Arrival in Istanbul and Hotel Check-in

Istanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to their hotel. After checking in, the evening is free for leisure.

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Istanbul - Guests will be picked up from their hotel at 8:30 AM for a full-day tour of the Old City. The tour includes visits to:

Hippodrome - Hippodrome

Sultanahmet Square - Sultanahmet Square

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia

Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque

Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar

Topkapi Palace - The tour concludes with a visit to Topkapi Palace. After the tour, guests will be returned to their hotel with the evening free.

Istanbul - Cappadocia Flight and South Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia - Guests will be picked up early from their hotel and taken to the airport for a one-hour flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, they will be transported to the office in Goreme Town. The South Cappadocia Tour begins at 9:30.

Kaymakli Underground City - The first stop is the underground city, where guests can explore the 8 accessible levels.

Love Valley - Next, the tour visits Love Valley, known for its unique rock formations.

Red Valley - After lunch, the tour continues to Red Valley, named for its striking red rock formations.

Rose Valley - The tour then proceeds to Rose Valley, located near Urgup.

Pigeon Valley - The final stop is Pigeon Valley, offering stunning views.

Goreme - Guests will be returned to their hotel at the end of the tour, with the evening free.

North Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Izmir

Cappadocia - Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride (Contact for Booking) Guests will enjoy breakfast before the North Cappadocia Tour begins at 9:30.

Uchisar Castle - The first stop is a photo opportunity at a viewpoint overlooking Uchisar Castle.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The tour continues to the Goreme Open-Air Museum.

Avanos - Lunch will be served in Avanos.

Cavusin - After lunch, guests can participate in a pottery demonstration and visit Cavusin.

Devrent Valley - The tour proceeds to Devrent Valley, known for its animal-shaped rock formations, and St. Monk’s Valley with its fairy chimneys.

Paşabağ Vadisi - The final stop is Pasabeg.

Kusadasi - Guests will be taken to the airport for a flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, they will be transported to their hotel.

Hierapolis and Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Kuşadasi. During the three-hour drive to Pamukkale, the guide will provide an introduction to the area. Upon arrival, lunch will be served at a local restaurant before the tour begins.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - The tour starts at the top of Hierapolis Ancient City, exploring the gymnasium.

Pamukkale Tiyatrosu - Guests will visit the Amphitheatre and the Temple of Apollo. The guide will highlight significant structures throughout Hierapolis.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Guests can walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale and enjoy the natural hot springs. The afternoon is free for leisure.
Guests should be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over the travertines without shoes. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a comfortable swimsuit.

Kusadasi - At the end of the tour, guests will be returned to their hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Ephesus Tour and Flight back to Istanbul

Selcuk - Guests will be picked up at 8:00 AM. During the drive to Ephesus, the guide will provide information about the area.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Upon arrival, guests will see the Magnesia Gate, a remarkable example of ancient architecture.

Bibliotheque de Celsus - The tour continues with a walk through the city’s ruins, including the Odeon and the Celsus Library.

Temple of Hadrian - Temple of Hadrian

Trajan Fountain - Trajan’s Fountain

Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu - The Great Theater, still used today, once seated 24,000 people and is believed to be where St. Paul preached.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - After Ephesus, the tour visits the Virgin Mary House, followed by a Turkish lunch.

The Temple of Artemis - After lunch, guests will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Sirince - The tour concludes with a visit to Sirince village, a historic Greek village.

Istanbul - After visiting Sirince, guests will be taken to the airport for a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, they will be transported to their hotel.

Free Day in Istanbul

Istanbul - Guests have a free day in Istanbul.

Taksim Square - Guests can explore Taksim Square and consider tours such as a Bosphorus Cruise, a Bursa tour, a Prince’s Islands tour, a Dolmabahce Palace tour, a cooking class, a Turkish Coffee tour, or a Gallipoli or Troy tour.

Final Day - Istanbul

Istanbul - Guests will be picked up from their hotel based on their flight time and taken to IST or SAW airport. If the flight is later, guests can book a half-day or full-day tour.

• Veg or Non-Veg meals
• 5 day Small Group tour with Guide, Lunch, Shopping time, transportation and entrance fees
• All Domestic Flight tickets with all taxes
• 4 Night Hotel with breakfast in Istanbul
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• All Airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• 1 Night Hotel with breakfast in Cappadocia
• 2 Night hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk with breakfast

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