(Breakfast included )

The TSG team will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast around 8:00 a.m. for "Bosphorus by Boat,". a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shoreline is home to dozens of old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. You will have the opportunity to see the 19th-century Ottoman masterpiece Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, one of the unique samples of the last period of Ottoman architecture, and Ciragan Palace with its amazing marble facades from the boat. Moreover, the iconic view of Ortakoy, the Rumeli Fortress, which is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture of the Ottomans, the harmony of the architectural styles of east and west at Beylerbeyi Palace, and more can be seen during the boat tour.Camlica Hill is the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant.  After lunch, the TSG team will take you to the bazaar, where you can find authentic goods. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and various herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delight, and fresh Turkish coffee, as well as handicraft souvenirs. After the tour return your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and New Year Gala Dinner Included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is the Topkapi Palace; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At the same time, it houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the imperial treasury, miniatures, and the holy mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

The second stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Tonight there will be a celebration with a gala dinner, including DJ music and unlimited local drinks. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, the Bascilica Cistern can be an alternative. Please contact your consultant for details. Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

 (Breakfast in Istanbul and All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)

Happy New Year! Today is yours until 14:00. After then we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your flight to Izmir. Next, check in at the hotel in Kusadasi, have dinner, and overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included in Kusadasi)
The Artemision, also called the Temple of Artemis, is the largest temple devoted to Artemis and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is located in Ephesus, a 9,000-year-old city. The famous Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, the House of the Virgin Mary, Curetes Street, and all the other details in this outstanding example of a Roman port city will be highlighted during this guided tour.

The 19th-century neighborhood of Sirince still has its original architectural details and is well-known outside of the nation. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here, the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. Plus, handicrafts made by local women can be bought, and a very famous leather production center will be the next stop. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Around 8:00, the tour will move to the world-famous marvel of calcite travertines in Pamukkale. Before walking or swimming in Pamukkale’s travertine pools, we will have a lunch break around 13:30. Walking around the white calcium terraces and Hierapolis ruins, as well as lying in the natural, hot springs waters, will revitalize your body. The region at the same time has well-known textile products, and there will be an outlet shopping opportunity. At approximately 18.30, we will be on the way back. Overnight in Pamukkale.

TSG advise for those who want to explore the region's attractions, a Tangem Paragliding, or Hot Air Ballooning can be appealing alternatives.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

After breakfast early in the morning, we took the 08:00 ride to Konya. The tour will end in Konya, with a coffee break along the way, and lunch will be served around noon. Next, we will visit the imposing green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). The tour will later drive to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia around 18:30 p.m. and check into your hotel.
Please Note: If you are wishing to join the optional activity of Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Today we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations, phallic-like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country, Katpatuka (as the Persians called it), is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and also famous for its local arts, including ceramics and carpets.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 9:30 to join our regular tour. The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, and moves on to the Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the lives of Jesus Christ and monks. The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. The lunch break will be held in a restaurant in Avanos where you visit a pottery workshop to see how to make pottery.

The next stop is Pasabagi, where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys and will visit Cappadocian-style handwoven carpets and rug workshops. The Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, and the house of natural animals that look like rock formations and Urgup wine tasting are next on the itinerary. This tour will end in Three Beauties, the symbol of Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: Our guests who are wishing to experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour will be picked up from the hotel at about 05:30 by sunrise. On the Hot Air Balloon, the sunrise over splendid fairy chimneys and valleys can be watched. The flight will last about an hour and end with a champagne celebration on the ground.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, this unforgettable tour concludes with a transfer to Cappadocia Airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul and then home. Until we meet on another exceptional travel hope the best for you.  However, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.