We invite you to discover the thousand-year-old city of Istanbul and Cappadocia, the famous, unique and unrivalled places of Turkey. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Istanbul and its history, nature and folklore of the country, as well as the sublime landscapes of Cappadocia. The circuit can be changed if necessary, taking into account the proposed visits.
- Day 1: Arrival in Cappadocia
- • Welcome at the airport in Cappadocia by our guide, then transfer and installation at the hotel.
- • Overnight at your hotel in Cappadocia.
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- Day 2: Full Day Cappadocia Tour
- • Breakfast at the hotel.
- • We will start the discovery of this beautiful region with a short tour to the Red Valley. Then we will visit the Göreme Open Air Museum which is one of the most fascinating sites in the world, where the beauty of nature and the intervention of man blend together. Then we will continue to stroll among the troglodyte houses and stop for a good Turkish tea on the terrace. We will also visit the ancient Greek town, the Zelve Valley Open Air Museum and Pasabag Valley, also known as the "Monks Valley", the most popular fairy chimney areas in Cappadocia.
- • Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
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- Day 3: Full Day Cappadocia Tour
- • Breakfast.
- • For those who like to watch the sunrise, we offer an unforgettable hot air balloon ride.
- Afterwards, we will go to the Love Valley (Asiklar Vadisi) and the village of Uchisar to admire its unique rock formations and fairy chimneys. Then we will go up to Uchisar Castle where you will find the most beautiful panoramic view of Cappadocia. Then there will be a stop at the village of Ortahisar. We will visit the traditional pottery and ceramic workshops, shaping of onyx, and small shops.
- • Turkish Night Show (optional).
- • Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
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- Day 4: Flight from Kayseri to Istanbul
- • Departure from the hotel in Cappadocia to Kayseri airport for the flight to Istanbul.
- • Arrival at Istanbul airport. Welcome at Istanbul airport by our guide, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
- • Spend the rest of the day at your discretion.
- • Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
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- Day 5: Full Day Istanbul Tour
- • Breakfast at the hotel.
- • Visit to the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's most famous monuments, with its magnificent architecture and ceramics dating back to the Ottoman period.
- • Visit to Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), one of the most visited museums in the world, which was originally a Christian church in Constantinople and today is a mosque.
- • Visit to Topkapi Palace, a museum that bears witness to the history of Istanbul.
- • Free time for spice and souvenir lovers in the Grand Bazaar.
- • Overnight in your hotel in Istanbul.
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- Day 6: Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Tour
- • Breakfast at the hotel.
- • Cruise along the Bosphorus. Take a boat tour on the Bosphorus to admire the silhouette of Istanbul with its amazing sights, palaces and mosques, the famous coastal mansions "yalı" lined up along the shores.
- • Free time for lunch.
- • Visit to Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market).
- • Visit to Eyüp Sultan Mosque (Al Ansari) and Süleymaniye Mosque.
- • Overnight in your hotel in Istanbul.
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- Day 7: One-day Excursion to the Princes’ Islands
- • Breakfast at the hotel.
- • Departure by ferry from Istanbul to Büyükada Island. Cruise along the Sea of Marmara, admiring the beautiful wooden and stone mansions of the century before and the natural beauty of the island. Tour around the Büyükada Island, visiting its monuments, churches and mosques.
- • Free time for sunbathing on the beaches of the island and swimming in the sea.
- • Overnight in your hotel in Istanbul.
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- Day 8: Departure from Istanbul
- • Transfer to Istanbul airport.
Includes:
- • Transportation, transfers, comfortable and air-conditioned bus
- • Airline tickets for directions: Istanbul – Kayseri | Kayseri – Istanbul
- • Professional English and French speaking guide
- • Entrance fees for the sites on the itinerary
- • Full board in Cappadocia (overnight accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Excludes:
- • Drinks, personal expenses
- • Flights not mentioned above
- • Expenses not mentioned above
- • Hot air balloon flight
- • Optional evenings or visits
Days:
Organised upon request (7 nights – 8 days)
Departure:
Please request