Turkey - 5 Nights / 06 Days Istanbul - Cappadocia program

Welcome to Turkey! Arrive in Istanbul. Private Transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. You will be given your room key, and the rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant city. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be to Hippodrome. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. We will enjoy a leisurely cruise along Bosphorus, soaking in breathtaking views of Istanbul's iconic landmarks while indulging in a delectable lunch served on board. Lunch break at 1:00 pm. After lunch, will take you to Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. Overnight in Istanbul. Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to religious places such as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque. Included entrance fees: Hippodrome, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Bosphorus Cruise

Get ready to explore Kınalıada and Buyukada, the largest islands of Turkey's Princes' islands, on our full-day excursion from Istanbul. We cruise across the Sea of Marmara, enjoying the fabulous view of the city. Pick up from the hotel in the morning and transfer to the port. Board the boat and start for the relaxing trip to the Princes’ Islands. This trip takes you to Kinaliada and Buyukada. Our first destination is Kinaliada. Take a stroll through the streets with your guide and breathe the fresh atmosphere of the island. Spend around one hour in Kinaliada and board the boat again to proceed to Buyukada. Buyukada is the largest of the Princes Islands. Your coordinator will tell you how Princes Islands once was used as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and how life as a monastic settlement was during the Byzantine-Christian period. In Buyukada, walk past the lovely wooden mansions which are fascinating examples of the architecture. Overnight in Istanbul

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul International Airport/Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Arrive in Kayseri or Nevsehir. Shuttle Transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant city. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel between 09:30 and 10:00. Our first stop is the amazing vista point overlooking Uçhisar and the castle where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations. Next, visit the highlight of Cappadocia – the Goreme Open Air Museum. Next, you will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we make several photo stops along the way – including Devrent’s animal-shaped rock formations and Pasabag, the Monk’s Valley with the famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys as well as St. Simeon’s monk cell carved into the rock. The day concludes in Avanos, a picturesque town on a river that supplies clay for the 4000 year-old Avanos tradition of pottery. A kick-wheel demonstration by a local potter and your chance at trying this ancient custom brings our day to an end. You will arrive back at your hotel around 5pm. Overnight in Cappadocia

After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and Shuttle transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing us