Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Highlights:Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia, BosphorusCruise
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of day at your leisure to explore city or relax before your tour commences.

Day 02 Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel meet with the guide to depart on the full day regular group tour to explore some of the most important sights in Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, the St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (excluding optional extra entrance to Harem room). Today tour wil be completed with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour, return to hotel with the evening then at leisure.

Day 03 Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure on the domestic flight to Izmir. On your arrival to Izmir Airport and meet with your new guide depart on to visit the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world. After lunch, depart for the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the last of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple and if time allows a visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince. At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your hotel, evening at leisure.

Day 04 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour / Bus to Antalya (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Drive through fertile valley's to Aphrodisias city of Aphrodite, the beautiful city of the Goddess of Love in bucolic surroundings. Visit the best preserved ancient stadium in the world; the Odeon, the Theatre and the Agora. Continue to Pamukkale (white lime cascades), the noted ancient spa, where pure white travertine forms frozen waterfalls. Visit Hierapolis where you will have free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed), after which you will be transferred to Denizli bus station for the day intercity coach to Antalya where you will spend the night.

Day 05 Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbour. Evening is at your leisure to explore the old town by night.

Day 06 Day bus to Cappadocia (Meal: Breakfast)
Check-out and you will be transferred to Antalya bus station for the day intercity bus to Cappdocia, which will give you a great drive through the Mt Taurus, Konya and many villages on the way. On your arrival to Cappdocia, you will be met at the bus station and transferred to your cave hotel with the remainder of day and evening at your leisure.

Day 07 North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Start the tour to visit Devrent Valley, 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 panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle.

Day 08 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
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 Caravansarai is included. After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. On your arrival to Istanbul Airport, you will be met at the Airport for the transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 09 Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Free Afternoon (Meal: Breakfast)
Meeting your guide at hotel lobby and drive to Eminonu to visit Spice Bazaar with mystical smells of different aromas of variousspices. Then embark on the Bosphorus Ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus. We believe a visit to Istanbul is never complete if you haven't joined the Bosphorus Cruise. During the cruise you will see the city from a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe, (our banner is a glimps of what you will see) & much more.After the tour you will be thave the remainder of day at your leisure to explore Istanbul on your own, or relax with a Turkish bath.

Day 10 Departure (Meal: Breakfast)
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.