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Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, North Cappadocia, South Cappadocia
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.
Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be met by our staff and accompanied during the transfer to your hotel. You have the afternoon and evening free to relax and/or check out the city.
Day 02 Ottoman and Byzantine Relics Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The tour concludes with a visit to the marvelously tiled tiny Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan.
Day 03 Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Transfer to Istanbul Airport Internal terminal for early flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival to Kayseri Airport, meeting tour guide at airport and drive to Cappadocia. Today visit Devrent Valley and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Lunch break in Avanos then on to visit Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 12th Century AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views.
Day 04 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Kaymakli Underground City which was built as a defense and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle. At end of the tour, transfer on to Kayseri Airport for the return flight to Istanbul.
Day 05 Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Early in the morning a full day tour to Bosphourus and Asia. Visit the Egyptian spice market and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. After lunch in a local seafood restaurant across the bosphorous bridge visit Summer residence of the Ottoman Sultan with its Harem on the Asian side. Then see the panoramic view of the Istanbou and bosphorus from the Camlic hill the highest point of the Instabul then visit Dolmabahce Palace. Back to the hotel in the early evening. Overnight stay in istanbul.
Day 06 Departure transfer (Meal: Breakfast)
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.
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Package Rate Includes: |
-04 nights in Istanbul at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
-01 night in Cappadocia at Cave Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
-All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis
-Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
-Domestic flight tickets - economy class (Istanbul to Kayseri / Kayseri to Istanbul)
-Meals mentioned by the itinerary
-Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary
-Airport transfers in Istanbul and Capadocia
-Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees
-Service charges and local taxes
Travel
Package Rate Excludes: |
-International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel
insurance
-Any other expenses not noted in the above included
section or airport tax, visa for Turkey (if required),
any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items
of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet
usage, laundry, etc), drinks (except the drinks served
with breakfast) and medical services.
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