Cultural Triangle of Turkey 5 Star - 8 Days
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Istanbul - Take in the colossal Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, and browse the bustling Grand Bazaar, Cappadocia - Uncover the unique landscape, rock-cut churches, and cave cities of the Devrent Valley and Goreme, and opt for a hot air balloon ride over the region, Ephesus - See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and admire the colonnaded Library of Celsus and the amphitheatre, Derinkuyu Underground City - Explore this ncredible subterranean network, carved deep into the earth and featuring an intricate system of dwellings, stables, cellars, churches, and wineries, Pamukkale - Enjoy a dip in the thermal pools and walk along the beautiful white calcium terraces that have formed over thousands of years, Hierapolis - Explore this hill-top Roman spa town and opt for a dip in Cleopatra's Pool to swim amongst historic marble Roman ruins
Availability
From 2025-04-20 to 2026-01-01
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What's included
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners.
5 nights 5-star hotels & 2 nights Cave hotel in Cappadocia.
3 internal flights (Istanbul - Kayseri, Kayseri - Izmir & Pamukkale - Istanbul).
Private airport transfers on days 1, 3, 5 and 8.
Shared sightseeing in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale (with others in max group of 14 passengers.
Private guide is available for a supplement).
English-speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide for all included sightseeing.
All relevant transfers in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
Transportation for sightseeing tours in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle/coach.
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing.
Itinerary
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Day 1, Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer from the airport to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to relax in the hotel or head out and explore the only city in the world to straddle two continents!
No meals included.
Day 2, Istanbul
Enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour of the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople. You will see highlights of the city including the iconic exterior of Hagia Sophia, which was built by Emperor Justinian in the year 537 AD and was the largest church in Christendom for a thousand years!
Take in the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the beautiful Blue Mosque before venturing into the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, which is a delightful assault on the senses. The evening is at leisure, or you could opt for a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Europe and Asia (book and pay locally).
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3, Cappadocia
Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia. Say goodbye to Istanbul as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. From here you will be transported to Cappadocia, the land of subterranean cave cities and rock castles.
Our first stop in this remarkable region will be the Devrent Valley, which is often called the Imaginary Valley because thousands of years of erosion mean that many of the rock formations here look like animals - keep your eyes out for the camel, alligator, and dolphin! You'll also see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles at Pasabagi (Monk's Valley). After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay used by the local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey.
After lunch, visit the incredible open-air museum at Goreme, where you will explore some of the centuries-old rock-cut cave churches and other settlements. Following this visit, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 4, Cappadocia
This morning there's the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail serenely over Cappadocia on an optional hot air balloon ride (book and pay locally).
Later, enjoy a scenic hike through the Ihlara Valley, a stunning landscape shaped by the volcanic activity of Mt. Hasan. The valley, nourished by the meandering Melendiz River near Belisirma, offers a serene and picturesque trail. Continue to Selime to explore its remarkable hollowed-out citadel and ancient churches, where fairy chimneys gracefully dot the steep hillsides. Also, visit Yaprakhisar village, a perfect spot to capture memorable photos of this enchanting region.
The journey also includes stops at the picturesque Pigeon Valley and the fascinating Derinkuyu Underground City. This remarkable subterranean complex features dwellings, stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, and even wineries. Once used as a refuge by Christian communities, it offers a glimpse into a unique and resilient way of life.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Kusadasi
Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir - Kusadasi. Say goodbye to Cappadocia as you are transferred to the airport for your included flight west to Izmir. From here you will be transported to the popular beach resort town of Kusadasi. The evening is at leisure.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 6, Ephesus
Today there is a full-day tour of the legendary ancient city of Ephesus. The city dates back centuries and there are relics from the ancient Greek and Roman empires. One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World was once found here, the Temple of Artemis. Sadly it has been completely destroyed apart from a single column which you will see. The main highlights of Ephesus are the striking colonnaded Library of Celsus and the amphitheatre. This had a capacity of 25,000, which made it the largest amphitheatre in the ancient world.
There's also a visit to the House of Mother Mary, where the Virgin Mary is alleged to have spent her final years. After the tour, you will return to Kusadasi.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 7, Pamukkale
Kusadasi - Pamukkale. Leave Kusadasi and travel to Pamukkale, a jaw-dropping region where white calcium formations have built up over thousands of years due to the chemical properties of water in the area. The results are the 'cotton castles' and thermal pools of Pamukkale. Take a walk along the white water terraces known as travertines and enjoy a dip in the man-made pools at the bottom.
There is also a visit to the Roman spa town of Hierapolis, which was built by this historic civilization to make the most of the travertines. Explore the ruins and opt for a swim in Cleopatra's Pool. It was reportedly a gift to the Egyptian pharaoh from Marc Anthony and is the only place in the world where you can swim amongst real Roman columns; an earthquake hit the site in the 7th century which caused a nearby Temple of Apollo to collapse into the pool.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 8, Istanbul
Pamukkale - Istanbul. Transfer to Denizli Airport today for your included flight back to Istanbul, where your tour comes to an end.
Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Istanbul then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You can also opt to exclude the flight back to Istanbul if you wish.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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