Day 1
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Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul IST or SAW Airport. Meeting by our English-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel. Check-in. Free time. Overnight in Istanbul (No Meals) |
Day 2
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Istanbul
Depart for 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 (Breakfast-Lunch) |
Day 3
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Istanbul
Depart for FD-Bosporus & Dominance Tour. Visit 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. Then visit Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Overnight in Istanbul (Breakfast-Lunch) |
Day 4
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Istanbul – Kayseri or Nevsehir – Cappadocia (by flight)
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri ASR or Nevsehir NAV. Arrival Cappadocia and transfer to your hotel (appr. 1 hrs drive). Check-in. Free time. Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast-Dinner) |
Day 5
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Cappadocia
Departure from the hotel for Goreme-North Cappadocia Tour. Visit to Uc Guzeller and Devrent Valley, 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 taken Uchisar Castle and Esentepe. End of the tour, return to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) |
Day 6
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Cappadocia
Departure from the hotel for Full Day South Cappadocia Tour. Drive to Ihlara Valley where was created by the cracking and collapsing which occurred as basalt and andesite lava from Mt. Hassadag cooled. Then we will visit to Selime is situated at the end of the Ihlara Village. And a basilica style cathedral the Selime Sultan Tomb. We will also stop at Yaprakhisar Village to take some photos. Afternoon, we will visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings for the Christian communities to use as refuges. Our last is Pigeon Valley where has panoramic view point to take some photos. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) |
Day 7
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Cappadocia – Kayseri or Nevsehir– Istanbul – FLY HOME (By flight)
Check-out from hotel. Drive to Kayseri ASR or Nevsehir NAV Airport. Return flight to your home via Istanbul connection. (Breakfast) |
Istanbul – BLACK BIRD HOTEL or similar 4 star hotel
Cappadocia – MUSTAFA HOTEL or similar 4 star hotel