ISTANBUL
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, meet your official guide and transfer to your hotel. This evening, you will be given a briefing about the tour followed by your dinner at a Turkish restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

ISTANBUL
Istanbul, founded in 13th century BC, had been the capital of the Roman and then the Ottoman Empire. Tour the Basilica of Hagia Sophia built in 537 AD, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, including its Harem where the Sultans lived for centuries. After your lunch break at Topkapi Palace visit the Byzantine Cisterns built by Justinian the Great. In the afternoon stroll through the Spice Market breathing in profusions of oriental spices. In the evening, enjoy your dinner at a local fish restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

BOSPHORUS
Start your day with the joy of sailing in between Asia and Europe on the waters of Bosphorus. After the Bosphorus cruise, visit Sadberk Hanim Museum famed for both archaeological and ethnographical displays. Driving over Bosphorus Bridge, reach the Asian shores of Istanbul and visit Beylerbeyi Palace built as a summer residence for the Ottoman Sultans. Following the sightseeing, drive to a hill-point to catch the panoramic view of Istanbul. After your lunch break at the most famous square of Turkey, Taksim Square, head on to the Grand Bazaar built in 15th century. Walk leisurely through its narrow alleys looking for bargains! This evening enjoy your dinner served at a Turkish tavern. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Reaching the core of this miraculous volcanic region, walk up to Uchisar rock-castle and observe the panoramic view. Carry on to Sinassos, former Greek village, for your lunch break and a breathtaking walking tour of the village and its Byzantine churches. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA
A full-day of hiking in the volcanic region of Cappadocia! In the morning visit the abandoned hermitage of Pasabag Valley and Goreme Open Air Museum and see fascinating samples of Medieval frescoes in rock-cut churches. In the afternoon tour the underground city of Özkonak. Cappadocia is famous for its talented artists: Visit a pottery workshop hewn into the rocks and receive an educational lecture by the local potters. Dinner will be served at a rock-carved traditional tavern, watching local dancers demonstrating traditional folk dances. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

KONYA
Leaving the region of Cappadocia, drive through the vast wheat fields of Central Turkey to reach Konya, hometown of Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the founder of Sufism in Asia Minor, and the Karatay Medrese, that still maintains its superb tile decoration. Dinner and overnight in Konya.

ANTALYA
Following a scenic route over Taurus Mountains, reach the shores of Mediterranean. In the afternoon, tour the two major Roman sites of south coast of Turkey, Aspendos and Perge. The former one is well-known for its massive theatre while the latter will dazzle your eyes with its colossal Roman bath and its Biblical history. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

GOCEK
Leaving the city of Antalya, drive over the Taurus Mountains and get to Göcek, a cozy seaside village on the Aegean. Board your Gulet yacht and start enjoying the turquoise colored waters of southwest Turkey. Dinner and overnight on Gulet yacht.

EKINCIK
The time spent on deck features visiting fascinating ancient ruins of Caunos, swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise colored bays. You will feel most accommodated by the facilities of your Gulet yacht and will taste delicious recipes of Mediterranean cuisine.

BODRUM
Docking at the port of Marmaris, a resort town on the Aegean, drive over the Aegean mountains covered with pine forests and reach Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassos. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

KUSADASI
In the morning tour the Crusader Castle of St.Peter built by the Knights of St.John, and see the Underwater Archaeology Museum. Continue to the site of Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, built in 4th century BC. After strolling through markets of Bodrum, continue to Kusadasi by the scenic shores of Bafa Lake. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

IZMIR
After breakfast, tour the Roman City of Ephesus, visiting the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and the Roman Theatre. Carry on to the Archaeological Museum to see the works of art excavated from Ephesus. After feasting at a local restaurant for lunch, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have lived and died. Leaving Ephesus, head on to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Enjoy your farewell dinner in a traditional Ottoman style restaurant! Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

TRANSFER
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your homebound flight.