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FEATURED
SPECIAL
Istanbul &
Cappadocia
6 Days / 5 Nights
(Domestic flights in Turkey)
After a few days in fascinating Istanbul, lose yourself in
mysterious Cappadocia.
Day 01:
Fly / Istanbul (-)
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon,
depart for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise. Take in the sights and
sounds of this legendary waterway lined with historic villages,
grand wooden mansions, imposing fortresses, and the Baroque
summer palaces of the late Ottoman sultans. After the cruise,
visit the Spice Bazaar (closed on Sundays), a thrilling riot of
colours, sounds, and the rich smells of exotic spices Overnight
in Istanbul.
Day 02
Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of the
Sultanahmet district at the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St.
Sophia (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum), built
by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. This church is one
of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates
the skyline of old Istanbul. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which
owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior.
Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque
with six minarets. Walk through the Hippodrome, the stadium of
the ancient Byzantium, which held 100,000 spectators and
featured objects from all corners of the empire. Finish the tour
at the Grand Bazaar, which was the commercial heart of the old
city. Its 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets
and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons, and leather
goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays),
you may indulge in a little shopping, Ottoman style. Overnight
in Istanbul.
Day 03
Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, free at leisure or take one of the optional
tours. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 04
Istanbul / Cappadocia (B/L/D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the early
flight to Kayseri (suggested flight is at 07:30 hours TK 2010).
Upon arrival transfer to Cappadocia and start the sightseeing of
the area including; the Devrent Valley to see the unique
fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monks Valley) to see the
most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of
Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum at
Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian
settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before
returning to your hotel, visit the natural castle at Uchisar.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 05
Cappadocia (B/L/D)
After breakfast depart from the hotel at 09.30-10.00 depending
on the arrival time of the participants from the other hotels,
for a tour with 4kms hike through the Rose Valley with visits to
the churches. Afterwards visit to the old Christian village of
Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons Valley and then continue on
to see the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the
Ortahisar natural rock castle. Transfer back to the hotels.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 06
Cappadocia / Istanbul / Fly (B)
After breakfast free till check-out (latest check-out time is
1200 hours) and departure transfer to the airport to catch the
flight to the next destination via Istanbul.
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