Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul arrival
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 50 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: holiday inn hotel güneşli istanbul
Day 2: ıstanbul old city tour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Explore the grandeur of Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), located on Istanbul’s Old City peninsula. Opened in 1616 to rival the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) across the way, the six minarets punctuating the Istanbul skyline and 20,000 blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior are designed to inspire awe. The Basics The Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul’s top attractions and offers the opportunity to visit an active place of worship in the historical Sultanahmet neighborhood. Stroll through the airy courtyard and pause to soak up the atmosphere inside the mosque’s vast and curvaceous interior under cascading domes. Most small-group and private tours combine a visit to the Blue Mosque with a broader exploration of the Sultanahmet
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque / Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, is the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest-completed cathedral. With its breathtaking domes that look like hanging in the air, monolithic marble columns and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of world’s architecture history.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Behold the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture. The Basics To understand the history of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul, explore the vast Topkapi Palace. The complex has elegant chambers, landscaped grounds, and small museum collections to admire, as well as a viewpoint over the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Guided tours, which can offer a more comprehensive experience of the palace, often allow you to skip the long entry lines with a guide, and usually include a visit to the palace’s harem section. Many Istanbul sightseeing tours combine Topkapi Palace with an exploration of the other top sights in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: holiday inn hotel
Day 3: istanbul and flight to izmir
Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsi) is the ultimate covered market. Its 5,000+ vendors hawk carpets, beaded bracelets, gold and silver jewelry, multicolored lanterns, leather goods, ceramics, belly-dancing outfits, and more. With goods that span all price ranges, you’ll find the perfect souvenir in the bazaar’s labyrinthine alleys. The Basics Getting lost in the Grand Bazaar is part of the experience, as every twist and turn reveals interesting Turkish goods. Built in the 15th century during the Ottoman era, the market remains an active and lively center of commerce—and today, tourism—in Istanbul.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
bosphorus tour
after lunch transfer to istanbul airport for flight to izmir
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: ramada hotel in kusadası
Day 4: Ephesus ancient city
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ephesus (Efes) is one of the greatest ancient sites in the Mediterranean. During its heyday in the first century BC, it was the second-largest city in the world, with only Rome commanding more power. Many reconstructed structures and ruins, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, can be seen here. The Basics This ancient city is home to an incredible number of ruins in varying states. The site is best explored with a guide who can help shed light on the function and significance of the various structures. Guided tours of the site depart from Istanbul, Izmir, Bodrum, Selçuk, and Kuşadasi.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
A holy shrine to the supposed death place of St. Mary, the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is a standing testament to the home of the beloved mother of Jesus. Many believe that the house was indeed the place where she spent her final days, and today you can visit the restored stone house, which now serves as a chapel. Serving as sacred territory for Christians and Muslims alike, the Virgin Mary's House has called hundreds of thousands of visitors and pilgrims since its discovery in the 19th-century. Remnants of the chapel date as far back as the 6th-century, and serves as the place where its caretakers, the Lazarist Fathers, conduct mass every day. Despite the altar placed within, the house still contains a bedroom and kitchen, decorated with pictures of Mary and candles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baggio Rossini Leather Store, Isabey mah., Ataturk Cad., No:98/1, Selcuk Turkiye
leather store
Duration: 45 minutes
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Accommodation included: overnight in kusadası
Day 5: Pamukkale tour
Stop At: Pamukkale Natural Park, Pamukkale orenyeri kocacukur alani pamukkale kasabasi, Pamukkale Turkiye
A holy shrine to the supposed death place of St. Mary, the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus is a standing testament to the home of the beloved mother of Jesus. Many believe that the house was indeed the place where she spent her final days, and today you can visit the restored stone house, which now serves as a chapel. Serving as sacred territory for Christians and Muslims alike, the Virgin Mary's House has called hundreds of thousands of visitors and pilgrims since its discovery in the 19th-century. Remnants of the chapel date as far back as the 6th-century, and serves as the place where its caretakers, the Lazarist Fathers, conduct mass every day. Despite the altar placed within, the house still contains a bedroom and kitchen, decorated with pictures of Mary and candles.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: overnight in kusadası
Day 6: From Kusadasi to Cappadocia flight
Stop At: Kusadasi Market, Kusadasi 09400 Turkiye
After breakfast, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your Cave hotel. Overnight in Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
göreme open air museum
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Accommodation included: overnite in cappadocia
Day 7: cappadocia tour
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
underground city
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Matis - Cappadocia, Ataturk Bulvari Bahcelievier Mah. No: 1/2 Ortahisar, Nevsehir, Nevsehir Turkiye
carpet cooperative
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkiye
fairy chimneys
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkiye
castle
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Ozler Onix Factory, Uchisar-Goreme yolu uzeri, Uchisar Turkiye
stone gallery
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: overnite in cappadocia
Day 8: from Capadocia to Istanbul flight
Stop At: Cappadocia Cave Dwellings, Urgup Turkiye
After breakfast we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home.
Duration: 1 hour
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No accommodation included on this day.