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. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 04 Istanbul / Cappadocia (B/L) 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, Kizilcukur, Cavusin, Guvercinlik and one of the undergroud cities, Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. This tour is divided into 2 days with Local lunch. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 05 : Cappadocia (B/L) After breakfast start the sightseeing of the area including : Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Kizilcukur, Cavusin, Guvercinlik and one of the undergroud cities, Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. This tour is divided into 2 days with Local lunch. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 06 : Cappadocia / Istanbul / Fly (B) 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.
Package Includes : - Return airfare on economy class
- Air ticket taxes
- 3 nights accommodation at Istanbul at Grand Halic or similar : 4 star
- 2 nights accommodation at Cappadocia at Dinler Resort or similar: 4 star
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Return airport Transfers - on seat in coach basis - Istanbul
- Return airport Transfers - on seat in coach basis - Kayseri to hotel in Cappadocia
- Half day Bosphorus Cruise & Half day city tour of Istanbul on sat in coach basis
- 2 Half day Tours Ex Cappadocia on seat in coach basis with local lunch.
- Hotel taxes, as per date
Package Excludes : - Any upgrade / supplement in airfares - due to change in airlines, class etc
- Insurance
- Any meals, other than specified.
- Anything not mentioned in the 'Included' column
Note : Minimum 2 adults required to book this package. Airfares are subject to change without a prior notice. Hotel surcharges may apply during conventions, fairs and public holidays. |