Türkiye, Istanbul

Turkish Breeze 4^*

When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, meet your guide and set off on your full-day tour. Explore the Hagia Sophia, the largest building in the world after the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China. During the Byzantine period, it served as the city's religious centre. Next, visit Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the sultans and seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. Then continue to the Hippodrome, which was built by the Roman emperor Septimius Severus in 203 AD. This was the city's civil centre, where up to 100,000 spectators could gather. Finally, visit the Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmed I in 1616 and renowned for its six minarets and magnificent dome. It is one of Istanbul's most famous landmarks. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, which has 18 entrances and over 4,000 shops. It is one of the largest and most famous covered markets in the world.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and leave your luggage in the lobby. Meet your guide and begin your half-day tour. Visit the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar during the Ottoman period, where shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices imported from Egypt and Asia. Next, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise and take in the magnificent views of the city. During the cruise, you will pass notable landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and the parks and pavilions that line the shores of the Bosphorus.
After the tour, you will be driven to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your Cappadocia hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley, which is renowned for its pink-hued ridges. Then continue to Çavuşin, which is surrounded by the Red Valley. Here, you will explore the rock-cut houses and churches. Next, visit Pigeon Valley, which is famous for its dovecotes carved into volcanic rock formations. Pigeon Valley is a great place to walk and offers a peaceful atmosphere. Then, head to the Underground Cities, which were once a refuge for thousands of Christians. These ancient cities have eight levels connected by 30 km of corridors and were used until the 7th century AD. Explore rooms such as bedrooms, churches and food storage areas. Next, the tour continues to Ortahisar, which is known for its picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and large rock formation that resembles a castle.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, meet your guide for another full-day tour. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing rock-cut churches from the 9th century which are adorned with colourful frescoes. Next, head to Devrent Valley, which is renowned for its rock formations that resemble animals, making it seem like a natural sculpture zoo. Then visit Pasabag (Monks Valley), where you can see hermitages and fairy chimneys. Next, head to Avanos, where you can enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch and experience pottery-making with local artisans. Next, continue to Göreme Panorama to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the fairy chimneys. Then, drive to Uçhisar to visit the highest rock castle in Cappadocia, which offers stunning views of the region.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kayseri Airport for your onward flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, meet your driver and travel to your hotel.

Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day tour. First, visit Perge, one of the largest and most important ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. See the remains of the Agora, the Roman Baths, the Colonnaded Street, the Nympharium and the Grand Amphitheatre, which could accommodate 15,000 spectators. Next, visit the well-preserved Aspendos Theatre, which can hold 20,000 people and is still used for performances today. After enjoying a riverside lunch, head to the Kursunlu Waterfall to take in the stunning scenery. Return to Antalya at the end of the tour.

Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, check out and meet your guide for a full-day tour. First, visit Pamukkale, also known as the "Cotton Castle", renowned for its natural thermal spring terraces formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate. The site has long been used as a therapeutic spa. Next, explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, home to the largest necropolis in Anatolia, the Sacred Pool and other Roman-era ruins.
At the end of the tour, drive to Kusadasi.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day tour of ancient Ephesus. Begin with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where a small chapel has been built over the spot where she is said to have spent her final years. Next, explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. Highlights include the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Enjoy your final hotel breakfast before checking out. We will arrange your flight from Izmir to Istanbul according to your departure time.

Please be advised that the dates of excursions may be modified or cancelled due to technical requirements, weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

The maximum group size is 12 people.

Guaranteed departure: a minimum of 2 people. The supplier reserves the right to change the departure date if this minimum number is not reached.