Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where your greeter meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in and get oriented. It's a good chance to rest up before your sightseeing begins tomorrow.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Your guide picks you up around 9:00 am and you'll spend the full day exploring Istanbul's main attractions. You'll see Dolmabahce Palace first, then take a Bosphorus cruise to get views from the water. After that, you'll head to Taksim Square and walk through Istiklal Street for shopping and people watching. The Spice Bazaar comes next, where you can browse the colorful stalls. You'll head back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dolmabahce Palace visit
- Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- Taksim Square visit
- Istiklal Street exploration
- Spice Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Traditional Turkish Night with or without local dinner
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Landmarks Dolmabahce Palace Bosphorus Taksim Square Istiklal Street Spice Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
Around 9:00 am your guide meets you for a walking tour through Istanbul's historic center. Since everything's within walking distance today, there's no vehicle involved. You'll go through Topkapi Palace, then to the Blue Mosque and Hipodrome. Hagia Sophia is next, and you'll finish at the Grand Bazaar before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Topkapi Palace visit
- Blue Mosque (Sultahahmet Camii) visit
- Hipodrome visit
- Hagia Sophia visit
- Grand Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Traditional Turkish Night with or without local dinner
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) Hipodrome Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Your hotel pickup happens in the morning for your transfer to Istanbul Airport. You'll take a domestic flight to Kayseri, which serves the Cappadocia region. Upon landing, another transfer takes you to your cave hotel. It's a travel day, so you'll want to keep things relaxed and adjust to your new surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chakra Cave Suites)
- Day 5
Cappadocia
If you're interested, there's an optional hot air balloon ride starting around 5:30 am, giving you incredible views over the landscape. You'll return for breakfast at the hotel afterward. Around 10:30 am your guide picks you up to visit Göreme Museum, then Kaymaklı Underground City. Before heading back, you'll also stop at Uchisar Castle for views of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chakra Cave Suites)
Included Activities
- Göreme Museum visit
- Kaymaklı Underground City visit
- Uchisar Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Landmarks Göreme Museum Kaymaklı Underground City Uchisar Castle - Day 6
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
Your guide meets you around 10:30 am for a tour of Zelve Open Air Museum and the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys. You'll also wander through Devrent Valley and the pottery town of Avanos, where you can try your hand at making pottery. Later, you'll transfer to Kayseri Airport for a flight to Izmir, then continue to your hotel in Kusadasi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Zelve Open Air Museum visit
- Pasabag Fairy Chimneys visit
- Devrent Valley visit
- Avanos visit
- Pottery Making Activity
Landmarks Zelve Open Air Museum Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Devrent Valley Avanos 
- Day 7
Kusadasi
Around 10:00 am your guide picks you up to explore Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. You'll also visit the House of Virgin Mary and what remains of the Temple of Artemis. The day includes a stop in Sirince Village before you return to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ephesus Ancient City visit
- The House of Virgin Mary visit
- Temple of Artemis visit
- Sirince Village visit
Landmarks Ephesus Ancient City The House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis Sirince Village - Day 8
Kusadasi
Your guide arrives around 8:00 am for a day trip to Pamukkale. You'll spend time exploring the white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis Ancient City nearby. It's quite a drive but worth seeing these natural and historical features. You'll be back at your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Pamukkale Travertines visit
- Hierapolis Ancient City visit
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis Ancient City 
- Day 9
Kusadasi to Istanbul
At 10:00 am your guide meets you for an Izmir city tour. You'll see the Clocktower, the Historical Elevator, Kızlarağası Inn, and browse the Kemeraltı Bazaar. Later you'll head to Izmir Airport for a domestic flight back to Istanbul. After landing, you'll transfer to your hotel for your final night of the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celal Sultan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Izmir City Tour
- Clocktower visit
- Historical Elevator visit
- Kızlaragası Inn visit
- Kemeraltı Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Whirling Dervish Show
- Traditional Turkish Night with or without local dinner
- Turkish Bath (Hammam)
Landmarks Izmir Clocktower Historical Elevator Kızlaragası Inn Kemeraltı Bazaar - Day 10
Istanbul
Your greeter picks you up from the hotel and takes you to Istanbul Airport for your international flight home. This marks the end of your tour.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport)
