Day1: Cappadocia

Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, please proceed to domestic terminal for your connecting flight to Kayseri (Cappadocia). On arrival at Kayseri Airport, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the relaxing and mysterious atmosphere at Cappadocia.

Day2: Cappadocia - City tour Of Cappadocia

Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B, L, D)

Day3: Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale

Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight (B, L, D).

Day4: Pamukkale – Aphrodisias – Kusadasi

Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery "Necropolis", the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop's Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight (B, L, D).

Day5: Kusadasi - Ephesus – Izmir - Istanbul

Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City, impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; After visiting Virgin Mary’s House and Church of St. John time for shopping. Thereafter, transfer to Kusadasi or Izmir airport. (B, L).

* Ephesus Museum in Selcuk was closed and no visits were possible when this tariff was released. Once opened, Church of St. John is to be replaced with the Museum. Next, drive to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul. On arrival at Istanbul you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Day6: Istanbul – Full day city tour of Istanbul

After breakfast enjoy full day tour of Istanbul city where you will see the Byzantine Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. You will also visit Topkapi Palace;the ancient residence of mighty Ottoman Sultans. Next proceed to the magical St Sophia Museum; which is considered as one of the eight wonders of the world and also occupies a prominent place in the history of art and architecture. It is one of the rare works of this size and age that has survived to our day. Finally proceed to the Grand Covered Bazaar, which covers over 4,000 shops less than one roof. You are free in the evening to enjoy your valued time in this lively city.

Day7: Depart from Istanbul

Post breakfast morning is at leisure for any last minute shopping. Next you will be met and transferred to Istanbul airport for your flight back home.