Explore the rocky monoliths in Cappadocia, check out underground cities in Kaymakli, and visit the whirling dervishes in Konya. Scope out ancient cities in Hierapolis and see where the Virgin Mary supposedly spent her final days as you weave through Turkey's hinterland on this 5-day adventure.

Day 1 Arrive in Ankara after a comfortable overnight bus from Istanbul and kick off your day at the exhibits of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Check out displays featuring pieces from Paleolithic hunter gatherers all the way up to Byzantine-era traders before you pay a visit to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which pays tribute to the leader of the Turkish War of Independence.

Day 2 Grab breakfast at your hotel and then dive into the Devrent Valley to wander around fields of rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” Learn how volcanoes created these geological giants, visit the open-air chapel and frescoes of Göreme, and end your day with an underground tour of the rock-carved dwellings in Kaymakli.

Day 3 Brush up on your knowledge of Sufism in Konya, see the spinning robes of whirling dervishes, and hear stories about famous mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rum at the Mevlana Museum. Enjoy dinner back at your hotel and then turn in for the night.

Day4Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryem Ana and visit House of virgin Mary. After lunch continue to Ephesos, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre.

Evening transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Istanbul