Grand Turkey Explorer

Arrive at Istanbul Airport where you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey. The evening is free to explore the vibrant city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul

After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s iconic highlights. Visit the Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome), once the sporting and social center of Constantinople, followed by the stunning Blue Mosque with its exquisite blue Iznik tiles. Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia and the opulent Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman sultans. Enjoy shopping at the colorful Grand Bazaar, with its maze of shops. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Istanbul

Check out after breakfast and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia, a fairytale landscape dotted with unusual rock formations and cave dwellings. Rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Cappadocia

Start the day with a scenic tour through the magical valleys of Cappadocia. Visit Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, known for their unique rock formations. Continue to Avanos, famous for its pottery, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, explore Esentepe Panorama Point for breathtaking views, the Uchisar Castle, and the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, showcasing rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Overnight in Cappadocia

(Optional: Early morning hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.)

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Antalya. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Spend the evening relaxing by the Mediterranean coast or exploring the charming old town of Kaleiçi.
Overnight in Antalya

Discover Antalya’s scenic beauty and history on today’s guided tour. Visit the city’s highlights and enjoy the stunning Düden Waterfalls, where cascades meet the sea. Explore charming streets, ancient sites, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Antalya

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Pamukkale, a natural wonder. Arrive and check in at your hotel. Relax for the evening or take a stroll around this famous “Cotton Castle” town.
Overnight in Pamukkale

Enjoy a full-day tour of Pamukkale’s dazzling white terraces, known as cotton castles, created by mineral-rich thermal waters. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, with its well-preserved necropolis, grand theatre, Roman baths, and the Basilica of St. Philip. Experience a therapeutic dip in the hot spring pools believed to have healing properties. Lunch included during the tour.
Overnight in Pamukkale

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kusadasi, a lively coastal town near some of Turkey’s most impressive ruins. Arrive and check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the beach or local markets.
Overnight in Kusadasi

Step back in time on a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the world. Walk through the streets lined with temples, theatres, and Roman baths. Visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Later, enjoy Turkish handicrafts and travel to Sirince Village, a charming hilltop town famous for its wine. Taste the local fruit wines and soak in the rustic atmosphere. Lunch included during the tour.
Overnight in Kusadasi

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Izmir Airport for your onward flight. Your unforgettable Turkey adventure ends with wonderful memories.