Duration
12 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural
12-day private tour through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ankara, Kusadasi, Ephesus, and Pamukkale with hot air balloon ride and visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, ancient Ephesus, and thermal pools.
Itinerary
- Istanbul — 4 nights
- Cappadocia — 2 nights
- Ankara — 1 night
- Kusadasi — 2 nights
- Istanbul — 1 night
Places you'll see
Ephesus · Pamukkale
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites like Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
- Hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys
- Visit ancient Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
- Relax at Pamukkale's travertine thermal pools
- Discover Hattusa and Ankara's museums
- Bosphorus cruise with views of palaces and fortresses
Good to know
- Domestic flights included; hotel bookings are request-based and confirmed separately.
- Hot air balloon ride is optional and weather-dependent.
- Mosque visits may require modest dress; some sites may be replaced with alternatives.