Turkey Package

Imperial Grandeur, Lunar Landscapes, and Where Continents Collide.

Turkey: Where East Meets West

Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul and the Old City
  • Transfer to your hotel in the Sultanahmet district, the historic heart of Istanbul.

  • Visit the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, standing opposite each other as masterpieces of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.

  • Explore the Hippodrome Square and enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner in a local rooftop restaurant overlooking the Marmara Sea.

  • Tour the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman Sultans, including the Imperial Treasury and the Harem.

  • Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets.

  • End the day with a sunset Bosphorus Cruise to see the city’s palaces, fortresses, and waterfront mansions from the water.

  • Descend into the Basilica Cistern to see the ancient subterranean water reservoir and its famous Medusa head pillars.

  • Cross the Galata Bridge and climb the Galata Tower for 360-degree panoramic views of the Golden Horn.

  • Stroll through Istiklal Street toward Taksim Square, stopping at the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) for Turkish delights and local tea.

  • Take a morning domestic flight to Cappadocia and check into a unique cave hotel carved into the volcanic rock.

  • Explore the Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) to see rock formations that resemble various animals.

  • Visit the Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see the iconic multi-capped “fairy chimneys” and ancient hermit shelters.

  • Start the day before dawn with a hot air balloon flight over the valleys for a spectacular sunrise view.

  • Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO site featuring rock-cut churches adorned with 10th-century frescoes.

  • Explore an underground city like Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, which once housed thousands of people across multiple subterranean levels.

  • Travel toward Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle,” famous for its white travertine terraces filled with thermal waters.

  • Walk barefoot along the mineral-rich pools and visit the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis located atop the hill.

  • Swim in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool, where you can bathe among submerged ancient marble columns.

  • Visit the ancient city of Ephesus to see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis.

  • Explore the nearby village of Sirince, known for its traditional white-painted houses and local fruit wines.

  • Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul or your onward journey.

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