Istanbul - Pamukkale - Antalya – Cappadocia Tour - 8 Days

Private or Group tours of Istanbul are available all year round. Our representative will meet you at Istanbul Airport, holding a sign with your name, and transfer you to your hotel. You are free for the rest of the day and may explore the streets of Istanbul by yourself.

BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE  (20:00 – 24:00) 
Menu: Grill fish or meatballs or chicken, cold and hot appetisers,  
Beverages.; Unlimited soft and alcoholic ( Raki, Beer, Wine, vodka)
Program: Music, Folklore performance, Whirling Dervishes show, Traditional wedding ceremony, Oriental belly dancer Show, and more.
Transfer: Return transfer from the hotel. 19:30 – 24:00
Accommodation in Istanbul.

Meet your guide at the hotel at 08:30, and we’ll start the day's tour. 
Hagia Sophia: Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia Cathedral, built by Emperor Justinian between 532 and 537. St. Sophia is one of humanity's greatest shared treasures, known as the Church of Divine Wisdom.
Topkapi Palace served as the Ottoman Empire's administrative and legislative centre for over 400 years. Its magnificent craftsmanship, tile decoration, and vast garden are worth a visit. The Treasury houses the golden throne of the Sultans, weapons and clothes decorated with precious stones and diamonds, and the holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad.
Take a lunch in a local restaurant (included)
Hippodrome Square is where horse-chariot races and other events were held during the Byzantine Empire. Here, we can see the Serpent Column from Delphi in Greece, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes.
Blue Mosque (extra Payment), also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, was built between  1609 and 1617 by Sedefkar Mehmet ağa, the Architect. It is best known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles, which lend the mosque its name.
Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest and largest covered bazaar, comprises 61 covered streets. It is home to over 4000 shops selling anything, from carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs to garments, bags, decorations, spices, and home textiles. In an exotic and unique atmosphere, it is always bustling with locals and tourists.
End of the tour, return to your hotel.  
Accommodation in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Istanbul's daily group tour with English guide 08:30 – 13:00
Visit the Egypt Bazaar, a vibrant market with an Oriental ambience specialising in typical items such as spices, sweets, nuts, and souvenirs. Visit Rustem Pasa Mosque,  see the City walls and the famous Golden Horn
Bosphorus Boat Cruise. Along the Bosphorus Strait, the magnificent mansions, including the Maiden's Tower, the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe PalaceÇırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Ortakoy Mosque, offer glimpses of Istanbul's historical landmarks from the boat.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for Cappadocia.
Accommodation in Kusadasi  (Breakfast - Dinner)

After breakfast, visit Ancient Ephesus 20 Km from Kusadasi.
Ephesus is on the WORLD HERITAGE List. The ancient capital of Asia Minor is one of the best-preserved Greek-Roman city antiquity. It is where the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theater, the Terrace House (entrance extra), and Celsus Library.
We continue towards Pamukkale. After a pleasant journey through citrus and Fig Gardens, cotton fields, olive and vegetable gardens on fertile plains, and the lovely villages and towns of the Aegean, we arrive at Pamukkale. 
Arrive and have a lunch break in a local restaurant.
The Pamukkale WORLD HERITAGE LIST and the Pamukkale travertine terraces are natural formations formed by hardening calcium carbonate from hot springs over time. With their dazzling whiteness and stepped structure, travertines resemble a cotton pile. You can swim in the Cleopatra pool (Extra payment). 
Hierapolis is an ancient Greco-Roman city. Founded by the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC, it became famous as a health centre, mainly due to its thermal waters. The main structures in Hierapolis are the Antique Theater, Necropolis (Cemetery), Cleopatra Pool, Frontinus Gate, and Frontinus Street. You can also visit the Martyrium of Apostle Philip, who was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian.
Accommodation in a Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale (Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner)

After breakfast, we continue towards Antalya, which takes 3,5 hours. It is a pleasant journey through the beautiful Panorama and lovely villages and towns of the Aegean, and we arrive in Antalya.
Take a lunch break at a local restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Afterwards, visit the Old City and Kaleiçi and go sightseeing.
Hadrian's Gate is one of the most striking Roman structures. It has three gates: the Antalya Clock Tower and the Fluted Minaret. Ottoman-style mansions and buildings in the narrow streets of the historical Kaleiçi district surround the ancient port. Take a boat tour of the Ancient Port, and enjoy the Düden waterfall and city views from the boat as you tour the Antalya coast. Then, you will be free to enjoy life in Antalya for the rest of the day.
Accommodation in Antalya. (Breakfast - Dinner)

Early Transfer to Antalya Airport flight to Kayseri Airport (ASR)  (08:00 – 09:20   Sun Expres)
Meet with your guide transfer to Cappadocia. Check in at the hotel, then continue the daily Cappadocia tour.
Cavuşin Village is an ancient Greek settlement known for its rock-cut dwellings and the historic John the Baptist Church. Where Turkish and Greek families lived together until the beginning of the 20th century. Later, the Greeks went to Greece because of the exchange between the two countries.
We'll then have a Lunch break in a local restaurant. in the nearby town of Avanos, close to the River Kızılırmak. We can observe the production process for famous ceramics and pottery right here. You can also enrol in a pottery studio to learn how to use the conventional kick wheels and purchase souvenirs.
Red Valley Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Red Valley, famous for its vibrant rock formations and fairy chimneys. Discover ancient cave churches hidden in the valley.
Uçhisar Castle is situated on the highest hill of Cappadocia and is shaped by flowing volcanic lavas. From the Uçhisar viewpoint, you can see the outstanding natural beauty of Pigeon Valley and the pigeons' nests carved into the rocks.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.  (Breakfast - Lunch)

Hot Air Balloon Tour 04:30 – 09.00. After the balloon tour, have breakfast and start the day tour.
Cappadocia, known for its unique geological formations resembling fairy chimneys and surreal landscapes, is one of today's most remarkable tourist destinations.
First, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, home to a large monastery carved into the rocks. The museum also includes numerous churches and chapels, including Apple Church, Serpentine Church, and Saint Barbara Church. Each church features living spaces, and some are adorned with beautiful frescoes. 
Pasabaği Valley is known for its towering mushroom-shaped rock formations. These fairy chimneys, shaped by years of erosion, were once used as dwellings by various religious groups, earning the area the nickname Monks Valley.
Next, we will explore Devrent Valley, famous for its striking reddish moonlike landscape resembling a movie set. This valley is also known for its rock formations, which take on the shapes of various animals, such as camels, seals, and dolphins.
Lunch Break in a local restaurant
Kaymakli Underground City: Explore Kaymakli Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s most fascinating subterranean cities. Discover its tunnels, living quarters, storage rooms, and ventilation systems used by early Christians for shelter.
Accommodation in Cappadocia.  (Breakfast - Lunch)

Transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport flight to Istanbul for a connected flight to your country.  Hope to see you on another Turkiye holiday.   (Breakfast)