• Istanbul’s Top Attractions
• The Enchanting Valleys and Cave Churches of Cappadocia
• The Ancient City of Ephesus
• Home of the Virgin Mary
• The Temple of Artemis
• Culinary Lesson in Selcuk
• The Cotton Castle of Pamukkale
• Istanbul’s Top Attractions
• The Enchanting Valleys and Cave Churches of Cappadocia
• The Ancient City of Ephesus
• Home of the Virgin Mary
• The Temple of Artemis
• Culinary Lesson in Selcuk
• The Cotton Castle of Pamukkale
Every Saturday
DAY 1 – ISTANBUL (D)
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, meet your guide for a tour briefing.
DAY 2 – ISTANBUL (B)
Explore Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
DAY 3 – ISTANBUL (B)
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Every Saturday
DAY 1 – ISTANBUL (D)
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, meet your guide for a tour briefing.
DAY 2 – ISTANBUL (B)
Explore Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
DAY 3 – ISTANBUL (B)
Visit the Ottoman Necropolis at Eyup, enjoy the view from Pier Loti Hill, explore the Chora Museum, stroll through the alleyways of historic districts, see the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Greek Orthodox Church, and take a ferry ride to the Asian side of Istanbul before returning to the hotel.
DAY 4 – ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA (BD)
Fly to Cappadocia for a day tour including Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag, and Derbent.
DAY 5 – CAPPADOCIA (B)
Optional early morning hot air balloon ride. Enjoy a day tour with trekking in the valleys of Cappadocia, visiting Goreme Open Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, and Uchisar Castle.
DAY 6 – CAPPADOCIA – IZMIR – SELCUK (B)
Fly to Izmir for a day tour of Sirince Village, Artemis Temple, and Selcuk Museum.
DAY 7 – SELCUK (BD)
Tour Virgin Mary’s House, Ephesus, and participate in a cooking class.
DAY 8 – SELCUK – PAMUKKALE – ISTANBUL (B)
Tour Pamukkale, visiting Necropolis, Hierapolis, and the white terraces, then fly back to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 9 – ISTANBUL (B)
Transfer to the airport according to your departure schedule.
Hotels:
- Istanbul - Arena Hotel (or similar)
- Cappadocia - Sofa Hotel (or similar)
- Selcuk - Kalehan Hotel (or similar)
Points of Interest
- Experta Tours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation at boutique hotels (Sofa Hotel, Arena Hotel, Kalehan Hotel)
- All domestic flights
- Professional driver/guide
- Meals according to itinerary…
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation at boutique hotels (Sofa Hotel, Arena Hotel, Kalehan Hotel)
- All domestic flights
- Professional driver/guide
- Meals according to itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- All fuel surcharges
- All activities included
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
