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10D - 9N
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Your trip in a nutshell
Itinerary
Day - 1
Istanbul, Where it All Begins
Arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and transfer to your hotel. The city buzzes with life just outside your window — but tonight, settle in and rest
Day - 2
The Soul of the Old City
A day steeped in layers of history. Hagia Sophia's towering dome, the Blue Mosque's luminous Iznik tiles, and the Hippodrome's ancient monuments set the stage before you plunge into the Grand Bazaar — a magnificent labyrinth of nearly 4,000 shops. The afternoon brings the imperial grandeur of Topkapi Palace and the quiet dignity of the Ottoman Sultan Tombs.
Day - 3
Into the Valley of Fairy Chimneys
Morning checkout and a flight to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV). Transfer to your Cappadocia hotel and take the afternoon to rest. Outside, a landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic eruptions is waiting patiently for you.
Day - 4
Cappadocia North
Walk through Devrent Valley's remarkable fairy chimney formations, visit Avanos where potters have shaped red river clay since the Hittite era, and spend the afternoon at Göreme Open Air Museum — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where rock-carved churches are filled with stunning Byzantine frescoes dating back over a thousand years
Day - 5
Cappadocia South
Descend into the remarkable Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City, once home to thousands of people seeking refuge beneath the earth. Trek through the lush green corridor of Ihlara Valley carved by the Melendiz River, and end the day at the sweeping viewpoints of Pigeon Valley
Day - 6
Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle
A full day at one of Turkey's most iconic landmarks. The snow-white travertine terraces of Pamukkale cascade down the hillside like frozen waterfalls, filled with warm mineral-rich waters. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis above, visit the Roman Baths, Apollon Temple, and take a relaxing dip in the legendary Antique Pool — where you swim among submerged Roman columns. Overnight in Pamukkale
Day - 7
Kusadasi & the Aegean Coast
Transfer to Kusadasi, a lively Aegean resort town with a beautiful harbour and easy charm. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure — the sea is right there.
Day - 8
Echoes of Ephesus
Step into one of the ancient world's greatest and best-preserved cities. Walk the marble streets of Ephesus, past grand temples, colonnaded avenues, and the famous Library of Celsus. Continue to the Isa Bey Mosque, the ancient Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the World — and the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site
Day - 9
Kusadasi to Istanbul
Morning transfer to İzmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Check into your hotel and spend a final evening in the city — perhaps a Bosphorus cruise, a rooftop dinner, or one last walk through the Grand Bazaar.
Day - 10
Until Next Time
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) for your journey home
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