Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and head to your hotel to get settled. Free time gives you a chance to rest after traveling. Stop by the hotel reception in the afternoon to pick up tour information and get oriented before things kick off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start the day with a panoramic tour of Istanbul. You'll see the Süleymaniye Mosque, walk along the ancient city walls, and check out the Golden Horn and fishing district. Hagia Sophia's exterior is on the route too. Later in the afternoon, head to Taksim where you can grab dinner at local restaurants, take a ride on the old tram, or climb Galata Tower if you're up for it.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Istanbul
- Visit to Süleymaniye Mosque
- Stop at ancient city walls
- View of Golden Horn
- Visit to bustling fishing district
- View exterior of Hagia Sophia
- Transfer to Taksim district
Optional Activities
- Visit to Galata Tower
- Dinner at Taksim restaurants
- Ride on old tram in Taksim
Landmarks Süleymaniye Mosque Hagia Sophia Golden Horn Galata Tower Taksim Square 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Begin with Topkapi Palace in the morning. After that, you'll board a private two-hour boat trip on the Bosphorus, passing under the two bridges connecting Europe and Asia while viewing palaces and Ottoman architecture. The boat stops on the Asian side in Uskudar, then you travel to Ankara, arriving in time for dinner included with the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Ankara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Private boat trip on the Bosphorus (approximately 2 hours)
- View of Bosphorus bridges
- View of Sultan's palaces and Ottoman architecture
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Bosphorus Uskudar District 
- Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Following breakfast, tour Ankara's main sites including the Mausoleum of Atatürk, Ankara Castle, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. You'll stop at Salt Lake for lunch with nice views over the water. Later, visit Hacibektas sanctuary (note the dress code and keep quiet inside). From there, continue to Nevsehir where dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Salt Lake), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Tour of Ankara
- Visit to Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit to Ankara Castle (8th century B.C.)
- Visit to Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Stop at Salt Lake
- Visit to Hacibektas pilgrimage site
Landmarks Mausoleum of Atatürk Ankara Castle Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Salt Lake Hacibektas 
- Day 5
Cappadocia
Spend your day in Cappadocia's distinctive landscape. Check out Göreme Valley's open-air museum and rock-cut churches, tour the natural fortress of Uchisar, explore the underground city of Kaymacli, and walk through the Fairy Chimneys at Pasabag. You'll have some free time before dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Cappadocia)
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Valley open-air museum
- Visit to rock-cut churches in Göreme Valley
- Visit to Uchisar natural fortress
- Visit to Kaymacli underground city
- Walk through Pasabag Fairy Chimneys
Landmarks Göreme Valley Uchisar Kaymacli Underground City Pasabag (Fairy Chimneys) 
- Day 6
Cappadocia - Konya
Head to Ihlara Valley where you can walk through cool waters and see rock-cut churches. Tour a 13th-century caravanserai and visit the Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya to learn about the Dervish order. Dinner is included, and if you're interested, a dervish dance performance is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ihlara Valley
- Visit to rock-cut churches in Ihlara Valley
- Visit to 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Attend dervish dance performance at cultural center
Landmarks Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum 
- Day 7
Konya to Pamukkale
Travel along a scenic route between the lakes, arriving at Egridir for lunch and time to walk its historic walls and see the mosques. Continue to Hierapolis-Pamukkale, where mineral-rich waters created the Cotton Palace. Dinner is included with your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Egridir
- Visit to Hierapolis-Pamukkale Cotton Palace
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Egridir
Landmarks Egridir Hierapolis-Pamukkale 
- Day 8
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Make your way to Ephesus, one of Asia Minor's best-preserved ancient cities. You'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, and tour the impressive ruins. Then head to Kusadasi, a lively coastal city known for its commerce and small castle. Dinner is included. (Note: May through October, you'll stay in Izmir instead, with lunch in Balikesir the following day.)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Bleu)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
- Visit to ruins of Ephesus
Optional Activities
- Explore Kusadasi castle
- Explore Kusadasi vibrant atmosphere
Landmarks Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Kusadasi 
- Day 9
Kusadasi - Istanbul
Travel to Izmir for a quick tour of Turkey's third largest and most westernized city. Head inland with a lunch stop before reaching Bursa, a historic city with UNESCO World Heritage sites featuring traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, and the Green Mosque. You'll arrive back in Istanbul by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel (Movenpick Golden Horn)
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Izmir
Optional Activities
- Explore Bursa UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit traditional commercial districts in Bursa
- Visit mosques in Bursa
- Visit religious schools in Bursa
- Visit Green Mosque in Bursa
Landmarks Izmir Bursa Green Mosque 
- Day 10
Istanbul
After breakfast, your tour wraps up, and you'll head home with some great memories from your time across Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
