Arrive at Istanbul International Airport and be warmly welcomed by your English-speaking tour guide. Transfer to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, for hotel check-in and an overnight stay.

Discover Bursa’s rich Ottoman heritage with visits to the Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum, Silk Market, and the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi. Continue to Mt. Uludağ, Türkiye’s famous winter destination, where you can enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery and free time for seasonal snow activities.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale, also known as the Cotton Castle. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and admire its stunning white travertine terraces formed by natural thermal springs. Overnight at the Adempira Thermal Hotel, where you can relax in its renowned natural hot spring facilities.

Journey to Konya, once the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire and one of Türkiye’s most important spiritual cities, renowned for its rich Islamic heritage and connection to great Islamic scholars.

Visit the Mevlana Museum before continuing to the breathtaking region of Cappadocia, famous for its extraordinary rock formations. Stop at the historic Caravanserai, a landmark of the ancient Silk Road.

Start your day with the spectacular sight of Cappadocia’s iconic hot air balloons at sunrise (weather permitting). Continue with a full-day tour featuring the Underground City, scenic valleys, Uçhisar Village, Avanos Pottery Village, a traditional handmade carpet factory and local jewellery shops.

Drive past the picturesque Salt Lake to Ankara, Türkiye’s capital city. Visit the impressive Atatürk Mausoleum before continuing to Bolu for an overnight stay.

Return to Istanbul and visit the magnificent Çamlıca Mosque and the Museum of Islamic Civilizations. Enjoy a memorable Bosphorus Cruise before exploring the colourful Spice Market.

Enjoy a live leather fashion show before visiting the iconic Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Mosque (subject to prayer times), and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. End the day shopping at the famous Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, where you can wander through its maze of lively lanes and discover an incredible variety of carpets, jewellery, ceramics, lanterns, spices, leather goods, textiles, and traditional Turkish souvenirs in a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere.

After breakfast, enjoy free time at Taksim Square, where you can soak in the lively atmosphere at local cafes, sip a warm cup of apple tea, or do some last-minute shopping before visiting the blessed Maqam of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA). After lunch, transfer to the airport for your departure flight home with unforgettable memories of Türkiye.