Upon arrival at the Istanbul airport terminal, you will meet your guide and transfer to the hotel or begin a half-day tour, depending on your arrival time. You will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon, you can take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river. After the tour, you will go to a restaurant for dinner and then transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will depart for Ayvalık (a 450km, 5-hour drive), a seaside town on the Northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey. After lunch in Ayvalık, the tour begins with a visit to Seytan sofrasi (Devil's Table), a legendary plateau offering a breathtaking view of the Gulf, the islands, and surrounding forests. You will then continue to Cunda Island (Alibey Island), a favorite tourism spot known for its old Greek houses, cobblestones, churches, and cuisine. After the tour, you will transfer to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Ayvalık.

After breakfast, the day starts with a fashion show of high-quality leather products made in Turkey. You will then transfer to Fethiye (a 280km, 3.5-hour drive), one of Turkey's well-known tourist centers. Historical sites to visit include the Fethiye Museum, the Tomb of Amyntas, and Kadyanda Ancient City. After lunch, you can take an optional tour to Butterfly Valley or transfer to the hotel for swimming. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

This is a leisure day for swimming, entertainment, and spending time on the beach.

This is a leisure day for swimming, entertainment, and spending time on the beach.

You will travel to Pamukkale (a 250km, 3-hour drive), stopping in Konya for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Pamukkale, you will visit the site, also known as the ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site with hot springs and travertine terraces made by carbonate minerals. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle. After the tour, you will rest up for your overnight stay in Pamukkale. Note: There is free time to enjoy a thermal bath at your own expense.

After breakfast, you will depart for Bursa (a 450km, 5-hour drive), which was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. You will visit the 14th-century Great Mosque, the Mezquita, and the Mausoleum Green. After lunch in Bursa, there is an optional tour to visit Uludag mountain by cable car. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will depart for Istanbul (a 200 km, 2-hour drive). According to your flight details, you will have a half-day tour or be transferred to the airport.