Experience the Best of Turkey
7 nights/ 8 days Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Istanbul
Land at Istanbul Airport, and your designated driver will escort you to your accommodation. Check into your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2: City Tour of Istanbul
Start your day with a tour of the Hippodrome followed by the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque. You can indulge in some street shopping at Asil Efendi, you can buy souvenirs, Turkish delights, Bakhlava and much more to take back home.
End your day with a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus River.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3: Explore Bosphorus on a Boat and Transfer to Izmir
Cruise through the Dolmabhce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Beylerbi Palace. For lunch, relish some Turkish delicacies at a local restaurant. Additionally, you can spend some time shopping at the Grand Spice Bazaar.
Late in the day, head to Istanbul Airport and fly down to Izmir. From here, your designated driver will transfer you to your accommodation in Kusadasi. Check into your hotel and retire for the day.
Overnight stay at Kusadasi.
Day 4: Explore Ephesus and Sirince Village
Spend the day exploring the historic sites and Ephesus, the ancient Greek city, with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Post the tour, visit a traditional Turkish carpet weaving center to witness this age-old tradition. For the second half of the day, discover the beautiful village of Sirince.
Head back to Kusadasi for your overnight stay.
Day 5: Enter the mystical world of Pamukkale
Head towards Pamukkale, walk around the 'Cotton Castle,' and the ruins of Hierapolis. You can walk around the natural springs here or take a dip in them. Additionally, you can also visit the textile factories here.
Take an exhilarating paragliding tour across the white mountains, witnessing spectacular sights of the natural phenomena. End your day with a hot thermal bath at one of the luxury spas in the area.
Head back to Kusadasi for your overnight stay.
Day 6: Fly down to Cappadocia
Catch a flight from Izmir to Cappadocia in the morning. Upon arrival, your driver will chaffer you to your hotel. Rest for a while at the hotel.
As the sun sets, enjoy an entertaining Turkish Night show with various cultural performances and activities to rejoice.
Day 7: Discover the best of Cappadocia
Before the sun rises head towards the Hot Air Balloon arena and get ready for the most unforgettable experience. Hop on a hot air balloon, witness unique sites and valleys below you and you float in the air as the sun rises.
Later, take a tour of the underground cities at Ozkonak. Visit the Gerome Open Air Museum and Cavusin Village.
End your exploration with a visit to the 'Love Valley', 'Imagination Valley' and the Three Beauties.
Overnight stay at Cappadocia.
Day 8: Departure
Drive down to Cappadocia Aiport, from here grab a flight to Istanbul. From Istanbul Aiport board your flight and fly back home with memories of a lifetime.
