ITINERARY

Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul - Arrive in the vibrant city where East meets West. After a transfer to the hotel, meet fellow travellers for an evening briefing before diving into Istanbul’s incredible street food scene.

Day 2: Icons of Istanbul - Explore the city's legendary landmarks, from the Blue Mosque to the Hagia Sophia. Wander through the Grand Bazaar’s maze of shops, then enjoy free time to uncover more of Istanbul at your own pace.

Day 3: Cappadocia Awaits - Fly to Cappadocia and step into the rock-carved wonders of the Göreme Open Air Museum. Try your hand at pottery in Avanos before joining a local family to prepare a traditional Turkish dinner.

Day 4: Cappadocia, Your Way - Spend the day your way. Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride, trek through fairy chimneys, or unwind at a Turkish bath. Wrap up with a relaxed dinner and stunning views over this surreal landscape.

Day 5: Ancient Underground & Overnight Train - Discover the underground city of Kaymakli before stopping in Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to Sufi poet Rumi. Board an overnight train to Izmir for the next chapter of the journey.

Day 6: Coastal Charms of Izmir & Selçuk - Start the day with breakfast along Izmir’s scenic waterfront, then wander through the historic Agora and bustling Kemeralti Bazaar. Travel onwards to Selçuk, with the evening free to explore or relax.

Day 7: Ruins & Wine in Ephesus - Step back in time at the ancient city of Ephesus, marvelling at the grand theatre and the Temple of Artemis. Later, hike along the scenic coastline before rounding off the adventure with a fruit wine tasting and a final dinner with the group.

Day 8: Depart Selçuk - You came as a solo traveller and are now leaving with many new friends. Depart at any time.

Terms and Conditions

INCLUDES: accomodation, All transport between destinations and to/from included activities, complimentary arrival transfer, fruit wine tasting and farewell dinner, village-to-village hike from Çile to the coast, guided walking tour of Ephesus, walk through the Agora and the Kemeralti Old Bazaar in Izmir, visit the Mevlana Museum and mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi in Konya, explore the Kaymakli Underground City, pottery experience in the town of Avanos, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum in Cappadocia, walk through Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, walking tour of the historic heart of Istanbul, Me Day: Cappadocia Me Day, Cappadocia, Your Foodie Moment: Gozleme Cooking Class, Zelve, We Day: Landscapes and Community in Cappadocia, Cappadocia, G Day: A Perfect Day in Istanbul, Istanbul, Dinner Party: Istanbul Street Food Crawl, Istanbul, Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group.

8 days from R29,599 per person sharing