Highlights of Turkey

Tour Highlights

• Istanbul City Tour
• Spice market
• Dolmabahce palace
• Bosphorus cruise tour
• Goreme open air museum

Day Wise Itinerary

DAY 1: India - Istanbul - Cappadocia

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Cappadocia via Konya. Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Antalya and lack of convenient lodging location. Drive to Konya to visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. After arrival, we will drop you to the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Breakfast Dinner

DAY 2: Cappadocia

After Breakfast start sightseeing to explore Cappadocia deeply. Visit Goreme, a kind of open air museum that contains the finest rock-out churches and beautiful frescos. After this we visit Kaymakli, the widest Underground City of the region. Then visit Pigeon Valley with many different rock formations and hundreds of pigeon houses. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY 3: Cappadocia - Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for our flight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Upon arrival to Istanbul, proceed for lunch. Later visit Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of ?stanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY 4: Istanbul

After breakfast depart for Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue ?znik 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. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather ware and souvenir. Topkap? Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. Rüstem Pa?a Mosque, designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Süleyman The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY 5: Istanbul

After breakfast depart for Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY 6: Istanbul - Home

After breakfast at the hotel, free time at leisure till checkout time and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your flight back to home.

Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

• 5 Breakfast
• 4 Lunch
• 5 Dinner
• Private Vehicle as per pre planned Itinerary

Tour Exclusions

• Airline
• Visa
• Cost of Lunch & Dinner (Expect mentioned above)
• Tourist city tax payable directly by the passenger only at each hotel.
• Entrance to Sightseeing (Except Above)
• Medical Insurance
• Any personal expenses i.e. Laundry, Tips, Phone etc.
• Anything which is not mentioned in Inclusions.
• Any surcharge applicable during your travel dates.

Hotel

• 2 Night(s) in Cappadocia at 4 Star or similar
• 3 Night(s) in Istanbul at 4 Star or similar

Map

Sightseeing

Istanbul, Turkey

• City Tour covering European Side
• Explore the exceptional Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
• Free time for Shopping at Grand Bazaar
• Blue Mosque
• Explore top choice Bazaar-Spice Market
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Bosphorus Cruise

Cappadocia, Turkey

• Goreme Open – Air Museum

Photo Gallery

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