Your adventure begins early with pickup from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, the two gateways to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and you’ll begin your exploration of North Cappadocia.

North Cappadocia Highlights

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – spirited rock formations shaped by volcanic erosion
• Pasabag (Monks Valley) – striking fairy chimneys once inhabited by hermit monks
• Avanos – historic pottery town knitted along the banks of the Kızılırmak River, where you’ll witness traditional ceramics craftsmanship
• Zelve Open-Air Museum – cave dwellings and monastic settlements carved into the soft rock
• Uchisar Castle – panoramic viewpoint giving a 360° vista over Cappadocia’s unique terrain

After an enriching day of exploration, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, check-in, and enjoy a relaxed evening. You may choose to experience optional activities such as a Turkish night show, an ATV safari, or simply relax in the atmospheric village.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal(s): Lunch

OPTIONAL SERVICE: You can begin your day with an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering spectacular aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys.

After breakfast and check-out, depart around 09:30 AM for the South Cappadocia Tour. This scenic full-day exploration takes you through valleys, caves, and historical sites.

South Cappadocia Highlights

• Red Valley – dramatic red-hued rock landscapes
• Rose Valley – 5 km scenic hike with hidden rock-cut churches
• Cavusin Village – ancient settlement known for its cave homes and established history
• Pigeon Valley – carved pigeon houses and panoramic views
• Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City – extensive subterranean complexes once used by early Christians

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for domestic flight to Izmir(direct or connecting flight via Istanbul) in the evening.

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast and check-out, depart for a full-day guided Ephesus tour, exploring one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities and its surrounding historical landmarks.

• Ephesus Ancient City – marble streets, monumental ruins, and classical Roman architecture
• Temple of Hadrian – elegant Roman structure with detailed stone carvings
• Great Theatre – massive amphitheatre once used for performances and public gatherings
• Trajan Fountain – impressive Roman fountain dedicated to Emperor Trajan
• House of the Virgin Mary – sacred pilgrimage site believed to be her final residence
• Temple of Artemis – remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• Isa Bey Mosque – historic Seljuk-era mosque known for its elegant architecture

At the end of the tour, return to Kuşadası before boarding an evening intercity coach to Çanakkale. Upon arrival late at night, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight in Çanakkale.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, and check out the hotel, begin a full-day guided exploration of Troy and the historic Gallipoli battlefields, combining ancient mythology with World War I history.

• Troy Ancient City – archaeological ruins representing multiple civilizations spanning thousands of years
• Trojan Horse Replica – symbolic monument connected to the legendary Trojan War
• Ancient City Walls & Altars – remains of temples, fortifications, and ceremonial structures
• ANZAC Cove – historic Gallipoli landing site honoring ANZAC soldiers
• Brighton Beach – important coastal landing area during the Gallipoli Campaign
• Lone Pine Memorial – Australian memorial commemorating fallen soldiers
• Johnston’s Jolly – preserved trench site between Turkish and ANZAC front lines
• 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial – tribute to the Ottoman soldiers of Gallipoli
• Chunuk Bair Memorial – significant New Zealand memorial overlooking the peninsula

Following the tour, depart for Istanbul by intercity coach, arriving late in the evening.

End of our services.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch