Welcome to Turkey!

Istanbul or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, settling into the city or exploring its lively streets filled with history, flavors, and charm.

Where Empires Meet

After breakfast, meet your guide and set out on a full-day exploration of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks:

• Hagia Sophia: Once the largest building in the world, a symbol of Byzantine brilliance and Ottoman grandeur.

• Topkapi Palace: The opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years.

• Hippodrome: Once the heart of Byzantine life, this vast arena hosted chariot races and imperial ceremonies.

• Blue Mosque: Known for its exquisite blue tiles, graceful domes, and six elegant minarets.

• Grand Bazaar: Lose yourself in a maze of over 4,000 shops selling everything from carpets to spices.

After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir, followed by a drive to Kusadasi.

Walk Through Ancient History

Start your day exploring Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities of the ancient world.

• House of the Virgin Mary: A sacred pilgrimage site where it’s believed Mary spent her final years.

• Ephesus Ancient City: Marvel at the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and marble-paved streets that once hosted philosophers and apostles alike.

• Temple of Artemis: Visit the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

After the tour, return to your hotel in Kusadasi.

The Cotton Castle of Turkey

After breakfast, embark on a full-day trip to Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Walk along the glimmering white terraces filled with mineral-rich thermal waters.

• Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, known for its Roman theater, necropolis, and Sacred Pool where ancient columns lie submerged.

• Learn about the healing properties of Pamukkale’s springs, long cherished since Roman times.

After the tour, transfer to Cardak Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul from a New Perspective

Begin your half-day tour with a visit to the Spice Bazaar, filled with aromatic herbs, teas, Turkish delights, and colorful stalls.
Then, embark on a Bosphorus Cruise, gliding between Europe and Asia:

• Admire Istanbul’s skyline dotted with domes and minarets.

• See landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, , and traditional Ottoman mansions along the waterfront.

The afternoon is free for shopping or relaxing.

Farewell to Turkey

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Your Anatolia Expedition ends here — with unforgettable memories of Turkey’s history, beauty, and warm hospitality.