Historical Highlights 9 Day Tour

North Cappadocia Tour 
You will be visiting the sights of Monks Valley so named because it was a haven for St Siemon a monk from the 4th century.
Avanos famous for its red clay, the town has been making pottery since the Hittite period.
The rock formation called Three Beauties and the Devrent Valley, uninhabited but with the most unusual lunar landscape.

After your day's tour, you will be picked up and transferred back to your hotel in the early evening.

- Evening -  
OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
 Tonight's tour is a special evening organized not only so that you experience Turkish Culture and Traditions but also to have an entertaining show to help you relax, after your day sightseeing in Cappadocia. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia, for a night you will always remember.

Overnight Cappadocia.

- Early Morning - 
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
If you choose to wake up in the early hours of the morning to take advantage of a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight, this experience can be added to the tour. This activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the awesome views of the mountains from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra.

Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour
Your tour will include the Underground City, Meskendir Valley a world heritage site from 1985, Uchisar Castle Panorama where the views are simply stunning almost otherworldly and Cavusin Valley with its 5th-century church of John the Baptist.

Overnight Cappadocia.

Flight from Cappadocia to Ephesus
Today is a free day except for your flight from Cappadocia to Izmir and airport transfers to your hotels.

Overnight in Ephesus. (Selcuk or Kusadasi) 

Pamukkale Tour
Today is your day trip to Pamukkale and the Ancient City of Hierapolis. You will tour the crystal white hills of Pamukkale, swim in the natural spring pools, and wander through the ancient city.

Overnight in the in Ephesus. (Selcuk or Kusadasi) 

Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Today is reserved for your full-day tour of the Ancient City of Ephesus and includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and Isabey Mosque.

Flight From Ephesus To Istanbul
After your tour in Ephesus, we will transfer you to the airport in Izmir where you will catch your flight to Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Old City Tour
So far your historical highlights tour has led you on an amazing journey to some of Turkey's most desired locations, however today you will walk the streets of a city like no other on earth the atmosphere you will feel and the sights you will see will be engraved on your heart forever. Some of Istanbul's most impressive and well-loved iconic sites that you visit today are the Topkapi Palace and gardens,  the beautiful Blue Mosque, the ancient site of old Constantinople's Hippodrome and Obelisks, the stunning architecture of the Hagia Sophia, then on to walk through the many narrow lanes of the Grand Bazaar, not only a shoppers delight but as the largest and oldest market in the world, it holds its own place in history. 

Our recommendation:
As this tour comes to a close, we recommend visiting the Spice Bazaar a true slice of turkey with the smells of Turkish tea and spices. You will be on your own here as this is not part of your tour, but there will be plenty of time tomake your own way back to your hotel.

Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque due to prayers on Fridays we are unable to enter
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace Tour
Start your day with a transfer to Dolmabahce, the former Sultans Palace built on the old Ottoman bay. This palace has over 200 rooms inside, hundreds of antique oil paintings, and the largest Bohemian chandelier in Europe. It was also the place where Ataturk, the first president of Turkey spent his final days.

Next up is a Bosphorus Tour, which will take you on a ferry ride to some of the most famous sights in the city including Maidens Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, and Ortakoy Mosque. You will stop and get off on the Asian side of Istanbul where you'll have time to visit Kucuksu Palace.

Now, hop on the bus to see even more of the city around the Golden Horn. One of the highlights will be your visit to the top of Pierre Loti Hill, a spot with panoramic views of the entire city. Named after a French poet who loved Istanbul, there are plenty of cafes for you to enjoy the scenery and drink Turkish coffee or break for lunch at. Take the cable car back down for an exciting ride!
Head back onto the bus to take a drive around the Old City Walls and end your tour back in Sultan Ahmet.

Important Note:
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays, therefore on this day, only the tour will begin 2 hours later (11:30 am departure) on Mondays.
Dolmabahce Palace, Kucuksu Palace, and Pierre Loti Hill are the only sights you will tour by foot. The other sights will be seen from the boat or bus.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Transfer to Istanbul Airport
Today we will transfer you to the airport where you will catch your flight to your next destination.