Arrival into Istanbul, Turkey

Upon your arrival to Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul

Overnight in Istanbul

Istanbul Old City

Between 08:30 - 09:00 am you will have a pick up from hotel followed by a full day guided tour with visits of the Hagia Sophia Mosque (entrance not included), pride of the Byzantine architecture, Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles, Topkapi Palace (entrance not included), former residence of Ottoman Sultans and Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops. {Entrance to Hagia Sophia Mosque & Topkapi Palace will be at supplement cost}

(*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, replaced by Underground Cistern or Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum & Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, replaced with Spice Bazaar ***)

Overnight in Istanbul (B & L)

Cappadocia (Domestic Flight is not included)

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. 

Arrival flight into Cappadocia! (Domestic flight is not included)

Welcome to Cappadocia! As if plucked from a whimsical fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. The fantastical topography is matched by the human history here. Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. 

Overnight in Cappadocia (B)

Cappadocia (Domestic Flight is not included)

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. 

Arrival flight into Cappadocia! (Domestic flight is not included)

Welcome to Cappadocia! As if plucked from a whimsical fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. The fantastical topography is matched by the human history here. Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. 

Overnight in Cappadocia (B)

Cappadocia to Kusadasi (Internal Domestic Flight not included)

After breakfast, transferred to airport for onward flight to Izmir. Upon arrival to Izmir airport, welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.  

Kusadasi is a beach resort town on Turkey's western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it's also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. 

Overnight in Kusadasi (B)

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City

After breakfast, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra's pool. Finally be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you can enjoy a barefooted walk. End of the tour, drive back to the hotel. 

Overnight in Kusadasi (B & L)

Depart Kusadasi and Fly Out to Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out from the hotel. Later you will proceed to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul, which will help connect with the main sector flight.

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