Turkish Delight: A Women-Only Tour

Arrive at Kayseri Airport. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to Cappadocia (1h approx). Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. After check-in, rest of the day is at leisure. Later proceed for the Welcome dinner at the hotel. A world of adventure awaits you the next morning. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Exedra Hotel Cappadocia or MDC Cave Hotel or similar (4*)

Today post breakfast, we proceed for a full day sightseeing of Cappadocia. Our visit today includes Kaymakli Underground City, where you can see how the people lived in this multi level city complete with stables, kitchens, storage chambers and wine making rooms. Continue to visit Soganli Valley (approx 3 km walking through the valley with Byzantine period rock tombs), Sobesos (a Roman Bath from the 5th century and mosaics and graves from Byzantine Empire Period), Taskinpasa Medresesi (an Ottoman theological school), Keslik Monastery (Churches from 8th and 12th centuries, refectory and other complexes, used by monks) and Mustafapasa (Experience the Ottoman and Greek architecture of this old Greek Village once called Sinasos). Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Optional- Early Morning Hot air balloon ride will be possible only if the weather permits and at an extra cost of approx INR 34,000/- per person (rates are dynamic)

Exedra Hotel Cappadocia or MDC Cave Hotel or similar (4*)

After early morning breakfast, checkout. proceed for a half day Cappadocia tour; Paşabağ (Mushroom Fairy Chimney), Dervent Imagination Valley, Uçhisar, Panorama & Pigeon Valley. Proceed to the airport to fly to Izmir (Flight Fare not included). Upon Arrival at Izmir airport, drive to the Kusadasi (100 km/2h approx). Check-in to the hotel and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Charisma Hotel / Korumar Hotel or similar (5*)

After breakfast, we will visit the ancient Greek city of Ephesus near the village of Selcuk. We next visit the Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis was a magnificent place of worship in the city of Ephesus in present-day Turkey, dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt The Artemesium was famous not only for its great size, over 350 by 180 feet, but also for the magnificent works of art that adorned it. A classic Roman port city, you can lose yourself in the past as you go through the homes, amphitheatre and other structures that make up this iconic Roman port city. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Charisma Hotel / Korumar Hotel or similar (5*)

Take packed breakfast and checkout early morning & drive towards Pamukkale (3h approx). The highlight here is a visit to the powder white calcite travertines or terraces which look like they are covered with a sheet of snow. The spring water here is rich in minerals and is said to be therapeutic, so do dip your feet in if you can. This geological wonder aside, the region also has the ruins of the Greek-Roman city Hierapolis which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, proceed to Antalya by road (235 kms / 3 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Antalya.

Akra Hotel Antalya or similar (4*)

After breakfast, we will proceed to Antalya city tour where you will visit places like the Hadrian Gate and the Duden Waterfalls and enjoy a delightful boat trip. Next, we move on to Kaleici, the charming old town of Antalya, where you will explore its history of the city. Stroll through its narrow streets, shop for souvenirs, and soak in the historical ambiance. Later, come back to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Antalya.

Akra Hotel Antalya or similar (4*)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Antalya Airport for your flight to Istanbul (Flight fare not included). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later, proceed to Grand Bazaar for shopping tour. In the evening we will go for Whirling Dervish Show followed by dinner at Nomads restaurant, which will also include a traditional show. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Elysium Taksim Hotel or similar (4*)

Post breakfast, We’ll be going to the Hippodrome, the ancient Greek stadium for chariot and horse racing, Blue Mosque, an architecturally appealing structure, Topkapi Palace (treasury section) and Hagia Sophia, also known as the Church of Holy Wisdom. We end with a visit to the Ottoman-era Spice Bazaar where mounds of vividly-coloured spices, herbs, dried fruits and nuts are available. Our evening will conclude with dinner on the Cruise with Turkish traditional folk dance show. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Elysium Taksim Hotel or similar (4*)

After leisurely breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for flight back home with great lifetime memories and cherishing souvenirs.