8D7N Turkey

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet your tour director and explore iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque. Learn about Istanbul's history at the Hippodrome Square and Istanbul City Walls. Visit the Topkapi Palace Museum before dinner and overnight stay in Bolu.

After breakfast, embark on sightseeing with your English-speaking tour director and coach. Visit Ankara, Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Explore the Ataturk Mausoleum for a 45-minute indoor and outdoor orientation, the final resting place of modern Turkey's founder. Then, head to Salt Lake for a 30-minute outdoor orientation, known for its closed-end lake surrounded by plateaus. Dinner and overnight stay await in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, join your English-speaking tour director and coach for a day of sightseeing. Opt for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the charming landscape at sunrise. Then, delve into Turkey's rich craftsmanship with a Turkish carpet weaving course, offering an hour for shopping. Explore the picturesque Pigeon Valley and Goreme Valley, famous for their fascinating rock formations and fairy chimneys. Visit the fantasy-like village of Uchisar, followed by Esentepe Hill and Fairy Chimneys Valley for more stunning views. Discover the artisanal traditions of Avanos Pottery Village before exploring an Underground City, a refuge for Christians centuries ago. Finally, shop for handmade turquoise and onyx crafts before enjoying dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, explore the ancient Caravanserai, Tepesi Delikhan, dating back 700 years. Then, visit Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, formerly a cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes, where you'll spend 45 minutes learning about the teachings of the philosopher and mystic of Islam, Mevlana. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, your English-speaking tour director and coach will guide you through sightseeing. Explore Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and Hierapolis Ancient City for 90 minutes, known for its thermal baths and unique terraces formed by limestone deposits. Then, head to Ephesus Ancient City for 2 hours, discovering its well-preserved marble streets and remarkable landmarks like the Library of Celsius and Grand Theatre. Visit the historical Isa Bey Mosque for 40 minutes, showcasing impressive architectural art from the Anatolian beyliks era. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, begin with a visit to a Leather Outlet Shopping Center and Fashion Show, where you'll spend an hour exploring high-quality Turkish leather products. Next, visit the iconic Bursa Grand Mosque "Ulu Camii" for a 30-minute indoor orientation, known for its towering minarets and significance in Islam. Explore the Silk Market "Koza Han" for 30 minutes, learning about Bursa's historical silk industry. Pay respect to the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi in Tophane Park for 30 minutes, before enjoying Turkish Delight and Apple Tea during a 45-minute indoor shopping stop. Finally, enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Bursa.

After breakfast, join your English-speaking tour director and coach for a day of sightseeing. Experience the beauty of Istanbul with a Bosphorus Cruise Tour, offering stunning views of both Asia and Europe for 70 minutes. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Spice Bazaar during a 90-minute indoor shopping stop. Explore the Rustem Pasha Mosque for 30 minutes, marveling at the architectural genius of Mimar Sinan. Discover the historical richness of Fener and Balat Neighborhoods during a 60-minute outdoor walking tour, observing everyday life in this cultural melting pot. Finally, enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Istanbul.

After breakfast, embark on sightseeing by exploring the bustling Grand Bazaar, boasting over 4,000 shops offering local products and handicrafts, for 120 minutes. Next, take a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill, named after the famous French writer, for a 45-minute outdoor orientation with stunning views of the Golden Horn. Then, stroll along Istiklal Street and Taksim Square for 120 minutes, experiencing the vibrant heart of the city with its mix of modernity and tradition. Finally, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, carrying cherished memories and souvenirs from your Turkish vacation.