Golden Triangle of Turkey

Day 1: Istanbul  ()

You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport and taken to your hotel. Today there is no scheduled activity, you will meet with our guide the next day at 09:00 AM-

(No long drive today.)

Day 2: Istanbul-Full Day Tour (B-L)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on a half-day tour of Istanbul to discover its most emblematic sights and monuments. Begin at the Hippodrome of Constantine, to explore the relics of what was once the center of mighty Constantinople during Byzantine times, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, broughtfrom Egypt to Constantinople in the 4th-century. Afterward, it's time to visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia Museum, which has served as both a Greek Orthodox Cathedral and an imperial mosque over the centuries. End the tour at Istanbul's most iconic landmark: the Blue Mosque, dating from the 17th-century and well-known for the hand-painted blue tiles of its interior. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul-Cappadocia (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar this morning to enjoy the diverse aromas before enjoying a laid-back Bosphorus Cruise, where you can admire the eclectic architecture of the city as you travel between Europe and Asia, watching the palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahce, and Beylerbeyi pass by you. Back on dry land, transfer to the airportfor aflight to Cappadocia, famed for its unique geological formations and ''fairy chimneys ''. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, soaking up the breathtaking sunset views across the magical landscapes of Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4: Cappadocia   (B/L/D)

    Breakfast at the hotel. We recommend starting the day with an unforgettable Hot Air Balloonflight over the landscapes of Cappadocia. Later in the morning, visit the beautiful Dervent Valley where you 'll see a large concentration of smallfairy chimneys and many unique rock formations, some of which resemble animals and human figures, hence the area has been nicknamed 'Imagination Valley. Continue to Pasabagi to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles and learn about the hermits who once lived here. In the afternoon, explore the Open-Air Museum of Goreme, where rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back as far as the ıoth-century. Inside the cave churches, you'll find amazing frescoes and wall paintings. It's clear ta see why this unique destination is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. After an action-packed day, return ta the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(No long drive today)

Day 5: Cappadocia-Konya-Pamukkale  (B/L/D)

Early in the morning, have a short photo break at the 13th-century Sultanhani Caravanserai the formal stopover place for the traders along the silk road before proceeding to Konya, The City of Hearts. Visit Mevlana Museum. During that period of cultural, political, and religious growth, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi founded Sufism, in the West known as the Whirling Dervishes. Then proceed to Pamukkale to have overnight in a thermal hotel.

(Cappadocia-Konya; 226 km-3.5 hours to drive.Konya-Pamukkale; 397 km-5.5 hours to drive)

Day 6: Pamukkale-Kuşadası (B/L/D)

Early in the morning, you have a chance to do hot-air balloon and enjoy the striking view of beautiful white travertines. After breakfast, have a shopping stop at the textile outlet as Denizli is the center of cotton production and textile manufacturing inTurkey. In this area visit fascinating white terraces, an important place for the healthcare of the people throughout history, and Hierapolis Ancient City. Then proceed to Selçuk, visit one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the World, Ephesus Ancient City. The city is mainly based on Roman structures and consists of the parliament building, agora, DomitianTemple, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Temple, Celsius Library, Grand theatre, streets, houses, and many others. Another place to visit will be the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Overnight in Kusadasi, one of the most popular resort towns in Turkey.

(Pamukkale-Kuşadası 190 km-3 hours to drive)

Day 7: Kusadasi-Istanbul  (B/)

Breakfast at the hotel. . Afterward, transfer ta IZMIR airport in flight back ta Istanbul. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a final evening at your leisure in Turkey, bargaining in the Grand Bazaar and dining on delicious Turkish cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 8:Istanbul-Fly (B)

Departure airport transfer and end of our services.

Note: Small changes may happen in the itinerary due to flights and unforeseen circumstances.