DAY 1 Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure.

Stay at: Hotel Erboy (4 star - Standard package) or similar
Stay at: Arena Hotel (4 star - Superior package) or similar

Day 2 Istanbul
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a fascinating day tour of Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace Museum, home to the Ottoman sultans for centuries, and explore its rich history and stunning collections. Next, marvel at the intricate beauty of the Blue Mosque, known for its striking blue tiles and towering minarets. Continue to the Hippodrome, once a grand arena for chariot races. Then, visit the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel (viewed from the outside). Finally, wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, offering a sensory overload of colours, sounds, and smells.

Stay at: Hotel Erboy (4 star - Standard package) or similar
Stay at: Arena Hotel (4 star - Superior package) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Istanbul - Cappadocia
Arrive at Kayseri Airport* and begin your exploration of the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia. Visit Devrent Valley, renowned for its surreal fairy chimneys, where you'll take a leisurely walk among the fascinating rock formations. Continue to Pasabag (Monk's Valley), home to some of the region’s most striking fairy chimneys, characterized by their multiple stems and distinctive caps. Next, head to Avanos, a charming town famous for its pottery, a craft that dates back to the Hittite period. After lunch, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ancient churches, chapels, and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys, with beautiful frescoes dating from the 10th to the 13th centuries. (Please note that entry to the Dark Church requires an additional admission fee.) Finish the day with a scenic visit to neighbouring valleys for photo opportunities before returning to your hotel.

*Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri is not included.

Stay at: Dinler Hotel (4 star - Standard package) or similar
Stay at: Yusuf Yigitoglu Hotel (4 star - Superior package) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 4 Cappadocia
After breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and embark on a day of adventure in Cappadocia. Start with a visit to Ihlara Valley, a picturesque canyon formed by the volcanic eruptions of Mount Hasan. Enjoy a hike through the lush valley, nourished by the Melendiz River, and stop for a relaxing break in Belisirma village. Continue to Selime, where you can explore an ancient citadel and rock-cut churches nestled on a steep hillside. En route, make a photo stop at the picturesque Yaprakhisar Village. In the afternoon, explore the underground wonders of Derinkuyu Underground City, a subterranean refuge that once housed Christian communities. Here, you will see rooms, stables, cellars, refectories, and even wineries, all carved into the soft volcanic rock. After the tour, return to your hotel for the evening.

Stay at: Dinler Hotel (4 star - Standard package) or similar
Stay at: Yusuf Yigitoglu Hotel (4 star - Superior package) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 5 Cappadocia - Kusadasi
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir*. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the coastal town of Kusadasi, where you can unwind and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

*Flight from Kayseri to Izmir is not included.

Stay at: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (4 star - Standard package) or similar
Stay at: Efe Boutique Hotel (4 star - Superior package) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast


DAY 6 Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Explore its stunning ruins, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis. Visit the Virgin Mary’s House, a stone cottage where it is believed that Mary spent her final years. After the tour, you will be transferred back to Izmir airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast