Our Turkey Highlights package is an 8-day tour of the famous cities of Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi. Explore the rich history of Turkey through the attractions of Istanbul, marvel at the rocky landscape of Cappadocia and enjoy some sun and sand at Kusadasi. Have a fun day trip to Pamukkale, famous for its thermal pools and visit the ancient ruins at Ephesus. Come on this Turkey Highlights tour with us and leave with Turkey etched in your memory forever.
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 have an option to go on a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.
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 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, over Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes. 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. You can also purchase and see Turkish Handicrafts. Your last visit will be Sirince Village located at the top of a mountain. You will return to your hotel after Sirince Village.
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.
You stay overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Istanbul and further catch your homebound flight.