Arrive Istanbul

Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in is available after 2 PM.

Jewels of Istanbul

Galata Koprusu - After visiting Dolmabahce Palace, you will have the opportunity to walk on Galata Bridge, constructed during the Ottoman Period.

Rustem Pasha Mosque - Your guide will then take you to Rustem Pasha Mosque, one of the mosques designed by Master Architect Sinan. This mosque is notable for its richly decorated, tiled interior. Rüstem Pasha may have commissioned the mosque’s distinctive Iznik tiles to support court designer Kara Memi, known for his elegant floral designs.

Bosphorus Strait - After lunch, you will embark on a boat trip along the Bosphorus, cruising between the continents of Europe and Asia. The journey will take you past Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, as well as wooden villas and mansions.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The tour concludes with time for shopping at the Spice Market, one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Explore Old City & Fly to Izmir

Sultanahmet District - After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and leave with our luggage. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. Note: Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday and Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday.

After the tour, we will transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi

Explore Pamukkale

Pamukkale - After breakfast, head to the stunning white calcium terraces known as Cotton Castle (Pamukkale) and tour the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was used in Roman times for its therapeutic properties. Bring your swimsuit to enjoy the thermal waters of Pamukkale.

Explore Ephesus & Fly to Cappadocia

Ancient City of Ephesus - After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and leave with our luggage. Immerse yourself in history as you visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Experience the mystical atmosphere of ancient times. Ephesus is one of the most significant ancient cities in the world and was the capital of Asia Minor.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on availability, direct or connecting flights may be booked.

Cappadocia North Tour

Cappadocia - Explore the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) to see the fascinating mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Continue to the city of Avanos. In the afternoon, visit the Goreme open-air museum, where rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Finally, visit the natural castles at Uchisar before returning to your hotel.

Cappadocia South Tour & Departure from TURKEY

Cappadocia - After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and leave with our luggage for another full-day tour of Cappadocia. Depart from your hotel to visit Red Valley, explore the famous rock-cut churches, and hike 5 km through Güllüdere Valley. Then visit Cavusin village, known for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch, drive to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymaklı underground city, where early Christians lived in fear and faith.

After the tour, we will transfer you to Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Istanbul. The flight ticket from Izmir to Istanbul is included. If you have other plans, please inform us.

End of the Tour

• Transportation during the tour
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Entrance Fees to museums and sites
• Domestic Flight Tickets
• Parking fees

• International Flight Tickets to TURKEY
• Gratuities