Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport - Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Check-in.

Optional: Enjoy a Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performances (19:30 - 23:30)

Treasures of Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth, except for the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China. It served as the religious center of the city during the Byzantine era.

Topkapi Palace - Next, visit Topkapi Palace, which was not only the imperial residence of the Sultan but also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome, built by Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, was the civil center during the Roman period, accommodating up to 100,000 spectators.

Blue Mosque - Next, visit the Blue Mosque, constructed by Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616. It is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city, known for its six minarets and magnificent dome.

Grand Bazaar - Finally, explore the Grand Bazaar, with 18 entrances and over 4000 shops, making it one of the largest bazaars in the world.

Gallipoli & Troy

Gallipoli - Based on your pick-up time from the hotel, drive to Canakkale. Begin a guided tour of the ANZAC Battlefields, visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

Troy (Truva) - Next, visit the Troy Archaeological Site, where you will see the UNESCO-recognized ruins of the ancient kingdom of Troy. Explore the site where famous terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, and Prince Paris originated. Check-in and overnight in Canakkale.

Pergamum & Asklepion

Pergamon Ancient City - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pergamum, where John wrote his letter. Pergamum was a capital city for almost four hundred years and was the scene of several cultures. Among the temples, palaces, and agoras, the Asclepion, constructed over a century, included the great Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library.

The Asklepion - The Asklepion was known as “The Pergamum God of Health.” Asclepius, the deity of health and medicine, served the people for several hundred years, making Pergamum a significant medical center. Famous medical scholars like Hippocrates and Galenus were born and worked here.

Kusadasi - After the tour, drive to Kusadasi for an overnight stay.

Ancient Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - The House of Virgin Mary, a church built in the 6th century AD on the foundations of a 1st-century AD house, is declared by the church to be the final residence of Mary.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Continue to the Ancient City of Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city after Rome, with over 250,000 citizens. It is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Walking through the ancient streets among beautiful monuments like the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theatre in Asia gives a sense of time travel.

The Temple of Artemis - The Temple of Artemis, or Artemision, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a popular pilgrimage site.

Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Pamukkale, known as the “Pools of Heaven on Earth,” has always been a popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers, making it the earliest spa on earth. The unique terraces were formed by warm spring water at 35°C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today, Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which has the largest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The Sacred Pool is a highlight, with shallow thermal waters rippling over ancient Roman ruins beneath.

Antalya - After the tour, drive to Antalya for an overnight stay.

Antalya City Tour

Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi - Today, enjoy a cable car ride ‘from sea to sky.’ Marvel at the stunning views from the top of Tunektepe, 1365 meters above sea level. The beautiful coastline, mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean Sea offer great photo opportunities.

Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed for maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered.

Lower Duden Waterfalls - Duden Waterfalls are the most beautiful and visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the lovely park and listen to the sound of cascading water.

Kaleiçi - After lunch at a local restaurant with a panoramic view, enjoy 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). Discover top attractions like Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret), and city walls dating back to the 2nd century. The Old Town, with its narrow stone streets, is perfect for exploring boutiques, art galleries, and museums. Don’t forget to buy memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.

Flight to Cappadocia

Antalya Airport - According to your pick-up time, meet your driver and head to Antalya Airport for your flight to Kayseri.

Important Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight may be in the morning or afternoon.
Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (if your flight is in the morning)
Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (if your flight is in the afternoon)

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Check-in.

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Goreme Open-Air Museum - According to your tour pick-up time, meet your guide and start a full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum, which consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with beautiful frescoes.

Devrent Valley - Devrent Valley is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks, resembling a sculpture zoo created by nature.

Fairy Chimneys - Visit Pasabagi, also known as Monks Valley, where the hermitage of Simeon monks was located.

Avanos Oren Yeri - In Avanos, enjoy a typical Turkish lunch and experience pottery making with local experts.

Goreme Panorama - Continue to Goreme Panorama, offering one of the best views of the Fairy Chimneys.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar, the highest natural rock castle, provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour, return to your hotel.

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Rose Valley - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit Rose Valley, a unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges tinted in pink, especially during sunset.

Cavusin - Cavusin is surrounded by a valley that gradually widens, known as Red Valley. The village is famous for its rock churches.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is named for the countless man-made dovecotes carved into the soft volcanic tuff. It is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City - The underground cities once served as a refuge for 15,000 Christians. These settlements were crucial to the development of Christianity, providing shelter and worship until the end of the 7th century AD. Explore the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30 km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar Kalesi - The tour continues with Ortahisar, known for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches, as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - After the tour, drive to Kayseri Airport for your 1 hour 30-minute domestic flight to Istanbul.

İstanbul Havalimanı - Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver, who will safely drive you to your hotel. Check-in and overnight in Istanbul.

Departure Day

Istanbul Airport - After breakfast at the hotel, check out and, according to your flight departure time, drive to the airport. End of the service.

• 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
• Economy class domestic flight ticket (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
• 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
• Lunch
• Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
• Breakfast
• 1 night accommodation in Canakkale
• 2 night accommodation in Antalya

• Beverage with Meals
• Personal Expenses
• Entry tickets to historical sites
• Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with an 11-day personalized tour package, guided by a local expert in a small group, starting and ending in Istanbul. Discover Istanbul, a city where Asia meets Europe and the former capital of three great empires. Explore Gallipoli, the site of one of history’s most significant battles and the legendary Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum, where John penned his letter. Stroll along the ancient streets of Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city, and visit the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy a swim in the therapeutic thermal springs of Pamukkale. Wander through the charming, flower-adorned cobblestone streets of Antalya’s old town, and admire the clock tower, Hadrian’s Gate, and Kesik Minare. Delve into the underground cities of Cappadocia, learn about early Christian history, and marvel at the rock churches.

The tour offers two options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” Choose your preferred option when booking the tour.

• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), “planes” are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are “Family-owned local restaurants” that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

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.