Arrive in Istanbul

Take a boat trip on the Bosphorus 

Explore Taksim square

Cross the Bosphorus Bridge into Asia!

Izmir used to be called Smyrna; a very historical city. The esplanade is well worth a walk and catch a boat across the bay

Drive onto Bodrum 

Explore the marina and shop in the old city; there is a castle that dates back to the Crusades!

Long but very scenic drive through the mountains

Antalya is known for its beaches and shopping but there is an historical old town dating back to Roman times well worth a visit

You ascend up into the Anatolian Plateau and the countryside completely changes; suddenly you really are in Asia!

Balloon ride at dawn over Cappadocia!

There are some wonderful villages around this area many with homes in the rocks

Return to Istanbul by air; on the way down to Kayseri airport one of Turkey’s highest mountains lies in front of you!

Staying in the old city centre gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore those magnificent mosques

Return home; depart from Istanbul’s huge one terminal airport