Istanbul and Cappadocia

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - ISTANBUL

Arrival, reception and transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation.

ISTANBUL

BOSPHORUS TOUR AND TWO CONTINENTS: Sailing along the Bosphorus Channel that separates Europe and Asia continents, you can see a wonderful view of the strait with its palaces, forts and summer houses. Visit to the Spice Market, built in the 17th century, its shops sell typical products such as pashmina, saffron, spices, dried fruits, teas, delicacies, perfumes and much more! Visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace in neoclassical style, summer palace of the sultans. Hill of Camlica, one of the highest points of Istanbul with beautiful panoramic view. Accommodation (breakfast).

ISTANBUL

HEART OF CONSTANTINOPLE TOUR: visit to the Roman Hippodrome, place of horse racing and later became center of civil activity of the Byzantine Empire and nowadays conserves the Obelisk of Theodosius. Visit to the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 and known for its interior decoration with 21,000 Iznik tiles. Visit to Saint Sophia Cathedral which is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and is now a museum. Visit to the Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. Visit to the famous Grand Bazaar which is a 15th century covered market, comprising 5,000 shops, and considered one of the first shopping centers in the world. Accommodation (breakfast).

ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA

At convenient time transfer to the airport for travel to Cappadocia. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation (breakfast, dinner).

CAPPADOCIA

Optional - BALLOON FLIGHT. Visit the underground city of Ozkonak or Derinkuyu. In Avcilar and Guvercinlik, enjoy the fantastic landscape of the "Fairy Chimneys". Visit Pasabagi or Cavusin Valley. The region of Cappadocia presents a fascinating and unique landscape, formed 3 million years ago by lava from the extinct volcanoes named Erciyes and Hasan. Optional: FOLK DANCE SHOW. Accommodation (breakfast, dinner).

CAPPADOCIA

Visit Uçhisar, a troglodyte village at the highest point of Cappadocia. Visit to the Valley of Göreme, to see the monasteries and the churches excavated in the volcanic rock, which are decorated with frescoes of the XI and XI century showing biblical scenes and images of St. George. Optional: DERVISH DANCERS. Accommodation (breakfast, dinner).

CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL - DESTINATION COUNTRY

Transfer to the airport to travel to the country of destination (breakfast).