Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 ARRIVAL – ISTANBUL Dinner on Criuse

Welcome to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you will be free to explore Istanbul. Evening Dinner cruise on the BOSPHORUS

Pick up – Drop off – 19.30 – 00.00 (Approx.) 

Relax whilst cruising the Bosphorus on a grand yacht enjoying the imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of a beautifully lit Istanbul’s Asian and European side.. Pass under the bridge that connects Europe and Asia, enjoying the picturesque sights on both continents including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, The Leander Tower and Istanbul’s most posh areas Ortakoy and Bebek.

 

Cruise Programme:

– Welcome cocktails followed by live/DJ music.
– 5 course dinner. (Turkish & International cuisine)
– Includes unlimited  soft drinks.
– On going entertainment by Belly dancers, Turkish folk dancers, games and other performers.

 

DAY 2 FULL DAY ISTANBUL CITY TOUR

(Buffet Breakfast /Lunch) Pick up – Drop off – 8.00 – 17.00 Approx.

The city of Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in Europe, spanning the rise and fall of the world’s most famous empires. As early as the year 330 AD, Emperor Constantine declared it as the capital of the entire Roman Empire and named it Constantinople. When the Republic of Turkey was formed in 1923, the native name, Istanbul, became the sole official name. The city is unique because it is the only city in the world that spans 2 continents Enter the walls of one of the largest and most ancient cities of the world to visit the museums and mosques in the Sultanahmet Old City area.

 

Hagia Sophia:

Visit the breath taking interiors of one of the oldest historical sights in Istanbul. Built in 537 A.D, Hagia Sophia was a Greek orthodox church that was later converted into a mosque. Today it is a museum boasting original interiors of the church and remains of the mosque.

*Closed Mondays                                             

Blue Mosque:

Standing directly opposite the Hagia Sophiya the Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Famous for its Iznik tiles this Turkish jewel is a must-see for everyone visiting Turkey.Hippodrome (Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius & German Fountain of Wilhelm): Visit the square once used as a sporting arena predating Constantinople itself. Though a few fragments of the original structure survive, the square still boasts some of the most glorious monuments built in this great city. The SERPENT COLUMN, OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS & GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM are the ancient treasures to be seen.

Topkapi Palace:

Visit the grand palace that served as a residence to the Sultans for over 400 years. A must-see attraction in Turkey, the museum carries some of the most revered treasures in Islamic history including items belonging to the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It also displays a magnificent collection of jewels, different weaponry, clothing and calligraphy.

*Harem not included
*Closed Tuesdays

 

 Grand Covered Bazaar:

In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.
*Closed Sundays

 

Day 3 Transfer To Cappadocia                                       

(Buffet Breakfast Included)

Breakfast at hotel and Transfer you to Istanbul airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. meet your driver at Cappadocia airport to transfer you to your hotel chech-in and the rest of the day is for your Leisure. Overnight hotel.

 

Day 4 Cappadocia Tour

(Buffet Breakfast Included)

 Optional Morning Hot Air Balloon PLEASE ASK FOR PRICE

Discover Cappadocia on this early morning 1-hour hot air balloon ride.  Pick up time: 4:00 am - Drop off time: 7:00 Am (Approx) Travel to the launch site in an air-conditioned minivan, and climb aboard for your scenic flight. Then, it’s up, up and away over the lunar-like chimneys, spires, pinnacles and valleys, all made extra magical by the soft morning light. Ogle the views, spot cave houses and villages, and capture the panoramas on camera as your pilot points out places of interest. Finally, float gently back to earth and collect a special souvenir certificate of your flight.

Highlights:       

• 1-hour early morning hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia

• Float over breathtaking landscapes of fairy chimneys, cones and peaks cast in the dawn light

• Spot cave houses, churches and villages from above

• Capture the views on camera from the comfortable balloon basket

 

Underground City tour

Pick Up 09:30 Approx.  Buffet Breakfast and Local Lunch Included

Breakfast at hotel and picking you up from your hotel early in the morning, we are going on a 4km hike to the Red Valley. The Red Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys of Cappadocia which with different shapes of rock formations in variety colors. You may find the hidden rockcut churches in the valley. Then we will go to Rose Valley which is named from the rosecolored rock that varies in hue and intensity after years and years, seasons and weather conditions. We will visit several cave churches. Then we will go to Cavusin where is the old Christian village. The wall paintings in the St.John church are date back to 5th-8th centuries so that’s the oldest church in Cappadocia. After our lunch in Pigeons valley, we will visit the underground city Kaymakli, it was carved out from a rock hill called Kaymakli Castle. Kaymakli people built their own homes around the underground city tunnels, the underground city was originally carved out as eight floors, however 4 floors are visitable nowadays, the capacity of the city was around 5000 people during the war time. Before tranfer back to your hotel, we will go Ortahisar to see their special rock castle, the special building structure of the castle, you can see the beautiful view of the town in the castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.

 

Day  5  ISTANBUL TOUR END

(Buffet Breakfast Included)

Depending on your flight timing, we will transfer you to Cappadocia airport for your flight to your country. We hope you had memorable time during your stay. Have a safe flight back!