The 7-day Turkey tour commences in Istanbul, the city where Europe and Asia meet, with a panorama of history, culture, and energies. A dinner cruise on the Bosphorus will praise your evening preparations before visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. From Pamukkale, well known as the “Cotton Castle,” it has white terraces, hot springs, and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Walk the very streets in Ephesus where St. Paul preached, visiting the Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, and Basilica of St. John, one of the best-preserved cities in the eastern world. Cappadocia, filled with fairy chimneys, underground cities, and hidden cave churches, awaits you. This tour offers a wonderful journey through the history, culture, and natural beauty of Turkey, with Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia.
Day 1: Arrival – Dinner Cruise (Dinner)
- We will meet you at the airport upon your arrival in Istanbul and escort you to your hotel.
- In the evening, we will drive you to the port for the Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus in the evening, which offers stunning views of Istanbul, traditional Turkish dishes, and entertainment.
- After dinner, return to your hotel.
Day 2: Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast – Lunch)
- We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and drive you to the airport according to your flight schedule.
- We’ll meet at Denizli airport and drive you to Pamukkale. We will visit Hierapolis Ancient City, which includes the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and Theater. We will stop at Cleopatra’s Pool. After walking through the ancient city, you can swim in the antique pool or rest. Our last stop is the cotton castles of Pamukkale. You can enjoy the hot, healing waters of Pamukkale and take amazing photos here.
- At the end of your tour, we will drive you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3: Ephesus Tour (Breakfast – Lunch)
- After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Selcuk for the Ephesus Tour.
- We will visit Ephesus Ancient City, including the Celsus Library, the Grand Theater, and the Ephesus Experience Museum. We will also see the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. At the end of the tour, we will drive you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
- We will meet you upon your arrival in Cappadocia and drive you to your hotel. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, where you will be staying for the next two nights.
Day 4: Northern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast – Lunch)
**Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight (Please book it in advance)
- After breakfast, we will drive to Uchisar Castle for a panoramic view of Cappadocia. Next, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will explore the rock-carved churches and the stunning frescoes that cover the walls. We will visit the pottery workshops in Avanos to observe traditional techniques that are still in use. Afterward, we will visit Monk’s Valley (Pasabag) to see the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and the rock-carved monk cell of St. Simeon.
- We will drive you back to your hotel after visiting Devrent Imagination Valley, where you can see animal-shaped fairy chimneys.
Day 5: Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast – Lunch)
- After breakfast, we will drive to Goreme Panorama Point to see Cappadocia from a different angle.
- Next, we will drive to Red Valley for a 4-km hike. On the hike, you will see rock-carved churches, pigeon houses, and local farms. After visiting Cavusin Village, we will drive to Love Valley to see pillar-shaped rock formations. We will visit Kaymakli Underground City, an underground settlement used as a shelter by early Christians. After visiting Pigeon Valley, we will drive you to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
- We will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel in Istanbul.
Day 6: Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast )
- You will meet your tour guide at the hotel reception this morning and head to the old city. During the tour, you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
- At the end of the tour, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel.
Day 7: Departure (Breakfast )
- Today, we will drive you to the airport according to your flight schedule for your flight back home.