Istanbul Cappadocia

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival proceed by your transfers to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Today after breakfast proceed to full day old city tour. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque (the mosque visited from outside on Friday mornings because of noon prayer) facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Then visit Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Then visit Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. Overnight in Istanbul.

Today after breakfast proceed for full Bosphorus cruise & Dolmabahce Tour. Start the day by visiting Dolmabahce Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons. Enjoy the Bosphorus Cruise ride with the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat-no interior visit) historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula. Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age. End the day by visiting Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast check out the hotel and proceed to the Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri ASR or Nevsehir NAV. Upon arrival proceed by your transfers to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast proceed for a Goreme-North Cappadocia Tour. Visit to Uc Guzeller and Devrent Valley, which has various types of Fairy chimneys. We will walk through the amazing valley. Drive to Avanos which is famous with pottery. Then proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum, where this religious education was started. Last stop for photo at Uchisar Castle and Esentepe. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to the Kayseri ASR or Nevsehir NAV airport for your flight to Istanbul IST or SAW. Upon arrival proceed by your transfers to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast it’s time to check out. Proceed to the airport for your onward flight or flight back home. Holiday Concludes. Let’s stay in touch on Facebook / email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon!