Day 1: Arrival in Izmir You are met at the airport by a Fortis Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: Izmir-Ephesus-Izmir Visit Ephesus, the most complete archaeological ruin in the Mediterranean. The city is dedicated to the Goddess of Artemis, whose temple is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then visit the Ephesus Museum, the basilica of St. John and the house of Virgin Mary. Day 3: Izmir-Ankara-Cappadocia Morning flight to Ankara. Visit the captivating museum of Anatolian Civilizations. After lunch continue on your journey to mystical Cappadocia. Day 4: Cappadocia On day 4, explore Cappadocia with its extraordinary chimney-like rock formations. Tour Goreme with its rock churches decorated with frescoes. Then visit the Byzantine monastic complex of Zelve and the village of Avanos, which is famous for its traditional pottery. Day 5: Cappadocia-Istanbul In the morning, visit one of the many underground cities of the region, Kaymakli, or Derinkuyu where the early Christians sought sanctuary to escape persecution. Fly to Istanbul in the afternoon. Day 6: Istanbul In the morning visit the two masterpieces of Byzantine era, Chora and St. Sophia. Then visit Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the amazing underground cistern. Day 7: Istanbul Relax with a cruise on the Bosphorus on your last day in Turkey. In the afternoon, explore the famous Grand Bazaar. Day 8: Departure Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Cappadocia

Blue Mosque - Istanbul

Amphi Theatre - Ephesus