Day 1: Upon arrival at Istanbul/Sabiha Gokcen airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our driver holding an identification code that matches the code you received upon booking this package. The driver will then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Our agency representatives will meet with you at the hotel to confirm your intended destinations and assist with any inquiries you may have.
The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul’s old city at your leisure. Enjoy the rich history and culture of this iconic destination at your own pace, taking in its breathtaking architecture, delicious cuisine, and vibrant street life.
Day 2: Your second day in Istanbul will begin with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a pick-up from our driver who will meet you between 9:00-9:30 am at your hotel. You will be joined by an Istanbul tour guide to explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia Museum, one of the world’s greatest monuments, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, now known as Sultanahmet Square.
During the tour, you will also see the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpentine Column. The Blue Mosque, with its six minarets and iconic bright blue Iznik ceramic, is a must-visit for its unique architecture. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you’ll visit the Grand Bazaar, an enormous covered market with over 4,000 shops offering handmade Turkish crafts, including leather goods, jewelry, carpets, and souvenirs. The tour ends around 4:30-5:00 pm.
Please be prepared for your pick-up and transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel according to your scheduled domestic flight to Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll see your name on a board held by our driver who will welcome and transfer you to your hotel for your first overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 3: Good morning, Cappadocia! Get ready at dawn between 4:00-5:00 am for pickup and transportation from your hotel to the location where the hot air balloon flights depart. This is the most exciting day of your adventure, with a breathtaking experience that will amaze you during your full hour ride. As you sip on soft drinks and snacks, watch as the balloons are prepared to take off and fly right before your eyes. Once your balloon is ready, you will be instructed on safety precautions before taking off into the sky where the views will be different from every angle. Our team will follow your balloon on the ground in vehicles until it lands. At the end of your flight, you will receive a commemorative certificate and celebrate with a toast of champagne.
After your hot air balloon flight, you will be transported back to your hotel for a break and breakfast before your full-day tour starts at around 9:00-9:30 am.
The Northern Cappadocia tour (Red Tour) will begin at the Goreme Panorama site, which offers a magnificent view of fairy chimneys. The second site you will visit is the enormous cloisters Open Air Museum. As you pass through with us, viewing the Castle of Ortahisar Village, which is famous for storing food in caves, you will also have a chance to visit Dervent Valley, a red lunar landscape where you can see shapes of animals in rock stones, and the old city of Avanos, the region of pottery that provides a view of the longest river in Türkiye, the Red River. Lunch will be at one of the region’s local restaurants. The list of sites you will visit continues with Pasabag, Monks Valley’s fairy-colored mushroom-shaped chimneys. The final sceneries will be at Cavusin Village, with its cut-rock dwellings, stone houses, and churches.
The tour ends between 4:00-4:30 pm, and you will be transported back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will meet you in the lobby for pickup at 9:30 am to start your Southern Cappadocia tour (Green Tour). You will visit the following sites: Uchisar Castle, the largest fairy chimney historically used as a fortress by numerous civilizations; the Red Valley, where you will hike approximately 4 km towards Rose Valley and view the beauty of rock churches; Cavusin village, a region with one of the oldest human settlements, where the populace still use caves as houses and churches; Kaymakli Underground City, the largest shelter used by locals for several centuries that saved Christians from Roman persecution; and Pigeon Valley, where you can see the beautiful pigeons still living in their houses, and enjoy the special view of Uchisar Castle. Finally, you will visit Three Beauties Valley, where you can enjoy the lovely sights and take a look at the famous Urgup town, widely known for its wine factories.
The Southern Cappadocia tour will end around 5:00-5:30 pm. You will then be transferred to the bus station for your tour in Pamukkale. Your overnight bus departs at 8:00 pm, and the duration of the trip is 10 hours, including rest stops along the way.
Day 5: Our driver will pick you up from the bus station and transfer you to the hotel for a couple of hours of rest and breakfast before starting the Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour for a full day. The tour starts at 9:15-9:45 am, and you will be introduced to your guide before visiting the following sites: The tour will begin with the travertine and hot springs, where terraces have been created by the accumulated carbonate minerals from the flowing water for hundreds of years. You will then enjoy your Turkish lunch at one of the region’s famous restaurants. Your next stop will be the most visited Hierapolis City, a UNESCO World Heritage open-air museum where you can enter the natural hot springs that have been used since the second century by many civilizations to cure their ailments. It is still a popular destination for people from all over the world, and you can also take a swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to see the large cemetery, which contains the tomb of Marcus Aurelius.
The Pamukkale tour ends at 4:00-4:30 pm, and you will be transferred to Ephesus by bus. The duration of the trip is 3 hours, and on arrival, you will check in for an overnight stay. The Ephesus tour starts at 9:30 am.
Day 6: After breakfast at the hotel, you will join the group for the Ephesus tour. Your guide will pick you up and take you to visit the following sites: The tour will start at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, followed by a visit to the ruins of Ephesus, including the Artemis Temple, Celsius Library, hammams, and theater. You will also walk along the old harbor path and visit the Isabey Mosque. One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years and is an important pilgrimage site for Christians. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After the Ephesus tour, you will be transferred to the Izmir airport for your pre-booked flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 7: The seventh day of this itinerary is set as a free day for your convenience. You can use this day to explore Istanbul on your own or to simply relax and enjoy the city. Your transfer to Istanbul International Airport will be arranged according to your flight departure time.
