Journey Through the Soul of Turkey
Where continents meet, Turkey unfolds as a living masterpiece of culture and faith. In Istanbul, the domes of Hagia Sophia and the call to prayer echo the dialogue of empires. From Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys to the marble avenues of Ephesus, each moment blends heritage with refinement. With Holy Kemet, discover Turkey as both an education and an indulgence — a timeless passage through art, spirit, and elegance.
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Dreams of Turkey
8 Days / 7 Nights — Weekly Departures & Tailor-Made Options
Across the meeting point of Europe and Asia, this curated seven-night journey reveals Turkey as a land where empires rose, faiths converged, and artistry endured. From Istanbul’s golden domes to Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys and the sacred terraces of Pamukkale, each day unfolds as a dialogue between history and beauty. Guided by scholars and heritage experts, you’ll walk through millennia of civilization—where Byzantium, Rome, and the Ottomans left indelible legacies—and rest in refined comfort amid timeless landscapes.
- Day 01 — Arrival in Istanbul: Meet your guide at the airport for a panoramic city introduction. Enjoy an early dinner and check into your hotel. (D)
- Day 02 — Istanbul | Legacy of Empires: Visit the ancient Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace—monuments reflecting centuries of imperial splendor. (B)
- Day 03 — Ankara & Cappadocia | Heart of Anatolia: Travel to Ankara to visit Atatürk’s Mausoleum, then continue to Cappadocia. Explore an ancient underground city carved into volcanic rock. (B, D)
- Day 04 — Cappadocia | Valleys and Traditions: Optional sunrise hot-air-balloon flight over the fairy chimneys. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum and local handicraft cooperatives. Evening cultural performance in a cave setting. (B)
- Day 05 — Pamukkale | Thermal Wonders: Drive via Sultanhanı Caravanserai to Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis’ Greco-Roman ruins and relax in your hotel’s thermal pools. (B, D)
- Day 06 — Ephesus | Echoes of Antiquity: Continue to Kusadasi to visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. (B, D)
- Day 07 — Aegean Village & Craftsmanship: Visit a traditional mountain village and a leather workshop renowned for its artistry. (B, D)
- Day 08 — Pergamon & Troy | Legends Revisited: Drive to Bergama to see the Acropolis of ancient Pergamon, then continue to Troy, where myth and archaeology intertwine. (B, D)
- Day 09 — Istanbul | The Bosphorus and the Bazaar: Return to Istanbul for a private Bosphorus cruise and explore the Grand Bazaar’s labyrinth of treasures. Farewell dinner. (B, D)
- Day 10 — Departure: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
- Curated Scholarly Guidance — led by expert historians and cultural specialists.
- Luxury Accommodation — elegant boutique and heritage hotels reflecting Turkish artistry.
- Immersive Cultural Encounters — local crafts, ancient architecture, and authentic culinary experiences.
- Signature Experiences — private Bosphorus cruise, Ephesus exploration, Pamukkale thermal terraces, Cappadocia cave sanctuaries.
- Seamless Comfort — private transfers, domestic flights, and refined dining throughout.
Dreams of Turkey
9 Days / 8 Nights — Weekly Departures & Tailor-Made Options
Across the meeting point of Europe and Asia, this curated seven-night journey reveals Turkey as a land where empires rose, faiths converged, and artistry endured. From Istanbul’s golden domes to Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys and the sacred terraces of Pamukkale, each day unfolds as a dialogue between history and beauty. Guided by scholars and heritage experts, you’ll walk through millennia of civilization—where Byzantium, Rome, and the Ottomans left indelible legacies—and rest in refined comfort amid timeless landscapes.
- Day 1 — Arrival in Istanbul: Welcome to the crossroads of continents. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer in comfort to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and program briefing.
(No meal) - Day 2 — The Old City of Istanbul: Begin your exploration of Istanbul’s historical peninsula. Visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece where faith and empire meet; continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its six minarets and luminous tiles. Walk through the Hippodrome, once the civic heart of Constantinople, and tour Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman power for four centuries. Conclude amid the color and rhythm of the Grand Bazaar, a living echo of the Silk Road.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 3 — Bosphorus & Flight to the Aegean: This morning, visit the Spice Bazaar, once famed for treasures from Egypt and Asia. Embark on a private Bosphorus cruise, gliding between Europe and Asia past marble palaces and ancient fortresses. Later, fly south to the Aegean coast and transfer to your seaside retreat.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 4 — Ephesus & the Sacred Coast: Journey to the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene sanctuary venerated since early Christianity. Continue to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the ancient world—walk its marble avenues, libraries, and grand theater. Visit the vestiges of the Temple of Artemis, once among the Seven Wonders. Evening transfer inland to Pamukkale.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 5 — Pamukkale & Hierapolis — Drive to Cappadocia: Discover Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle,” whose cascading travertine terraces shimmer with thermal waters long prized for healing. Explore the adjacent ancient city of Hierapolis, with its vast necropolis and sacred pool where Roman columns rest beneath mineral springs. Continue across Anatolia to the ethereal landscapes of Cappadocia.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 6 — Cappadocia’s Underground Sanctuaries: Descend into one of Cappadocia’s underground cities, once a refuge for early Christians. Wander through ancient chapels, meeting halls, and storerooms carved deep into volcanic rock. Visit Ortahisar and Uçhisar, fortress-like pinnacles offering sweeping panoramas, and pause at Esentepe Viewpoint for photography and reflection.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 7 — Valleys of Faith and Stone: Explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum, adorned with ninth-century frescoes. Continue to Pasabag (Monks Valley), home to the remarkable mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys once inhabited by hermits. Visit Zelve, an abandoned cave village rich in early Christian heritage, then walk through Pigeon Valley and Devrent Valley, where nature has sculpted rocks into fantastical forms. Optional sunrise hot-air-balloon flight can be arranged.
(Breakfast – Lunch) - Day 8 — Departure: After breakfast, fly back to Istanbul , upon arrival transfer to your hotel check in and overnight
- Day 9- Final Departure : After breakfast transfer to the airport , carrying with you the impressions of empires, landscapes, and learning woven through this timeless land.
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- Curated Scholarly Guidance — led by expert historians and cultural specialists.
- Luxury Accommodation — elegant boutique and heritage hotels reflecting Turkish artistry.
- Immersive Cultural Encounters — local crafts, ancient architecture, and authentic culinary experiences.
- Signature Experiences — private Bosphorus cruise, Ephesus exploration, Pamukkale thermal terraces, Cappadocia cave sanctuaries.
- Seamless Comfort — private transfers, domestic flights, and refined dining throughout.