Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! You’re greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel located in the Old City area-Sultanahmet. According to your arrival time you can either check in to the hotel and relax or check out the Old city area.
Overnight in Istanbul
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and We start our day trip around 09:00 am
We see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul’s five “must-see" historic sites. The sites include:
*Hippodrome of Constantinople, Sultanahmet Meydanı, was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are visited.
*Blue Mosque, One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
*Hagia Sophia, Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
*Grand Bazaar, In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.
*Lunch in an old city Restaurant.
*Topkapı Palace, The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its harem (additional cost), treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience.
Overnight in Istanbul
After having breakfast at the Hotel, Our guide meets you and We continue for;
*Golden Horn, It is an inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming a natural harbor. One can see the old city and Galata tower panoramically while cruising from
*Spice Bazaar, it is located close to water front nearby the New Mosque. This is a bazaar where you can find numerous kind of spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds and also many other things. Closed on Sundays
*Bosphorus Cruise, Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Free time for the afternoon discoveries.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Istanbul to Capapdocia – Free Day
Pick up from your Hotel & transfer to Airport in Istanbul. Take a flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival pick up and transfer to Hotel
Cappadocia Optional Day Activities;
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Horse Back Riding Tours (Available 2 or 4 hours) - Explore the wild country around Cappadocia on horseback. Find the perfect half or full-day horseback riding tour
Cappadocia Optional Night Activities;
Overnight in Cappadocia
Pick up from your Hotel & transfer to Airport in Istanbul. Take a flight to Cappadocia.Upon arrival pick up and transfer to Hotel
* Uchisar, a photo stop nearby the Uchisar castle and introduction of volcanic area with. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Fairy Chimneys.
* Goreme Open Air Museum, houses many painted frescoes cave-churches.
* Pasabagi, the best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys
* Avanos, famous for the pottery and painted tiles in Turkey. You can see pottery being made, including the old techniques, and even try your hand on the potter’s wheel.
* Devrent Valley, a lunar landscape and animal shaped pink rocks.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Morning pick up from hotel and continue to;
* Goreme Panorama, a stop for the panoramic view of Goreme Valley.
* Underground City, a complex of joint caves built by the Christians
* Ihlara Valley, enjoy an easy hike through part of the valley along the Melendiz stream, look up and see many of Roman churches, chapels, monasteries and hermits’ caves
* Selime Castle, It has a great view looking down the valley. The complexes were carved into volcanic rock outcroppings during the Byzantine period.
* Pigeon Valley, named after the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rocks.
End of tour, transfer to Kayseri airport for evening flight back to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul
Day 7: Departure Transfer
After breakfast at the hotel you may ask our office for other options while enjoying tea with us.
Depending on your departure time, transfer to Airport for your return flight.
• Meals as per itinerary: (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
Inclusions
• Airport Arrival & Departure transfers in Istanbul & Cappadocia
• 2 Domestic Flight Tickets in Itinerary
• All admission fees in tours
• Lunches in Tours
• Top quality accommodations (Bed & Breakfast)
• Transportation with comfortable AC non smoking car / Van
• Professional Guiding Services during Tours by a licensed Guide
Exclusions
• International airfare.
• Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary.
• All personal expenses.
• All customary tips to drivers, guides and escorts are made at the traveler’s discretion
• Turkish Visa Fee
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