Turkiye with Cappadocia

8 Days / 7 Nights
Kochi → Europe (Hagia Sophia, Topkap, scenic cruise, Cappadocia)

7 Nights | 8 Days| 29th Sept 2026

Turkey is a unique country that bridges Europe and Asia, offering a rich blend of cultures, history and natural beauty. Its largest city, Istanbul, is the only city in the world located on two continents and is famous for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, etc. The capital city, Ankara, serves as the political centre of the nation.

Turkey has a deep historical heritage, influenced by civilisations such as the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. The surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus attract millions of visitors each year. Turkish cuisine is world-renowned, featuring dishes like kebabs, baklava and Turkish tea. With its vibrant bazaars, scenic coastlines along the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, and warm hospitality. Turkey remains a fascinating destination for travellers worldwide

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred comfortably to your hotel.
After check-in and some time to relax, proceed to a restaurant to enjoy a delightful dinner.
Later, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Istanbul, Turkey

Breakfast at hotel
Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, originally built in 537 AD as the world’s largest cathedral. Its massive central dome, glittering Byzantine mosaics, and later Ottoman additions reflect a rare architectural blend of Christian basilica mosque heritage.

Explore the and imperial magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles in blue tones. It remains an active mosque and a masterpiece of classical Ottoman religious architecture.
Visit Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. The palace complex includes imperial courtyards, treasury sacred Islamic collections, relics, council chambers, and the legendary Harem, offering insight into the empire’s royal lifestyle.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, the natural waterway separating Europe and Asia. Sail past Ottoman palaces, wooden waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, and modern bridges while experiencing Istanbul’s strategic maritime importance.
Free time at the historic Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops ceramics, selling spices, carpets, jewelry, traditional Turkish crafts. Local dinner.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Kayseri.
Proceed to Cappadocia, renowned for its surreal volcanic landscape shaped by erosion over millions of years.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open Air Museum, a vast monastic complex carved into soft volcanic rock between the 10th and 12th centuries. Its rock-cut churches preserve vibrant biblical frescoes, offering exceptional insight into early Christian art and monastic life.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Proceed to check in to your Exclusive cave-themed hotel, a once-in-a-lifetime stay carved in ancient volcanic rock. Blending heritage architecture with modern amenities, they feature arched stone rooms, handcrafted décor and warm lighting.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia- Turkey

Today, you have a chance to do an Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride. At sunrise, drift gently above Cappadocia’s surreal volcanic landscape as hundreds of colourful balloons rise together. A once-in-a-lifetime experience and the true highlight of Turkey.
Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Pigeon Valley, named for thousands of pigeon houses carved into cliffs. Historically, pigeons were essential for fertilising vineyards and agriculture. The valley offers sweeping panoramic views of fairy chimneys and Cappadocia’s dramatic geological formations.
Visit Uçhisar Castle, the highest natural rock formation in the region. This ancient fortress was hollowed into tunnels, storage chambers, and defensive rooms, serving as a strategic watchtower controlling historic trade routes across central Anatolia.
Visit Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition dating back to Hittite times. Watch skilled artisans shape red clay from the Kızılırmak River using traditional foot-powered wheels, preserving techniques practised for over four millennia.
Turkish Night show featuring regional folk dances, whirling dervish performances, live music, dinner, and unlimited local beverages. Overnight at a cave-themed hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia- Turkey

Breakfast and check-out.
En route, visit the impressive Sultan Han Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk roadside inn built for Silk Road traders. Its monumental stone portal, fortified walls, central courtyard mosque, and resting chambers reflect medieval Anatolia’s thriving commercial network.
Visit the spiritual Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic. The complex displays illuminated manuscripts, dervish artefacts, and the iconic turquoise dome symbolising divine love and spiritual devotion.
Continue to Pamukkale, check-in & dinner
Overnight stay in Pamukkale, Turkey

Breakfast and check-out.
Explore Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city famed for its theatre, necropolis, bath complexes, and collonaded streets. Its thermal waters attracted pilgrims seeking healing, making it one of antiquity’s most important wellness destinations.
Experience Cleopatra’s Pool, where visitors walk among submerged Roman columns in warm mineral-rich waters. Legend associates the pool with Queen Cleopatra, enhancing its historical allure and therapeutic reputation.
Visit Ephesus Ancient City, one of the Mediterranean’s best preserved Roman cities. Highlights include the grand Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre seating 25,000 spectators, marble Curetes Street, and sophisticated urban planning showcasing immense prosperity. Nearby is the believed home of the Virgin Mary, making it a sacred pilgrimage destination for Christians worldwide.
Proceed to Kuşadası; check-in and dinner at the hotel
Overnight stay in Kusadasi, Turkey

Breakfast and check-out; proceed to Bursa, the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Visit the historic Grand Mosque of Bursa, built in 1399 with twenty domes and impressive Arabic calligraphy panels. It represents an early and powerful example of Ottoman religious architecture.
Explore the beautifully tiled Green Mosque & the Green Tomb, resting place of Sultan Mehmed I, celebrated for intricate Iznik tile artistry and elegant early Ottoman design.
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride offering panoramic views of Bursa and Mount Uludağ.
Check-in and dinner at hotel.
Overnight stay in Bursa, Turkey

Breakfast at hotel, check-out
Transfer to Istanbul.
Visit Taksim Square, symbolic center of modern Turkey and site of major national events, surrounded by cultural landmarks and Republic-era architecture.
Free time at Istiklal Street.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Kochi

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Day Cruise Grand Bazaar Istanbul, Taksim Square Istiklal Street, Göreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Castle Avanos Pottery Workshop, Turkish Night Show, Mevlana Museum Selime Mosque, Enroute (Silk Road Heritage), Sultan Han Caravanserai Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cleopatra’s Pool, Ephesus Region, Ephesus Ancient City, Grand Mosque of Bursa Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Bursa Cable Car Ride