After your breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and the tour begins with a visit to St. Sophia (no interior visit), followed by the Byzantine Hippodrome, where you can see the Obelisk of Theodosius brought from Egypt and the Serpent Column transported from Delphi by Constantine. We then continue to the Blue Mosque (closed on Friday mornings due to prayers), distinguished by its six minarets and impressive central dome rising 109 feet. Our morning concludes at the Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays), a 15th-century marketplace that houses more than 4,000 shops beneath its vast roof. After lunch, we proceed to the historic City Walls and the Golden Horn, before taking the cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill for scenic views. In the late afternoon, we embark on a Bosphorus Cruise along the famous strait dividing Europe and Asia. The shoreline offers a captivating blend of old and new—with its elegant wooden mansions, marble palaces, imposing fortresses, and charming fishing villages, creating a picturesque panorama throughout the journey.

After the breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and If you’re looking for a peaceful break from Istanbul’s lively pace, a perfect escape awaits just across the water. Simply hop on a ferry with us and set sail for the enchanting Princes’ Islands. Our destination is Büyükada (Prinkipo), the largest and most celebrated of the archipelago. The islands are renowned for their gentle climate, rich greenery, and elegant Ottoman-era mansions. Motor vehicles are prohibited, preserving the tranquil atmosphere; today, electric vehicles serve as the main mode of transportation, following the recent ban on horse-drawn carriages. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, completing a relaxing and refreshing getaway from the city.

After the breakfast departure transfer to the airport for your domestic flight. After arrival transfer to the hotel.

After the breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and we begin our tour at the Zelve Open-Air Museum, one of Cappadocia’s earliest monastic settlements, featuring rock-cut dwellings, churches, and communal spaces carved into the cliffs. Next, we visit Paşabağı (Monks Valley), famous for its striking fairy chimneys and ancient hermit cells. Our journey continues to Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), where whimsical rock formations resemble animals and other fantastical shapes. We then explore Love Valley, renowned for its towering fairy chimneys and breathtaking scenery. Following this, we stop at a traditional pottery workshop to watch artisans at work and experience the region’s ancient craft firsthand. We continue to the base of Uçhisar Castle, the highest natural viewpoint in Cappadocia, offering stunning views over the surrounding valleys. Finally, we conclude at a panoramic viewpoint, where you can capture the full beauty of Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscape.

After the breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and we begin our tour at Kaymaklı Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s most fascinating subterranean complexes, featuring tunnels, rooms, and storage areas that once sheltered entire communities. Next, we visit Güvercinlik Valley, renowned for its scenic rock formations and traditional pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. Our journey continues to Nar Lake, a beautiful volcanic crater

lake surrounded by striking natural scenery. We then enjoy the panoramic views of Ihlara Valley, where the winding gorge, lush vegetation, and riverside trails create a truly memorable landscape. Finally, we conclude the tour at a traditional Onyx workshop, where local artisans demonstrate their craft and display exquisite stone creations.

After the breakfast departure transfer to the airport for your domestic flight. After arrival transfer to the hotel.

After the breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and our tour begins with a drive to Ephesus, one of the most important port cities of the ancient world and mentioned in the Book of Revelation as one of the seven churches. Highlights of the city include the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Grand Theater, all showcasing the grandeur of this ancient metropolis. Lunch will be served at a local Turkish

restaurant.In the afternoon, we visit İsa Bey Mosque, built in 1375 by the Anatolian Seljuks, a fine example of Seljuk architecture. We then continue to Şirince, a beautiful hillside village famous for its stone houses, narrow streets, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can stroll through the charming village, taste local products, and enjoy its unique Aegean character.The tour concludes at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which still stands near the ruins of Ephesus, offering a glimpse into its historic magnificence.

After the breakfast, pick-up from the hotel and we begin our journey with a three-hour drive from Kuşadası to Pamukkale (Hierapolis), with a short break midway for refreshments. Upon arrival, we will enjoy an open buffet lunch before heading to the South Gate of Pamukkale (Hierapolis) to start our exploration. Our tour includes the Necropolis of Hierapolis, one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with over 1,200 graves, as well as the Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, Main Street, and the Byzantium Gate, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city’s history. After exploring Hierapolis, there will be some free time to relax or swim in the Ancient Pool (Cleopatra Pool)—an optional activity with a small additional fee. The pool, warmed by hot springs, contains submerged fragments of ancient marble columns and is believed to have connections to the Temple of Apollo, providing a unique chance to swim among antiquities. During the Roman period, columned porticoes surrounded the pool, many of which were toppled into the water by earthquakes. You may also take a walk

to the natural thermal terraces formed by calcium-rich hot spring water, with temperatures around 35°C. Here, you can admire the glistening white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, created when carbon dioxide escapes from the hot spring water as it flows down the slopes, leaving layers of calcium carbonate. These cascading white terraces gave the site its name, Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle.”

After the breakfast departure transfer to the airport for your international/connecting flight.