Day 1: Istanbul

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day.

Meals: No Meals

Day 2: Istanbul Old City

Today you will have a full-day guided tour of the …

Hagia Sophia Mosque, the pride of the Byzantine architecture
Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held
Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles
Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops
Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans (Harem not included)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Cappadocia

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport with your private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your private car and driver and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cappadocia Tour

Book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Konya & Antalya

After breakfast, we drive to Antalya via visiting Konya city and the Mevlana Museum, which shelters the tomb of Rumî, known to his followers as Mevlana. After lunch, we drive to Antalya and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Antalya City Tour

After breakfast, we will visit famous waterfall,  Antalya's unique natural wonder, located on the Duden River, afterward pass to Tünektepe Cable Car (Antalya Teleferik); up to 605-meter high, having magnificent  Antalya city, new harbor, and Mediterranean sea view. And lastly visit Kaleiçi;  the old town where you can see Hadrianus Gate, the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, and the ancient harbor enjoy the narrow streets of the old city. End of the tour, we drive to Antalya and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Antalya Leisure Day on Beach

Today is a leisure day in Antalya, you can explore the beaches of Antalya and enjoy the free day on your own peace.

Meals: Breakfast &  Dinner

Day 8:  Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City

After breakfast, we drive to Pamukkale. The first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you can enjoy a  walk. End of the tour, drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Ephesus Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and see the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, to explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon visit the famous Sirince village with the cute village houses. At the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul and our tour concludes upon arrival in Istanbul. You can connect to your outbound flight.

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUSIONS

9 Nights Accommodation in 4-star Hotels

Airport Transfers on a private basis

English Speaking Guided Tours as per itinerary

Entrance Fees of the sites

Meals as per itinerary

Domestic Flight Tickets