Days/Nights
12D - 11N
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Your trip in a nutshell
Itinerary
Day - 1
Istanbul, First Light
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and take the evening at your own pace — tomorrow, the city opens up to you.
Day - 2
Sultans, Mosques & Markets
A sweeping day through Istanbul's Old City. The timeless Hagia Sophia, the luminous Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome, and the endlessly fascinating Grand Bazaar with nearly 4,000 shops. The afternoon is spent at the magnificent Topkapi Palace and the beautifully adorned Sultan Tombs — a fitting introduction to Turkey's imperial past.
Day - 3
Up, Up & Away to Cappadocia
Morning checkout and a flight to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV). Transfer to your cave hotel nestled in one of the world's most extraordinary landscapes. Spend the afternoon at leisure and let the magic of Cappadocia slowly sink in.
Day - 4
Valleys, Pottery & Ancient Frescoes
Start the day at Devrent Valley, where wind and time have carved the rock into remarkable fairy chimney shapes. Head to Avanos to watch local craftsmen work the distinctive red clay of the Kızılırmak River — a tradition stretching back to the Hittite period. After lunch, explore the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, where rock-hewn churches and chapels from the 10th to 13th centuries are decorated with vivid and remarkably well-preserved Byzantine frescoes.
Day - 5
Deep Underground, High Valleys
Deep Underground, High Valleys Descend into the fascinating Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City — an ancient subterranean network of tunnels, rooms, and passages that once sheltered entire communities. Emerge into daylight and hike the lush Ihlara Valley, carved by the Melendiz River, before taking in the sweeping views of Pigeon Valley as the day winds down.
Day - 6
The Turkish Riviera Beckons
A short flight brings you to sun-drenched Antalya, where the Taurus Mountains tumble into the turquoise Mediterranean. Check in and spend the afternoon at leisure — the coast is calling
Day - 7
Antalya's Timeless Old Quarter
Discover Antalya in full — the thundering Düden Waterfalls, the sweeping Konyaaltı Beach, and the enchanting old quarter of Kaleiçi where Roman-era Hadrian's Gate leads into a world of Ottoman architecture, the elegant Fluted Minaret, and the lively buzz of Palm Street.
Day - 8
Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle
One of Turkey's most iconic natural wonders deserves a full day. The gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale cascade down the hillside in breathtaking fashion, filled with warm mineral waters. Above them, the ancient city of Hierapolis reveals Roman Baths, the Apollon Temple, and layers of history. Cap it all with a swim in the Antique Pool — floating among sunken Roman columns. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day - 9
Kusadasi & the Aegean
Drive to Kusadasi, a charming Aegean port town with a beautiful marina and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Check in and spend the afternoon exploring the harbour or simply unwinding by the sea
Day - 10
Walking with the Ancients
A full day immersed in antiquity. Walk the marble-paved streets of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world — past the Library of Celsus, grand temples, and colonnaded avenues. Continue to the Isa Bey Mosque, the ancient Temple of Artemis, and the deeply revered House of the Virgin Mary
Day - 11
Back to Istanbul
Morning transfer to İzmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Check in and spend one final evening in this endlessly captivating city — a Bosphorus sunset, a rooftop dinner, or a last stroll through the old quarter
Day - 12
Until We Meet Again
After a leisurely final breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) for your flight home — carrying memories of fairy chimneys, ancient ruins, and cotton-white terraces that will last a lifetime.
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