Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and meet your local leader and group at 1 pm. Then you head out on a guided walk through the Old City to get your bearings. The route takes you past the Blue Mosque, through the Grand Bazaar, and to Suleymaniye Cami. Later this evening, you can join the group for Turkish dinner if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Old City and neighbourhoods
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Suleymaniye Cami
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group for Turkish cuisine
Landmarks Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Suleymaniye Cami 
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning you'll participate in a hands-on Ebru marbling workshop with a local instructor in a nearby area. You'll learn how this traditional artform works using earth dyes, horsehair, and rose branch brushes, and create your own piece to take home. After that, the rest of your day is free. You can join an optional Kadikoy Local Taste Tour or take a Bosphorus cruise if something appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ebru (water marbling) workshop
Optional Activities
- Kadikoy Local Taste Tour
- Bosphorus cruise
- Day 3
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll fly to Cappadocia this morning. Later in the afternoon, you join a hands-on cooking class with Hereni Women's Cooperative where you'll prepare regional specialties like local soup, manti (Turkish dumplings), tandır bread, and traditional dessert. You'll also learn about Cappadocia's food heritage and collect recipes as souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hereni Women's Cooperative Cooking Class
- Day 4
Cappadocia
Early on, you can take an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise or watch the skyline from the ground instead. Later this morning, you explore Kaymakli Underground City, walking through underground caverns and tunnels built as a defense mechanism during the 9th and 10th centuries. Your afternoon is free to relax or wander around. If you're interested, there's an optional whirling dervish performance available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kaymakli Underground City tour
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Regular Flight - EUR200
- Hot Air Balloon Deluxe Flight - EUR230
- Hot Air Balloon Sightseeing from the Valley - EUR20
- Goreme Open Air Museum - EUR20
- Whirling Dervish Performance with transport - EUR40
Landmarks Kaymakli Underground City 
- Day 5
Cappadocia to Antalya
You'll drive across the Taurus Mountains toward Antalya, stopping in Konya during the middle of the day for lunch and a break. When you arrive in Antalya, you take an orientation walk through the Old City's cobblestoned streets, visiting the clock tower, Hadrian's Gate, the old Roman Harbour, and the historical zone of Kaleici. Afterward, you can swim and relax in the Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive across Taurus Mountains
- Antalya Old City orientation walk
- Visit clock tower
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Visit old Roman Harbour
- Kaleici orientation walk
Landmarks Hadrian's Gate Kaleici - Day 6
Antalya
Today is free so you can explore Antalya however you'd like. There's the Antalya Aquarium, Wax Museum, Lower Duden Waterfalls, or local hiking trails if you want to stay active. You could also just spend the day on the beach swimming. Your local leader can give recommendations for food spots and things to do. This evening, you'll join the group for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Antalya Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Antalya Aquarium and Wax Museum
- Lower Duden Waterfalls
- Hikes and historic sites
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks Lower Duden Waterfalls - Day 7
Antalya
Your trip ends this morning. If you want to stay longer in Antalya with your family, there's plenty more to see around the city. Contact your booking agent ahead of time if you need help setting up extra accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra accommodation arrangements
