ISTANBUL
Arriving in Istanbul, meet your official guide and transfer to your hotel. In the evening enjoy a welcome cocktail and a briefing about the tour, followed by your dinner at a Turkish restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

ISTANBUL
Founded in 13th century BC, Greeks, Romans and the Ottoman Turks left their traces of culture and architecture in Istanbul. Begin your sightseeing from the Basilica of Hagia Sophia built in 6th century. Carry on to the fascinating Byzantine Cisterns before you visit the tile-decorated Blue Mosque that greets the Roman square of the Hippodrome. Continue to Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans, which serves as a museum with exclusive collection of porcelains, tiles and the Royal Treasury. Walk through the corridors of the Harem to appreciate the oriental décor. In the evening dine out in a traditional Turkish tavern. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

BOSPHORUS
Start your sightseeing visiting the Spice Market of 17th century and board your private boat for the Bosphorus Cruise; a unique and an unforgettable experience. After gazing leisurely at the display of Mediterranean fish in the local fish markets, visit Sadberk Hanim Museum to see its displays of folk-arts. Conclude the day wandering through the streets of the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy your dinner at an Ottoman style restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIA
This morning transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your domestic flight to Ankara, the capital of modern Turkey, founded by Hittites in 3rd millennia BC. Reaching Ankara, tour the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey. Continue to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to see incredible variety of tools and terracotta items dating back to 7000 BC. In the afternoon, head on to Cappadocia. Checking in your hotel later in the afternoon, you can have a dip in the swimming pool before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA
You have two full-days to explore the wonders of the volcanic region of Cappadocia where nature functioned as the master sculptor. Among the places of interest you will visit are the rock carved chapels of Goreme Monastic Center, underground city of Özkonak and the hermitages of Pasabag Valley. Later in the day enjoy the awesome panoramic view of Uchisar. Tonight join a folkloric dance show in an authentic rock-carved tavern. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast leave the hotel for the valley of Soganli famed for its domed Byzantine Churches and the handmade Turkish dolls. Sinassos is an interesting town where the old rock-built houses constitute an authentic atmosphere. In the afternoon take the opportunity to have a look at the workshops of the local potters. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

ANTALYA
This morning heading for Antalya, en route you will visit the 13th century caravanseraglio built for the Silk Road traders, and the city of Konya, hometown of the whirling dervishes, and see the Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of Sufism in Asia Minor. Driving over Taurus Mountains, reach the gulf of Antalya and tour the Roman theater of Aspendos. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

ANTALYA
In the morning visit the Roman city of Perge, and continue to the Archaeological Museum of Antalya and observe the artworks unearthed from Perge. In the afternoon have a dip into the cool waters of Mediterranean at your hotel! Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

PAMUKKALE
Leaving for Pamukkale, en route tour Aphrodisias, the Roman city that has the best preserved stadium of Roman Era. In the afternoon, arrive at Pamukkale to walk in the calcium pools and visit the Roman City of Hierapolis. Checking in the hotel, enjoy the thermal waters of its pools. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

IZMIR
Driving through the Meander Valley, reach the Roman city of Ephesus and visit its temples and theaters. Continue to the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent the last days of her life with St.John. Seeing the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis, drive on to Izmir (Smyrna), Homer's hometown. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.

CANAKKALE
Continuing northwards, reach Pergamon, known for the altar of Zeus and its health center. Walk through the remains of the Acropolis and the ancient hospital, Asclepion, of the old city. Head on to Homeric Troy, and visit the land where Achilles fought with Hector. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

BURSA
After breakfast, continue to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Reaching Bursa, visit the Silk Markets and the Green Mosque, famous for its attractive tiles. This is the city famous for its thermal waters and Turkish Baths! Dinner and overnight in Bursa.

ISTANBUL
Depart for Istanbul. En route visit Iznik, ancient Nicea, famed for the remains of Basilica of Saint Sophia and the Roman City Walls. This evening enjoy your farewell dinner at a local fish restaurant! Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Transfer
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Atatürk Airport for your homebound flight.