Istanbul – Cappadocia Tour

Tour Info:

Departure: All year round
Depart From: Your Istanbul Hotel
Duration: 6 Days – 5 Nights

Highlights:

• Istanbul
• Cappadocia

ITINERARY:

Day 1
Your Arrival to Istanbul – Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

We will pick you up from Istanbul Airport and transfer you to your Istanbul hotel.
You will rest at your leisure.

We will pick you up from your hotel in-between 7:30 pm and 8:00 for your Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour

We offer you a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosphorus that separates two continents Europe and Asia.

Enjoy as you cruise the Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden’s Tower and also Istanbul’s very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul ‘s leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.

After the dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2
Istanbul Classics & Highlights Full Day Tour

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque-the only mosque with six minarets and its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, you will see the German Fountain – a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2. And listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia – The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

Topkapi Museum is the big one…the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks…Probably the best commentary on Ottoman History, art and its culture is simply to come direct to the First Courtyard of this amazing Palace. Next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest is Caferaga Medrese and Sogukcesme Street. To see these things with a great guide…well, you will never be quite the same again.

Special Note:
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday and will be replaced with Chora Museum.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays until 2 pm and will be replaced Caferaga Medrese.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3
Byzantine Monasteries of Istanbul Full Day Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel in-between 08:30 and 08:45 and depart for our full day Byzantine Monasteries of Istanbul Tour.

If you are fan of Byzantine Art and civilization and want to know more about Byzantium Empire this tour is for you. Istanbul is the capital of the Byzantium Empire that rocked the world from 4^th to 15^th centuries. In this fabulous tour we take you in the trail of Byzantine Monasteries in Istanbul. This special walk covers most of the historical monasteries of Byzantine Constantinople. We see ruins of Byzantine churches, Byzantine stone houses, cisterns, dungeons, columns, palaces and lots of other things. The highlight of the day is definitely the church of St. Saviour of Chora. You will be amazed with the mosaics and frescos. After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4

Flight to Cappadocia – Full Day Red Plus Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, on your arrival you will depart for our full day Red Plus Tour.

We will start our tour from the deepest Derinkuyu Underground City which has been well preserved. This unique Underground City having 30 meters depth consists of 8 floors, but currently 4 floors can be visited by guests.

Our second stop will be the highest point of central Cappadocia. It is located in Uchisar town and called as Uchisar Castle then, we will visit Goreme Open Air Museum; forming with a lot of churches with wall paintings (frescoes) describing the life of Jesus Christ date backs to 10^th to 13^th century from beginning of Christianity. Next stop will be Cavusin Village. We will see the abandoned village which includes old Greek cave houses.

After visiting Cavusin we will give a break for lunch in Avanos. After the lunch, we will visit a pottery shop in Avanos where you may watch how potteries and ceramics are made.

Our next destination is Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) where you can capture the picture of biggest fairy chimneys with two or three caps.

Now it is time to proceed to Devrent Valley also called Imagination Valley where we can see different rock formations looking like animals or the shapes imagined in your mind.

After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5

Hot Air Balloon Ride – Full Day Cappadocia Blue Tour – Flight to Istanbul

We will pick you up in-between 04:30 and 05:00 from your hotel and transfer you to launch area to watch the preparation of balloons. Just before the sunrise your hot air balloon experience will start and last 60 minutes in total. After your flight you will be transferred back to your hotel rest and have your breakfast.

We will again pick you up from your hotel in-between 09:00 and 09:15 and depart for our full day Red Valley & Kaymakli Underground City Tour.

Our tour starts seeing the fairy chimneys shaped like family; father, mother and the daughter. We will start our hiking through the famous rock churches in most impressive valley of Cappadocia; Red Valley.

Now it is time to give break for lunch in Ortahisar Castle before departing Kaymakli Underground City. This is the best opportunity to see one of the biggest underground cities in Cappadocia before moving to panoramic Pigeon Valley hosting countless pigeons in natural pigeon houses. These pigeons contribute to live of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

You will have ample time to take pictures before transferring you to airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 6
Free Day in Istanbul – Your Departure from Istanbul

You will take the advantage of exploring and discovering the town on your own.

You may also add one of our Gourmet & Cuisine Tours or Shopping & Fun Tours according to your departure time.

We will pick you up from your hotel 3 hours before your international flight time and transfer you to Istanbul Airport.

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