After breakfast at approximately 9:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day private tour. The first is the Topkapi Palace, which was the main residence of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century. Walk around this palace and especially the Imperial Harem to get a glimpse of royal life.

Continue by visiting the Hagia Sophia, which today is a museum encompassing both Christianity and Islam. Nearby is the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue-tiled interior walls. Step into this amazing building to feel the peaceful atmosphere. After that, go down the stairs and enjoy a surprising underground experience at the Basilica Cistern. Finally, take a leisurely walk around the ancient Hippodrome, where you can see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Midtown Hotel Taksim OR Grand Oztanik Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel

You will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to Cappadocia where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day private tour of North Cappadocia.

The tour starts with Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, where you can see the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. Later, drive to Avanos and make a stopover at a workshop, where you can try to make your own pottery. Afterwards, explore some finest cave churches in the Goreme Open Air Museum. Continue to enjoy a fabulous panoramic view of Cappadocia from the Uchisar Castle, and then end today’s tour at the Pigeon Valley.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.

• Overnight in Cappadocia
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Holiday Cave Hotel OR Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel

Today, you will visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks with raw beauty and historical features. Later, descend into the Kaymakli Underground City. You can pass through the narrow passageways and stairs to visit houses, churches, and kitchens inside the city. After that, continue to Cavusin Valley to find the troglodyte settlement. You can even find a breathtaking rock-cut church with beautiful frescoes at the Cavusin Kilise. After lunch, head to the Red Valley and visit the Wine House.

Optional: We can arrange a regular 1-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight for you with an extra charge of $249.00 per person (Join-in tour).

• Overnight in Kusadasi
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Derici Hotel OR Efe Boutique Hotel OR Marina Hotel

After breakfast, you will visit the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascade with its therapeutic thermal pools. Drive to Hierapolis to visit the Roman and Christian remains and the first modern spa centers of the ancient world. Return to Kusadasi and overnight at your hotel.