Full-day tour of the Old City. In the morning, we will visit Hagia Sophia (exterior view only), one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, a magnificent architectural marvel that we offer to our visitors. It is considered one of the largest and most important mosques in the world. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired for its six tall minarets, terraces, and domes that rise from the center of the building. You will see that the architect has undoubtedly achieved perfection with this impressive work of art. In the afternoon, we will visit the Roman Hippodrome (dating from the reign of Septimius Severus), a space where horse races and circuses were held, providing entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years. Next, we will visit Topkapi Palace, where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1865. Topkapi is not a single structure, but rather an organic monumental complex comprised of various pavilions, gardens, and other areas located in the historic district at the entrance to the Golden Horn. We will end the day at the covered market, the Grand Bazaar, where you will have free time. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. **The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast

OPTIONAL TOURS : Excursion Opcional cena en bosforo

Breakfast and free time in Istanbul. Departure for Ankara by road (450 km). Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Istanbul, Turkey's capital, home to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, with its collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, and other artifacts, and the Atatürk Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of the Turkish Republic. Departure for Cappadocia. En route, visit the underground city of Özkonak, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. The underground city preserves stables, common rooms, meeting rooms, and small family quarters. Arrival at the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast and dinner

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON EXCURSION.  Opportunity to participate in an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight, a unique experience amidst rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, and lunar landscapes. Discover Cappadocia, a region unique in the world for its geological formations, where you can discover breathtaking reliefs and formations that will undoubtedly amaze you. Enjoy a full day of hiking in the northern part of Cappadocia, the most stunning part of this volcanic landscape. First, we will visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, recognized by UNESCO as a medieval monastic complex of rock-hewn churches and dwellings carved into the tufa by Orthodox monks in the 4th century. We will continue to the Ortahisar Panorama, which offers a magnificent view with its natural castle at the center, stone houses, and beautiful mosques. From here, a short drive will take us to Paşabağı (Monks' Valley), where we will see the conical columns, resembling fairy chimneys, which also served as homes and Orthodox churches for hermits. In the town of Avanos, on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River), we will admire some of Turkey's most famous handicrafts. Before returning to the hotel, we will stop at Devrent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations. The Valley of the Three Beauties offers a beautiful view of the town of Ürgüp, renowned for its wine and vineyards with apricot orchards, where you can always take memorable photos. Afterward, visitors will be transferred back to their hotel after a visit to the Göreme Panoramic Viewpoint, a scenic overlook of Göreme.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Breakfast and departure for Pamukkale. We visit Kervanserai and the Monastery of the Whirling Dervishes, founded by Mevlana, the philosopher of mysticism. Afterwards, we depart for Pamukkale and have free time at the "Cotton Castle," unique in the world for its thermal limestone pools and petrified waterfalls. Hierapolis is one of the largest reservoirs in Anatolia, and along with the "cotton pools," it is a place of great interest. Today, Pamukkale is located right next to the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as one of the most important and attractive tourist destinations in the world. The town of Pamukkale owes its name, which means "Cotton Castle," to the stratified white limestone formations. Hierapolis is also called "The Holy City" because of its numerous temples and religious buildings. Undoubtedly, we will be captivated by the beauty of the white stones (travertine) that cover all the natural pools, also formed by thermal water. Transfer to the hotel at the end. Dinner and overnight stay.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner  

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Selçuk-Ephesus. Upon arrival, visit the ruins of Ephesus, the fifth largest city of the Roman era. During our visit, we will see the famous Library of Celsus, second only to that of Alexandria, the theater, several Roman and Hellenistic temples, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Agora, Marble Street, and the theater. Next, we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is believed to have arrived in Ephesus with St. John and lived until her Assumption (according to Catholic doctrine) or Dormition (according to Orthodox faith). As this house is a place of pilgrimage, it is visited by numerous Christian tourists throughout the year. In the afternoon, we will stop at a leather processing center. Since Ephesus has been a center for leather tanning since ancient times, we will have the opportunity to purchase leather garments at very affordable prices. We will also attend a fashion show where we can see some of the most stylish jackets in the country. We will continue to Izmir, the third largest city in Türkiye. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner  

Breakfast and departure for the ancient city of Pergamon, one of the most important cultural, commercial, and medical centers in history. Visit the famous Asclepius, considered one of the most important health centers of the time. Asclepius was built for the god of healing and, among physicians, is also known as the first psychiatric hospital. Medical experiments were conducted here, and different treatment methods were applied. Afterward, departure for Çanakkale to visit Troy, the ancient city that evokes another poetic name: Homer's Iliad. Continue to Çanakkale. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner  

Departure for Istanbul, crossing the bridge and following the highway. Arrival and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meals included: Breakfast