Experience Turkiye’s wonders on a 7-day journey designed for those with limited time. Immerse in Istanbul’s vibrant energy, marvel at Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscapes, explore ancient ruins at Ephesus and Hierapolis, and find solace in Pamukkale’s natural beauty. Create cherished memories on this personalized adventure in Turkiye.
After landing in Istanbul you’re greeted by your driver guide and transferred to the hotel in the heart of the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meal: None
Optional Add-On | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Pick-up from hotel. Start the day with a short drive along the Golden Horn. Enjoy the beautiful view of old city from the Pierre Loti cafe. Proceed the day with an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Then take the Marmaray (a sub-sea tunnel). Following lunch break, visit the Underground cistern and the Hagia Sophia museum. Finally, stop off at the ancient Byzantine hippodrome, and also visit the Blue Mosque, famous with its heavenly six minarets. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to Cappadocia. Explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar.
Drop off to hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Optional Add-On | Hot-Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at hotel in Cappadocia and transfer to the airport. Fly to Izmir. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Kusadasi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’. Following lunch break, visit the ancient Roman City ruins of Hierapolis. Explore the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and also the Masterpiece Theater. Free time for Cleopatra’s pool. Transfer to Denizli Airport. Fly to Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
After a beautiful breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Turkey. Your driver will transfer you to the airport for your international departure. Now it’s your chance to export the beauty of Turkish history and culture everyone back home.
Meal: Breakfast included.
