| RC Trips

Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival: Welcome to Istanbul! Meet your guide at Istanbul Airport (IST/SAW).
Transfer: Private transfer to your hotel.
Check-in: Relax and explore the local area at your leisure.
Meals: On your own.
Overnight:
Istanbul

Day 2

Full-Day Istanbul Classic Tour
Morning:
Discover the historic Sultanahmet Area.
Visit the Hippodrome, once the center of sports and political activities.
Admire the intricate beauty of the Blue Mosque.
Explore the Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans and home to priceless artifacts.
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Turkish meal at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
Shop and wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)

Day 3

Istanbul to Cappadocia
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Arrival in Cappadocia:
Meet your guide at Kayseri Airport.
Private transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Afternoon: Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of this unique region.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals:Breakfast (B)

Day 4

Full-Day Cappadocia Exploration
Morning:
Start with Devrent Valley, famed for its fairy chimneys and surreal rock formations.
Visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), known for its mushroom-shaped formations.
Explore the pottery-making town of Avanos.
Lunch: Relish a local meal at a restaurant.
Afternoon:
Marvel at the panoramic views from Esentepe.
Visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia.
Tour the Goreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient churches and frescoes.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)

Day 5

Cappadocia to Kusadasi
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir.
Arrival in Kusadasi:
Meet your guide at Izmir Airport.
Private transfer to your hotel in the coastal town of Kusadasi.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast (B)

Day 6

Full-Day Ephesus Tour
Morning:
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, a well-preserved Greco-Roman city and a major historical site.
Explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Feel the mystical atmosphere of the Ephesus Stadium, once used for chariot and horse races.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
Experience Turkish culture and craftsmanship with a handicrafts demonstration.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)

Day 7

Departure from Kusadasi
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Izmir Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast (B)