Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Istanbul & Dinner Cruise (D)

• Arrive at Istanbul Airport. Meet and greet, transfer to your hotel.
• Evening: Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus.
  • Welcome with Turkish delight.
  • Appetizers and main course (choice of grilled sea bass, meatballs, or chicken).
  • Cultural performances: Dance of Tambourine, Asuk Masuk play, Naz Eyleme musical, Belly Dance, Henna Ceremony, Folk dances, and live DJ.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 02: Istanbul Old City Tour (B/L)

Visiting Sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius, Grand Bazaar

• After breakfast, full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City.
• Explore iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
• Visit Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and ancient obelisks.
• Experience shopping at the Grand Bazaar, Turkey’s largest covered market.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 03: Bosphorus Cruise & Flight to Izmir (B)

• Morning: Visit the Spice Bazaar.
• Cruise along the Bosphorus with views of the Golden Horn, Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and bridges connecting Europe and Asia.
• Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Izmir.
• Upon arrival, transfer to Kusadasi.
• Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 04: Pamukkale Tour (B/L)

Visiting Sights: Calcium Spring Terraces, Hierapolis Museum, Hierapolis Theater, Roman Baths, Temple of Apollo, Cleopatra Pool (optional)

• Full-day excursion to Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• See the travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis.
• Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Thermal Pool.
• Return to Kusadasi.
• Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 05: Ephesus – House of Virgin Mary – Artemis Tour (B/L)

Visiting Sights: Ancient Ephesus, Hadrian’s Temple, Celcius Library, Theater, Hamams, Old Port, Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary

• Full-day sightseeing tour of Ephesus and its surroundings.
• Explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the world.
• Visit the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World).
• End the day at the House of the Virgin Mary.
• Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 06: Hot Air Balloon & Northern Cappadocia (B/L)

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride – USD 200 per person

• Early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys. Champagne celebration after landing.

Visiting Sights: Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monk Valley), Avanos, Goreme Open-Air Museum

• Visit Devrent Valley and Pasabag with its unique rock formations.
• Discover pottery-making traditions in Avanos.
• Explore Goreme Valley and Open-Air Museum with early Christian churches carved into rock.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 07: Southern Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul (B/L)

Visiting Sights: Red & Rose Valley, Gulludere Valley, Cavusin Village, Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, Ortahisar, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Three Beauties Valley

• Visit the cave churches of Red and Rose Valley.
• Explore Cavusin, an ancient Greek village.
• Discover Kaymakli Underground City, once a refuge during invasions.
• Enjoy panoramic views from Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley.
• Visit Three Beauties Valley, famous for vineyards and views.
• Evening flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul. Transfer to hotel.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 08: Departure from Istanbul (B)

• Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure.