General Description
A fascinating journey that combines history, nature and culture. Discover the unique landscapes of Cappadocia with its fairy chimneys and monasteries carved into the rock; admire the limestone formations of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Ephesus; and finish exploring vibrant Istanbul, among historical mosques, bazaars and the imposing Bosphorus. Enjoy 2 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Pamukkale and 4 nights in Istanbul.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - City of Origin - Cappadocia
Arrival in Cappadocia via Istanbul. Reception and assistance by an English-speaking driver, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and start of the day with the visit of this fascinating region, characterized by its original landscape formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago, continuing with the tour of the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, an impressive Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. We will continue with the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, famous for their spectacular formations known as “Fairy Chimneys”, and we will have lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will make panoramic visits of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit typical workshops of carpets, onyx and turquoise, where quality can be appreciated and good prices found. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the way, we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a caravanserai, an ancient building that arose along the main roads to accommodate caravans that made long journeys of many days, whether for trade, pilgrimage or military purposes. Lunch at a local restaurant.Next, arrival in Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of calcium in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will take place this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 4 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast - Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to the real Pamukkale with a stop in Hierapolis, ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed by waters of limestone salts from thermal springs. Continuation to Selcuk, center of Ephesus, the ancient city that monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theatre, the house of the Virgin Mary, as well as a leather workshop of the Aegean region.Transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul.Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 5 - Istanbul - City Visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and afterwards, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and in use, it is the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. The transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit of the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of the civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in the year 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of visit in the Grand Bazaar. Accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace, contemplating the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower or taking optional excursions in which you can get to know old Istanbul and the beauties of the city in greater depth. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of origin - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to flight schedule. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - City of Origin - Cappadocia
Arrival in Cappadocia via Istanbul. Reception and assistance by an English-speaking driver, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and start of the day with the visit of this fascinating region, characterized by its original landscape formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago, continuing with the tour of the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, an impressive Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. We will continue with the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, famous for their spectacular formations known as “Fairy Chimneys”, and we will have lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will make panoramic visits of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit typical workshops of carpets, onyx and turquoise, where quality can be appreciated and good prices found. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the way, we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a caravanserai, an ancient building that arose along the main roads to accommodate caravans that made long journeys of many days, whether for trade, pilgrimage or military purposes. Lunch at a local restaurant.Next, arrival in Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of calcium in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will take place this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 4 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast - Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to the real Pamukkale with a stop in Hierapolis, ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed by waters of limestone salts from thermal springs. Continuation to Selcuk, center of Ephesus, the ancient city that monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theatre, the house of the Virgin Mary, as well as a leather workshop of the Aegean region.Transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul.Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 5 - Istanbul - City Visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and afterwards, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and in use, it is the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. The transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit of the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of the civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in the year 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of visit in the Grand Bazaar. Accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace, contemplating the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower or taking optional excursions in which you can get to know old Istanbul and the beauties of the city in greater depth. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of origin - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to flight schedule. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - City of Origin - Cappadocia
Arrival in Cappadocia via Istanbul. Reception and assistance by an English-speaking driver, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and start of the day with the visit of this fascinating region, characterized by its original landscape formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago, continuing with the tour of the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, an impressive Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. We will continue with the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, famous for their spectacular formations known as “Fairy Chimneys”, and we will have lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will make panoramic visits of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit typical workshops of carpets, onyx and turquoise, where quality can be appreciated and good prices found. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the way, we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a caravanserai, an ancient building that arose along the main roads to accommodate caravans that made long journeys of many days, whether for trade, pilgrimage or military purposes. Lunch at a local restaurant.Next, arrival in Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of calcium in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will take place this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 4 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast - Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to the real Pamukkale with a stop in Hierapolis, ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed by waters of limestone salts from thermal springs. Continuation to Selcuk, center of Ephesus, the ancient city that monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theatre, the house of the Virgin Mary, as well as a leather workshop of the Aegean region.Transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul.Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 5 - Istanbul - City Visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and afterwards, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and in use, it is the second covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. The transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to know the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit of the ancient Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of the civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque that was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in the year 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of visit in the Grand Bazaar. Accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city at your own pace, contemplating the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower or taking optional excursions in which you can get to know old Istanbul and the beauties of the city in greater depth. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of origin - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to flight schedule. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - City of Origin - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Cappadocia - Domestic Flight - Half Board
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Morning departure to visit the Rüstem Pasha mosque. Next, we will carry out one of the most famous activities in Istanbul: a boat ride on the Bosphorus, canal that separates Europe and Asia. During the journey, the palaces of the sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated, and the history can be enjoyed in a different way. We will culminate the day with one of the most emblematic visits: the Spice Bazaar, built by the Ottomans five centuries ago and in use ever since. Free time will be available. End of the visit at the Egyptian bazaar. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cappadocia. Arrival, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit this fascinating region, with its unique landscape formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Tour of the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. We will continue with the visit to the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, known for their spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic visits of other valleys of Cappadocia. During the excursion, we will have the opportunity to visit typical workshops of carpets, onyx and turquoise, where quality products can be found at a good price.Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Cappadocia.During your stay in Cappadocia, you will have the possibility of taking optional excursions, such as participating in a folk dance show in a typical cave with unlimited regional drinks, or a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.
Day 4 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the way, we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a caravanserai, an ancient building that arose along the main roads to accommodate caravans that made long journeys of many days, whether for trade, pilgrimage or military purposes. Lunch at a local restaurant.Next, arrival in Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of calcium in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will take place this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 5 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight - Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and departure towards Pamukkale, making a stop at Hierapolis, the ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. We will visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder formed by gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools created by thermal waters rich in limestone salts. We will continue to Selçuk, heart of ancient Ephesus, a city that for centuries monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant and visit to its main treasures: the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theatre, the House of the Virgin Mary and a typical leather workshop of the Aegean region. In the afternoon, transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and free day to know the city. There is the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion “Jewels of Constantinople” with lunch. The excursion includes the visit to the ancient Hippodrome, center of civil life in the Byzantine era, where horse races, gladiator fights and ceremonies in honor of the emperor were held. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William.We will continue to the Blue Mosque, built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet, which with its six minarets sought to surpass Hagia Sophia in majesty, which we will visit panoramically from outside.Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where numerous valuable objects from the Ottoman era are preserved. Lunch at a local restaurant.The visit ends at the Grand Bazaar, covered and built in 1660, considered a small city with alleys, squares and more than four thousand shops under hundreds of domes and 18 access gates. After the visit, return to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and free day to enjoy Istanbul at your own pace, being able to take advantage of shopping, walks around the city or optional activities. Accommodation.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of origin - Breakfast
Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to flight schedule. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take flight to city of origin. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- Round-trip regular airline flights according to itinerary (with 23kg suitcase).
- Domestic flight Izmir - Istanbul (15k checked baggage).
- 2 nights Cappadocia on BB basis (without drinks).
- 1 night Pamukkale on BB basis (without drinks).
- Program board: 2 dinners in hotels + 3 lunches in local restaurants during the visits, (without drinks).
- 4 nights in Istanbul on BB basis.
- Arrival and departure transfer with assistance at all airports.
- Transfers by air-conditioned bus/minibus.
- Excursions, entrance tickets and transfers according to itinerary.
- 24-hour telephone assistance at destination.
- Spanish-speaking guide during all visits.
- Taxes and basic travel insurance.
Not Included
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance.
- Visa processing (consult nationalities that require it).
- Meals, drinks, or any other expense not mentioned as included.
- Visits and/or optional excursions.
- Voluntary tips for guide and driver - recommended 20 € and 10 € respectively.
- Possible fuel surcharges. Due to the current situation, airlines may apply fuel surcharges that may be passed on to the final price of the trip depending on the departure date. If applied, they will be communicated at least 20 days in advance, in accordance with current regulations (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007).
Included Visits
- Cappadocia: Open-air museum of Göreme, Valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik ("Fairy Chimneys"), carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops.
- Konya / Pamukkale / Ephesus: Panoramic view of the Konya plain, Caravanserai, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Ephesus (Temple of Hadrian, Roman baths, library, Odeon, theatre, House of the Virgin Mary), leather workshop.
- Istanbul: Rüstem Pasa Mosque, boat ride on the Bosphorus, Egyptian Bazaar
Circuit Conditions
- Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
- The order is generic - the order of the itinerary changes according to the arrival day in Istanbul without affecting the visits.
- The day of the Bosphorus cruise tour is confirmed on the arrival day through our representative at destination.
- Important holiday notes:
- • The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during the holidays. (Ramadan holiday 20/MAR & 21/MAR & 22/MAR and Eid al-Adha 27/MAY & 28/MAY & 29/MAY & 30/MAY and Republic Day 29/10).
- • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
- • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
- We do not make the Jewels of Constantinople visit on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Spaniards are exempt from Turkey visa, for other nationalities consult.
- On the day of arrival in Cappadocia, dinner is not included for passengers arriving at the hotel after 19.00 hrs
- Breakfast on the day of departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia is picnic, not in the hotel restaurant.
- The choice of hotels according to availability.
- Triple rooms in most hotels. They are double rooms + extra bed.
- On the day of the Bosphorus visit, the service ends at the Egyptian Bazaar and does not include the transfer back to the hotel.
- There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, being mostly open buffet where the client can choose.
- The order of the itinerary after arrival at destination is subject to changes according to the operation of the circuit at destination.
- The balloon excursion cannot be guaranteed and is subject to weather conditions and availability of places.
- Check-in at hotels cannot be done before 15.00 hrs.
- Hotel check-out must be done before 12.00 hrs and doing it later involves a supplement.
- Upon arrival in Istanbul, go to the meeting point ** gate number 9**.
- Trip subject to special contracting and cancellation conditions.
- See general conditions.