Come on a 10-day Mediterranean Beauty holiday exploring the cities of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi and Antalya, best suited for couples. Enjoy the old and new at Istanbul, amaze yourself with the rocky landscape of Cappadocia where you can even opt for a romantic hot air balloon ride, explore the port city of Antalya and take day trips to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Ephesus.
You have arrived in the intriguing city of Istanbul. You will be welcomed and taken to your hotel located in the old city to check in.
You stay overnight in Istanbul.
After a delicious breakfast, you will visit Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Hippodrome, St. Sophia Museum (a former cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum) in Istanbul and the Grand Bazaar, housing over 3000 shops.
You stay overnight in Istanbul.
Please keep in mind that St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will visit the Spice Bazaar and hop on a cruise to sail up the Bosphorus which is where Europe and Asia meet. Lunch will be served after which you will visit the Asian side of Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill, Istanbul's highest point.
You stay overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel for check in.
You stay overnight in Cappadocia.
This morning you have an option to go on a Hot Air Balloon ride.After a lip-smacking breakfast, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum with its breathtaking cave-churches, Uchisar Castle, Devrent Valley and Fairy Chimneys.
You stay overnight in Cappadocia.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Izmir. After arriving in Izmir, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel in the resort town of Kusadasi.
You stay overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast, the time has come to completely absorb yourself into history with a guided tour of the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. As soon as you step in you will feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and the stadium where races were held surround you. Purchase and see Turkish Handicrafts. Your last visit will be Sirince Village located at the top of a mountain, after which you will return to your hotel.
You stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Today, after breakfast at the hotel you will visit the Cotton Castle and the Greek-Roman city of Hierapolis which includes the well-preserved necropolis, the gates and the main street, the Greco Roman theatre, the Basilica of St. Philippe and the thermal baths. You will also get a chance to swim in this hot spring which is a very therapeutic experience. After the tour ends, you will be taken to Antalya, gateway to the Turkish Riviera with fine beaches.
You stay overnight in Antalya.
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the ancient city of Perga. After which you will drive to Aspendos, a well-preserved Amphi Theatre built in the 2nd Century. You will also visit Kursunlu Waterfalls.
You stay overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Istanbul and further catch your homebound flight.