Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, check into luxury hotel, and explore the Sultanahmet area with a visit to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. (overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia Iconic Byzantine church turned mosque, now a museum.
Blue Mosque Stunning Ottoman mosque with blue tiles and six minarets.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel Luxury hotel in the heart of old town.
Dinner at a rooftop restaurant Enjoy Ottoman cuisine with views of the Blue Mosque.
Day 2 — Explore Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar, then enjoy a Bosphorus cruise in the afternoon. (overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace Ottoman sultans' residence with treasures and harem.
Grand Bazaar Vast covered market with shops for carpets, spices, and more.
Bosphorus Cruise Scenic boat tour along the strait between Europe and Asia.
Dinner at a seafood restaurant Savor fresh fish along the Bosphorus.
Day 3 — Fly to Izmir, drive to Ephesus for a full day of ancient ruins, then overnight in Kusadasi. (overnight: Selcuk)
Flight to Izmir Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir.
Library of Celsus Impressive Roman library facade in Ephesus.
Terrace Houses Well-preserved Roman houses with mosaics and frescoes.
Villa Dreams Ephesus Boutique hotel near Kusadasi.
Day 4 — Visit the House of Virgin Mary and Sirince Village, then drive to Bodrum for a romantic evening. (overnight: Selcuk)
House of the Virgin Mary Sacred site believed to be where Mary spent her last days.
Sirince Village Charming hilltop village known for wine and fruit.
Drive to Bodrum Scenic drive from Kusadasi to Bodrum.
Villa Dreams Ephesus — Visit site Luxury hotel with sea views in Bodrum.
Day 5 — Explore Bodrum Castle and the Mausoleum, then relax with a boat trip or beach time.
Bodrum Castle Medieval castle housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Ancient wonder ruins in Bodrum.
Boat trip around the peninsula Relax on a gulet or yacht cruise.
Dinner at a seaside restaurant Fresh seafood and Aegean cuisine.
Day 6 — Enjoy a leisurely morning, then fly back to Istanbul for departure. (overnight: Istanbul)
Leisure morning at the hotel Relax, swim, or enjoy a spa treatment.
Flight to Istanbul Return flight from Bodrum to Istanbul.