Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to hotel. After check-in, you will have free time to discover Istanbul by yourself.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
After breakfast, meet with your guide to visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasure and holy relics. Hagia Sophia cathedral, stroll in the Sultanahmet area and continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Emperor William Fountain, and the Egyptian Obelisk. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant At the end of the afternoon, we will visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand shops.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast )
Early departure from Istanbul to Ankara by vehicle (approx. 5 hrs). In Ankara, we will first visit the world-famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Afterward, we visit Anıtkabir the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder of the Republic of Turkey. After this visit, we’ll have lunch in a local restaurant and continue to Cappadocia. On the way, we’ll stop at Salt Lake for pictures. Our next destination will be the 13th-century Seljuk-era caravanserai Sultanhani. Afterwards, we’ll be heading to our hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Breakfast – Dinner )
Note: Before arrival in Cappadocia, book for the Balloon tour. If the balloon flight is cancelled due to unfavourable weather, a full refund
Hot Air Balloon Tour 04:30 – 09:00 Take breakfast and start the Cappadocia Tour.
First, we will visit the Uçhisar Castle, which consists of volcanic rocks and is the highest point of Cappadocia. From here, we will watch the fairy chimneys, valleys, and the fantastic view of the region. Next, we will visit the Pigeon Valley and have a sightseeing tour of Goreme Village, which has fascinating cave houses and an authentic atmosphere. Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabagi Valley (Monks Valley), and Devrent Valley, famous for their rock formations resembling different animal figures.
Lunch Break in a local restaurant. Visit a pottery workshop to see how potteries are made by hand.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll depart early for Pamukkale (approx. 630 km). On the way, we’ll make a stop in the city of Konya and visit the Mevlana Museum, which houses the tomb of the great 13th-century Persian poet and founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, popularly known as Rumi in Western countries. Next, we’ll visit the Karatay Theological School, famous for its beautiful tiles.
Afterwards, we’ll have lunch in a local restaurant and continue to Pamukkale.
Arrival and overnight stay in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale. (Breakfast – Dinner )
Breakfast at the hotel. Due to its famous white travertines, we’ll continue to Pamukkale (220 km)
Visit Hierapolis Ancient city; the Martyrium of Apostle Philip, where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian; ancient city ruins, including the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Grand Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy walking on the white travertines of Pamukkale.
We will have lunch in a local restaurant. Free time in the thermal pool or the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (not included).
Departure for Kusadasi 220 Km.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kuşadası or Izmir. ( Breakfast - Dinner )
Optional Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour
Note : If the Cappadocia Balloon tour is not done, you can join the Balloon Tour in Pamukkale
Today we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus, 20 km away from Kusadasi, the most well-known, best-preserved and essential pilgrimage centre for Christians in the ancient world. First, visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Visit The Virgin Mary House. Virgin Mary, who came to Ephesus with St. Paul, spent the last years of her life in this stone house at the top of Bülbül Mountain, 5 km from Ephesus.
Lunch Break in a local restaurant.
Ephesus is a World Heritage-listed and best-preserved Ancient Roman city. Before it was founded in Selçuk, there was a settlement on the Selçuk Ayasuluk hill. We’ll see Harbour Street, the Marble Street, the Grand Theater with a capacity of 25,000, the Hercules Gate, the famous Celsus Library, the Ephesus Prytaneion, Temple of Hadrian, the State Agora, and Odeon. 30-minute shopping break in a leather fabric outlet magazine and gift shop. At the end of the tour, we set out for Izmir. 90 Km.
Overnight stay in Izmir. (Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll leave early for Istanbul. On the way, we will visit Bursa, the Ottoman Empire's first capital. Here, we’ll see the Great Mosque, the Green Mosque, Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, Tomb of Prince Mustafa, son of Suleiman the Magnificent, Hanlar District, the Grand Bazaar, and Koza Han Silk Market.
We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant where you can sample the traditional Iskender Kebab particular to Bursa.
Arrival and overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast )
Free time until your airport transfer (If you didn’t have the Bosphorus tour on your arrival day, it will be arranged today if you have enough time before your departure). Transfer to Istanbul Airport. (Breakfast ) Tour distance. 2.400 Km
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| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 7407.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 4170.00 | 4577.00 | 4170.00 | 6 - 11
3967.00 3 - 5
1983.00 |
| 3 Pax | 3285.00 | 3692.00 | 3285.00 | 6 - 11
3082.00 3 - 5
2878.00 |
| 4 Pax | 2936.00 | 3343.00 | 2936.00 | 6 - 11
2732.00 3 - 5
2529.00 |
| 5 Pax | 2615.00 | 3022.00 | 2615.00 | 6 - 11
2411.00 3 - 5
2208.00 |
| 6 Pax | 2408.00 | 2815.00 | 2408.00 | 6 - 11
2205.00 3 - 5
2001.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 2242.00 | 2649.00 | 2242.00 | 6 - 11
2038.00 3 - 5
1835.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 1923.00 | 2331.00 | 1923.00 | 6 - 11
1720.00 3 - 5
1516.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 1782.00 | 2189.00 | 1782.00 | 6 - 11
1578.00 3 - 5
1375.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 1743.00 | 2150.00 | 1743.00 | 6 - 11
1539.00 3 - 5
1336.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 1678.00 | 2085.00 | 1678.00 | 6 - 11
1474.00 3 - 5
1271.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 1621.00 | 2028.00 | 1621.00 | 6 - 11
1418.00 3 - 5
1214.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 7631.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 4394.00 | 4801.00 | 4394.00 | 6 - 11
4079.00 3 - 5
2039.00 |
| 3 Pax | 3509.00 | 3916.00 | 3509.00 | 6 - 11
3194.00 3 - 5
1597.00 |
| 4 Pax | 3160.00 | 3567.00 | 3160.00 | 6 - 11
2844.00 3 - 5
1422.00 |
| 5 Pax | 2839.00 | 3246.00 | 2839.00 | 6 - 11
2523.00 3 - 5
1262.00 |
| 6 Pax | 2633.00 | 3040.00 | 2633.00 | 6 - 11
2317.00 3 - 5
1158.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 2466.00 | 2873.00 | 2466.00 | 6 - 11
2151.00 3 - 5
1075.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 2148.00 | 2555.00 | 2148.00 | 6 - 11
1832.00 3 - 5
916.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 2006.00 | 2413.00 | 2006.00 | 6 - 11
1690.00 3 - 5
845.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 1967.00 | 2374.00 | 1967.00 | 6 - 11
1651.00 3 - 5
826.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 1902.00 | 2309.00 | 1902.00 | 6 - 11
1587.00 3 - 5
793.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 1846.00 | 2253.00 | 1846.00 | 6 - 11
1530.00 3 - 5
765.00 |
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