Itinerary
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport and after customs and immigration formalities transfer to Hotel. Evening enjoy BOSPHORUS CRUISE WITH BELLY DANCE & TURKISH FOLK DANCE sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces waterside mansions and modern villas which line the European and Asian coasts. Enjoy dinner on cruise & overnight at the Hotel.
- Dinner On cruise
After breakfast proceed for CITY TOUR of Istanbul. Visit HAGHIA SOPHIA ( From Outside), both a church and a Mosque in its past life, but now it is a UNESCO-listed museum that showcases Ottoman- and Byzantine-era artefacts.(From Outside) Then proceed to TOPKAPI PALACE one of Istanbul`s premier museums, home to a collection of ornamentation that once belonged to the city’s 15th-century sultans and harems. It is a main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Then visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, A BLUE MOSQUE, A Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16thcentury by the architect Mehmet. The Mosque (Built 1603 – 17) is the masterwork of Ottoman architect Sedefkar Mehmet Age. HIPPODROME was an Ancient Greece Horse and chariot racing Course and arena. The three Hippodrome monuments are the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Afternoon Visit Grand Bazaar one of the world’s most famous souks. Comprising nearly 60 streets and thousands more shops, the bazaar can be overwhelming. Let your guide introduce you to its colorful (if chaotic) highlights and shop for jewellery, leather, pottery, spices. Overnight at the Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Local Lunch
After breakfast check out hotel and proceed for Airport to board your flight to Cappadocia. Arrive Cappadocia In The Afternoon and transfer to Hotel. Evening Enjoy the TURKISH NIGHT SHOW. The Turkish Night Show highlights the dance traditions of various regions of Turkey, complete with traditional costumes and of course, exhilarating belly dancers. This lively performance is a great way to enjoy traditional Turkish music and dance. Enjoy Whirling Dervishes Ceremony which will give you an idea religious ceremony in the 13th century caravanserai with traditional dress. overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Local Lunch
Early morning proceed for exciting HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE.( Optional) Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly in hot air balloons. The spectacular surrealistic landscapes combined with excellent flying conditions allow balloons to gently drift over orchards and vineyards, through impressive valleys, each with distinctive rock formations, colors and features – and then float up over rippled ravines for breathtaking views over the region. Later return back to hotel for Breakfast. After breakfast proceed for CITY TOUR of Cappadocia. Our first real encounter with Cappadocia almost Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. We visit Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art which is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river and is its production of earthenware pottery, it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has always been used. A visit to ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics made by hand. Afternoon we visit the famous GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM. It resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. It is also listed on UNESCO World Heritage. Evening return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast
- Local Lunch
After breakfast Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley through Cavusin and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 2 km. Then visit CAVUSIN VILLAGE. Old Cavusin was abandoned several decades ago due to avalanches. The current village of Cavusin is located on the road. Old Cavusin, with its rock-cut dwellings and stone houses, had several hermitages. After lunch drive to the PIGEON VALLEY. In the afternoon visit UNDERGROUND CITY, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the under ground city, which is one of the most interesting under ground settlements in Cappadocia. The under ground city was originally carved out as eight floors; however four floors are available to visit. In wartime about 5000 people can refuge in. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars. Evening return back To The Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
- Breakfast
- Local Lunch
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and proceed to Cappadocia Airport to board your flight to Antalya. Arrive Antalya late afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Evening Free to explore the resort and beach. overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
We will begin the day by visiting the upper or lower part of Duden Waterfalls. Duden waterfalls is one of the most beautiful and the most visited waterfall in Antalya region. So you can take photos of the beautiful waterfalls. Kaleici, or Old Antalya, is filled with history and lovely buildings. You will see old houses built in the Ottoman style and from the park you’ll enjoy terrific views of the water. You will see the old town’s harbour, Hadrian’s Gate, and many other sights as well. This section of the city features many small streets lined with shops, kebab restaurants and pensions. After lunch, there are some great boutique hotels and pensions here if you decide to return and stay in the ancient heart of Antalya. Then we will move on to Tunektepe Cable car. A high scenery of Antalya coast to take exciting photos. Tunektepe cable car (Tünektepe Lift) is serving with 36 cabins. On Mondays, the cable car is under maintenance. So if your tour is on Monday then we enjoy a boat trip that will take you along the cliffs of Antalya. Enjoy the scenic coast of Antalya Old City, breathe in the fresh sea air and just relax on the boat after hours of exploring the Antalya city. overnight at Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Local Lunch
After early breakfast morning Check out and proceed for Antalya Airport to board your flight for Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul Airport And Board Your connecting flight to Home Country.
- Breakfast