Turkey is awaiting you with magical wonders ready to unfold before your eyes, with the ever-present aroma of spices and the unbeatable light of its sunsets.
Discover Unique destinations, Spectacular scenery, rich history and breathtaking architecture; visit the charming city of Istanbul followed by Cappadocia to experience an awe-inspiring holiday
This paradise offers you an array of splendid sandy beaches, where you can spend time relaxing or go on a refreshing yacht experience. For history lovers, explore the birthplace of many civilizations, empires, historic figures and legends together with diverse mixture of many different ethnic origins.
Meet at IST/SAW airport & transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Full-Day Ottoman & Byzantium Relics Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-17:00)
Guests will be picked up around 8:00 am, and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the site?s impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia, the final stop on the tour before guests are returned to their hotels.
Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour: (APPROX. 08:00-12:00)
Guests of this half-day tour can choose the morning or afternoon option and will be picked up from their hotel at the selected time. We will first visit the Spice Bazaar, one of the city’s most colorful and bustling attractions, which has been in operation since the 17th century and still remains a very popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. The tour guide will give us tips on the best stalls and kiosks to visit so we do not become overwhelmed by the busy market, where we will have roughly 45 minutes of free time to explore and shop. Next, we will head to the shores of the Bosphorus Strait for a cruise, learning about this important, strategic waterway that straddles the Asian and European continents. On our voyage, we will see an impressive showcase of many historic Istanbul buildings: the decadent façade of Dolmabahce Palace; 15th-century fortress Rumelihisari; the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer home of Ottoman sultans; and many more.
After tour, you will be transferred to airport to catch flight to Cappadocia. Arrive & transfer to hotel.
Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch (APPROX. 09:30 – 16:00 )
Today will be another mystical day, we will start with a visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be the selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to the Pigeon Valley for a panoramic view, Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the wartime to save their lives as well as early Christians hide from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
After breakfast, you will have free time until we depart to the airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then switch to the international terminal to catch a home-bound flight. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.
Date | City | Hotels-01 | Hotels-02 | Hotels-03 | Note |
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01-03 Days | Istanbul | 3* Resadiye Hotel or similar | 4* Occidental Pera Hotel or similar | 5* Barcelo Istanbul Hotel or similar | BB/BB/BB |
03-05 Days | Cappadocia | 4* Tourist Hotel or similar | 5* Suhan Hotel or similar | 5* Suhan Hotel or similar | HB |
1-3 ADULTS |
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Per Person / DBL | 510 USD | 600 USD | 680 USD | 680 USD |