Turkish Delight

Welcome to Turkey!

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred directly to your hotel.

Hotel check-in is available after 2:00 PM. After checking in, you can relax and rest at the hotel after your journey.

The evening is free at your leisure. You may explore Istanbul and enjoy dinner at one of the city’s local restaurants.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Old City & Bazaars Tour

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

Overnight in Istanbul.

Important Notes:
 Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Izmir.

Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the Ephesus Region.

The rest of the day is free to relax, explore Kusadasi or Selcuk, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk

You will be picked up from your hotel in the Ephesus Region at approximately 7:30 AM and travel to Pamukkale.

Visit the famous white travertine terraces and explore the Ancient City of Hierapolis, once known for its thermal waters and healing centres.

After the tour, you will return to the Ephesus Region and be transferred back to your hotel.

The journey between Ephesus and Pamukkale takes approximately 3 hours each way.

Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

After breakfast, begin your guided tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world.

Walk along its ancient streets and visit important landmarks, including the Library of Celsus, the Agora, the Great Theatre, public baths, and other remains that reveal daily life in this once-prosperous city.

Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary spent the final years of her life.

You will also visit the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the historic Isa Bey Mosque, known for its beautiful Seljuk architecture.

After the tour, return to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

Flight From Izmir To Cappadocia

The fourth day of this tour is reserved for your flight from Izmir to Cappadocia. We will transport you to Izmir airport, and from there you will fly to Kayseri, the main airport in Cappadocia. Once you arrive at your accommodation in Cappadocia, you will have the rest of the day free. Flight times may vary.

OPTIONAL TOUR: ATV (QUAD) BIKE SAFARI.
If you love Adventure and want to see Cappadocia from a different perspective, then our fully guided Quad Safari is suited to you. Ride on a sturdy ATV (quad) bike and experience this landscape in a completely different way. Our Safari starts at approximately17:00 pm a great opportunity to see an amazing view of this ancient valley.

- Evening -  
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's optional entertainment is organized so that you have the chance to experience Turkish Culture and Traditions and also enjoy a great show. 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.
 
 Overnight in Cappadocia.

- Early Morning -
 OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
If you choose to wake up in the early hours of the morning to take advantage of a Hot Air Balloon flight, this experience can be added to the tour. This activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the awesome views of the mountains from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra.

North Cappadocia Tour
On your North Cappadocia tour, you will spend the day in this unique landscape, seeing some of the strange yet beautiful sculpted rock formations that have been carved by the winds and rains since time began. You will also visit the best highlights of this magical region. Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and the Three Beauties, to mention only a few destinations.

- Evening -  
 OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's tour is a special evening organized so that you experience Turkish Culture and traditions. You will also be able to relax after your day sightseeing in Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the centre of Cappadocia, for a night you will never forget.

Overnight in Cappadocia. 

South Cappadocia Tour & Return to Istanbul

- Early Morning -
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
If you choose to wake up in the early hours of the morning, take advantage of a Hot Air Balloon flight that you will never forget. Hot Air Ballooning is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day. This tour will cost extra.

South Cappadocia Tour
Amongst beautiful scenery, you will see some of the most impressive rock sculptures carved by the winds of time, including Uchisar Castle, the Underground City, and Cavusin village, which have mesmerized visitors for years. Some of the more iconic vistas of this region get their reputation from the huge expanses of rocky hills, huge canyons, and unique valleys. Today you will see many valleys, including Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, Meskendir Valley, Rose Valley and last but not least, Red Valley.

Flight From Cappadocia to Istanbul
After your day touring the canyons and valleys of South Cappadocia, you will be dropped at the airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul. Once arrived in Istanbul, you will be shuttled to your new accommodation.

Overnight in Istanbul

Today marks the end of your tour.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to Istanbul Airport according to your flight departure time.

Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a pleasant journey home or to your next destination.