After your arrival in Istanbul, we will take you from the airport to your hotel . Here you will enjoy a relaxed overnight stay in Istanbul.

Starting the day at 09:00, we will begin our private city tour of Istanbul. First, we will explore Topkapi Palace, the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. In addition to stunning architecture and monuments, the palace complex houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, historic robes, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, and the Holy Mantle. After admiring the remarkable Hagia Sophia, originally dating back to the 4th Century A.D., we will explore the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Standing opposite the Hagia Sophia, this impressive mosque was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, and is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Once outside the Blue Mosque, we will proceed to walk through the Hippodrome. Once the scene of chariot races, this beautiful open area is home to three historic monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. After a lunch break, we will head to the Egyptian Bazaar, an exciting and atmospheric experience. This bustling market is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other herb and spice. After the day tour, you will have the opportunity to experience a relaxing and inspiring Bosphorus Cruise. Enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus by sunset, whilst cruising through the passage that connects Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy in Istanbul as you choose. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.

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Enjoy a free day in Istanbul to do what you like, at 13:30 pm transfer to the airport for afternoon flight to İzmir. Upon arrival, we will transfer you from the airport and check you into your hotel in Kusadasi, where you will spend the night.

This day begins at 09:00. Today you experience one of the best-preserved ancient ruins in the world. Once the commercial center of the ancient world, with wealth and patronage to support a splendid architectural program, Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora, and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. After the day tour, you have free time and the opportunity of a relaxing evening and an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

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Today at 08:30, we will depart for our tour of Pamukkale. Take in this remarkable place, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the stunning hot springs and limestone travertines, and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Then, visit the Domitian Gate, Colonnaded Gate and Cathedral, and the red waters of Karahayit. After lunch, we visit Pamukkale Museum to learn more about the history of this fascinating place and then visit the actual travertines of Pamukkale. After our time here, we will take you back to Kusadasi for an overnight stay.

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At 16:00 pm, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon your arrival, you will be collected and taken from Kayseri Airport to your Cave hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia at your leisure. Later you will spend the night in a Cave Hotel.

After breakfast at 09:30 am we will start our private Cappadocia tour. This includes visits to the Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, and Pasabag Valley. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be shown some of the ancient arts of Turkey, including carpet weaving, leather manufacturing, and jewelry. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled, which will let you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After our day tour, enjoy another free evening and overnight stay in a Cave Hotel. Note: Before the tour, there is an option to go hot air ballooning) The Balloon begins its ascent at sunrise and the ride lasts for approximately 45 minutes floating through valleys, between fairy chimneys and caves. The balloon will rise approximately 1000 feet, letting you take in the extraordinary views Cappadocia has to offer. Upon landing, champagne will be served to toast our arrival.

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After breakfast at 09:30 am we will head to one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia: Kaymakli Underground City. Here the Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self-sufficient cities. They contain halls for stocks of crops, barns, rooms, kitchens, and ventilation channels. The second part of our Cappadocia Tour will include Uchisar Castle, Avcilar, and Pidgeon Valley. After the tour transfer to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival, we will transfer you from the airport and check you into your central hotel. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night as you stay here overnight once more.

Guide: Included for the day

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At 16:00 pm transfer to the airport. We hope your private Turkey tour was a memorable one. Have a safe journey home. Thanks for choosing to travel with us! Hopefully, we will see you again.