Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, We will meet you at the airport pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
Ready to enjoy a full day walking tour of Istanbul right after having your open buffet breakfast at your hotel. You will have an opportunity to see the fascinating contrasts of history and today, which makes Istanbul a unique place for numerous emperors since the past. Commence our trip from the Hippodrome Square where sport competitions used to take place during Romans. Continue to 17th century Ottoman Mosque with its six minarets touching to skies also known as Blue Mosque by non-muslims due to its blue İznik tiles within. Right across the blue mosque we will visit legendary monument of Byzantine era the, St.Sophia (Museum and Mosque). Lunch in a Local Restaurant and afterwards we will visit to Topkapi Palace and finish our day wandering the labyrinth streets of Grand Bazaar. Tour ends around 4:00 pm. Return back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
• Places We'II Visit: Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Hippodromme and Obelisk - Grand Bazaar
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 - Fly to Cappadocia and North/Red Tour
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to Istanbul airport. Fly to Cappadocia. After you arrive to airport our representative will meet you and take you to where we start the tour in Cappadocia. Our tour guide and driver meet you around 09:45am. Embark on a mesmerizing Cappadocia tour, starting at the stunning Goreme Panorama. Explore the ancient Open Air Museum, showcasing remarkable rock-cut architecture. In Avanos, witness pottery craftsmanship and even try your hand at it. Devrent Valley's whimsical rock formations and Pasabaglari's mushroom-shaped wonders will leave you in awe. Capture the beauty of the Three Beauties in Urgup town. Enjoy a delicious lunch break amidst these wonders, savoring local cuisine. Immerse yourself in Cappadocia's magic with this tour. After the tour transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
• Places We'II Visit: Goreme Open Air Museum - Goreme Panoroma - Avanos - Devrent Valley - Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) - Urgup Three Beauties
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional - Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
Float over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, tuff valleys and rock-cut churches and experience the sunrise from a unique aerial viewpoint on this 1-hour hot air balloon flight. Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is one of the major attractions best things to do in Cappadocia. The Cappadocia hot air balloon tour also considered as one of the most interesting and exciting attractions in the world.
Admire the stunning landscape of Cappadocia from a hot air balloon at sunrise on this tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to Goreme. Enjoy a light breakfast before boarding your balloon with your pilot.
Enjoy memorable panoramic views from up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) above ground, then celebrate your safe landing with a champagne toast and a personalized flight certificate.
Day 4 – South/Green Tour
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before you start your second day tour. Begin at Uchisar Castle, where panoramic views awe you. Explore Kızılçukur's striking red landscapes, and delve into the ancient Cavuşin village's rock-cut dwellings. Discover the whimsical Love Valley and venture deep into an Underground City (Özkonak or Kaymaklı) to unravel Cappadocia's hidden history. Relish a delightful lunch break, savoring local cuisine. Conclude your journey in the picturesque Pigeon Valley, where unique rock formations and pigeon houses await. After the tour you will be transferred back to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
• Places We'II Visit: Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City - Uchisar Castle - Kizilcukur - Cavusin - Love Valley - Pigeon Valley
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Day Trip to Hattusha and Fly back to Istanbul
After breakfast Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and pick you up for tour. Depart from hotel to Hattusha where is around 3 hours drive. Before visiting the main capital the Hattusas, we proceed to Yazilikaya open air temple, it is the largest known Hittite rock sanctuary. The main part of this sacred site is formed try the roofless, court-like chamber A and a much smaler chamber B. Both were separated from the outside by a large building complex that contains the same features as a normal Hittite temple. Hattusha (Bogazkale), The Hittites together with Babylonia the kingdom of Mitanni and Egypt one of the great powers of their time dominated most parts of Anatolia and sometimes Syria until 1200 BC. The capital of this great empire was discovered in 1834. The excavations show that the oldest settlement dates back to the Chalcolithic period that is to the time of the 5th millennium BC. Towards the end of the 3rd milenum BC a first city was founded, which developed without interruption. This first city was founded by the Hattians who gave the name Hattusch. End of tour drive back to Cappadocia. Transfer to airport fly back to Istanbul. After arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
• Places We'II Visit: Yazılıkaya Open Air Temple - Hattusha (Bogazkale)
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Airport Transfer Service to Istanbul Airports - GoodBye!
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel in Istanbul and will then be transferred to the Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport according to your flight details. End of Service.
• Meal: Breakfast
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