Travel to amazing cities full of beauty and great history! Explore the unknown and live unique experiences, visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus!

DAY 1–Arrival

Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport, our staff will be waiting for you in order to transfer you to your hotel. During the rest of the day, you will have free time to explore the city on your own

Overnight stay in Istanbul

DAY 2–Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Istanbul

The first day of the tour starts with a visit to the masterpiece of Hagia Sophia. A Christian church for over 900 years … also called “the eighth wonder of the world” (Closed on Mondays & replaced with Basilica Cistern). Follows the Blue Mosque, an imposingly beautiful cami, that dominates the sky of Istanbul. Afterwards we will admire the ancient Hippodrome with the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Snake Pillar and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. We will take a break for lunch in the Old City and we will continue by visiting the magnificent Topkapi palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans, which is consisted of four main courtyards and the Harem (The Harem section is with extra cost). At the end, we will visit Suleymaniye Mosque, the biggest and the most imposing cami in the city (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Overnight stay in Istanbul

DAY 3–Bosphorus Cruise & Asian Side

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 am to start the tour. The day starts by visiting the Spice bazaar, a covered market that hosts over 85 small shops, which will awake all of your senses. Follows a cruise tour to the amazing Bosphorus, the famous strait that connects Europe to Asia. An experience you will never forget!

We will take a break for lunch and we will continue exploring the beautiful Dolmabache Palace, which was the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, located right on the banks of Bosphorus. At the end of the tour, we will drive to the Asian side of the city, crossing the unbelievable Bosphorus bridge, in order to visit Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul, where you can admire the beauty of the city! (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

Overnight stay in Istanbul

DAY 4–Cappadocia Tour

The day starts early in the morning with a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri. Uppon arrival to Kayseri you will be transfered to Cappadocia to join the tour. The tour begins at the amazing Devrent Valley, the perfect place to admire the famous fairy chimneys! We continue driving to Pasabag, the Monks Valley, to observe all these interesting mushroom shaped pinnacles! Afterwards we will take a break to have lunch at the city of Avanos.  In the afternoon we will drive to Goreme Open-Air Museum, where are the incredible remains of the rock-hewn churches and Christian settlements, dating back hundreds of years! Before we return to the hotel, we will visit the uncommon rocky Castle at Uchisar (Lunch included)

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

DAY 5–Cappadocia Tour 2

The excursion  starts at 8:30 am. We will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the Red Valley, in order to explore all the famous rock cut churches . Follows a 5km hike through the Gulludere valley. An unforgettable experience at an extraordinary place. Afterwards we will visit Cavusin village, a place famous for the houses and churches of the christian clergymen. The lunch will take place at the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon we will visit an uncommon underground city, called Kaymakli. On the way back you can admire the natural castles at Ortahisar! (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

After the end of the tour, we will head to Antalya with an overnight bus, non smoking and fully air-conditioned. The ride starts at 20:30 and lasts 10 hours

DAY 6–Antalya

Upon your arrival at Antalya, you will be transfered to your hotel. During the rest of the day, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. (Lunch included)

Overnight stay in Antalya

DAY 7–Antalya & Pammukale

Today the tour starts at 8:30 am, right after breakfast. We will visit the fascinating ancient site of Perge, where are located many interesting ancient sights! Such as the Stadium, the Roman Gate, the Nymphaeum, the Roman baths, the Hellenistic gate, the Colonnaded main street and the Agora! Afterwards we will take a break for lunch on the Kopru Pazari stream, located near the outstanding Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts, which will visit after lunch. Follows free time to buy beautiful Turkish handicrafts. (Breakfast Included)

After the end of the tour, we will head to Pamukkale with a non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus. The duration of the ride is 4 hours. Overnight stay in Pammukale

DAY 8–Pammukale & Hierapolis

After breakfast we will start the tour to the enchanting city of Pamukkale and the World Heritage, Hierapolis. On the way you will be able to admire and learn the history about this sacred city by exploring the Basilica theatre, the temple of Apollo, the Roman baths, St Philip Martyrium and many other parts of the city. At the end of the tour we will visit the unique travertine small pools above the town! (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

After the end of the tour, we will head to Kusadasi in Ephesus, with an overnight bus, non smoking and fully air-conditioned. The ride starts at 17:00 and lasts 3 hours. Overnight stay in Selcuk or Kusadasi

DAY 9–Ephesus

During the tour , we will visit the impressive temple of the Greek goddess Artemis, we will take a walk at the Celsus Library and admire the Temple of Hadrian which is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures. Many more sights, such as the Agora, the Theater, the Odeon, the Trajan Fountain, the Domitianus Temple and the Roman Latrines, will amaze you! We will take a break for lunch and after that we will have the chance to visit the lovely Catholic shrine of Virgin Mary. (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

After the end of the tour you will be transfered to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. A member of our staff will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the hotel

DAY 10–Departure

After breakfast you will check out from the hotel (before 12:00). You will be transfered  to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details