Istanbul & Cappadocia
5 Nights

After a few days in fascinating Istanbul, lose yourself in mysterious Cappadocia.

Day 01 Fly / Istanbul (-)
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, depart for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise. Take in the sights and sounds of this legendary waterway lined with historic villages, grand wooden mansions, imposing fortresses, and the Baroque summer palaces of the late Ottoman sultans. After the cruise, visit the Spice Bazaar (closed on Sundays), a thrilling riot of colours, sounds, and the rich smells of exotic spices. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district at the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum), built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. This church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Walk through the Hippodrome, the stadium of the ancient Byzantium, which held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar, which was the commercial heart of the old city. Its 4,000 shops are full of treasures - including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays), you may indulge in a little shopping, Ottoman style. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03 Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, free at leisure or take one of the optional tours. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for onward flight. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04 Istanbul / Cappadocia (B/L/D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the early flight to Kayseri (suggested flight is at 0830 hours). Upon arrival transfer to Cappadocia and start the sightseeing of the area including;
Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Kýzýlcukur, Cavusin, Guvercinlik and one of the undergroud cities, Kaymaklý or Derinkuyu. This tour is divided into 2 days with lunch. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 05 Cappadocia (B/L/D)
After breakfast start the sightseeing of the area including;
Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Kýzýlcukur, Cavusin, Guvercinlik and one of the u
After breakfast free till check-out (latest check-out time is 1200 hours) and departure transfer to the airport to catch the flight to the next destination via Istanbul.

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Inclusions
* 5 nights accommodation
* 5 breakfasts
* 2 Turkish lunches during the tours in Cappadocia
* 2 dinners at the hotel in Cappadocia
* Return airport transfers on SIC basis
* The tours on SIC basis as per itinerary with English speaking guidance with pick up and drop at the hotel
* Entrances
* Tips and portrage at hotels

Exclusions
* Flights
* Personal expenses
* Drinks at meals
* Tips to the driver and the guide