Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your private guide meets you at Istanbul International Airport and takes you to your hotel. The evening is yours to settle in, wander around the city, try some traditional Turkish food, or just relax at your hotel if the travel has worn you out.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport)
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Istanbul's major landmarks with a guide. Start at the Hippodrome of Constantinople to see the ancient Egyptian obelisk and historic columns, then head to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Following lunch, walk through Asil Efendi Bazaar to browse spices and souvenirs. If you're interested, there's an optional Bosphorus dinner cruise with live entertainment available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hippodrome of Constantinople guided visit
- Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque) visit
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque visit
- Asil Efendi Bazaar shopping experience
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (19:30-23:30) with dinner, belly dance, folklore shows, DJ performance, and illuminated skyline views
Landmarks/POIs Hippodrome of Constantinople Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine Column Column of Constantine Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque) Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Asil Efendi Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Antalya
You'll take a scenic Bosphorus cruise viewing Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Yıldız Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace from the water. Then it's on to Ortaköy district where you can check out the waterfront mosque, grab coffee at cafés, and browse the artisans' market. After lunch, you explore the Grand Spice Bazaar before heading to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya, where you'll check into your hotel and have dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bosphorus Cruise viewing palaces and fortresses
- Grand Spice Bazaar visit
Landmarks/POIs Dolmabahçe Palace Çırağan Palace Yıldız Palace Rumeli Fortress Beylerbeyi Palace Ortaköy Grand Spice Bazaar - Day 4
Antalya
Following breakfast, you'll walk through Antalya's Old City with its narrow streets and Ottoman-era houses. See Hadrian's Gate (built in 130 AD), the Broken Minaret showing layers of religious history, and Hıdırlık Tower with its Mediterranean views. Spend some time at Kaleici Marina watching yachts and fishing boats. After lunch, head out to Düden Waterfalls where water drops from limestone cliffs straight into the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Antalya Old City (Kaleici) guided tour
- Hadrian's Gate visit
- Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare) visit
- Hıdırlık Tower visit
- Kaleiçi Marina visit
- Düden Waterfalls visit
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Gate Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare) Hıdırlık Tower Kaleiçi Marina Düden Waterfalls - Day 5
Antalya to Cappadocia
Early start heading to Konya, one of Anatolia's oldest cities, stopping for coffee along the way. You'll visit the Mevlana Museum dedicated to the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin Rumi and the Whirling Dervish tradition. From there, you drive across the Anatolian plains to Cappadocia, arriving in the evening to check into your cave hotel. An optional Turkish Night Show with traditional dances, live music, and local dishes is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mevlana Museum guided visit
Optional Activities
- Turkish Night Show in Cappadocia's Cave Venue with traditional dances, live music, local dishes, and unlimited drinks
Landmarks/POIs Mevlana Museum - Day 6
Cappadocia
There's an optional early morning hot air balloon ride offering sunrise views over the fairy chimneys and volcanic rock formations, ending with champagne. After breakfast, you'll explore Cappadocia's geological features including Özkonak Underground City with its multi-level rock chambers, Göreme Open-Air Museum with 10th-century churches and frescoes, Çavuşin Village's historic stone houses, and pottery workshops in Avanos along the Red River. You'll also see the distinctive fairy chimney formations in Love Valley, Devrent Valley, and Three Beauties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Özkonak Underground City guided visit
- Göreme Open-Air Museum guided visit
- Çavuşin Village visit
- Avanos pottery workshop visit
- Love Valley visit
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) visit
- Three Beauties (Üç Güzeller) visit
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia with sunrise views, champagne celebration, and flight certificate
Landmarks/POIs Özkonak Underground City Göreme Open-Air Museum Çavuşin Village Avanos Love Valley Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) Three Beauties (Üç Güzeller) - Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Start with a relaxed breakfast and free time to do some last-minute shopping or take photos around Cappadocia. Then you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul, wrapping up your 7-day journey through Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
