Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your representative meets you at Istanbul Airport and takes you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon settling in and resting up. There's a welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant this evening to kick things off.
- Start point
- Istanbul, 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, non-transferable to other nights))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elite World Istanbul Taksim (5*))
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided tour through Istanbul's Old City to see Byzantine and Ottoman history firsthand. The itinerary includes Topkapi Palace with its jewels and Bosphorus views, Hagia Sophia with its famous dome and mosaics, the Blue Mosque known for its blue tiles, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Grand Bazaar. You'll return to your hotel by evening with the rest of the day free.
- 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 Kusadasi
You'll check out after breakfast and fly to Kusadasi on the coast. Once there, a daytime tour takes you through the ancient City of Ephesus and its UNESCO-listed ruins, including the Temple of Artemis and old theaters, with lunch included. The afternoon and evening are yours to walk around the beach and check out the seaside markets before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kusadasi İlayda Avantgarde (4*))
Included Activities
- Flight to Kusadasi
- Day tour of Ancient City of Ephesus
Optional Activities
- House of Virgin Mary
Landmarks Ancient City of Ephesus Temple of Artemis House of Virgin Mary 
- Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
After breakfast you check out and drive to Pamukkale to see its white travertine pools and thermal springs up close. You'll walk through the snowy limestone terraces formed over centuries by mineral-rich waters, then explore Hierapolis with its Roman baths, necropolis, and hillside theatre. The evening is spent relaxing at your thermal hotel with access to natural spring pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pam Thermal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Road trip to Pamukkale
- Pamukkale tour including Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ruins
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra's Pool - swim over ancient ruins (entry extra)
- Paragliding
- Gyrocopter
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ruins Cleopatra's Pool 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
You'll check out early and start driving toward Cappadocia, a journey of about 7 to 8 hours. Along the way, there's a stop in Konya to visit Mevlana Rumi's Tomb, a pilgrimage site for poetry lovers. The drive takes you through central Anatolia's landscape into Cappadocia's distinctive fairy-tale terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uchisar Kaya (Cave) Hotel)
Included Activities
- Road trip from Pamukkale to Cappadocia
- Visit to Mevlana Rumi's Tomb in Konya
Landmarks Mevlana Rumi's Tomb 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
This morning you have the option to go on a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys at sunrise. After breakfast, a guided tour covers the animal-shaped rocks of Devrent Valley, the fairy chimneys of Pasabag, Avanos Town with its riverside pottery, an ancient underground city, and Göreme Open-Air Museum with its Byzantine cave churches and frescoes. You'll be back at your hotel by afternoon with time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Uchisar Kaya (Cave) Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Cappadocia 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 7
Cappadocia to Samsun
After breakfast you leave Cappadocia behind and drive toward Samsun on the Black Sea coast, about a 6-hour journey. The drive shows you how Turkish landscapes shift from central Anatolia's rugged valleys to the lush greenery near the Black Sea, with scenic stops along the way. Once you arrive, you'll check in and have the evening to yourself on the Black Sea beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Samsun Pereira Hotel - 5*)
Included Activities
- Road journey from Cappadocia to Samsun through central to northern Turkey
- Day 8
Samsun to Trabzon
You check out after breakfast and drive along the Black Sea coast to Trabzon, which takes about 5 hours. The drive winds through coastal villages and tea plantations with nice sea views throughout. After checking in at your hotel, the evening is yours to either walk along the coastline or try some local Black Sea food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panagia Premier Trabzon Hotel (5*))
Included Activities
- Road journey along the Black Sea coastline from Samsun to Trabzon
- Day 9
Trabzon
On a guided tour after breakfast, you'll see Trabzon's history and landmarks. The day includes a visit to Sumela Monastery on a clifftop in the Pontic Mountains, the Atatürk Pavilion for insights into Turkey's founder, climbing Boztepe Hill for views over Trabzon and the Black Sea, and exploring the historic center with its bazaars and the Byzantine Hagia Sophia of Trabzon, now a museum. You're back at your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panagia Premier Trabzon Hotel (5*))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trabzon including Sumela Monastery, Atatürk Pavilion, Boztepe Hill, Trabzon's Historic Center, and Hagia Sophia of Trabzon
Optional Activities
- Zipline
Landmarks Sumela Monastery Atatürk Pavilion Boztepe Hill Hagia Sophia of Trabzon 
- Day 10
Trabzon to Batumi
After breakfast you travel to Uzungöl, a lake town in the lush Black Sea valleys, where you can take a peaceful walk by the water and see the mist-covered mountains. Later you continue driving toward the Georgian border and cross into Batumi, a journey of roughly 3 to 4 hours including border procedures. After checking in, the rest of the day is open for you to explore at your own pace, maybe walking Batumi Boulevard.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MiraMar Luxury Residences Batumi, Georgia)
Included Activities
- Uzungöl tour
- Cross-border road journey from Turkey to Georgia
Landmarks Uzungöl 
- Day 11
Batumi
A guided tour shows you what makes Batumi special, blending botanical gardens with seaside charm. You'll visit the lush Batumi Botanical Garden with Black Sea views, see the Ali & Nino Statue with its kinetic sculpture, explore Batumi Piazza and the Old Town's European architecture and cafes, and walk along Batumi Boulevard for coastal atmosphere. You return to your hotel in the evening with free time to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MiraMar Luxury Residences Batumi, Georgia)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Batumi including Batumi Botanical Garden, Ali & Nino Statue, Batumi Piazza & Old Town, and Batumi Boulevard
Landmarks Batumi Botanical Garden Ali & Nino Statue Batumi Piazza Batumi Boulevard - Day 12
Batumi to Tbilisi
After breakfast you head inland toward Tbilisi, Georgia's capital. There's a brief stop in Kutaisi, one of Georgia's oldest cities, where you can stretch your legs and get a quick feel for the charming streets and historic spots. The 5 to 6 hour drive shows off landscapes from vineyards to historic towns. Once in Tbilisi, you check in and have the evening to yourself in this city where East meets West.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Theory Hotel Tbilisi 5*)
Included Activities
- Road journey to Georgia's capital with a stop in Kutaisi
Landmarks Kutaisi 
- Day 13
Tbilisi
On a guided tour of Tbilisi after breakfast, you'll visit Narikala Fortress for panoramic views of the old town and river, explore the Sulfur Baths District known for its healing waters, walk Rustaveli Avenue at the heart of the city's culture and arts, and see Metekhi Church and the Peace Bridge, which blend old and new. Your last night in Georgia is free to enjoy at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Theory Hotel Tbilisi 5*)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tbilisi including Narikala Fortress, Sulfur Baths District, Rustaveli Avenue, Metekhi Church & Peace Bridge
Landmarks Narikala Fortress Sulfur Baths District Rustaveli Avenue Metekhi Church Peace Bridge - Day 14
Tbilisi Departure
After breakfast you check out and head to the airport for your departure flight. Hopefully you've soaked in all the experiences and left with plenty of memories and photos. Safe travels, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon.
- End point
- Tbilisi, Georgia (You will be transferred to Tbilisi Airport from your hotel by a high model tour van!)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
