Turkey tour itinerary
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Day 1 — Day 1: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 1 of 7)
(overnight: Istanbul)
Blue Mosque
Stunning mosque with six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
Topkapi Palace
Opulent Ottoman palace with courtyards, treasury, and harem.
Basilica Cistern
Atmospheric underground water storage with columns and Medusa heads.
Grand Bazaar
Vast covered market with thousands of shops selling carpets, jewelry, and spices.
Day 2 — Day 2: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 2 of 7)
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride along the Bosphorus Strait, viewing palaces and fortresses.
Spice Bazaar
Colorful market filled with spices, sweets, and local products.
Galata Tower
Medieval tower offering panoramic views of Istanbul.
Istiklal Avenue
Lively pedestrian street with shops, cafes, and historic tram.
Day 3 — Day 3: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 3 of 7)
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Pamukkale Travertines
Stunning white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.
Hierapolis Theatre
Well-preserved Roman theatre with capacity for 12,000 spectators.
Cleopatra Antique Pool
Thermal pool with submerged ancient columns, said to be a gift to Cleopatra.
Day 4 — Day 4: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 4 of 7)
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Laodicea
Ancient city with remains of churches, a stadium, and colonnaded streets.
Hierapolis Necropolis
Extensive ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs and sarcophagi.
Kaklik Cave
Underground cave with travertine formations and a small lake.
Day 5 — Day 5: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 5 of 7)
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
Sunrise balloon flight over the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Göreme Open Air Museum
UNESCO site with rock-cut churches and frescoes.
Pasabag Monks Valley
Valley with distinctive mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Derinkuyu Underground City
Deepest underground city in Cappadocia, with tunnels and rooms.
Day 6 — Day 6: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 6 of 7)
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Rose Valley
Beautiful valley with pink-hued rocks and hiking trails.
Uchisar Castle
Highest point in Cappadocia, offering panoramic views.
Avanos
Town known for its pottery workshops and riverside setting.
Goreme Sunset Point
Popular spot to watch the sunset over the fairy chimneys.
Day 7 — Day 7: 7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale (Day 7 of 7)
(overnight: Ephesus)
Library of Celsus
Iconic facade of the ancient library, a symbol of Ephesus.
Terrace Houses
Well-preserved Roman houses with mosaics and frescoes.
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Massive theatre that could seat 25,000 people.
House of the Virgin Mary
Pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of Mary.
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