12 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus Tour

Explore:

• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• Topkapi Palace
• Grand Bazaar

Discover the rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, separating Europe and Asia. Admire luxurious Ottoman palaces, wooden waterfront mansions, and modern Istanbul skylines.

Visit:

• Spice Bazaar
• Bosphorus Cruise
• Camlica Hill
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Asian Side of Istanbul

Enjoy panoramic views from one of Istanbul's highest points.

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

Upon arrival, begin exploring:

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)
• Pasabag (Monks Valley)
• Fairy Chimneys
• Avanos Pottery Workshops
• Goreme Panorama

Learn about Cappadocia's volcanic history and unique geological formations.

Optional early morning Hot Air Balloon Flight.

After breakfast visit:

• Goreme Open Air Museum
• Uchisar Castle
• Love Valley
• Pigeon Valley
• Kaymakli Underground City

Explore ancient cave churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes and discover underground settlements that sheltered thousands of people throughout history.

Travel through the Anatolian countryside toward Konya.

Visit:

• Mevlana Museum
• Tomb of Rumi
• Dervish Lodge
• Seljuk Architecture

Learn about the philosophy of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi and the traditions of the Whirling Dervishes.

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Taurus Mountains.

Stop at beautiful viewpoints and traditional villages before reaching Antalya, Turkey's Mediterranean jewel.

Evening stroll through:

• Kaleici Old Town
• Marina Area
• Historic Streets

Discover Antalya's historical and natural attractions.

Visit:

• Hadrian's Gate
• Clock Tower
• Antalya Harbor
• Duden Waterfalls
• Kaleici District

Enjoy free time along the Mediterranean coastline.

Journey through southwestern Turkey to Pamukkale.

Visit:

• White Travertine Terraces
• Hierapolis Ancient City
• Roman Theatre
• Temple of Apollo
• Necropolis

Optional swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool.

Witness one of the world's most unique natural formations.

After breakfast, travel through fertile Aegean valleys toward Kusadasi.

En route, enjoy local villages, olive groves, and countryside scenery.

Free afternoon to explore:

• Kusadasi Marina
• Shopping Streets
• Seaside Promenade

Today you will visit one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world.

Highlights include:

• Library of Celsus
• Great Theatre
• Temple of Hadrian
• Marble Street
• Terrace Houses
• Temple of Artemis

Learn about daily life in the Roman Empire and the significance of Ephesus as a major commercial and religious center.

Transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Istanbul.

Connect with your international departure flight.

End of services.

Morning visit to legendary Troy.

Explore:

• Trojan Horse Replica
• Ancient City Walls
• Excavation Areas
• Historical Layers of Troy

Continue to Gallipoli National Park.

Visit:

• ANZAC Cove
• Lone Pine Cemetery
• Johnston's Jolly
• Chunuk Bair Memorial
• The Nek

Learn about the Gallipoli Campaign and the stories of soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Britain, and France.

Return to Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel.

Transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight schedule.

End of services and farewell to Turkey.