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The journey
Discover some of Turkey’s most iconic destinations on this 7-day journey through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, and Ephesus. Travel efficiently between regions with domestic flights and enjoy a well-paced itinerary that combines historic landmarks, striking landscapes, and ancient archaeological sites.
From the grand monuments of Istanbul and a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia to the fairy chimneys and underground cities of Cappadocia, each day brings a different side of Turkey. You’ll also visit the white terraces of Pamukkale, explore Hierapolis and Ephesus, and experience a mix of guided sightseeing, included transport, and overnight stays along the way.
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys.
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Day by day
Arrive IstanbulWelcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel.Overnight Istanbul - Recital Hotel Sultanahmet (or similar)
Jewels of IstanbulToday you will visit Dolmabahce Palace. Pierre Loti Hill, Camlica Hill. Also will have a Bosphorus Cruise experience.
A flyover by Cable Car Enjoy the beautiful view from the cable car all the way down to the Pierre Loti hill. City walls, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and wooden villas an amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA sightseeing by boat. Visiting Camlica Hill After across to Asia have this great experience cross from Europe to Asia by bus on Bosphorus Bridge. After the tour back to the hotel.Overnight Istanbul / Recital Hotel Sultanahmet (or similar)
Explore Old City & Fly to CappadociaAfter breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.
After the tour, we will transfer you to the Istanbul Airport and you will take your flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight CappadociaOvernight in Cappadocia / Heaven Cave Hotel (or similar)
Explore CappadociaHot Air Baloon Tour (Optional) Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos. In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. After the tour, we will be back at our hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia / Heaven Cave Hotel (or similar)
Explore Cappadocia & Fly to İzmirAfter having breakfast at the hotel, we will again depart for a full-day Cappadocia tour. Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley, and explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere valley. Then visit Cavusin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch Drive to the pigeon valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early Christians lived in fear and faith.
After the tour, we will transfer you to Cappadocia airport and you will take your flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival, we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.Overnight Kusadasi / Efe Boutique Hotel
Explore PamukkaleAfter breakfast, you heading to the magnificent White calcium terraces, known as Cotton Castle (Pamukkale) where you also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. This city was used in Roman times for its therapeutic powers. Today bring your swimsuit with you because you will have time to enjoy the thermal water of Pamukkale.Overnight Kusadasi / Efe Boutique Hotel
Explore Ephesus & Departure from TURKEYAbsorb yourself in history today. Today you visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Feel the mystical atmosphere of ancient times. Ephesus is one of the most important ancient cities in the World and it was the capital of Asia Minor.
After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport to take your flight back to Istanbul.
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