Istanbul - Arrival Day – Welcome Dinner

Istanbul - Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel, where you’ll be greeted with a welcome drink and have the chance to chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner, meet our friendly crew and fellow travelers, savor traditional Turkish dishes, and soak in the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul City Tour - Turkish Cooking Lesson Istanbul

Istanbul - Start your day with a morning orientation and a sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Then, participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, where you’ll taste various flavors from different regions of Turkey and prepare your own lunch to enjoy. After lunch, visit TOPKAPI PALACE, the grand palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, robes, jewels, miniatures, and relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next, visit the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, also known as the BLUE MOSQUE, famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles. Finally, explore the HIPPODROME, the ancient site of chariot races, featuring the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul City Tour - Belly Dancing and Folklore Class

Istanbul - Begin your day with a pick-up at 08:30 from your hotel for a tour of old Istanbul City. Visit ST. SOPHIA, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, renowned as an architectural marvel. Then, explore the Grand Spice Bazaar, a vibrant market offering a wide range of exotic spices, herbs, Turkish delights, coffee, nuts, fruits, souvenirs, and more. After the tour, return to your hotel for a rest. In the evening, attend a belly dancing and folklore class, where you’ll learn belly dancing techniques and folklore dance moves. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise – Istanbul to Izmir and Kusadasi

Istanbul - After breakfast at 08:30, embark on a Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Enjoy the sights along the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. After the cruise, head to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour

Kusadasi - Begin a fully guided Ephesus Tour at 08:30, exploring one of the best-preserved ancient ruins in the world. Visit Ephesus, once the commercial center of the ancient world, dedicated to the goddess Artemis. See the remains of her enormous temple, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. The tour also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora, baths, the Library of Celsus, and the final abode of the Virgin Mary. On the way back to the hotel, visit a carpet weaving center. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Tour of Village Sirince - Textiles and fruit wine tasting

Kusadasi - After breakfast at 08:30, depart for Sirince Village. Explore the beautiful village and the ruins of 42 churches, believed to be the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Witness locals making handmade textiles, including carpets, kilims, clothing, and homewares. Enjoy a wine tasting at local wineries, sampling various fruit wines. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale - Depart for Pamukkale at 08:00. Check in to the hotel around 12:00 and have a lunch break until 13:30. Visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis. Walk around this natural wonder and have the option to relax in the natural spring waters. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale to Bodrum

Bodrum City - After breakfast, depart for Bodrum, a journey of approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

Bodrum Picnic Boat Trip

Bodrum City - Spend a day at sea with lunch included and served on board. Depart at around 11:00 am to cruise the turquoise waters of the Bodrum coastline. Visit several beautiful bays where you can swim, snorkel, or relax. At Black Island, bathe in the grotto with warm mineral waters believed to beautify the complexion. Return to land around 17:00. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

Bodrum to Antalya

Antalya - After breakfast, depart for Antalya, a journey of approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

Antalya (Free Day)

Antalya - Enjoy a free day in Antalya. Relax on the beach, explore the city, shop in local markets, or choose from various day trips such as Aqua Park, horse riding, river rafting, paintball, diving, snorkeling, or fishing tours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

Antalya to Cappadocia by Flight

Cappadocia - After breakfast, check out at 12:00 and enjoy free time until departure. Then, head to Antalya airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Cooking Lesson and Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia - After breakfast, participate in another cooking lesson, tasting delicious dishes from Central Turkey, including pancakes and kebabs. In the afternoon, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, famous for its 10th-century frescoes depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next, explore Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses, and visit a pottery workshop. Then, visit Pasabagi to see the three-headed fairy chimneys. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Ceramics Lesson and Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia - After breakfast, depart for a ceramics class, where professional ceramic artists will help you create your own ceramic piece to take home. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Cappadocia, including the Ozkonak Underground City, which served as a shelter for 12 different nations. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

Cappadocia - After breakfast, enjoy free time for shopping in Cappadocia. Then, depart for Kayseri airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home. We hope your tour was memorable and look forward to seeing you on future tours. Have a safe trip home and thank you for choosing us.

• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Picnic Boat Trip in Bodrum
• All airport transfer services mentioned within the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Breakfast
• Hotel room taxes

• International flights
• City Tax
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
• Tipping Not Including
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
• Domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia
• Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way
• and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy
• Tipping Not Including.

Welcome to Turkey! If you’re a solo traveler looking to connect with others, make new friends, experience Turkish hospitality, and learn to cook delicious Turkish cuisine, take dance classes, and get ceramic-making lessons, we have the perfect program for you. Over two weeks, you’ll explore Turkey’s top destinations, including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince Village, Pamukkale, Bodrum, Antalya, and Cappadocia. This exceptional tour offers all the extras and promises you’ll want to return to Turkey to relive the hospitality and culture that will remain in your heart forever.

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