Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
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)
Today you will start the day in the morning with a visit the spectacular Blue Mosque decorated with beautiful 17th century Iznik tiles. Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were once held. Continue with the Hagia Sophia / St. Sophia and Museum. After lunch in the afternoon, we will visit the Topkapi Palace (exluding harem section), the residence of the legendary Ottoman Sultans, now converted into a museum. It consists of several exhibition halls, such as the Treasury, the porcelain section, Armoury and Holy Relics. We will complete this historical day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi).

Day 03 Flight to Izmir / Pergamum Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After check-out you travel on a one hour flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you will be met and start the tour of Pergamum with the Acropolis, the Steepest Theatre of the ancient world, Temple of Trojan, the library, Asclepion, the ancient medical centre, the oldest known hospital in the world. At the conclusion of your day of sightseeing, you will be driven to the hotel for your stay in Kusadasi.

Day 04 Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Leave for Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity. Visit the house where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life; see the remains of the Temple of Diana which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  Afternoon Optional : tour of Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia and legendary King Kroesus famous for his tremendous wealth. Visit the Temple of Cybele which later became a church, the famous Synagogue from the third century, the Gymnasium and the new excavation area. See the Golden River Pactalos.

Day 05 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Early in the morning you will depart from your hotel and travel to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of Hierapolis contains one of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world. We will see magnificent examples of Roman Baths, Basilica and the world famous 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 (where allowed), after which you will be transferred to Denizli bus station for the overnight coach to Cappadocia.

Day 06 North Cappadocia Tour with Goreme Museum(Meal: Lunch)
On your arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for some free time. Then you will be picked up for a full days tour of Northern Cappadocia to visit the Goreme open air museum, Devrent, Avanos , Pasabag and Cavusin Village. You will have lunch on the tour around noon. Your first day sightseeing of Cappadocia will end with visits to Uchisar and Piegon Valley. After the tour you will have the rest of the evening free.

Day 07 South Cappadocia Tour & Ihlara Canyon / Flight to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Check-out of your hotel and start another full day tour of Southern Cappadocia to visit Piegon Valley, Underground City, Ihlara Canyon, Selime village, Caravansari and Yaprakhisar. You will have lunch on the tour around noon in Ihlara Canyon. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul.

Day 08 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.