Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - Upon arriving at Istanbul / SAW Airport, guests will be warmly welcomed and driven to their hotel for check-in.

Optional: Enjoy a Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performances (19:30 - 23:30)

Treasures of Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth, aside from the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It served as the religious center of the city during the Byzantine era.

Topkapi Palace - Topkapı Palace was not only the imperial residence of the Sultan but also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire, housing the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Hippodrome - Constructed by Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, the Hippodrome was the civic center during the Roman period, accommodating up to 100,000 spectators.

Blue Mosque - Built by Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616, the Blue Mosque is a renowned landmark of the old city, famous for its six minarets and magnificent dome.

Grand Bazaar - With 18 entrances and over 4000 shops, it is one of the largest bazaars in the world.

Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and leave luggage in the lobby. Meet the guide at the designated pick-up time for a half-day tour. Visit the Spice Bazaar, known as the Egyptian Bazaar during the Ottoman period, where herbs and spices from Egypt and Asia were sold.

Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus, taking in the magnificent views and rich history. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and quaint fishing villages. Pass by the stunning Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace.

Istanbul Airport - After the tour, return to the hotel to collect luggage and head to the airport for a 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Izmir.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by their driver and safely transported to their hotel for check-in.

Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary Tour

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary, a church built in the 6th century AD on the foundations of a 1st-century AD house, is declared by the church to be the final residence of Mary.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Ancient Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city in the world after Rome, with over 250,000 residents. Walking through the ancient streets among beautiful monuments like the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theatre in Asia gives a sense of time travel.

The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a popular pilgrimage site.

Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Fethiye

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Pamukkale, known as the Pools of Heaven on Earth, has been a popular settlement due to its hot springs believed to have healing powers, making it the earliest spa on earth. The unique terraces were formed by warm spring water at 35°C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today, Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - The ancient city of Hierapolis boasts the largest Necropolis in Anatolia with 1200 gravestones. The Sacred Pool is a highlight, with shallow thermal waters rippling over ancient Roman ruins beneath.

Fethiye - At the end of the tour, guests will be driven to their hotel in Fethiye for check-in.

12 Island Boat Trip

Fethiye - Explore a myriad of bays and islands where navies and corsairs sought shelter throughout nautical history. Swim in crystal-clear waters, disembark for strolls on various islands and bays, sunbathe, and enjoy a BBQ lunch on board. Return with unforgettable memories (remember your camera). With ample legroom, fewer people, and no loud music on the sailing boat, guests will find comfort and peace. Facilities include clean toilets and showers, a bar, sunbeds, shades, and equipment for non-swimmers and beginners of all ages.

Note: The Fethiye boat tour is unavailable from October 15th to May 1st and will be replaced with a leisure day in Fethiye.

Travel to Antalya

Antalya - After breakfast at the hotel, check out. According to the public bus departure time, guests will be driven to Fethiye bus station for a 4-hour journey to Antalya. Upon arrival, they will be greeted by their driver and safely transported to their hotel for check-in.

Antalya City Tour

Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi - Enjoy a cable car ride ‘from sea to sky’ with breathtaking views from the top of Tunektepe, standing 1365 meters above sea level. Marvel at the beautiful coastline, mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Capture great photos to remember this unforgettable experience.

Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed for maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered.

Lower Duden Waterfalls - The Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and visited in the Antalya region. Stroll through the lovely park and listen to the sound of cascading water.

Kaleiçi - After lunch at a local restaurant with a panoramic view, enjoy 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). Discover top attractions like Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret), and city walls dating back to the 2nd century. The Old Town, with its narrow stone streets, is also a great place to explore boutiques, art galleries, and museums. Don’t forget to buy memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.

Flight to Cappadocia

Antalya Airport - Meet the driver at the designated pick-up time and head to Antalya Airport for the flight to Kayseri.

Important Note: Depending on flight availability, the flight may be in the morning or afternoon.
Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (if the flight is in the morning)
Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (if the flight is in the afternoon)

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival, guests will be greeted and driven to their hotel for check-in.

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Museum features many rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with beautiful frescoes.

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks, resembling a sculpture zoo created by nature. A rock pillar even resembles the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. Experience the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you’re in another world.

Pasabag - Pasabagi, meaning the Pacha’s vineyard, is also known as Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was located here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon) and a hermit’s shelter are built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag Valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique to Cappadocia, and these fairy chimneys are called mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

Avanos - In Avanos, enjoy a typical Turkish lunch and experience pottery-making with local experts.

Goreme Panorama - Goreme Panorama offers one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy Chimneys.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar, the highest natural rock castle, provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Rose Valley - Rose and Red Valley is a unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted pink, especially during sunset. The minerals in the sandstone give it a pink hue, which becomes more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun casts a fine shade of pink over the Rose Valley.

Cavusin - Cavusin is surrounded by a valley that gradually widens, known as Red Valley. The village’s houses are carved into massive rock formations and are famous for their rock churches.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is named for the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) carved into the soft volcanic tuff. It is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City - The underground cities once served as a refuge for 15,000 Christians. These settlements were crucial to the development of Christianity, providing shelter and worship, and were in use until the end of the 7th century AD. Explore the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30 km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar - Ortahisar is known for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, lovely churches, and the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

Departure Day

Istanbul Airport - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and, according to the flight time, guests will be driven to Istanbul Airport, marking the end of the service.

• 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
• 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
• 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
• 2 night accommodation in Fethiye
• 2 night accommodation in Antalya
• Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Transfer services from/to Airports
• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
• Breakfast
• Lunch

• Beverage with Meals
• Personal Expenses
• Entry fees to historical sites
• Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Explore > Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Antalya, Cappadocia.

Join us for an unforgettable 12-day journey through Turkey’s most popular destinations, starting and ending in Istanbul. Discover Istanbul, where Asia meets Europe, and explore the city that served as the capital of three great empires. In Cappadocia, delve into the underground cities and admire the rock-cut churches while learning about early Christian history from a knowledgeable local guide. Capture stunning photos of the fairy chimneys from prime vantage points. Stroll along the ancient streets of the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, with the House of the Virgin Mary nearby. Relax in the therapeutic thermal springs of Pamukkale. Embark on a full-day boat tour to the pristine bays of Fethiye. Witness a breathtaking sunset over the Mediterranean from Antalya’s best panoramic viewpoint. Wander through the charming, flower-adorned cobblestone streets of the old town, and visit the clock tower, Hadrian’s Gate, and the Kesik Minare.

The tour offers options for INCLUDED and EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS, allowing you to choose your preference during the booking process.

• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight from ANTALYA to CAPPADOCIA at the additional cost of 150 USD per person.If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya and lunch and airport transfers will be provided by us.
• Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), “planes” are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are “Family-owned local restaurants” that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.