Explore Turkey

Welcome to Turkey!

A transfer service will be organised directly from the airport to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, meet your professional local guide at the hotel and begin your walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Old City.
 
Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the magnificent Blue Mosque, and the iconic Hagia Sophia. Continue to the colourful Grand Bazaar and explore the aromatic Spice Bazaar, filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, dried fruits, and local products.
 
An optional visit to the Basilica Cistern can also be arranged. The entrance fee is not included.
 
Highlights
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Optional Basilica Cistern
 
Overnight in Istanbul.
 
Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to prayers; we are unable to enter

After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the hotel and visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.
 
Explore the palace courtyards, imperial chambers, historical collections, and panoramic views over the Bosphorus.
 
After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic two-hour Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Along the way, admire Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, mosques, fortresses, traditional Ottoman mansions, and spectacular skyline.
 
Highlights
Topkapi Palace
Golden Horn
Galata Tower
Dolmabahce Palace
Cıragan Palace
Ortakoy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge
Rumeli Fortress
European and Asian shores
 
Important Notes:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
 
Overnight in Istanbul

Flight From Istanbul To Izmir
Today you will fly from Istanbul to Izmir and then continue on to the Ephesus region, where you will spend the night before beginning your tour tomorrow.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Ephesus and Surrounding Highlights Tour
Today you get to start exploring the wonders of Ephesus. You are picked up from your accommodation and taken out to see some of the best-preserved marble ruins in the modern world - Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the Ancient Capitals of Roman Asia - the second-largest ancient city in the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived over 3,000 years ago. You also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. An important place for the Christian faith, as it is believed to be where Mary spent the last years of her life. You will also visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - The Temple of Artemis.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi) 

Transfer From Ephesus To Pamukkale
After breakfast, you are collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines. You get a guided tour of the white cliffs of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis.

You then set off for the gorgeous seaside town of Fethiye.

Overnight in Fethiye.

After breakfast, you will all be checking in to one of our Farout Gulets to start your 4 days of cruising the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Today you will visit Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz / Blue Lagoon, and spend the evening anchored down at St Nicholas Island. Be sure to climb to the top of the island for the most beautiful sunset, possibly one of the best, of the whole cruise. Additional activity available: paragliding over Oludeniz.

Overnight on the cruise.

Today, after making some stops along the way for swimming, breakfast, and lunch, you will get to spend some time in the beautiful town of Kas. Here you can shop up a storm with the abundance of jewellery shops in town or spend time just wandering the cobblestone streets, soaking up the ambience of the seaside fishing village. Additional activity available: Diving in Kas.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Today you sail past the sunken city. Once part of the original settlement that still makes up the island of Kekova, this part of the town has fallen into the ocean. You will sail past slowly for a closer look before anchoring on the opposite side to visit what still remains of Kekova. Here you can wander the island and walk up to the Lycian tombs for a closer look, or climb to the top and enter Simena Castle for some beautiful views over the coastline you have just cruised.

Overnight cabin cruise.

After breakfast on board, it will be time to say goodbye to the crew and the new friends you have made during the cruise.

After disembarking from the gulet at Demre Harbour, you will be transferred to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri.

Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, our team will meet you and transfer you directly to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
This early morning activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the majestic landscape from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra

North Cappadocia  Tour
This morning you arrive in the unusual and breathtaking scenery of Goreme, Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your accommodation and get to visit some of the oldest settlements in the northern Cappadocia region. You will visit some small villages, take in some local handicrafts, and also get to soak up the natural wonders and visit the Monks Valley and Devrent Valley.

- Evening -  
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's tour is a special evening organized not only so that you experience Turkish Culture and Traditions but also to have an entertaining show to help you relax after your day of sightseeing in Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia for a night you will always remember.

Our Turkish Night Show and Dinner is also available after your next day's Tour of South Cappadocia

Overnight in Cappadocia.

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
This early morning activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the majestic landscape from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra

Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour
You have one more day in this spectacular region to soak up the rest of the sites to see. Today you will be picked up from your accommodation after breakfast to start exploring parts of the South Cappadocia region. The highlights of the day will include the Underground City, Uchisar Castle Panorama, and a beautiful stroll through the Meskendir Valley, to name a few. The day is full of some of the most beautiful sites to see in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Flight From Cappadocia To Istanbul
Today you will take a domestic flight from Kayseri Airport in Goreme back to Istanbul.

If you require any assistance with onward travel within Turkey, accommodation bookings, or queries, please let us know & we will be happy to assist.