Türkiye, Istanbul

Guaranteed change of scenery tour 6 nights

After arriving in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Dinner at leisure.

After breakfast, set off on a full day of sightseeing in Istanbul. First, you will visit the renovated Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. This incredibly beautiful mosque is famous for its blue Iznik tiles (from Nicaea) and is unique in having six minarets.

Lunch.

Afterwards, continue to the Hippodrome, once the vast arena at the heart of sporting events (such as chariot races and athletics) and political activities in the ancient city.

Finally, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world, with almost 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, and carpets.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Domestic flight: Istanbul - Ankara.

Visit the Hittite Museum and the Atatürk Mausoleum.

Discover the fascinating history of Anatolian civilisations at the Hittite Museum, a must-see attraction in Ankara. Browse unique collections of Hittite, Phrygian and Urartian artefacts displayed in a restored Ottoman bazaar.

The mausoleum is a grandiose monument dedicated to the founder of the Turkish Republic. Take a stroll around the majestic esplanade and explore the museum that traces his life and legacy. This is a place charged with emotion and symbolism that is essential for understanding Turkey's modern history.

After lunch, depart for Cappadocia.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit the underground city of Özkonak in the morning. Discover its tunnels, dwellings and ingenious defence systems.

Then, visit the Citadel of Uçhisar, the highest point in Cappadocia, which offers exceptional panoramic views. Climb its rock-cut passages and learn about its unique history.

After lunch, head to the Göreme Valley and the open-air museum.

Finally, visit the Valley of the Pigeons and Avanos, which are famous for their picturesque landscapes and rock-carved pigeon lofts.

Admire the unique volcanic formations and learn about the importance of pigeons in the local culture.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Depart early for Pamukkale. Along the way, visit the 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai, "Sultanhan".

Stop for lunch halfway and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis.

See the ruins of the largest necropolis in the ancient world, the Roman baths, the basilica and the Cotton Cliffs, then drive to the Pamukkale Hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast.

Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary and visit the site.

After lunch, drive to Ephesus, the former capital of Roman Asia Minor.

Here, you will have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Odeon, the Hercules Gate, Hadrian's Temple, the magnificent Library of Celsus, the Agora and the fantastic Greco-Roman theatre.

At the end of the tour, drive to Izmir Airport for your internal flight back to Istanbul.

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be driven to your hotel.

Dinner at leisure.

After breakfast, depart for Istanbul Airport for your flight home.

This itinerary may be subject to change for technical, weather-related or organisational reasons.

Maximum group size: 35 people.

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