Day 1. Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Miami. Departure of your flight from Miami to Istanbul. Please inquire for pricing from the following departure cities: Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, New York, Newark, Washington DC, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, among others.

Day 2. Monday, November 10, 2025 – Istanbul. Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 3. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Istanbul – Suleymaniye Mosque. Breakfast. Departure to visit the Suleymaniye Mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul, offering one of the most iconic views of the city. Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and built by the famous imperial architect Sinan. After the visit, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own or join the optional Historic Istanbul Tour with Lunch. Optional – Historic Istanbul Tour with Lunch – $130 USD p/p. On this optional tour, you’ll see Hagia Sophia (from the outside), the culmination of Byzantine art and a gem of Istanbul, the famous Topkapi Palace – residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque – a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance – and the Hippodrome, which features the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, the German Fountain, and the Egyptian Obelisk. End the day with a visit to the famous Grand Bazaar, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore its 4,000 shops. Overnight stay.

Day 4. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Istanbul – Bosphorus Cruise – Spice Bazaar. Breakfast. Departure for one of Istanbul’s most famous activities: a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During the journey, you’ll see the palaces of the sultans, old wooden houses, and absorb the history from a unique perspective. Afterwards, visit one of the trip highlights – the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans five centuries ago and still active today. The visit ends at the bazaar, where you’ll have time to explore. Free time or take the optional Asian Side of Istanbul Tour with Lunch. Optional – Asian Side of Istanbul Tour with Lunch – $85 USD p/p. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, a former summer residence of the Ottoman sultans, located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Cross the famous Bosphorus Bridge that connects Europe and Asia. After lunch, explore the underrated district of Üsküdar on the Asian side, then head to Camlica Hill, one of Istanbul’s seven hills and the highest point in the city. At 268 meters above sea level, Camlica offers panoramic views of both sides of the city. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 5. Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Istanbul – Ankara (Dinner included). Breakfast. Departure to the capital of Turkey, Ankara, passing through the Bolu Mountains. Upon arrival, panoramic tour of the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city in the country – a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in ancient history and culture. Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. Dinner included at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 6. Friday, November 14, 2025 – Ankara – Cappadocia (Dinner included). Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. En route, visit the second largest lake in Turkey, Salt Lake, and a 13th-century caravanserai (a medieval inn). Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner included at the hotel. Overnight stay. Optional – Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia – $75 USD p/p. One of the most exciting adventures in Cappadocia, this tour allows you to explore the region in an off-road vehicle, reaching unique landscapes and rock formations.

Day 7. Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Cappadocia (Dinner included). Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of this fascinating region with its unique landscape, formed by lava from Mount Erciyes and Mount Hasan 3 million years ago. Visit Göreme Valley, a stunning Byzantine monastic complex carved into the rocks, featuring beautiful frescoes. Continue to Avcilar and Pigeon Valleys, offering the best views of the “fairy chimneys.” Visit local workshops specializing in carpets and semi-precious stones such as onyx and turquoise. Dinner included at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 8. Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Cappadocia – Pamukkale (Dinner included). Breakfast. Early departure to Pamukkale. Upon arrival, visit Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Explore the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder with giant white cascades, stalactites, and natural pools formed over the centuries by calcified spring waters. Dinner included at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 9. Monday, November 17, 2025 – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Kusadasi (Dinner included). Breakfast. Morning departure to Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city and former capital of Asia Minor – one of the best-preserved ancient cities. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater, and the Library of Celsus. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Visit a leather goods shop to learn about the famous lambskin products of the region. Late afternoon transfer to Kusadasi. Dinner included at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 10. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Kusadasi – Bursa – Istanbul. Breakfast. Departure to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami), the Silk Bazaar of Kozahan, and the Green Mausoleum. Continue the trip to Istanbul. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 11. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Istanbul. Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. End of our services.