Arrival Istanbul and transfer domestic flight to Izmir. After Arrival Izmir, our guide will meet and welcome you. Then we will have lunch at a local restaurant .

Tour starts with Ephesus Museum that is one of the best-preserved classical cities in the eastern Mediterranean and a great example of Greco-Roman architecture. Always an important religious centre, Ephesus was founded by Ionian Greeks in the 11th century BC and flourished under Roman rule. The Greeks replaced the cult of the Anatolian fertility goddess Cybele with Artemis and built a fabulous temple in her honour. With the arrival of the Romans, it became the Temple of Diana and was one of the original seven wonders of the ancient world. We visit the vast amphitheatre, stroll the marble streets once graced by Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and marvel at the gymnasium, baths and wonderfully restored Library of Celsus.

After the visit to Ephesus, we will head to to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines.

Departing from Sirince and we will arrive at hotel in Kusadasi to have dinner and rest.

Today, after breakfast we will drive to the unique site of Pamukkale, also known as Cotton Castle. This spectacular natural phenomenon was created by deposits from thermal waters that cascaded down the mountainside over hundreds of years, forming myriad pools and terraces. As the water overflows from the pools, dazzling cream-coloured stalactites are formed that, from afar, resemble cotton or snow. The pools are filled with hot spring waters that supposedly have healing properties. Close to Pamukkale are the ruins of Hierapolis, which was founded by the King of Pergamon in 190 BC and by the 2nd century AD had become an important Roman bath centre. The extensive ruins of Hierapolis are well worth exploring and include a theatre, temple, holy area, monumental fountain, bath, basilica and necropolis. We will spend the afternoon discovering the travertines and ancient city. 

After tour, we will drive to hotel in Pamukkale to have diner and rest.

After breakfast, we drive to Fethiye by spending 3 hours on the roads, and we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will head to Oludeniz beach, here you will be able to relax on the beach and swim in the crystal clear Mediterranean waters. On your return journey, you will stop for beautiful photos.

After free time we will arrive at hotel in Fethiye to have dinner and rest.

This morning we will drive to Antalya and we will visit Aspendos, considered to be the best-preserved theatre of the ancient world. Once named Belkis, the city of Aspendos was founded by the Hittites, but it was Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) who ordered the 15,000-seater theatre to be built. After exploring the ancient site, which is still used for performances.

After lunch, we will visit the ancient Kaleiçi (old city). With its narrow, cobbled streets and historic Ottoman-era houses, the Kaleiçi has retained much of its historical character while hosting a plethora of bars, restaurants and shops. During our walk, you will see Hadrians Gate (also known as the Triple Gate due to its three archways), the old Roman harbour and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.

Our accommadation and dinner will be at hotel in Antalya.

This morning we will drive to Konya, known as Iconium in Roman times. Konya was an important city of the Seljuk Empire and is the birthplace of the mystic Sufi order popularly known as the Whirling Dervishes. we will visit the Mevlana Museum, the former home of the Whirling Dervishes and the location of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumis tomb. Mevlana, also known simply as Rumi, was a 13th century Anatolian mystic and Muslim saint whose poetry is known across the world. The museum is now a pilgrimage site and the buildings fluted dome of turquoise tiles is one of Turkeys most recognisable sights.

We continue to the fascinating Cappadocia region. Shaped by wind and water, the rock formations, rock-hewn churches, cave dwellings and underground cities must be seen to be believed! This afternoon we will visit the Sultanhani caravanserai, one of the largest in the world. Constructed in the 13th century, this Seljuk caravanserai was used as a rest stop for merchants and other travellers on the Silk Road.

Early in the morning, you have the option to experience a memorable hot air balloon ride over Cappadocias otherworldly fairy chimneys.

After breakfast, we will visit Cappadocia’s main attraction: the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, a vast monastic complex comprising churches, monasteries and dwellings, as well as its underground city. Thought to have started life as a Byzantine monastic settlement, Göreme Open Air Museum became a pilgrimage site during the 17th century and is a must-see location for all visitors to Cappadocia. The rock-hewn churches contain wonderful frescoes, whose colours are still vivid after hundreds of years.

We will also visit one of Cappadocias fascinating underground cities (Derinkuyu or Kaymakli, depending on availability and other local considerations). It is believed that these cities were formed as early as the 8th century BC by the Phrygian people to protect their inhabitants from wars and conflicts taking place above ground. The dwellings continued to be used until the early 20th century, when they were abandoned.

This morning we have an early departure for the charming UNESCO-listed town of Safranbolu. On the road we will visit Tuz Golu (Salt Lake) which is one the biggest lake in Turkey.

Arriving late in the afternoon, we will take an orientation walk around this quaint and picturesque town. Then arrival hotel to have dinner and rest.

In the mornig we will wander the cobblestone streets and take in the beautifully preserved timber houses with their distinctive red-tiled roofs. Safranbolu has a strong Ottoman heritage and is a great place to experience the Turkey of yesteryear.

After free time, we will drive to Istanbul.

After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus, past the European style palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, as well as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century. Also mansions and modern villas, which form the elegant sections of the city.  

After breakfast visit to St. Sophia Museum which is one of the great architectural marvels of the ancient world. We continue on to the Hippodrome, the sportive and political center of the Old City to see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and German Fountain. Afterwards, we visit the Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia and famous for its delicate blue tiles, and unique 6-minaret design. We then visit Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Empire for four centuries and visit the Treasury.  

Our adventure ends after breakfast in Istanbul. Free time until your transfer for your flight home.