Welcome to Istanbul, the city of dreams! Upon your arrival at the airport, TSG will be ready and waiting to transport you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you please, whether that means meeting up with your tour companions, taking it easy and unwinding, or embarking on one of our optional tours to discover the city.

(Breakfast and Dinner with alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. A neo-Byzantine style artifact can be seen on the square German Fountain, which was built in the nineteenth century. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)

Ephesus, an ancient city that has been in existence for 9000 years, is home to the Artemision, the largest temple dedicated to Artemis. This temple is widely recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In addition to the temple on Curetes Street, the Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and more in Ephesus will be visited next. After a lunch break at around 13:00, we will visit one of Turkey’s oldest handicrafts: a carpet weaving center, where you can explore one of the oldest handicrafts of Turks. 

Following this, the group will head to the Isa Bey Mosque in Seljuk, which showcases the unique characteristics of Turkish architecture during the Anatolian Principalities period. This mosque features an asymmetrical structure and domes decorated with Seljuk tiles, and it also bears the influence of the Umayyad mosque in Damascus, one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world. Legend has it that The Seven Sleepers, who were the first Christians in Ephesus fleeing from Emperor Decius, visited this mosque.

The tour will come to an end at approximately 17:00, and participants will be transported back to their all-inclusive hotel in Kusadasi, which provides food, alcohol, and soft drinks. The overnight stay will be in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Your hotel pick-up is scheduled for the morning, followed by a journey to Pamukkale, also known as the “cotton castle” due to its unique appearance. This natural wonder is a “must-see” site in Turkey, and it is truly one-of-a-kind in the world. The calcite-rich waters that came from a cliff that rises nearly 200 meters above the plain and provides a view of the area’s plain created the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and terraced basins. The water runs warm, with a temperature of 35 °C, and contains calcium bicarbonate. Once it loses its carbon dioxide, limestone deposits are left behind, which have formed the unique landscape of Pamukkale.

Hierapolis was built by the Attalid dynasty, who were Pergamon’s rulers, is the second stop of our tour. It is now protected as a cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO. Visitors can see the remains of numerous ancient Greek buildings at the location, including temples, baths, and others. Overnight in Pamukkale.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart for Konya early in the morning after breakfast, coffee, and rest breaks. We will have lunch in Konya and start the tour.

Our destination is the Mevlana Mausoleum and Museum, which is known for its magnificent green-tiled architecture. It is the final resting place of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, a revered Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic who lived in the 13th century. The interior of the mausoleum is decorated with intricate tile work, calligraphy, and Islamic art. Visitors can see the tombs of Mevlana, his family members, and several of his followers, who are also buried in the mausoleum. Then the tour will ride to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia. 

If you wish to join the optional hot air ballooning trip for tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. 

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

Our day starts early at 8:00 am as we embark on a journey towards Ankara, which is about 4 hours away. En route, we will make a stop at Salt Lake, a natural salt lake and the second-largest lake in Turkey, where you can admire the serene beauty of the surroundings. We will reach Ankara at around 12:30 pm, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break.

Post-lunch, we will visit the Ataturk Museum located at the Ataturk Mausoleum. Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, is an iconic figure, and the museum is a great place to learn about his life and contributions. After the tour, we will transfer you back to Istanbul, and the tour will conclude at approximately 9:00 pm. Spend the night in Istanbul and get ready for another exciting day ahead. 

(Breakfast included)

Today is the final day in Turkey. Get ready for your flight home with wonderful memories. Please remember that, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests. Safe travels until we meet again!