Day 1 Arrival Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul. A fabled city that spans Asia and Europe Our local representative will be at the Airport to greet you and transfer you to the Hotel. Check-in and take some rest. In the evening you can explore the nearby areas. Recommendation: Check out the famous Taksim area, famous for its nightlife, shopping and dining.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 Full day Istanbul Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour with Lunch

Have your breakfast and get ready to visit the historic sites of Istanbul

Discover Istanbul's 400-year old Mosque - The Blue Mosque, nicknamed because of its blue Iznik tiles with six minarets. Hagia Sophia - One of the most spectacular architectural marvel of all time. Grand Bazaar - the labyrinth of streets with more than 4000 colorful shops and fragrant eateries. The Hippodrome - the center of sport activities. 

Lunch. (Drinks are extra)

Visit the stunningly located Topkapi Palace which was once the official royal residence of the Ottaman Empire, but now is a museum housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families. Overnight in Istanbul

Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 3 Princess Island Tour with Lunch

Have your breakfast. Time to witness the whole new world of princess Island

We will drive you to the ferry station to take the boat to the Princess Islands. The boat ride takes about 1 hour to the first island which is called Heybeliada in Turkish. You will enjoy a horse carriage ride and also time to take some photos with the nice view of the islands and the Sea of Marmara. (Horse carriage is not operating as of now due to government rules)

Afterwards, the group will take another boat to the biggest of the Princess Islands.

Lunch (Drinks are extra). By the end of the tour the guests will meet with the guide at the meeting point and turn back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 4 Half day Bosphorus Cruise- Flight to Izmir - Airport Transfers

After breakfast depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.

Afternoon, depending upon your flight, we will transfer you to the Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir.

Welcome to Kusadasi. A base city for Ephesus

Meet and greet at the Izmir airport. Transfer to your hotel. Check-in and take rest.

Alternatively, you can explore Kusadasi famous for its vibrant nightlife, beaches and shopping. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi

Meal Plan: (Breakfast)

Day 5 Full Day Pamukkale Hierapolis & Cotton Castle Tour with Lunch

Have your breakfast. In the morning we will drive to Pamukkale, where you will be amazed by its natural beauty. After a lunch break we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. An additional option is to swim in Cleopatra Pool, for an extra fee.

You will be driven back to your hotel after this very memorable day. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi

Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 6 Full Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch; Flight to Kayseri; Transfers

Have your breakfast. Get ready to explore some of the most famous archaeological treasures of the region, once homeland of some of the greatest minds of the ancient world.
First we will visit Virgin Mary House, described as the last residence of Virgin Mary. Then we will drive to Ephesus, which was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world. There you will many archeological treasures including Celcus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater. After having lunch in a local Turkish restaurant we will visit the Isa Bey Mosque which was built in 1375 by Anatolian Seljuks.
The last stop of the tour will be the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After tour transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Kayseri

Welcome to Cappadocia. A place like mars on earth
Meet and greet at the Kayseri airport. Transfer to your hotel. Check-in and take rest. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia

Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7 Full day Cappadocia South Tour with lunch

Optional Hot Air Balloon flight will be available this morning .

Have your breakfast. This morning, we will head towards Pigeon Valley, One of the best places to get a panoramic view of the area and then Red Valley having amazing rock cut churches

After visiting cave churches we will proceed to underground city. One of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. Afterwards visit Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we learn about hand-made potteries

 Overnight in Cappadocia

Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 8 Departure

After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrive and catch home-bound flight

End of the tour

Meal Plan: (Breakfast)