Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul

   • Meet us at Istanbul International Airport Transfer to your hotel. 
   • Enjoy your leisure day.

2. Day 2: Istanbul

   • Visit Topkapı Palace. The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housed an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. 
   • Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Hippodrome Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. 
   • We will continue to Hagia Sophia to admire its wonderful Byzantine mosaics. Imagine you are entering 1500 years one of the oldest and once the biggest Cathedrals in the world built by Byzantines that housed Christians and Muslims for years. In many aspects, it’s unique in the world. 
   • Today became a serving mosque again. 
   • We will then take you to the Grand Bazaar. 
   • Overnight in Istanbul

3. Day 3: Istanbul

   • After breakfast, walk in Istiklal Street; the heart of Istanbul is undoubtedly Istiklal Street. This street, which is in the middle of a thousand years of history, has hosted people from tens of nationalities and has kept a part of the culture of these nations for hundreds of years. It contains dozens of local and global brands and historical monuments of different cultures. Spice Bazaar: otherwise known as The Egyptian Bazaar, is the place to be to lay in a fresh supply of spices, nuts, honeycomb, Turkish delight, dried figs, caviar, and mature hard Turkish cheese. The market was called Mısır Çarşısı (literally translated Egyptian Market) because the story goes that it was built with money paid as duty on Egyptian imports. The annual ‘Cairo caravan’ would bring along spices from Egypt, just like Istanbul located on the trade route between the East and Europe. 
   • Overnight in Istanbul.

4. Day 4: Ankara

   • After Breakfast, we are driving to the Capital City of Türkiye, Ankara. 
   • The first point will be the Anatolian Civilisation Museum. The museum has a number of exhibits of Anatolian archeology. 
   • They start with the Paleolithic era and continue chronologically through the Neolithic, Early Bronze, Assyrian trading colonies, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuq, and Ottoman periods. There is also an extensive collection of artifacts from the excavations at Karain, Çatalhöyük, Hacılar, Canhasan, Beyce Sultan, Alacahöyük, Kültepe, Acemhöyük, Boğazköy (Gordion), Pazarlı, Altıntepe, Adilcevaz and Patnos as well as examples of several periods. Atatürk Mausoleum, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is a great leader, making Turkey a member of contemporary civilization with all its institutions, and has a special place in the history of humanities. The idea to build a mausoleum to reflect his greatness in every respect and to present his thoughts on principles, reforms, and modernization, was the common desire of the Turkish Nation in deepest grief of losing Atatürk. 
   • Overnight in Ankara.

5. Day 5: Cappadocia

   • Today we are driving to Cappadocia, and on the way we will visit Tuz Gölü. The Salt Lake basin is home to many different species of birds and has about 6,000 bird nesting sites. In addition, 279 plant and bacterial species have been identified in the area. The Salt Lake is a Special Environmental Conservation Area, one of the most important natural areas of the world, and has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List because of its features. 
   • The first stop in Cappadocia is Göreme Panorama which is a point to see and understand Cappadocia. Here your guide will tell you about the history of Cappadocia and its unique rock formations. 
   • The second stop is Underground City. Underground City has open floors for visiting. It is the largest underground settlement in Cappadocia, which dates back to the centuries. You go down 8 floors, each of which is connected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairs. Avanos; rests on the banks of the longest river in Turkey, the Kizilirmak, the Red River. The name of the Red River comes from the large amounts of clay deposits, which have been used for centuries in the town for pottery. The pottery trade in Avanos dates to the Hittites and you can still visit Avanos now and view the workshops in action. 
   • Overnight in Cappadocia.

6. Day 6: Cappadocia

   • Devrent Valley, which is also known as Imaginary Valley and also as Pink Valley does not have cave churches like the other valleys of Cappadocia. There are no Roman castles or Roman tombs in Devrent Valley, either. Actually, it was never inhabited. So, what makes it so famous? The lunar landscape! Zelve (Pasabag) Center of the Fairy Chimneys; Life in the Zelve Valley, which was one of the important settlements in the region from the fourth until the thirteenth centuries, continued until 1952. It is generally acknowledged that the variety of large, small, conical, pyramid-shaped, pointed or blunt fairy chimneys in Zelve are the most beautiful in the region. Zelve presents a picture of the abandonment of a village that still existed until a short time ago, with a Seljuk-type Mosque and adjacent homes carved from the rock, some of which still resist the ravages of time. Uçhisar, which is situated on the edge of Göreme National Park, is dominated by a 60-metre-high Castle Mountain, which is visible over a wide distance and has the form of a large cylindrical tower. This massif is crisscrossed by numerous underground passageways and rooms, which are now mostly blocked or impassable. 
   • Overnight in Cappadocia.

7. Day 7: Konya

   • Today we will depart to the Capitol of the ancient Seljuki time, Konya. 
   • But before we leave Cappadocia, we will visit Pigeon Valley. Pigeon Valley is a lovely valley located near Uchisar town named after the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa since ancient times and offers another spectacular panoramic view over Cappadocia together with the spectacular views of the dovecotes. The valley takes its name from pigeons and the valley ranks first among the popular, most known, and impressive valleys of Cappadocia. The Mevlâna Museum, located in Konya, is the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammed Rumi, a Persian Sufi mystic. It was also the dervish lodge (tekke) of the Mevlevi order, better known as the whirling dervishes. 
   • Overnight in Konya

8. Day 8: Pamukkale

   • Pamukkale; the UNESCO listed site to explore its cotton-colored travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis. 
   • Enjoy a therapeutic hot spring soak in one of the world’s most ancient—and awe-inspiring—locations, dating back thousands of years. 
   • Listen to guided commentary on the fascinating ruins of Hierapolis, with plenty of free time to take a dip in Turkey’s own “Cotton Castle. 
   • Free time in SPA Hotel, Overnight in Pamukkale

9. Day 9: Kusadasi

   • Depart from the hotel to Kusadasi. Ephesus: Marvel at the UNESCO-listed ruins, pausing to admire archeological wonders such as the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Celsus Library, and the Great Theatre, which seats up to 24,000 people. 
   • Learn more about life in ancient Roman times as you peek into the Public Latrines and Roman Baths, stroll around the Agora, and walk down the grand marble-paved Arcadian Way. 
   • Artemision Temple: were used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 
   • Sirince: visit the beautiful village where you’ll get a glimpse of life in a traditional Turkish village and indulge in a wine tasting of local wines. 
   • One of the things that make Sirince stand out among tourist destinations is its fruit wines. 
   • Be sure to sample the village’s famous pomegranate wine. Overnight in Kusadasi.

10. Day 10: Bursa

    • Drive to Bursa, the former Ottoman Capital which was founded by the Bitnynian King Prusius I Cholus(223-185 BC), and also gave his name- altered to the Hellenistic ”Prusa”- the city. The City is frequently cited as “Yeşil Bursa”, meaning “Green Bursa”, in reference to the Beautiful parks and gardens located across its urban tissues, as well as to the vast forest in rich variety that extend in its surrounding region. 
    • We will visit the Ottoman Heritage like Green Tomb, Green Mosque, and Ulu Mosque. 
    • After Lunch drive to Istanbul and after arrival, explore the city by Cruise; Bosphorus Cruise, The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. It is the divide between Europe and Asia, and the main connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Dotted with parks and elaborate Ottoman mansions, including Dolmabahce Palace, and spanned by three intercontinental bridges, the Bosphorus is the veritable heart of the city. 
    • Overnight in Istanbul.

11. Day 11: Istanbul

    • After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport.