumi's Tomb and Sultanhani Caravanserai
Landmarks Mevlana Rumi's Tomb Sultanhani Caravanserai - Day 6
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll explore Pamukkale's natural and historical sites. Walk across the snowy white limestone pools of the Pamukkale Travertines and check out the Roman baths and theatre at Hierapolis Ruins. If you want, you can swim over ancient ruins at Cleopatra's Pool. Later you'll travel to Kusadasi for the evening where you can unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kusadasi İlayda Avantgarde (4*))
Included Activities
- Day tour including Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ruins
- Road trip to Kusadasi
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool visit (entry extra)
- Textile shopping
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ruins Cleopatra's Pool - Day 7
Kusadasi to Istanbul (Taksim Area)
Following breakfast, you'll explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the Temple of Artemis and grand theatres. There's an optional visit to the House of Virgin Mary, thought to be where Mary spent her final years near Ephesus. You'll then transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul, arriving at your hotel near Taksim Square, a busy area known for nightlife and the lively Istiklal street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elite World Istanbul Taksim (5*))
Included Activities
- Day tour of Ancient City of Ephesus
- Domestic Flight to Istanbul
- Transfer
Optional Activities
- House of Virgin Mary visit
Landmarks Ancient City of Ephesus Temple of Artemis House of Virgin Mary Taksim Square Istiklal Street - Day 8
Istanbul
You'll have breakfast and check out from your hotel, then transfer to the airport for your departure flight. You'll head home with great memories from your Turkish trip with Angels Vacations.
- End point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (You will be transferred to any of the airports in Istanbul from your hotel by a high model tour van!)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
