Highlights of Turkey Travel Package

Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All Turkey travel packages are modular & we can customize these itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday in Turkey.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Hosgeldiniz (Welcome to Turkey!). Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Once check-in to your hotel is complete, remainder of day will be at your leisure.

Day 02 Imperial Istanbul Tour
Your day will commence with the Imperial Istanbul tour, which includes a visit to the ancient Hippodrome; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II; The Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia Museum; Grand Bazaar; Topkapi Palace and Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour, your guide will arrange for your return to your hotel, leaving you to enjoy evening at your leisure.

Day 03 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Once check-out is complete, we will arrange for your flight to Izmir (55min) on the West Coast of Turkey. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide, who will arrange for you to be driven to Ephesus Ancients City, a city adorned with splendid monuments, theatres, agoras and libraries. Then your guide will take you to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, following on to The Basilica of St. John, an illustrious church located in Ephesus and constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. The day concludes with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, located between Ephesus and Selcuk. Your third night will be spent in Kusadasi.

Day 04 Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
Upon check-out from your hotel, you will be driven inland to Pamukkale, well known for its Natural Hot Water Springs with legendary healing properties. As the site resembles piles of cotton, the Turkish translation for Pamukkale is 'Cotton Castle'. From here you will visit the travertines, and then onto the ancient city of Hierapolis, which hosts one of the largest Necropolis (with 1200 tombs) in Anatolia. At the end of today’s tour, you will be transferred to local bus terminal to catch the overnight intercity coach to Cappadocia.

Day 05 North Cappadocia Tour
Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met and have some free time to freshen up before your next tour. Today you visit the Devrent Valley and see the unique fairy-chimneys, followed by a short drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Your tour will travel to Avanos, where you will be taken to a Discovery Series “Art of Pottery in Asia Minor” event for the afternoon. This offers you the unique opportunity to visit a cave pottery atelier. Your afternoon continues with a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and day concludes with a visit the natural castles at Uchisar before returning to your hotel. Your fifth night in Turkey will offer you the wonderful opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel.

Day 06 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
The second day in Cappadocia begins with a mountain top view of the famous Rose Valley. Your tour proceeds to Cavusin Village, one of the oldest settlements in the area, followed by a 5km hike through the Gulludere Valley. After lunch you will be driven to the south of Cappadocia to visit Kaymakli Underground City, the largest underground city of Cappadocia region. Bringing the tour to an end, will be a visit to the Uchisar castle, after which you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. Your last night in Turkey will be spent in the City of Istanbul.

Day 07 Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
After you have checked-out from hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.