TURKEY

Day 01 – Istanbul

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel with a Spanish-speaking assistant. Check-in at the hotel. Free day to start exploring a new country at your own pace. Welcome to Turkey. Welcome to the city of two continents (Europe and Asia). Accommodation.

Day 02 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Istanbul on your own.
Optional Bosphorus + Galata Excursion (with lunch included):

We depart from the hotel in the morning to climb the hill where Pierre Loti Café is located, a favorite spot of the famous French writer, offering a beautiful view of the Golden Horn. We will also visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the city’s second largest and oldest, to buy spices, dried fruits, sweets, tea, and caviar. From this moment on, get your phones ready to capture iconic videos. You are about to sail through the Bosphorus, which divides the city of Istanbul into two continents: Europe and Asia. We will board the cruise that sails through the Bosphorus, where we will have the opportunity to photograph the Ottoman period palaces that line the shores of this canal. We will also see Ortaköy Square and cafes, the Mecidiye Mosque, and the impressive bridges that connect the two continents. Later, we will visit the Beyoğlu neighborhood using Istanbul’s subway; there are only 573 meters between its two stations, Karaköy and Istiklal Street. Lunch included. In Beyoğlu, we will visit Istanbul’s most famous tower: the Galata Tower, located north of the Golden Horn, representing one of the most attractive places in Turkey’s capital, with its 650 years, 67 meters, and a fabulous view. Accommodation.

Day 03 – Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia

✈️ (IST-CAP flight supplement)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Ankara.

GET YOUR PHONES READY to take epic photos and videos. You are about to experience something unique. We will change continents while inside our bus. Get ready to say goodbye to the European Continent and be ready to enter the Asian Continent. We hit the road. Upon arrival in the capital Ankara, we will have a panoramic tour of the city with an impressive stop at the Atatürk Mausoleum, where we can witness one of the most striking Changing of the Guard ceremonies in the world. We refer to the Turkish Army Changing of the Guard. Tour at the Ataturk Mausoleum. After this visit, we continue towards Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 04 – Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel. Welcome to one of the most DREAMED cities in the World. Welcome to the World Capital of Hot Air Balloons. Today we will visit the underground city of Ozkonak, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from the Romans. Afterward, we will head to the Open-Air Museum of Göreme, which houses many chapels and houses carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes from the 10th century, some featuring St. George, who was born there. Later, we will visit Avanos, known for its famous handmade carpets, where artisans use a millennia-old technique, and we will have the opportunity to visit a specialized cooperative. In the afternoon, we will visit a jewelry and typical Cappadocian stone store. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 05 – Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to explore Cappadocia at your own pace. Today you can visit the Avcilar and Guvercinlik valleys, where the famous ‘Fairy Chimneys’ are located. Here we will visit the troglodyte village of Uchisar and also a typical ceramic cooperative of the region.

Today you will have the possibility to take optional excursions according to the season and weather conditions:

Optional Excursions (extra cost)

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Get ready to enjoy the most famous Hot Air Balloon flight in the world. Can you believe it… you’re already in the Hot Air Balloon World Capital… YOU’RE IN CAPPADOCIA ALREADY!!
Turkish Night in Cappadocia – open bar
Get ready for an incomparable experience. An exciting night of folk dances with traditional Turkish costumes awaits you, including the ‘belly dance.’ There will be an open bar, dancing, and many surprises during the night.
Cappa Park in Jeep 4X4 (April 15 to September 30)
Monster Safari in Jeep 4X4: in a Land Rover Jeep, passengers will see the natural treasures of Cappadocia. Zipline: An unforgettable adrenaline rush sliding on steel ropes, with an impressive lake below and a deep blue sky above, a real adventure. Jet Boat: Ideal for those seeking intense thrills. We start with a high-speed journey, and along the way, our drivers perform incredible maneuvers with maximum safety and 360° Hamilton turns, as well as occasional stops.
Erciyes Ski (December 15 to March 31):
We offer an unforgettable skiing experience on the peaks of this unique mountain, which stands out as one of the best-rated ski resorts in the world for its high-quality snow.
Lunch or dinner at SkyDinner:
How about dining at 50 meters altitude?
An unforgettable gastronomic experience but in the sky, with four carefully crafted menus, undoubtedly a unique experience.

Day 06 – Cappadocia – Pamukkale

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Pamukkale.

Visit to a typical outlet store in the area. Upon arriving in Pamukkale, GET YOUR PHONES READY… we are arriving at the world-famous home of the Cotton Castle. Visit to Hierapolis, with its “Cotton Castle,” whose limestone formations create natural white pools, a true natural wonder.

Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 07 – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Izmir

Breakfast at the hotel and visit to the ruins of Ephesus:

This ancient Greco-Roman city is one of the best-preserved in Turkey. We can admire the Library of Celsus, the Marble Street, and the Theater with a capacity for 25 thousand people. It was here that St. Paul spoke to his followers.

We will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, seven kilometers from Selçuk, where, according to tradition, John the Evangelist took the Virgin Mary after the crucifixion of Christ, fleeing persecution in Jerusalem; according to Orthodox beliefs, her blessed Assumption took place here. We will have time to visit an excellent outlet for high-quality leather typical of the area. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 08 – Izmir – Bursa – Istanbul

✈️ (IST-CAP flight supplement)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Bursa:

We will stop at an internationally famous ‘Turkish Delight’ store.

Panoramic tour of Bursa, which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire before Edirne. We will visit the Green Mosque, built at the request of Sultan Mehmet I and decorated with colorful Iznik tiles in green and turquoise.

In Bursa, we can also stroll through the silk market, where antiques, silks, perfumes, and pashminas

can be found. We continue on to Istanbul.

Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.

Day 09 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace.

Optional Excursion (extra cost)

Classic Istanbul (with lunch included)

Welcome to the “Heart of Istanbul.” Today we will explore the Sultan Ahmet area in detail.
Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Empire sultans, boasting great beauty in its rooms and gardens; here is the 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond.
Hagia Sophia, a millennia-old construction that boasted the largest dome in the Christian world for 900 years; although it started as a church, it became a museum, and today it serves as a mosque.
The Roman Hippodrome, built in 200 AD and enlarged by Constantine the Great.
Blue Mosque, the most visited in the city. This architectural gem is a symphony of beautiful blue Iznik mosaics. Sultan Ahmet ordered it to replicate Hagia Sophia.
We end up at one of the largest and most spectacular Bazaars in the world. Welcome to the Grand Bazaar. We will give you free time for shopping.
Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 10 – Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Opportunity to explore Istanbul more deeply. If your flight is in the afternoon or evening, you have the option of having a free day to continue exploring the capital at your own pace. Visit the Galata Bridge where something unique happens. Take your time and enjoy the activity of all the fishermen you’ll see around you. Get ready to have lunch on two continents at the same time. If you have the opportunity, have your lunch at the restaurants on Galata Bridge. Later, you can walk about 15 minutes towards one of the most spectacular Mosques in the country. We refer to the Suleymaniye Mosque… YOU CAN’T MISS IT. Afterwards, enjoy the atmosphere and commercial activity on one of Istanbul’s most famous streets: Istiklal Avenue. At the agreed time according to your flight schedules, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

INCLUDES:

• 9 nights of accommodation in planned hotels or similar category with breakfast.
• 5 dinners in circuit hotels, except in Istanbul.
• 8 lunches at local restaurants.
• VAT tax.
• Authorized English-speaking guide.
• Transfers with authorized Spanish-speaking assistant (IN – OUT).
• Wi-Fi on the bus throughout the journey.
• Natural water bottle (0.5 lt.) per person per day.
• All activities indicated in the itinerary (except optional ones).
• Personalized advice on activities to do during free time.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International and domestic flights.
• Beverages during meals.
• Personal expenses and extra luggage.
• Tips for the guide and driver (45 USD per person).
• Travel and Health Insurance.
• Lunches not specified.

HOTELS PLANNED

🏨 ESTAMBUL: Royal Stay Palace 5* | Ramada Plaza Tekstilkent 5* | Pullman Istanbul 5*.

🏨 CAPADOCIA: Ramada Cappadocia 5* | Avrasya Hotel 5*.

🏨 PAMUKKALE: Pam Thermal Hotel Pamukkale 5* | Richmond Thermal 5*.

🏨 KUSADASI / ESMIRNA: Hampton By Hilton 4* | Ramada By Wyndham Esmirna 4* | Faustina Hotel 4* | Le Bleu Hotel Kusadasi 5* (sujeto a disponibilidad).