Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at Istanbul International Airport and takes you to your hotel. Take some time to settle in and get oriented before you start exploring this city that spreads across both Europe and Asia.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll do a guided tour of Istanbul's main sights including the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the Spice Bazaar to wander through the bustling stalls. If you want, there's an optional dinner cruise on the Bosphorus in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided Istanbul City Tour
- Visit Roman Hippodrome
- Visit Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
- Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Camii)
- Visit Spice Bazaar (Asil Efendi)
- All entrance fees
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (7:30 PM – 11:30 PM) featuring dinner with unlimited drinks, belly dance performance, Turkish folk show, live DJ, and views of illuminated Istanbul
Landmarks/POIs Roman Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Column of Constantine Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Camii) Spice Bazaar (Asil Efendi) - Day 3
Istanbul to Kusadasi
Following breakfast, take a Bosphorus cruise where you'll see Ottoman palaces, historic fortresses, and waterfront mansions from the water. Later you'll fly domestically to Izmir and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi, which is a nice Aegean resort town on the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
- All entrance fees
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus Strait - Day 4
Kusadasi
After breakfast, a guide takes you through the ancient city of Ephesus, covering Curetes Street, the Temple of Artemis, Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. You'll then visit a carpet weaving center, wander through the charming village of Sirince with its Greek-style buildings and local fruit wines, and stop at a leather goods center on the way back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Ephesus Tour
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Great Theatre
- Visit carpet weaving center
- Guided Turkish Village Sirince tour
- All entrance fees
Optional Activities
- Fruit wine tasting in Sirince
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Temple of Artemis Library of Celsus Great Theatre of Ephesus Sirince - Day 5
Pamukkale
Head out to Pamukkale, known as the 'Cotton Castle', and see the white calcium terraces created by thermal springs. From there, visit the ancient Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its baths, temples, and necropolis. You'll have free time to walk the travertine terraces or soak in the warm pools. Tandem paragliding or hot air balloon rides are available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Pamukkale Tour
- Visit Hierapolis
- Free time on travertine terraces
- Access to thermal pools
- All entrance fees
Optional Activities
- Tandem Paragliding over Pamukkale
- Hot Air Balloon Ride (next morning) to float above Pamukkale's landscape at sunrise
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 6
Bodrum
After breakfast, travel to Bodrum, a seaside resort known for its clear waters, lively marina, and a medieval castle built by the Knights of St. John during the medieval period.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- All entrance fees
Landmarks/POIs Bodrum Castle (Castle of St. John) - Day 7
Bodrum
The day is yours to do what you want. Relax on the beach, walk through local markets, or try one of several optional activities available in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip
- Scuba diving
- Fishing tour
- Aqua park visit
- Day 8
Bodrum to Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to Bodrum Airport for your flight back to Istanbul and your connection to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
