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Day by Day
01
Day 01 · Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey (B)
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be warmly welcomed and enjoy transfer to your Old City hotel along with a welcome package including vouchers, a map, and tourist information.
After checking in, refresh yourself and spend rest of the day at leisure—relax or explore historic streets, savor Turkish tea and baklava at rooftop spots in Fatih (Queb Rooftop, Mimar Sinan Roof, or Kubbe-i Aşk), try traditional hot sand coffee at Şark Kahvesi in the Grand Bazaar, or experience coffee-ground fortune-telling in Taksim (Symbol Cafe Teras, Melekler Kahvesi, or Kadınlar Kahvesi) before your overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Stay
Istanbul: Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel & Spa
Breakfast · 2 nights
Transfer
Transfer — Istanbul Airport → Old City hotel
Meals
Breakfast
02
Day 02 · Istanbul
Explore Istanbul's Historic Old City (B,L)
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic Old City.
Begin your journey with a photo stop at Hagia Sophia Mosque, allowing you to admire this iconic landmark celebrated for its remarkable Byzantine architecture.
Continue to the Byzantine Hippodrome, the historic site where chariot races were once held and an important part of Istanbul's ancient heritage.
Next, visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its impressive architecture and beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
Continue to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and enjoy a guided tour at this magnificent landmark reflecting the grandeur of the Ottoman era.
The tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with approximately 4,000 shops. Wander through its vibrant lanes, discover traditional products and souvenirs, and experience the lively atmosphere of one of Istanbul's most famous shopping destinations.
Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. In such cases, the sightseeing will be replaced with either the Underground Cistern or the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with the Spice Bazaar.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
03
Day 03 · Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia (B)
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport by private vehicle for your direct domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia.
Upon arrival, you will be met by the local representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
You may begin your day with an optional early morning hot air balloon tour to enjoy magnificent views of Cappadocia's valleys and surrounding landscapes. (on your own)
After breakfast between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., you'll be picked up from your hotel and the day begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley. Here you can walk around and see the fairy chimneys and unusual rock formations up close.
Continue to Pasabag, also known as Monk Valley, to see its distinctive double- and triple-headed rock formations.
Proceed to Avanos, famous for its pottery and the Red River (Kızılırmak), where lunch will be served.
After lunch, visit the Cappadocia Open Air Museum, known for its historic wall paintings dating back to the 10th century and depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
The final stop will be Uchisar Castle, a natural rock formation and one of the largest mass fairy-chimney formations in the region.
Return to your hotel after the tour.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
05
Day 05 · Kusadasi
Fly from Cappadocia to Izmir and Transfer to Kusadasi (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir.
Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be welcomed by the local representative and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Stay
Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel
Breakfast · 3 nights
Transfer
Transfer — Hotel → Cappadocia Airport
Meals
Breakfast
More for this day
Transfer Flight — Cappadocia → Izmir
Transfer Transfer — Izmir Airport → Kusadasi Hotel
06
Day 06 · Kusadasi
Explore Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary (B,L)
After breakfast between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to explore the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, where you can walk through the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre.
In the afternoon, continue to the House of Virgin Mary.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
07
Day 07 · Kusadasi
Excursion to Pamukkale & Hierapolis (B,L)
After breakfast, your pickup will be between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., taking you to your first stop of the day, Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city set above natural hot springs.
Explore the large Necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Philip and Antique Pool, also known as Cleopatra's Pool.
Continue to the spectacular Pamukkale Travertines, the natural white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.
Enjoy a walk along the travertines before concluding the tour.
Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Transfer
Excursion to Pamukkale & Hierapolis transfer
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
08
Day 08 · Istanbul
Fly from Kusadasi to Istanbul – Departure from Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, the tour concludes, allowing you to connect to your onward or outbound flight.
Transfer
Transfer — Hotel → Izmir Airport
Meals
Breakfast
More for this day
Transfer Flight — Izmir → Istanbul
Where You Stay
Istanbul: Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel & Spa
2 nightsBreakfast
Cappadocia: Sunak Cave Hotel
2 nightsBreakfast
Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel
3 nightsBreakfast
What’s Included
Included
2 nights' accommodation at Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel&Spa or similar in Istanbul
2 nights' accommodation at Sunak Cave Hotel or similar in Cappadocia
3 nights' accommodation at Efe Boutique Hotel or similar in Kusadasi
Full-day guided Istanbul Old City Tour on a small-group basis
Photo stop at Hagia Sophia Mosque
Visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome
Visit to the Blue Mosque
Photo stop at Topkapi Palace
Visit to the Grand Bazaar
Full-day guided Cappadocia Tour on a small-group basis
Visit to Devrent Valley
Visit to Pasabag (Monk Valley)
Visit to Avanos
Visit to the Cappadocia Open Air Museum
Visit to Uchisar Castle
Full-day guided Ephesus Tour on a small-group basis
Visit to the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus
Visit to Arcadian Way
Visit to Roman Baths
Visit to the Temple of Hadrian
Visit to the Library of Celsus
Visit to the Antique Theatre
Visit to the House of Virgin Mary
Full-day guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour on a small-group basis
Visit to Hierapolis Ancient City
Visit to the large Necropolis
Visit to the Great Baths
Visit to Frontinus Street
Visit to the Theatre
Visit to the Martyrion of St. Philip
Visit to the Antique Pool / Cleopatra's Pool
Visit to Pamukkale Travertines
English-speaking local tour guides
Entrance fees to museums
Meals as per the itinerary
Daily bottled water
Private airport transfers with new-model vehicles
Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg allowance
Tips at restaurants and hotels
Not included
Personal expenses such as hotel minibar charges.
Drinks at meals.
Tips to the local guide and driver.
Optional hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia.
Optional Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance ticket.
Important Information & Guidelines
General
The tour is available every day.
Minimum 2 guests are required for guaranteed departure.
No long drives are included in the itinerary.
Museum.
A 20% deposit is required to confirm the booking.
100% payment must be completed 14 days prior to arrival.
Package rates are based on the specified room category.
Any upgrade will be at an additional cost.
Standard check-in time is at 14:00 (02:00 PM) to 15:00 (03:00 PM) and check-out time is by 12:00 PM.
Payment Policies
You can pay using credit cards, debit cards, net banking, PayPal,
NEFT, IMPS, RTGS or SWIFT.
Anything not listed above — ask and we will price it.
Terms & Policies
Booking this trip is subject to our Terms & Conditions and the cancellation
policy below. The full document covers visas, force majeure, refunds and what
happens if plans change.
