Day 01 Arrive in Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel by agency representative, short info before check in and remainder of day at leisure.

Day 02 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Your second day will be filled with sightseeing in Istanbul, beginning with a visit to the Hippodrome, then onto the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi, the Fountain of Wilhelm II and the Colossus. Your tour continues with a visit to St.Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Before lunch you will visit Istanbul’s bustling Grand Bazaar, after which you will proceed on to Topkapi Palace and conclude today with a visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque.

Day 03 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour
Flight to Izmir and proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus, the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world. Here you will see the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, famous Roman Baths, the Grand Theatre and Marble Street. After lunch, depart for the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the remainder of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Your accommadation will be at Seljuk or Kusadasi.

Day 04 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
Early in the morning you will depart from your hotel and travel to the Hierapolis Ancient City, which houses Pamukkale ‘’Cotton Castle’’. This natural phenomenon leaves thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, which resemble a frozen waterfall. There will be free time to walk on the terraces, end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia. (Note: Flight via Istanbul is also available if preffered, overnight stay would then be in Cappadocia.)

Day 05 North Cappadocia Tour
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 06 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai is included.

Day 07 Flight to Istanbul / Free Day in Istanbul
Today you will take the flight back to Istanbul, with the remainder of day at your leisure to take advantage of last minute shopping or relax with a Hamam ‘’Turkish Bath’’. Your last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul.

Day 08 Departure
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight.

What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.