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Flight From Istanbul to Izmir
From Istanbul, you will fly to Izmir and transfer to the Ephesus region where you will begin your tour of Ancient Ephesus the next day. Once we receive your flight details, we will book you onto the most convenient connecting domestic flight, ensuring enough time to catch the plane.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

On this tour, as well as visiting the mighty and ancient city of Ephesus, you will be able to walk the streets where over 3000 years ago a thriving wealthy city was the envy of world trade, today, everywhere you look are the incredible and well-preserved ruins, showing us how daily life was from the latrines to the brothel from grand civic buildings to the amazing facade of the library of Celsus and on to the agora and huge amphitheatre.

Later, you will see the Virgin Mary's House. It is widely believed that Mary resided here to spend the last of her days, and people from many religions come to this humble home.

The location of the Temple of Artemis is also to be found nearby, as one of the wonders of the ancient world. We can imagine how this mighty building once was. The walls are long gone, but the foundation gives us the scale of the temple,e the largest in the world in its day.

The Isabey Mosque is also a unique and beautiful part of the cultural history of the region, one of the oldest mosques of the area it is highly decorated in the Seljukian style, and the tranquilıty you feel as you walk through the courtyard will be a treasured memory.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Ephesus to Pamukkale

On this day trip from Ephesus, we will drive you to Pamukkale and the Ancient City of Hierapolis. The first time many people see Pamukkale they wonder if it is real or manmade but the landscape before you is 100% mother nature, far beneath the earth's crust, the thermal waters continuously make their way to the surface full of calcium they have been trickling their way down this mountainside for thousands of years maybe longer, creating the strange flat pools of water we see today, above the mighty slope stands the ancient city of Hierapolis and in a time before modern medicine people flocked here for the healing powers of the waters and stayed, gradually creating a vast and wealthy city, evidence of this is under every footstep you take.
Here you will see the sights before returning to the Ephesus region in the late afternoon.

Important notes: The bus from Ephesus to Pamukkale takes approximately 3 hours.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Flight From Izmir To Cappadocia
The fourth day of this tour is reserved for your Flight travel 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. 

- 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 who 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.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Istanbul, heading off to see some of the major attractions of this historical, mystical city. You will visit the Blue Mosque, the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, and then go into the old Sultans Palace of Topkapi to see some of the Sultans many ancient treasures and visit the Palace rooms and gardens. For those of you who love shopping, the tour will walk through the many lanes of the Grand Bazaar – one of the largest covered markets in the world.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we recommend also visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as its not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.

Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque due to prayers on Fridays we are unable to enter
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul.

Today's cruise starts at the Dolmabahce Palace, built between 1842 and 1853. This stunning Neoclassical and Baroque Rococo-style palace was the summer home of the sultans. We will then embark on our cruise, the first unforgettable site you will see from the boat is the Maidens Tower. This tower has served as a lighthouse, a radio tower, a hospital, and now it serves as a restaurant and museum. You will also have an amazing view of the Old Constantinople Walls, which were built to protect Topkapi Palace. In its 1600 year history, these walls were only breached twice. Sultan Abdulmecid built  Kucuksu Palace as a summer home away from the city,  we will stop here for one hour. After returning to the cruise you will pass Ciragan Palace, the magnificent Sultans palace turned hotel. The main building burnt down in 1910, however, the exterior structure stayed intact and was rebuilt in the early 1990s. You will also see Ortakoy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge where you can see the best views of the Beylerbeyi Palace, another beautiful summer home of the Sultans. Sail under Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, to see the mighty Rumeli Castle.

Here we step ashore and the cruise changest into a bus tour where we will travel to the famous Pierre Loti Hill named after a French novelist, this is one of the most romantic spots in the city. You will take a cable car to look out over Istanbul and the Golden Horn. Later the bus will take you around the Old City Walls before returning to your hotel around 17:00-18:00.

Important Notes: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and the tour will start two hours later on this day.
Dolmabahce Palace, Kucuksu Palace, and Pierre Loti Hill are the only sights you will tour by foot. The other sights will be seen from the boat or bus.

Dolmabahce Palace, Kucuksu Palace, Pierre Loti Hill are the only sights you will tour by foot.
The other sights will be seen from the boat or bus.

Transfer to Airport
Day 9 is reserved for your transport back to Istanbul airport, where you will catch your flight to your home or onward to your next destination.