Turquía al Estilo WAO Spring Break

Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul

Arrival and assistance. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Istanbul (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Bosphorus Cruise & Sultanahmet District Tour (Full day with lunch)

Departure from the hotel to visit the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market), followed by a boat tour along the Bosphorus—the strait that separates Europe and Asia—where you’ll enjoy views of Istanbul’s forests, palaces, and yalı (wooden mansions) lining both shores. Lunch included. In the afternoon, visit the Sultanahmet district, including the Roman Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque (the only Ottoman mosque with six minarets), and the magnificent 6th-century Hagia Sophia (entrance included). Return to the hotel.

Day 3 Istanbul – Ankara (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning with the option to join an optional tour: Turkish Dramas & Grand Bazaar.

Optional Tour Turkish Dramas & Grand Bazaar (Half day, no lunch)

Departure from the hotel to visit the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays, religious holidays, and October 29), home to over 4,000 shops. Continue to the neighborhoods of Balat (a historic center for Jewish, Greek, and Armenian communities) and Fener (known for its Greek Orthodox heritage). These areas are famous for their authentic atmosphere and colorful architecture, often featured in Turkish dramas like Çukur and Ezel.

Price per person: USD 60

Around 12:00–12:30, departure by coach to Ankara (450 km), crossing the intercontinental bridge in Istanbul. Arrival in Turkey’s capital. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 Ankara – Cappadocia (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Ankara, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (featuring Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hittite, Phrygian, and Urartian artifacts) and the Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. Departure to Cappadocia (290 km). En route, visit an underground city built by early Christians to escape Arab invasions. The city includes stables, communal rooms, meeting halls, and small family quarters. Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Optional Tour Hidden Cappadocia by 4x4

Explore Cappadocia’s hidden valleys in a 4x4 vehicle, with panoramic stops for photos of fairy chimneys and volcanic formations shaped over millions of years. The tour ends with a sparkling wine toast to the region’s natural beauty.

Price per person: USD 85

Day 5 Cappadocia (B, D)

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)

Opportunity to join a hot air balloon ride—an unforgettable experience over the rock formations, fairy chimneys, and lunar landscapes.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day tour of this unique region: Göreme Valley with its rock-hewn churches and 10th–11th century frescoes; stop at the troglodyte village of Uçhisar; visit Avcılar with its stunning views; Derbent Valley with its curious rock formations; and time for artisan workshops featuring carpets and onyx jewelry. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Optional Tour Turkish Night

After dinner, optional outing to a folkloric show with belly dancing and unlimited local alcoholic drinks. Traditional costumes, regional music, and the finest belly dance performance in a spacious cave venue.

Price per person: USD 85

Day 6 Cappadocia – Pamukkale (B, D)

Breakfast and departure to Pamukkale (610 km). En route, visit a medieval Seljuk caravanserai. Continue to Pamukkale. Free time at the “Cotton Castle,” famous for its natural thermal pools and petrified travertine waterfalls. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 Pamukkale – Ephesus – Izmir (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Selçuk–Ephesus (200 km). Visit the archaeological site of Ephesus, dedicated to Artemis: the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, House of Love, Library of Celsus, Agora, Marble Street, and the largest ancient theater. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence. Stop at a leather production center and continue to Izmir. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 Departure from Izmir (B)

Breakfast at the hotel (if flight and transfer schedule allows). Transfer to the airport. End of services.

Itineraries subject to change without prior notice.

Final itinerary will be sent 20 days before departure along with travel documents, including flight and hotel details