Overnight in Cappadocia
Arrive at Istanbul International Airport and connect to your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet your driver at Cappadocia Airport and transfer to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and settle in.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Begin before sunrise with a hot air balloon experience (approx. 4:00 AM pickup). After a light breakfast, head to the launch site and watch the balloons inflate before taking off for a once-in-a-lifetime flight over Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys. After landing, receive your flight certificate and return to the hotel around 7:00 AM for a second breakfast.
Later, meet your guide (suggested pickup: 10:00 AM) and explore the quieter southern side of Cappadocia. Visit the former Greek village of Mustafapaşa to see beautifully preserved stone houses and experience authentic local life in the countryside. Enjoy a homemade lunch before continuing to Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the region’s most impressive subterranean settlements.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Start a comprehensive tour of Cappadocia. Visit Devrent (Imagination) Valley and walk among the fairy chimneys of Pasabağ (Monks Valley). Continue to the Zelve Open Air Museum to see troglodyte cave dwellings carved into volcanic rock.
After lunch in Avanos, enjoy a pottery demonstration using traditional kick-wheel techniques. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum to admire the best-preserved frescoes of the late Byzantine era.
End the day with Turkish coffee at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver around 9:30 AM and drive to Selime Cathedral, a remarkable rock-cut complex and one of the largest religious structures in the region. Continue to Ihlara Valley for an easy walk along the Melendiz River near Belisırma Village, surrounded by greenery and dramatic cliffs.
On the way back, you may stop at a local stone workshop to learn about Turkey’s semi-precious stones (optional).
In the evening, an optional cooking class experience can be arranged for dinner.
Overnight in Antalya
After breakfast, depart Cappadocia for a scenic drive to Antalya (approx. 7 hours with breaks). Stop at Sultanhanı Caravanserai, the largest Seljuk caravanserai on the Silk Road. Continue to Konya for lunch and visit the Mevlana Museum, the spiritual home of Rumi and the whirling dervish tradition.
Then travel south over the Taurus Mountains with breathtaking landscapes before arriving in Antalya, the Turkish Riviera. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Antalya
Explore Perge, once the capital of the ancient Pamphylia region, featuring an impressive colonnaded street, agora, and monumental fountains. Continue to Aspendos to see one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world (built in 155 AD).
Enjoy lunch near the Eurymedon River before returning to your hotel.
In the evening, Antalya’s Kaleiçi Old Town is perfect for a relaxed stroll among cafés, music, and lively streets.
Overnight in Kaş
After breakfast, drive to Demre to visit the Church of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus). Continue along one of Turkey’s most scenic coastal roads to Kale–Üçağız, where you will enjoy a memorable boat trip to the sunken city of Kekova, including a barbecue lunch on board.
Explore the charming village of Simena and, if you wish, walk up to its medieval castle for panoramic views. Meet your driver and transfer to Kaş.
Overnight in Kaş
Enjoy a slower-paced day in Kaş. After breakfast, visit nearby Antiphellos Ancient City, once a Lycian port town, known today for its hillside theater and scattered sarcophagi.
The rest of the day is free for seaside cafés, boutique shops, or simply relaxing in town.
Overnight in Pamukkale
After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale (approx. 4.5 hours). Explore the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis, a famous thermal healing center since antiquity. Visit the Roman baths, theaters, and the ancient pool often associated with Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
Transfer to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Kuşadası
After breakfast, drive to Geyre village to explore Aphrodisias, one of Anatolia’s most impressive archaeological sites, renowned for its sculpture school and exquisite marble artistry. Visit highlights such as the Tetrapylon, stadium, theater, and museum.
After lunch, continue to Kuşadası (approx. 2.5 hours) and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Kuşadası
Begin with the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the greatest cities of the classical world. Visit the Library of Celsus, Terrace Houses, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, and the grand theater.
After lunch in Selçuk, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site. End the day in Şirince, a charming village known for stone houses and local wines, before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
Private transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
Spend a full day in Sultanahmet: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy lunch with views of Hagia Sophia before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
Explore the Spice Market and take a public ferry cruise between Europe and Asia — a classic Istanbul experience. Visit Rüstem Pasha Mosque, continue to Süleymaniye Mosque, and end the day in the Grand Bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Private transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home or onward destination.
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A perfectly balanced journey combining Cappadocia’s landscapes, the Turquoise Coast’s charm, Aegean antiquity, and a grand Istanbul finale — fully customizable for your travel pace and interests.
