TURKEY
Turkey Package
Duration
05 Nights / 06 Days
Tour Type
International
DAY 1 : Arrival Instanbul (D)
Meet with the driver and transfer to the hotel (early check-in subject to
availability)
At around 1300, meet with the guide for a half day. Boat Trip on The
Bosphorus and an amazing cruise between the two continents—Europe and Asia.
The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea; no interior visit). Cable Car and Pierre
Loti Hill was named after the Famous French writer you will enjoy
magnificent scenery of the Golden Horn and the city. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2 : Istanbul (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. At around 8:00 a.m., meet with the guide.
Hippodrome, The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome,
with its four monuments: the GERMAN Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk of
Thedosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Across from St. Sophia, built in the 17th
century by the architect Mehmet; this is known as the Blue osque because of
its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
St. Sophia (closed on Mondays) This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the
Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century,
one of the architectural marvels of all time. Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on
Sundays) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops
with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers,
Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed
copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum
pipers.
DAY 3 : Istanbul / Kayseri (B,L,D)
Transfer to the airport, fly to Kayseri. On arrival start visits including;
Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will
walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk's Valley)
with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi,
drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the
Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from
the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the
time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is
excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches,
chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the
13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take
photos in the neighboring valleys.
DAY 4 : Cappadocia (B,D)
Optional Hot Air Balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and
visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia,
and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest
in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches.
After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in
style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit
Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early Christians lived in fear
and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons
contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Dinner and
overnight at hotel.
DAY 5 : Cappadocia / Kayseri / Istanbul (B,D)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul. Check in
Hotel & rest the day.
DAY 6 : Istanbul (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from Hotel & Transfer to Airport.