Magical Istanbul and Cappadocia

You will be met by our local representative for your private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to discover this oriental city.

In the morning, join your a small group full-day sightseeing tour and explore Istanbul’s imperial heritage including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (entrance to the harem not included), the Hippodrome Underground Cistern, Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. (B,L)

Join your Bosphorus cruise today. Enjoy this magical city from the sea and sail past the Golden Horn forming a natural harbor which sheltered Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman ships for thousands of years. Afternoon is at leisure and you can consider an optional tour including a typical Turkish dinner and a Belly Dancing show with an Anatolian cultural performance. (B)

You will be transferred early in the morning to the airport for your flight to Kayseri in Cappadocia (not included). Upon arrival you will visit the Rose Valley, and explore the famous rock- cut churches. You will have lunch in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. In the afternoon you will visit Kaymakli Underground City and the panoramic Pigeon Valley. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L)

Today you will visit Devrent Valley with its Fairy Chimneys and Pasabagi. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. After lunch you will proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the rock. (B,L)

You will be transferred to the local airport in the morning for your return flight. (B)