9 Days Discover Türkiye Tour | Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia

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DAY 01 – ISTANBUL

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 02 – ISTANBUL

(Breakfast / Lunch)

After breakfast, begin your day with a memorable Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the magnificent strait that separates Europe and Asia. During the cruise, admire the impressive Ottoman palaces, historic fortresses, elegant waterfront mansions, and the famous bridges connecting the two continents.

After the cruise, visit the colorful Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and famous for its spices, saffron, dried fruits, Turkish delights, teas, perfumes, and traditional handicrafts.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

visit Taksim Square and stroll along the famous Istiklal Avenue, the lively heart of modern Istanbul, lined with elegant buildings, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 03 – ISTANBUL – İZMİR – KUŞADASI

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to İzmir.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your sightseeing tour.

Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, followed by the Basilica of Saint John, built over the believed burial site of Saint John the Apostle.

Continue to Kuşadası.

Dinner and overnight in Kuşadası.

DAY 04 – KUŞADASI – EPHESUS – PAMUKKALE

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast, depart for Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.

Your first stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.

Continue to explore the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including:

• Library of Celsus
• Great Theatre
• Temple of Hadrian
• Marble Street
• Roman Baths
• Ancient Agora

Enjoy a traditional Turkish Leather Fashion Show, showcasing one of Türkiye's oldest and finest handicraft traditions.

After lunch, continue to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).

Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, famous for its Roman Theatre, Necropolis, and thermal baths.

Then admire the spectacular white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.

Dinner and overnight at a thermal hotel in Pamukkale.

DAY 05 – PAMUKKALE – CAPPADOCIA

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast, depart for Cappadocia.

En route, visit the magnificent Sultanhan Caravanserai, one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture and an important stop along the ancient Silk Road.

Continue to Cappadocia.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 06 – CAPPADOCIA

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Optional Early Morning Activity:

Hot Air Balloon Flight at sunrise.

After breakfast, begin your full-day Cappadocia tour.

Visit the fascinating Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground City, one of the largest underground settlements built by early Christians.

Continue to the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent rock-cut churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes.

The tour also includes:

• Uçhisar Castle
• Traditional Cave House
• Avanos Pottery Village on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River)

Enjoy panoramic photo stops overlooking Cappadocia's extraordinary landscape.

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Evening Activity:

Traditional Turkish Night Show featuring folk dances, belly dancing, and live music in a cave restaurant.

DAY 07 – CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL

(Breakfast / Lunch)

After breakfast, transfer to Cappadocia Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 08 – ISTANBUL

(Breakfast / Lunch )

Today's guided tour includes Istanbul's most famous historical monuments.

Visit:

• Topkapi Palace
• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Roman Hippodrome

Discover the magnificent treasures of the Ottoman Empire, admire the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and explore the ancient Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople.

Continue to the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, home to more than 4,000 shops.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 09 – DEPARTURE

(Breakfast)

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your scheduled private transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure flight.

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