The Pearls of Turkey in 10 Days

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Istanbul – Begin Your Turkey Vacation

• Upon arrival in Istanbul, your personal delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will meet you holding a sign with your name and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and unwind from your journey, and get ready to begin your Turkey vacation tomorrow. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 02: Istanbul City Tour – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks:

• Hagia Sophia – A magnificent building, originally a Christian church, later converted into a mosque, now a museum.
• Blue Mosque – Famous for its six minarets, best viewed from the Hippodrome.
• Topkapi Palace – Explore its Treasury, Harem, and exhibition halls.
• Grand Bazaar – One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
  End the day with a transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 03: Istanbul – Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise & Camlica Hill

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then start your day with:

• Spice Bazaar – One of Istanbul’s largest markets.
• Bosphorus Cruise – Sail along the strait connecting Europe and Asia.
• Camlica Hill – Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul, the Prince’s Islands, and the Sea of Marmara.
• Beylerbeyi Palace – Explore this historic palace before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 04: Istanbul Leisure Day – Relax During Your Turkey Vacation

• After breakfast, spend the day at leisure exploring Istanbul at your own pace, shopping, or relaxing. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 05: Fly to Cappadocia – Begin Central Turkey Adventure

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, a Flying Carpet Tours delegate will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 06: Cappadocia Tour – Goreme, Uçhisar & Pasabag

Start your Turkey vacation in Cappadocia with a full-day tour:

• Goreme Open Air Museum – Explore monasteries carved into rocks.
• Citadel of Uçhisar – Enjoy panoramic views of the region.
• Local Handicrafts – Discover Turkish tiles, pottery, onyx, and handmade carpets.
• Pasabag Valley & Avanos – Famous for fairy chimneys and unique landscapes.
  Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 07: South Cappadocia – Valleys, Churches & Underground City

After breakfast, tour South Cappadocia:

• Kizilcukur Valley – Known for colorful rock formations and hidden churches.
• Cavusin Village – Explore the Upper Church of St. John the Baptist and Çavuşin Church.
• Kaymakli Underground City – Discover the ancient subterranean city.
• Pigeon Houses & Rock Formations – Iconic landscapes of Cappadocia.
  In the evening, fly to Izmir and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08: Pamukkale & Hierapolis – Natural Wonders of Turkey

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Pamukkale:

• Cotton Cliffs (Pamukkale) – Famous for white terraces formed by mineral-rich waters.
• Ancient City of Hierapolis – Explore ruins of temples, baths, and theaters.
  Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay.

Day 09: Ephesus – Ancient Ruins & Sacred Sites

Start with breakfast, then explore:

• Isabey Mosque – Historical Ottoman-era mosque.
• Ephesus – Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and Trajan Fountain.
• Meryemana Shrine (House of Virgin Mary) – Sacred pilgrimage site atop Bulbul Mountain.
• Temple of Artemis (Artemision) – Remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  In the evening, fly back to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 10: Departure – Conclude Your Turkey Vacation

• Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. A Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Istanbul International Airport for your departure. End of your 10-day Turkey vacation.