10 DAYS MOSAICS OF TURKEY

Transfer: Road Transfer

Arriving into Istanbul, we drive 44km or about 1 hour into the city centre.

Istanbul Bosphorus and Dolmabahce Palace Tour (Half Day)

Long renowned as the meeting point between Europe and Asia, marvel at gorgeous palaces, castles and villas on a 2-hour private Bosphorus cruise. You will visit one of the largest palaces in Turkey, Dolmabahçe Palace (closed Mon), with its eclectic influences of Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical and Ottoman architectures.

Istanbul Sultanahmet Historic District & Spice Bazaar Tour (Full Day)

We dedicate the entire day to explore the Sultanahmet historic district, dotted with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Finally, we conclude at the Spice Bazaar to learn about various ingredients stacked in colourful mounds.

Istanbul Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar Tour (Full Day)

Today, we will visit the Topkapi Palace (closed Tue) before the full crowd arrives, once the centre of power of the Ottoman and now a fantastic museum showcasing weapons, jewelleries, miniatures and relics from the Ottoman times. Practice your bargaining skills at the Grand Bazaar (closed Sun). Boasting more than 3,000 shops, it is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered bazaar!

Istanbul Lesser-Known Gems Discovery (Half Day)

We will discover the lesser-known gems of Istanbul. Step into the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora with some of the oldest-surviving Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. Continue to the atmospheric Suleymaniye Mosque, located at the highest end of the city.

Transfer: Road Transfer

Afterwards, we drive 43km or about 1 hour to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Flight

Take your flight from Istanbul to Denizli.

Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Arriving in Denizli, we drive 76km or about 1 hour to your accommodation in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale Calcium Terrace and Archaeological Sites (Half Day)

Rise early this morning and beat the crowd into the glistening Pamukkale calcium terraces, before visiting the nearby archaeological sites of Hierapolis and Laodicea.

Aphrodisias Admiration

En route 78km or about 1.5 hours to Aphrodisias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Greek goddess of love surprisingly not overrun by tourists.

Transfer: Road Transfer

After a further 145km or about 2 hours, we retreat into your accommodation.

Ephesus Tour (Full Day)

Let us whisk you into Ephesus, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As you wander through monumental UNESCO-listed ruins such as the Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, House of the Virgin Mary and the Ephesus Museum, one can imagine how life must have been like at the commercial centre of the ancient world.

Bergama Tour (Full Day)

Bergama is located 186km or about 2.5 hours per way from Sirince. Once the capital of the East Roman Empire, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bergama is equally impressive, boasting the ancient world’s second largest library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the epic Altar of Zeus, as well as the Roman Medical Center ruins of Asclepion. Take a cable car up to the Acropolis before exploring the lower Agora terraces. Bergama is located 186km or about 2.5 hours per way from Sirince.

Transfer: Hotel to Airport

Today we will drive 86km or about 1 hour to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

Flight

You will take a 1.5 hours domestic flight to Kayseri (no direct flights on Wednesday).

Cappadocia Rose & Red Valley Hike (Half Day)

From Kayseri, we will drive 74km or about 1 hour to Cappadocia. Enjoy a hike through Rose & Red Valley with its fairy chimneys and colourful sediments, best seen during early morning or late afternoon.

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride

Rise early for a rewarding hot air balloon ride as you soar above the magical landscapes of Cappadocia.

Goreme Open Air Museum Tour (Half Day)

Continue to Goreme Open Air Museum with its unique cave frescoes. Discover the surreal pinnacles and bizarre shapes of Love Valley, Monk’s Valley (Pasabagi), Zelve Valley, Imagination Valley (Devrent), Urgup, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar Castle.

Transfer: Road Transfer

At the end of the day, we transfer 38km or about 45mins to Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport, where you will board your flight home.