• Hippodrome - An ancient Roman and Eastern Roman hippodrome where chariot races were held.
• Topkapi Palace Museum - The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire, built after the conquest of Constantinople in 1478, and home to 24 generations of Sultans.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - The renowned Hagia Sophia from the 6th century, once the patriarchal church of the city, was the largest church in the world for over nine centuries.
• Blue Mosque - The second largest mosque in the old city, commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, its original name. It is adorned with blue and turquoise tiles.
• German Fountain - A gift from German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.
• Grand Bazaar - The largest historical bazaar in Istanbul, dating back to 1460. It covers 3,700 square meters, with 4,000 shops and 61 streets under its roof, considered the world’s first mega mall.
• Balat - The Jewish and Orthodox Christian neighborhood of Istanbul, one of the oldest within the city walls, part of the old city.
• Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls) - The famous city walls that protected it from the 4th to the 15th centuries.
• Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church - The only example of an iron prefabricated Orthodox church in the world, belonging to the Bulgarian community of Istanbul, dedicated to St. Stephen.
• Fener Rum Patrikhanesi - The Greek Orthodox patriarchate in the Fener district of Istanbul.
• Ahrida Synagogue - Another significant sanctuary in Istanbul, established by Jewish people from Ohrid, Macedonia.
• Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy a boat tour on this natural channel dividing Istanbul into Asian and European parts. It is recognized as the natural border between two continents and the closest point between them.
• Ortakoy - A charming neighborhood near the 1st Suspension Bridge of Istanbul on the European coast.
• Kucuksu Pavilion - A 19th-century hunting lodge of the Ottoman Sultans, located in the Asian part of Istanbul on the Beykoz shore, decorated with gold-gilded paint, Bohemian crystals, and hand-woven Turkish carpets.
• Rumeli Fortress - The largest Ottoman fortress in the city, built at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus as preparation for the siege and conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II to cut the city’s supply line over the Bosphorus.
• Anadolu Kavagi - A fishing village on the Bosphorus, located at the northernmost point of the strait.
• Turkish Black Sea Coast - The renowned Black Sea, located in northern Turkey, shared with Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia.
• Devrent Valley - A naturally carved valley with beautiful and intriguing rock formations.
• Pasabag - Paşabağ Valley features the most stunning fairy chimneys in the region, perfect for memorable photographs.
• Goreme Open-Air Museum - An open-air museum with many rock-carved churches and monasteries from the early Christian period, showcasing how early Christians practiced their faith under Roman pressure.
• Uchisar Castle - The highest point in Cappadocia, offering one of the best views on the planet, and home to the tallest fairy chimney in the area.
• Red Valley - A famous valley with red-rose colored rock formations, one of the most breathtaking in the region, featuring many rock-cut churches adorned with frescoes from the early Christian period.
• Cavusin - A charming village known for its rock-carved houses and churches from the early Christian period.
• Pigeon Valley - A well-known area in Cappadocia, named for the pigeon holes carved atop fairy chimneys.
• Kaymakli Underground City - Cappadocia is renowned for its underground cities. Early Christians, living in fear and faith, built these cities to hide from Roman oppression.
• Isa Bey Mosque - A remarkable example of Anatolian Islamic architecture from 1375, during the early period of Turkic beyliks in Anatolia before Ottoman dominance.
• Ancient City of Ephesus - One of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities of western Anatolia from the Ionian period, established in the 10th century B.C. Once a thriving harbor city due to trade, it showcases all the features of ancient civilization.
• Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Believed to be where St. Mary spent her last years, it is a well-known pilgrimage site for Catholics, located in a secluded spot on the mountains near Ephesus.
• The Temple of Artemis - One of the seven wonders of the ancient world from 550 B.C., built with the sponsorship of the legendary Lydian King Croesus.
• Sirince - A picturesque winemaking village in Selçuk, where visitors can sample various types of local wines.
• Aphrodisias - An ancient city-state established around the 6th century B.C., dedicated to Aphrodite as its protector. It was also a center for sculpture in ancient Anatolia due to the marble quarries in the region.
• Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Hierapolis, meaning “holy city” in ancient Greek, is located in western Turkey. Established in the early 2nd century B.C. on the slopes of the white castle, also known as Pamukkale, where calcium-rich hot spring waters have created travertines.
• Cleopatra Pools - An ancient pool in Hierapolis, protected by UNESCO, offering the chance to swim among historical ruins.

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes
• Hotel Pick up and Drop off
• Entrance fees of museums and national parks

• Domestic flight tickets
• Accommodation

This excursion presents a chance to explore some of the most significant and breathtaking ancient cities of human history such as Istanbul’s Old City, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia. Ephesus, an ancient port town, has witnessed numerous eras. As one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in western Anatolia, it’s a universal cultural treasure. The highlight is that all can be comfortably covered within a single day, guided by a professional tour leader. From hotel pick-up and airport transfer to the welcome by a local guide upon your flight’s arrival, all is taken care of. Start your journey to the mesmerizing sites of Western Anatolia in a private van. Marvel at the otherworldly vista of Cappadocia and delve into the origins of Christianity at the first rock-hewn churches of Anatolia. Plus, visit a multitude of other remarkable historical locations.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.