9 Days / 8 Nights
Day 1 Sat: Istanbul / Ankara
Arrive in Istanbul. After completing arrival formalities, you are welcomed and assisted with transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Ankara. On arrival in Ankara, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2 Sun: Ankara / Cappadocia
In the morning, we begin our sightseeing of the Capital of modern Turkey, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. After lunch, drive to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight. (BLD)
Day 3 Mon: Cappadocia
Today, take a full day tour of the area, including the underground city of Sarhatli, Goreme Open Air Museum, the Villages of Cavusin & Avanos and the Valley of Pasabag. Lunch is included during the tour. (BLD)
Day 4 Tue: Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale
Depart early this morning for Pamukkale. On the way, visit Konya, the home of Whirling Dervishes. After lunch, continue to Pamukkale, ancient spa center and the unique natural site of white limestone terraces cascading down the mountain slope. Overnight in Pamukkale. (BLD)
Day 5 Wed: Pamukkale / Kusadasi
Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (a world heritage site) and on to the city of Aphrodisias with lunch en route. Continue to Kusadası for dinner and overnight. (BLD)
Day 6 Thu: Kusadasi / Istanbul
Full day tour of the Greco-Roman ruins at Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John. Enjoy lunch en route. Late afternoon transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (BL)
Day 7 Fri: Istanbul
Start a leisurely day, visiting the historical Spice Market, and continue by boat for an excursion along the Bosphorus. After lunch, drive to the Asian side via Bosphorus Bridge and visit Beylerbeyi Palace & Camlica Hill. Return to hotel, overnight in Istanbul. (BL)
Day 8 Sat: Istanbul
Full day classical tour of Istanbul, including the ancient Roman Hippodrome (center of the chariot races) and the Blue Mosque. We continue on to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia Museum, and the historical Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (BL)
Day 9 Sun: Istanbul / Home
After breakfast transfer to airport for your departure flight home.
