Day 1 - Istanbul / Izmir

Arrival in Istanbul . Full day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place, then visit the St. Sophia Museum which is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times. Finally the famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was built as the home of the Ottoman sultans, where lunch will be served. After lunch the World Famous Imperial Jewelry and Chinese Porcelain sections will be visited, and then transfer to airport for flight to Izmir by THY. Meet at Izmir Airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - Izmir / Pamukkale

Following breakfast, we drive to Selçuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary on top of Mt. Coressos. Leaving there, our memorable visit to Ephesus will begin as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) from a distance and the Basilica of St. John, followed by lunch in the township of Selçuk. After lunch, we will visit the famous local production center for leather garments whereby after a live Fashion Show, time will be allocated for shopping and then continue to Pamukkale. You will tour the Antique City of Hierapolis where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertines in the form of white terrace and basins. After a picture break, dinner and overnight in Pamukkale where you can enjoy hot-spring swimming pool at the hotel.

Day 3 - Pamukkale / Konya / Cappadocia

Following an early breakfast we will drive through an interesting landscape where peasants make their living, to have lunch en route before arriving in Konya. Konya was the center of the Selçuk Empire as well as the city of Mevlana and his Whirling Dervishes. After visiting the Mevlana Museum, we will continue to Cappadocia viewing the Sultanhani Caravanserai en route. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4 - Cappadocia

Today we visit the incredible Underground City of Kaymakli where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith. Picture stops will be given at the Valley of the Birds and at the foot of the Uçhisar Castle. Afterwards proceed to the Göreme Valley to visit the rock carved churches hollowed out of volcanic ash. Lunch will be at Avanos Village followed by the famous local pottery and carpet shows allowing ample time for shopping in the afternoon. Also time will be allocated for the local souvenir shopping before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
OPTIONAL: Belly Dance show at Restaurant

Day 5 - Cappadocia / Ankara / Istanbul

In the morning, drive to Ankara to visit the Atatürk Mausoleum (1881-1938), founding father of the Turkish Republic. After lunch visit the well-known Museum of Ancient Anatolian Civilizations with its great Hittite Collection and then continue to airport for flight to Istanbul by THY. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - Istanbul / Departure

Free until Departure.