Section A- Turkey

This sample itinerary is fully customizable—dates, activities, and experiences can be tailored for your private group.

Day 1 – May 14 (Thu): Departure: Fly from USA to Istanbul, Turkey
Cross the Atlantic toward the crossroads of civilizations.

🍴 In-flight meals
🏨 Overnight on plane

Day 2 – May 15 (Fri): Arrival in Istanbul
The Glorious City Between Two Continents
Istanbul—the only city spanning both Europe and Asia—was once the capital of both Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
At sunset, stroll along the Golden Horn where the call to prayer mingles with the evening glow.
🏨 4–5★ Hotel (Istanbul)

🍴 Breakfast (in-flight) / Dinner

Day 3 – May 16(Sat): Istanbul Highlights × Bosphorus Cruise
Hagia Sophia ★ – Built in 537 AD, a masterpiece symbolizing the union of Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Its dome is famed as the “Light of God.”
Blue Mosque ★ – Adorned with 20,000 Iznik blue tiles and six minarets, it represents the pinnacle of Islamic art.
Basilica Cistern ★ – A Roman-era underground reservoir forested with marble columns, featured in James Bond: Skyfall.
Dolmabahçe Palace ★ – The Baroque-style palace marking the final splendor of the Ottoman Empire.
Grand Bazaar – One of the world’s oldest covered markets, filled with gold, spices, and carpets.
In the afternoon, embark on a Bosphorus Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia as palaces and bridges unfold like pages of history.
🏨 Istanbul (same hotel)

🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4 – May 17(Sun): Istanbul ✈ Izmir → House of Virgin Mary → Kusadasi (Aegean Coast)
House of Virgin Mary ★ – Believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years, now a sacred pilgrimage site.
Arrive at the Aegean seaside town of Kusadasi by sunset, glowing in the golden light of the ancient harbor.
🏨 Kusadasi

🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 – May 18:(Mon): Ephesus → Mediterranean Town of Fethiye
Ephesus ★ – A major Roman city in Asia Minor and birthplace of the Epistle to the Ephesians. The Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater stand in awe-inspiring grandeur.
In the afternoon, drive along the Mediterranean coast to Fethiye, where turquoise seas stretch endlessly.
🏨 Fethiye
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6 – May 19(Tue): Pirate Ship Cruise × Optional Paragliding Over the Emerald Lagoon
Cruise through Ölüdeniz Lagoon on a replica pirate ship, exploring one of the world’s most beautiful bays.
Optional: Babadag Paragliding – Soar from 1,960 meters above sea level, gliding between the blue sky and turquoise sea.
🏨 Fethiye(same hotel)
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch (onboard) / Dinner

Day 7 – May 20(Wed): Pamukkale – The White Castle of Thermal Springs
The snow-white travertine terraces shimmer like clouds, known as “The Stairway to Heaven.”
Nearby, the ruins of Hierapolis and its healing hot springs invite relaxation.
🏨 Pamukkale
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 8 – May 21(Thu): Across the Anatolian Plateau → Konya → Cappadocia
Stop in Konya, the city of Sufi mysticism, to witness the Whirling Dervishes’ sacred dance.
Arrive in Cappadocia at sunset and check into a cave hotel.
🏨 Cappadocia Cave Hotel
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9 – May 22(Fri): Fairy Chimneys × Göreme Open-Air Museum ★ × Uchisar Castle
Marvel at surreal landscapes shaped by volcanic winds—like a lunar world.
The rock-cut chapels of Göreme feature Byzantine frescoes of early Christian saints.
🏨 Cappadocia (second night)
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10 – May 23(Sat): Pamukkale – The White Castle of Thermal SpringsHot Air Balloon Ride × Underground City × Turkish Cultural Dinner
At dawn, hundreds of balloons drift above golden valleys in a breathtaking sky ballet.
Explore Kaymakli Underground City, a Christian refuge carved into rock.
Enjoy an evening of Turkish folklore, music, and belly dancing.
🏨 Cappadocia
🍴 Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (with cultural show)

Day 11 – May 24(Sun): Cappadocia ✈ Greece
Fly to the cradle of Mediterranean civilization—Greece.
🍴 Breakfast
Check-out and transfer to the airport