Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Airport and be met by our representative. Transfer to your hotel in the historic Sultanahmet district.

The remainder of the day is free at leisure — explore the charming neighbourhood streets, enjoy a traditional Turkish çay by the Bosphorus, or simply relax after your journey. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Classic Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Experience the full Istanbul Classic Tour through the city’s most iconic historical landmarks.

Begin at the ancient Hippodrome, once the centre of Byzantine Constantinople and home to monuments such as the 3,500-year-old Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column. Continue to the opulent Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for over four centuries, featuring imperial courtyards, treasury collections, and the Sacred Relics Chamber.

Marvel at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in human history, whose extraordinary dome transformed world architecture. Later, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and over 21,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles.

Conclude the day at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, featuring over 4,000 shops spread across 61 historic covered streets. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul to Cappadocia (Kayseri)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri, the gateway to Cappadocia.

Upon arrival, transfer to Cappadocia — the extraordinary volcanic heartland of central Anatolia where millions of years of natural erosion have created surreal landscapes of fairy chimneys, cave churches, and underground cities.

Check in to your unique cave hotel, a traditional rock-cut dwelling transformed into a remarkable accommodation experience. The rest of the day is free at leisure to begin exploring the magical surroundings. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4: Cappadocia Blue Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day Blue Tour exploring Cappadocia’s most spectacular landscapes and cultural sites.

Begin at Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), famous for its surreal wind-carved rock formations resembling animals and abstract figures. Continue to Padabag Valley (Monk’s Valley), renowned for its iconic mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys once used as monk dwellings and pigeon houses.

Visit Avanos on the banks of the Red River for a pottery-making demonstration using techniques practiced for over 4,000 years. Ascend to the Esentepe viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views across the valleys and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia before exploring Uchisar Castle, the region’s highest natural rock citadel.

Conclude at the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, home to remarkable Byzantine cave churches decorated with magnificent frescoes from the 10th–13th centuries, including the famous Dark Church (Karanlik Kilise). Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Cappadocia to Kusadasi (via Kayseri–Izmir)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir on Turkey’s beautiful Aegean coast.

Upon arrival, continue by road to Kusadasi, a charming seaside resort town known for its whitewashed waterfront, lively promenade, and proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus.

Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure enjoying the scenic waterfront atmosphere. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 6: Ephesus Full-Day Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a full-day excursion to Ephesus, one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures and the best-preserved ancient city in the Mediterranean.

Walk along the marble-paved Curetes Street past magnificent monuments including the iconic Library of Celsus, once home to thousands of ancient scrolls, and the enormous Great Theatre capable of seating 25,000 spectators.

Visit the remarkable Terrace Houses, showcasing beautifully preserved mosaics, frescoes, and luxurious Roman residences. Continue to the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.

You will also visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Kusadasi in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 7: Izmir Airport – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport for your return flight home.

Depart with unforgettable memories of Istanbul’s Ottoman grandeur, Cappadocia’s surreal volcanic landscapes, and the magnificent Roman splendour of ancient Ephesus.