Türkiye: Soar and Explore

April 2 - 12, 2026

Itinerary at a Glance (or VIEW FULL TRIP)


*All tours are private with a local driver and insighful guide
* Accommodations are all special selections of 4 and 5 star hotels


Day 1 - Isanbul 
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque

Day 2 – Istanbul
Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Byzantine Hippodrome. and the Grand Bazaar

Day 3 – Istanbul
Bosphorus boat cruise and Spice Market

Day 4 – Istanbul to Cappadocia
Süleymaniye Mosque and Taksim Square
Travel to magical Cappadocia

Day 5 – Cappadocia
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise
Three Beauties, Goreme Open-Air Museum
Avanos Village with traditional pottery workshop

Day 6 – Cappadocia
Kaymaklı Underground City
Pigeon Valley and Esentepe Viewpoint
Visit Çavuşin Village and a local carpet cooperative

Day 7 – Cappadocia to Izmir
Travel to Izmir
Temple of Apollo

Day 8 – Izmir / Pamukkale / Istanbul
Aphrodisias Ancient City and Temple of Artemis
Tour the legendary Ephesus Ancient City
Terraces of Pamukkale
Return to Istanbul in the evening

Day 9 – Istanbul / Departure
Farewell and transfer for departure

Other Optional Activities: Turkish Baths, Whirling Dervish Ceremony, horseback riding, paragliding in Cappadocia