İstanbul Duration: 8 hours | Pick up/Drop point: Hotel | Transfers: Shared transfers Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour. The representative will pick you up around 8:30 Am from the hotel in a shared transport and take you to explore the ancient charm of the city. You will be brought to Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. Visit the timeless architectural genius of Hagia Sophia which had its journey as a church, mosque, and now a museum. Head towards the Hippodrome of Constantinople and marvel at the site's impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. Blue Mosque offers a blend of Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, making it one of the most unique structures in the world and the blue Iznik tile design on the interior of the domes perfectly describes its brilliance of it. Next, you would continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, you will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. Continue with your journey and head towards Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. After this eventful day, you’ll head back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul

İstanbul, Turkey Duration: 10 hours (approx) | Transfers: Shared | Pick up/ Drop Point: Hotel | Pickup Time: 08:30 A.M. Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast and enjoy a full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman State as well as one of the most industrialized metropolitan centres in the country. Take the ferry from Yenikapi to Yalova, after which you will be escorted by bus to Bursa. On arrival in Bursa, visit the historical covered bazaar and Ulu Cami, the Grand Mosque. Get a chance to see the magical beauty of Bursa by cable car, an optional excursion that depends upon the weather conditions. Visit the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum before beginning the return journey back. Return back to your hotel in Istanbul and enjoy an overnight stay in Istanbul.

Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey Duration: 6 Hours | Pick up/drop point: Hotel | Transfers: Shared Transfers Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for a wonderful cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. The representative will pick you up from the hotel at around 10:00 AM in a shared transport and take you to Eminonu pier/Kabatas pier/Besiktas pier to board the cruise. Enjoy a delightful session of a half-day cruise ride along the Bosphorus Strait and withness the division of the European side and Asian side. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise between two continents that offer panoramic views of charming towns with traditional wooden Ottoman houses, palaces and castles along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait. First, pass along the Golden Horn, a natural horn-shaped bay, dividing the European side of Istanbul into two. Historic wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and remains of the Roman Wall will be viewed from the cruise as you pass through Golden Horn Bay. You can go to the upper deck and capture the sight of the beautiful monuments of Istanbul. Next, make a stop for an hour and witness the charm of Rumeli Fortress, a 550-year-old fortress located on the European side of the Bosphorus After exploring the European side, head towards the Asian side. Take another stop at Beylerbeyi Palace and witness the architectural brilliance of this beautiful palace. Board the cruise again and witness uskudar, Madian Tower, Sarayburnu and Galata bridge to Eminonu. After lunch depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Kuşadası Duration: 12 hours | Pick up/drop: Hotel | Transfers: Shared Transfers Wake up, have a mouth-watering breakfast, and proceed with the check-out formalities. The representative will pick you up from the hotel at around 8:00 Am and transfer you to Pamukkale. It will take around 3 hours to reach Pamukkale for it is around 188 km from Kusadasi. Pamukkale is famous by the name “Cotton Castle” in Turkey, and it is also a remarkable site for visiting the ruins of the Roman-Greek city of Hierapolis. The tour to Pamukkale Hierapolis & Cotton Castle will start around 11:30 Am. Once you witness Pamukkale, you’ll know why it is called a cotton castle. As it is a white waterfall that has its source in the pools of thermal water located a bit higher up, the flow of highly calcite-laden water evaporates on the cliffs which led to the formation of travertines that resemble little cotton clouds. Take a brief break and have your lunch after which you continue with your tour. Now you’ll visit the neighbouring ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Witness the Sacred Pool which remains is one of the key highlights of the site. Entrance fees to the sacred pool are available at an additional cost. After exploring the highlights of Pamukkale, head back to the Kusadasi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kusadasi.

Cappadocia, Turkey Duration: 8 hours | Pick up/drop: Hotel | Transfers: Shared Transfers After having a sumptuous breakfast, head towards exploring the ancient city of Ephesus. The representative will pick you up at around 8.30 in the morning from your hotel in a shared transfer. The tour starts from the port of Kusadasi and then you proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary in Selcuk, which has scenic views of the Byzantine fortress. Enjoy the long winding road en route to the Shrine of St. Mary, which offers a wonderful view of the valley The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. Take a brief break to have lunch so that you are ready to continue with the expedition of antiquity Your tour continues to ancient Ephesus, where you’ll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate, and there begins a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Witness the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two-story Corinthian-style columns. Discover The Great Theatre of Ephesus which seats more than twenty thousand people, and used to be the cultural as well as entertainment hub for the ancient Greeks. Gladiator and animal fights were practised here, however, at the present time, it is home to annual spring festivals. Witness the Temple of Artemis, which used to be one of the seven wonders of the world, rising from the clouds. After exploring Ephesus, get transferred to Izmir Airport to board a flight to Kayseri. As you reach Kayseri get transferred to Cappadocia and check in at your pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and rest for the day. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia, Turkey Duration: 6.5 hours | Pick up/drop: Hotel | Transfers: shared transfers Wake up, have breakfast, and get ready for another exciting day that involves mysticism. The representative will pick you up from the hotel at around 9.30 am in a shared transfer. You will start your expedition at Red valley where you will stroll and discover rock-cut churches and have a fun-filled hike of 5km through the valley of Gulludere. Continue to walk till you visit Cavusin village. You’ll find many fascinating rock-cut houses where people dwell. Discover the old, fascinating churches, learn about pottery from the locals, and wonder at the beautiful landscape that Cavusin village possesses. Take a brief break and enjoy Turkish delicacy as your luncheon. Get surprised at the sight of pigeon valley which earned its name from the countless man-made dovecots carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Witness the astonishing archaeological discovery of the Underground City, Derinkuyu. The city dates back to the 7th century BC, made for inhabitants to protect them from war and religious persecutions. You’ll be left flabbergasted at the intricacy of the plan that went into building the underground city. While in Turkey, you can also explore Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia at your own cost. After you are done visiting all the eminent places of South Cappadocia, head towards your hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel in Cappadocia.

Istanbul Airport Wake up in the morning, have a scrumptious breakfast and pack your bags for your departure. Complete the check-out formalities and get ready to leave for Kayseri airport to catch a suitable flight to Istanbul. Reach your desired destination and end the trip with unforgettable memories.