Cappadocia – Istanbul Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive in istanbul and transfer to your hotel. We pick you up from your hotel by
our coach to Eminonu district. Our first stop is Spice Market, dates back to 1664 and is the second–oldest covered shopping area in Istanbul. The Spice Bazaar is not only a great place to buy spices, but it’s also where you can pick up dried fruits and nuts, tea, candy and caviar. Then we walk to the port to embark our boat for a cruise of 1,5 hrs. The cruise by regular ferry crosses the Bosphorus visiting both Europe and Asia with stops en route to take photos of the natural beauties; At the Southern side we will see; Topkapi Palace, the mid–Bosphorus Maiden’s Tower, the Selimiye Barracks (where Florence Nightingale worked), Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park & Palace, the chick art– boutique–and–cafe scene in the village of Ortakoy, the pretty Ottoman baroque Mecidiye Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge. At the Northern side we will see; Beylerbeyi Palace, the village of Cengelkoy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutkoy with its photogenic Ottoman mansion, Rumeli Fortress, the town of bebek with its pretty bay and Bosphorus University. North of the Fatih Bridge, second to be built across the Bosphorus, is Anadolu fortress, Kucuksu kasri (a fine little rococo palace), the hidiv Kasri (fine Art Nouveau villa built in 1900 for the khedive of Egypt), the pretty restaurant village of Tarabya, the town of Buyukdere (with its excellent Sadberk Hanim Museum), and Sariyer (with a fish market and several seafood restaurants on the shore). We disembark at Eminonu port. You can drive back to your hotel or choice exploring the back yards of Spice Market where you can find hundreds of local shops.
Meal: Dinner(hotel)

Day 2 İstanbul
Enjoy Full day tour of Istanbul, after the breakfast, the only city that straddles two continents! Your tour includes Hippodrome, the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Blue Mosque; a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. Continue to St Sophia – the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, which remained the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years, it was later converted to a mosque and now serves as museum. Then your tour will take you to Topkapi Palace, Residence of Ottoman Sultans Housing the richness of 700 years. Finally visit the Grand Bazaar, world famous shopping arcade with over 4,000 shops under one roof. Over night in Istanbul.
Average Pickup time: 08:15-08:45 Approximate Tour Duration: 08 hrs Meals: Breakfast(hotel), Lunch and dinner(local)

Day 3 Cappadocia
Early depart for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia. Full Day tour in Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum in Goreme Valley to see the early christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Avanos, the famous pottery and craft center since Hittite times. Visit Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) to see the world famous fairy chimneys which have unique shape. Later you will visit Avanos, the very well known pottery and craft center since Hittite times. Enjoy hand made ceramics, fashion design jewellery. At Night watch Zelve Mapping Show. Creative History of Cappadocia contents are gathered by the mapping technology’s rich colors and 3-D experience and audiences watch an impressive show.
Average Pick-up time: 09:00 Approximate Tour Duration: 12 hrs Meals:
Breakfast(Hotel)- Lunch(local)- Dinner(Hotel)

Day 4 Cappadocia
Very early morning we pick you up from your hotel and derive to the meeting point. One of our experienced pilots will select the most appropriate take–off site and escort your memorable flight through and over the valleys. You will gently glide through the incredible landscape of Cappadocia while your pilot explains some of the local stories and historşes behind the different rock formations. Be sure to ask about the local folklore of places like love Valley, the Three Sisters and Pigeon Valley, all of our pilots are extremely knowledgeable and all speak fluent English. The flight time is approximately one hour, and the baskets for this flight typically carry up to max. 24 Passengers. We like to say that everyone gets a window seat in our balloons and we are certain your expectations will be met! we serve you light refreshments before and after the flight, a personalized flight certificate and of course, the traditional champagne cocktail upon landing. Then we will go to hotel for breakfast. We pick you up from your hotel and drive to the jet Boat or Gondola starting point in Avanos. Upon arrival we give you brief information about jet Boat and safety regulations. Life jackets will be provided by the company. You will cross the small villages along the Kızılırmak River till the Dam Hes point. Be ready for 360 degree spin out by the high speed of boat. Gondola will cross the small villages along the Kizilİrmak River and enjoy this peaceful landmark by a gondola acoustic. Jet Boat entire duration of tour is 20 mins. Gondola entire duration of sailing is 20 mins. Then Avanos is a center of terracotta work of art since 3000 BC and it is a town you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. we pick you up from your hotel in the evening and drive to Turkish Restaurant. You will enjoy an easy evening at a nice cave restaurant after a long day outside. Turkish music is loud and spiritual, changing the characteristic movements in accordance to regions of Turkey, from north to east. You will watch the different folklore dances from different regions while having your traditional meals served on your table. You can take the pictures of dancers and let yourself free in dancing with them. At the end of tour, we take you to your hotel at midnight.
Average Pick-up time: 09:00 Approximate Tour Duration: 12hrs Meals:
Breakfast- Lunch(local)-Dinner(Restaurant)

Day 5 Departure
Transfer to the airport
Meals: Breakfast only

Escorted Package Includes

• • 04 nights accommodation in Istanbul on BB
  • Deluxe AC coach, new mode!
  • All Airport transfers
  • SIC- Regular Sightseeing per İtinerary
  • Entrance Fees Per Itinerary
  • Hotel Porterage
  • 12 Meals; 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • Personal Expenses, Flight Tickets, Drinks, Optional, Tours Gratuities for your Guide & Driver are not included in to Price.

Meal Preference

• • Breakfast Local and International Foods, at the hotel.
  • Lunch Local Foods at the outside restaurants
  • Dinner Local and International outside restaurants

Hotel Options

• • Premium Category
  • All Seasons Hotel Istanbul 4* or similar
  • Deluxe Category
  • Crown Plaza Istanbul Old City Hotel 5* or similar

Tour Package Rates (Including Flight Ticket (BHD)) : PP in DBL or TWN 5*
Private Single (8-10 Pax) : 388
Supplement : 37

If accommodation is booked as TRP room, %5 discount will be applied on DBL pp rate.
Child Reductions (Reductions are valid when sharing room with two adults)
0-2 years free | 3-6 years 50% discount | 7-11 years 10% discount