Best Of Turkey: A 10-Day Journey

In the morning, visit the Spice Bazaar, a bustling marketplace filled with exotic spices, dried fruits, and traditional delicacies. Then, embark on a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the strait that divides Europe and Asia, passing by iconic palaces and waterfront mansions. After the cruise, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will continue by road to Kusadasi, where you will check in at your hotel.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Full-day guided tour (10 AM - 12:30 PM)
• Land transportation
• Flight to Izmir
• Airport Transfers
• Overnight accommodation in Kusadasi

After breakfast, begin your journey through history with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a significant pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final years. Next, explore Ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean, featuring grand streets, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. The day concludes at the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the tour, return to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Included:

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (9 AM - 4 PM)
• Land transportation 
• Overnight accommodation in Kusadasi

Check out after breakfast and embark on a full-day excursion to Pamukkale, also known as the "Cotton Castle," famous for its white travertine terraces and natural thermal waters. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, an important Greco-Roman settlement, where you’ll see the extensive necropolis and the famous Sacred Pool. After the tour, you will travel by road to Antalya, arriving in the evening for check-in at your hotel.

Included: 

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (8 AM - 8 PM) 
• Land transportation 
• Overnight accommodation in Antalya

Start your day with a breathtaking ride on the Tunektepe Cable Car, offering stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast. Next, visit the scenic Duden Waterfalls, a beautiful natural wonder surrounded by lush greenery. The tour continues to Kaleici (Old Town), where you’ll explore its charming streets, historical landmarks such as Hadrian’s Gate, and the iconic Clock Tower. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Included:

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (9:30 AM - 4 PM)
• Land transportation 
• Overnight accommodation in Antalya

Check out after breakfast and head to Konya, an important spiritual center of Turkey. Visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to the poet and Sufi mystic Rumi, before stopping at a historic Caravanserai, a 700-year-old roadside inn once used by Silk Road traders. After lunch, continue your journey to Cappadocia, where you will check in at your hotel upon arrival.

Included:

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (8:30 AM - 8 PM)
• Land transportation 
• Overnight accommodation in Cappadocia

Begin your day with a guided tour exploring the Göreme Open-Air Museum with its rock-cut churches and frescoes. Visit the stunning Devrent Valley, also known as the "Imagination Valley," followed by Pasabag (Monks Valley), known for its fairy chimneys. Enjoy lunch in Avanos, famous for pottery-making, where you can try your hand at crafting. Conclude with panoramic views at Göreme Panorama and visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia.

You have the option to take a Hot Air Balloon Flight at sunrise. This experience is not included in the package and is available for an additional cost.

Included:

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (9:30 AM - 4 PM)
• Land transportation 
• Overnight accommodation in Cappadocia

After breakfast, check out and start your day exploring Rose Valley, known for its stunning pink-hued rock formations. Continue to Cavusin, a rock-cut village with ancient churches, followed by Pigeon Valley, famous for its carved dovecotes. Next, visit one of Cappadocia’s Underground Cities, once a refuge for early Christians. Explore its tunnels, living quarters, and churches, spread across multiple levels. End the tour in Ortahisar, a charming town with stone houses and a castle-like rock formation. Later, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your 1-hour 30-minute flight to Istanbul, where you'll be met and taken to your hotel.

Included:

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Full-day guided tour (9:00 AM - 4 PM)
• Land transportation 
• Flight to Istanbul
• Airport transfers
• Overnight accommodation in Istanbul

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your departure time.

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Included:

• Breakfast
• Hotel-Airport transfer
• Return Flight Home