Captivating Turkish Odyssey

Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, transfer to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul

Proceed for a city tour of Istanbul. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it is known as the BLUE MOSQUE. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. It is previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom and is simply the best of its kind! After that visit TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. After that we will visit BASILICA CISTERN. Later we will take you to the GRAND BAZAAR which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

Enjoy regular BOSPORUS BY BOAT. During the excursion, you will see the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat). It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. After we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR - in this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area. Later we depart for Istanbul Airport for our domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia

Today we will drive you to Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia. Then see the Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. Later you visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. After you visit another workshop to see the Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Checkout from the hotel. On time transfer to the airport for departure.