Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul & Bosphorus

   • Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00, do a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Enjoy a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus.

   Overnight: Istanbul/Boutique/Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

2. Day 2: Istanbul Old City & Flight to Kusadasi

   • After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city that covers two continents. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and the Hippodrome.

   • This afternoon, we will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Izmir and, upon arrival, transfer to Kusadasi.

   Overnight: Kusadasi/Boutique/Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel/(B, D)

3. Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi

   • Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

   Overnight: Kusadasi/Boutique/Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel/(B, D)

4. Day 4: Pamukkale, Hierapolis

   • This morning, enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

   Overnight: Pamukkale/4-star/Colossae Thermal Hotel/(B, D)

5. Day 5: Silk Road, Konya

   • Today, we travel the ancient Silk Road to visit the Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana Museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

   Overnight: Cappadocia/Boutique Cave/Elevres Stone House Hotel/(B, D)

6. Day 6: Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

   • Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.

   Overnight: Cappadocia/Boutique Cave/Elevres Stone House Hotel/(B, D)

7. Day 7: Ankara

   • Early morning, depart to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.

   Overnight: Istanbul/Boutique/Sirkeci Mansion Hotel/(B)

8. Day 8: Depart Istanbul

   • After breakfast, our tour concludes, and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)