Grand Anatolia

The journey

Day by day

1. 1

   Arrive Istanbul

   Private transfer to Galata; evening walk across the bridge as the mosques light up.

   ⌂ Boutique hotel, Galata Meals: D

2. 2

   The imperial city

   Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the cisterns and a late private entry to Topkapı.

   ⌂ Boutique hotel, Galata Meals: B

3. 3

   Bosphorus day

   Private boat between two continents, lunch on the Asian shore, spice bazaar before close.

   ⌂ Boutique hotel, Galata Meals: B, L

4. 4

   Fly to Cappadocia

   Cave-suite check-in and a sunset walk through Rose Valley's carved chapels.

   ⌂ Cave hotel, Ürgüp Meals: B, D

5. 5

   Balloons & underground cities

   Optional dawn balloon, then Kaymaklı's eight underground storeys and pottery in Avanos.

   ⌂ Cave hotel, Ürgüp Meals: B, L

6. 6

   Ihlara & the caravan road

   The Ihlara gorge's painted churches and a Seljuk caravanserai on the old silk route.

   ⌂ Cave hotel, Ürgüp Meals: B

7. 7

   Konya

   Across the steppe to the city of Rumi — the Mevlâna Museum and Seljuk tilework.

   ⌂ Konya Meals: B, D

8. 8

   Pamukkale

   The white travertine terraces and a swim among sunken columns in Cleopatra's pool.

   ⌂ Pamukkale Meals: B

9. 9

   Aphrodisias → the coast

   The most elegant ruin in Anatolia, nearly alone, then down to the Aegean.

   ⌂ Vineyard hotel, Urla Meals: B, D

10. 10

    Ephesus, early

    Private early entry to Ephesus and the Terrace Houses; Şirince village for the afternoon.

    ⌂ Vineyard hotel, Urla Meals: B

11. 11

    Urla vineyards

    Tastings along the peninsula's wine route and a long farewell dinner among the olives.

    ⌂ Vineyard hotel, Urla Meals: B, D

12. 12

    Depart

    Private transfer to İzmir airport.

    Meals: B