Istanbul

Sultanahmet District - Guests are warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel in the Sultanahmet area. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Sultanahmet Square - Day at leisure

Taksim Square - Day at leisure

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour - Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Guests are picked up from their hotel for a full-day tour of the Old City. The itinerary includes visits to Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, the German Fountain, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. After the tour, guests are transferred back to their hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Blue Mosque - Visit the Blue Mosque

Hippodrome - Walk through the Hippodrome

German Fountain - Visit the German Fountain

Grand Bazaar Jewelers - Visit the Grand Bazaar

Topkapi Palace - Visit Topkapi Palace

Istanbul to Izmir by flight - Ephesus Tour

Ancient City of Ephesus - Guests are collected from their hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir from Istanbul. Upon arrival, they are transported to the office in Ephesus. The tour begins at the Magnesia Gate, with a guided walk through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Highlights include the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre, where St. Paul once preached. The tour also visits the House of the Virgin Mary, recognized by the Vatican as her final resting place, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At the end of the tour, guests are transferred to their hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Guests are picked up from their hotel for a 3-4 hour journey to Pamukkale. The site is visible well before reaching the village below. The springs’ high mineral content (chalk, limestone, and travertine) cascades down the mountain, creating a frozen waterfall appearance. The water’s hydrogen carbonate and calcium content results in calcium bi-carbonate precipitation, contributing to Pamukkale’s surreal landscape and its World Heritage status. The Romans built the spa city Hierapolis here. After the tour, guests are transferred to their hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Izmir to Kayseri by flight - Cappadocia

Goreme National Park - After breakfast and hotel check-out, guests have free time to explore Kusadasi. In the late afternoon, they fly from Izmir to Kayseri. Upon arrival, they are met at the airport and transferred to their hotel in Goreme. Overnight stay in Goreme.

Full day South Cappadocia Tour - Cappadocia

Cappadocia Cave Dwellings - Guests depart for Derinkuyu’s Underground City to explore the vast refuge carved by early Christians. The tour continues to the beautiful Ihlara Valley, the ancient Peristerema: ‘Valley of Sky’ along the Melendiz River. Guests explore famous rock-cut churches and hike 4km through the valley. On the return, the tour visits the Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley. At the end of the tour, guests are dropped off at their hotel in Goreme.

Goreme Panorama - South Cappadocia Tour

Full day North Cappadocia Tour - Flight to Istanbul

Avanos Oren Yeri - Guests meet their guide and driver at the hotel to start the tour exploring Cappadocia’s unique landscape. The first stop is Goreme’s Open Air Museum, showcasing Christian and Byzantine history in cave churches. The tour then proceeds to Çavuşin, an old Greek village, to explore Cappadocia’s civil architecture. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Avanos, known for terracotta art since 2000 BC. After lunch, guests visit Pasabagi or ‘Monks Valley’ to see mushroom-shaped pinnacles, followed by Devrent (Imagination Valley) to view fairy chimneys. Before returning to the hotel, there is a stop at the natural rock castle at Uchisar. At the end of the tour, guests are transferred to Kayseri airport for a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, they are met and transferred to their hotel.

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Explore the rich history and diverse culture of Turkey on this incredible Istanbul-based 7-day Turkish tour. This itinerary, inclusive of transfers to and from Istanbul’s major airports and six nights of accommodation, offers an easy, comprehensive view of the country’s top sights. Visit the historical city of Ephesus, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pamukkale, traverse old Silk Road lanes, and immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Cappadocia. Key landmarks will include the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the spiritual Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome, the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column from Delphi’s Temple, the German Fountain, the expansive Grand Bazaar, and the regal Topkapi Palace.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.