Classic Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus 7 Days / 6 Nights

All of our tours are private, and every itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences before booking.

DAY 1 – ISTANBUL [Arrival]

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

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 – ISTANBUL | Jewels of Constantinople Tour [Breakfast & Lunch]

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for our guided "Jewels of Constantinople" tour, including lunch at a local restaurant.

Highlights

Hagia Sophia

Visit one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. Once the seat of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople and the site of Byzantine imperial coronations, Hagia Sophia is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of world architecture.

Roman Hippodrome

Explore the ancient political and sporting center of Constantinople, home to the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Column of Constantine, and the German Fountain.

Blue Mosque

Admire the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its more than 20,000 handmade İznik tiles and six elegant minarets. It is one of the finest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture.

Grand Bazaar

Discover one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, featuring more than 4,000 shops selling jewelry, carpets, leather goods, ceramics, spices, and traditional Turkish handicrafts.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 – ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA (Domestic Flight Included) [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

After breakfast, enjoy our Bosphorus Cruise Tour, including lunch.

Highlights

• Dolmabahçe Palace (Panoramic view from the boat)
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Çırağan Palace
• Rumeli Fortress
• Anatolian Fortress
• Bosphorus Bridges
• Golden Horn
• Historic Walls of Constantinople

The tour concludes with a visit to the famous Spice Bazaar, where exotic spices from Egypt and throughout the East were traded during the Ottoman Empire.

After the tour, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia (via Kayseri).

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 4 – CAPPADOCIA [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia.

Highlights

Göreme Open-Air Museum

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, featuring rock-cut churches decorated with magnificent Byzantine frescoes dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Avcılar Valley

One of the best locations to admire Cappadocia's world-famous Fairy Chimneys.

Pigeon Valley

Known for its thousands of pigeon houses carved into the cliffs, which played an important role in the region's agricultural history.

Özkonak Underground City

Explore this remarkable underground city, built centuries ago to protect local communities during times of invasion.

Uçhisar Castle

Visit the highest point in Cappadocia and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the region.

Traditional Jewelry Center

Learn about Anatolia's jewelry-making traditions and admire beautiful handcrafted pieces.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Optional Activities

🎈 Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cappadocia from above as hundreds of colorful balloons fill the sky at sunrise.

💃 Turkish Night Show

Enjoy an evening in a traditional cave restaurant featuring Turkish folk music, belly dancing, regional performances, and the famous Whirling Dervish ceremony.

DAY 5 – CAPPADOCIA – IZMIR [Breakfast & Dinner]

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

DAY 6 – IZMIR – EPHESUS – ISTANBUL [Breakfast & Lunch]

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

Highlights

Ancient City of Ephesus

Visit:

• Library of Celsus
• Great Theatre
• Temple of Hadrian
• Curetes Street
• Commercial Agora
• Temple of Trajan

House of the Virgin Mary

Visit one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites, where, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life.

After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 7 – ISTANBUL [Breakfast]

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure flight.

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