Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 1- </span><span class="location">Istanbul: Where Asia and Europe Meet</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Visions of ancient kingdoms, whirling dirvishes and exotic food float through your head as you touch down in Istanbul. Take in the hustle and bustle of the city and catch glimpses of the spires of some of the city's many mosques en route to the hotel. Welcome to Istanbul, and to Turkey, and we invite you to let the sights, sounds, flavours and history ignite your imagination as you embark on this thrilling adventure.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions"> <h4>Exclusive Inclusions: </h4> <span class="branded"><a class="popover-help" style="color: #039cda; text-decoration: none;" title="" data-container="body" data-html="true" data-content="&lt;b&gt;Your Welcome Moment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards." data-original-title=""><i class="icon-question-sign" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your Welcome Moment </a></span><span class="inclusion-name">Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group</span></div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Dinner</h4> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 2 - </span><span class="location">Istanbul: Iconic Landmarks and Ancient Traditions</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Often the best way to discover a city is on foot, and this certainly rings true in Istanbul. Visit some of the iconic highlights of the old city to fully appreciate the rich history and complex mingling of cultures that have shaped the city over the millennia. Feast on delectable local street food and try cookies from one of the city's oldest bakeries before taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the Grand Bazaar.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions"> <h4>Exclusive Inclusions:</h4> <span class="branded"><a class="popover-help" style="color: #039cda; text-decoration: none;" title="" data-container="body" data-html="true" data-content="&lt;b&gt;Your Foodie Moment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Connect to the flavours and ingredients behind local food and culinary traditions." data-original-title=""><i class="icon-question-sign" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your Foodie Moment </a></span><span class="inclusion-name">Street Food Experience</span></div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Lunch</h4> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 3 - </span><span class="location">Cappadocia: Fairy Chimneys and Kaymakli Underground City</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Leaving Istanbul behind, you'll head firmly onto the Asian continent to the surreal, wind-sculpted landscapes of the Cappadocia region. Step into ancient history with a visit to the tunnels and storerooms of the vast Kaymakli underground city complex. Settle into your cave hotel, carved right out of the rocky landscape.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Lunch</h4> </div> <div class="featured-stay"><i class="icon-featured-stay" aria-hidden="true"></i> <p><span class="display-label">Your OMG Stay </span><a class="accomm-detail" href="https://www.gadventures.com/trips/turkey-istanbul-ephesus-cappadocia/9679/#detail--exedra-hotel-cappadocia">Exedra Hotel Cappadocia</a></p> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 4 - </span><span class="location">Cappadocia: Your OMG Day</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia by exploring either on foot or by e-bike. See the fairy chimneys up close and imagine how the wind and elements have shaped the earth and impacted human settlements throughout the ages until modern times. Observe churches cut out of the rocks and hilltop structures with commanding views of the surroundings. You'll learn of the human experience in this region by having dinner and tea in a local family home for a one-of-a-kind cultural exchange.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions"> <h4>Exclusive Inclusions:</h4> <span class="branded"><a class="popover-help" style="color: #039cda; text-decoration: none;" title="" data-container="body" data-html="true" data-content="&lt;b&gt;Your OMG Day&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Personalize your day by picking between two different travel experiences." data-original-title=""><i class="icon-question-sign" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your OMG Day </a></span><span class="inclusion-name">Meskender Valley Hike or E-Bike Tour</span><span class="sep">|</span><span class="branded"><a class="popover-help" style="color: #039cda; text-decoration: none;" title="" data-container="body" data-html="true" data-content="&lt;b&gt;Your Local Living Moment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;A taste of what it’s like to live locally through a visit to a community member’s home." data-original-title=""><i class="icon-question-sign" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your Local Living Moment </a></span><span class="inclusion-name">Zelve Village Dinner</span></div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Dinner</h4> </div> <div class="featured-stay"><i class="icon-featured-stay" aria-hidden="true"></i> <p><span class="display-label">Your OMG Stay </span><a class="accomm-detail" href="https://www.gadventures.com/trips/turkey-istanbul-ephesus-cappadocia/9679/#detail--exedra-hotel-cappadocia">Exedra Hotel Cappadocia</a></p> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 5 - </span><span class="location">Şirince: Flavours of Turkey</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Discover more of Turkish cuisine today as you visit a local food and vegetable market then take part in a cooking class to learn how to make gözleme, a delicious savoury stuffed turnover, cooked on an iron griddle over the fire. You'll see the landscapes change again as you fly towards Turkey's Aegean coastline and discover the ancient village of Şirince, an agricultural settlement that dates back to ancient and medieval times.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions"> <h4>Exclusive Inclusions:</h4> <span class="branded"><a class="popover-help" style="color: #039cda; text-decoration: none;" title="" data-container="body" data-html="true" data-content="&lt;b&gt;Your Foodie Moment&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Connect to the flavours and ingredients behind local food and culinary traditions." data-original-title=""><i class="icon-question-sign" aria-hidden="true"></i> Your Foodie Moment </a></span><span class="inclusion-name">Gozleme Cooking Class</span></div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Lunch</h4> </div>

<h3><span class="day-number">Day 6 - </span><span class="location">Şirince: Ancient Ephesus</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Be transported back in time as you explore the vast ancient city of Ephesus, walking through the site to its northern gate. You'll see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, where expert excavation makes it easy to imagine it in all its glory. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and explore the area around the Greek Orthodox Church, stopping for a drink from the refreshing natural spring water.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast | Dinner</h4> </div>

<div class="itinerary"> <div id="day-7" class="day "> <h3><span class="day-number">Day 7: </span><span class="location">Şirince</span></h3> <div class="summary"> <p>Today your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time.</p> </div> <div class="day-inclusions meals" title="Meals included"> <h4>Meals included:  Breakfast</h4> </div> </div> </div> <p><a class="btn site-btn" href="https://www.gadventures.com/trips/turkey-istanbul-ephesus-cappadocia/9679/itinerary/">View full itinerary</a></p>