Highlights
- Experience the energetic city of Istanbul, a bridge between continents
- Tour the Sultanahmet district, the keeper of Istanbul’s ancient landmarks
- Enjoy a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus waterway
- Marvel at the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia
- Unearth the stories of Cappadocia’s underground caves
- Discover the birthplace of the mystic Sufis, or Whirling Dervishes, in Konya
- See the incredible ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos
- Spend time in the sunny southern city of Antalya
- Visit the coastal market town of Fethiye and the ‘ghost town’ of Kayakoy
- Take a dip in the cotton-white pools and thermal springs of Pamukkale
- Relax in Bodrum, a favorite Aegean resort getaway
- Enjoy a boat ride along the Bodrum coast
- Step back in time on the streets of ancient Ephesus
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Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel in the Old City.
Day 2 - Istanbul
Full-day private tour including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
Day 3 - Istanbul
Full-day private tour including Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, and a Bosphorus boat ride.
Day 4 - Cappadocia
Flight to Cappadocia and private transfer to your hotel. Afternoon private tour of the area.
Day 5 - Cappadocia
Full-day private tour of Cappadocia including its fairy chimneys and underground cities. Optional hot-air balloon ride in the early morning.
Day 6 - Cappadocia
Visit Konya for a private city tour and overnight.
Day 7 - Antalya
Visit ancient Perge and Aspendos en route to your hotel in Antalya.
Day 8 - Antalya
Full-day private tour of Antalya, including the old quarter, the Archaeology Museum, and Duden Waterfalls.
Day 9 - Fethiye
Visit ancient Myra en route to your seaside hotel in Fethiye.
Day 10 - Fethiye
Half-day private tour of the abandoned Greek village of Kayakoy and Fethiye old town.
Day 11 - Pamukkale
Private transfer to visit the thermal springs of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, and on to your nearby hotel.
Day 12 - Bodrum
Private transfer to your hotel in Bodrum on the Aegean Coast. Afternoon private city tour.
Day 13 - Bodrum
Half-day boat tour around Bodrum’s coves.
Day 14 - Ephesus
Private transfer to your hotel in the area near Ephesus.
Day 15 - Ephesus
Full-day private tour of ancient Ephesus and the Archaeological Museum, with included farm-fresh lunch.
Day 16 - Departure
Private transfer to the airport for departure.