Explore the one and only Istanbul! The most marvelous city in the world… Travel to Cappadocia and be amazed by the extraordinary sceneries! Admire the ancient city of Ephesus,visit Pamukkale, which used to be a cosmopolitan place!

DAY 1–Arrival and free day

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–Istanbul Classics Tour

The excursion of the city starts early in the morning. At 08:30 am we will pick you up from the hotel. The tour starts by visiting the magnificent Topkapi palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans, which is consisted of four main courtyards and the Harem. After Topkapi Palace we will take a break for lunch at a restaurant to the beautiful Old City. Follows the masterpiece of Hagia Sophia, a Christian church and an amazing architectural sample of Byzantium Era. We will continue exploring the Roman Hippodrome, a place that used to be public entertainment space. Some of the ruins are the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column. At the end of the tour, we will visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered market, which hosts over 4000 small shops, and over 61 roads (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Overnight stay in Istanbul

DAY 3–Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour / Flight to Cappadocia

The day starts with a visit to 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!  (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

After the end of the tour you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for the flight to Kayseri. Upon your arrival, you will be transfered to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

DAY 4–North Cappadocia Tour

The tour begins at the Devrent Valley, the perfect place to admire the famous fairy chimneys! Afterwards we will drive you to Monks Valley to observe the interesting mushroom shaped pinnacles. The lunch will take place to the city of Avanos. After lunch follows the wonderful open air museum at Goreme, where are the remains of the rock-cut Christian churches and settlements, dating back hundreds of years. At the end of the tour, before we return to the hotel, we will visit the amazing castles at Uchisar  (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Overnight stay  in Cappadocia

 DAY 5–South Cappadocia Tour

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. 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!  (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

After the end of the tour, we will depart for a domestic flight to Izmir and then we will transfer you to Kusadasi in Ephesus

Overnight stay in Kusadasi

DAY 6–Ephesus

We will pick you up from the hotel  and start the day visiting the age-old and stunning city of Ephesus. During the excursion we will have the chance to visit the Catholic shrine of Virgin Mary, the 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  (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Overnight stay in Kusadasi

DAY 7–Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Flight to Istanbul

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!  (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul you will be transferred to your hotel

Overnight  stay in Istanbul

DAY 8–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  (Included meals: Breakfast)