Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bebek Hotel

The tour begins with a visit to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Next will be Roman Hippodrome, featuring Egyptian Obelisk and other important monuments. Later we will continue with the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Right after lunch, we will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th century church, once the greatest in the world. The tour will end with a stop at the world famous Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bebek Hotel

Begin the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market. Then we will visit Rustempasa Mosque that has one of the best Iznik Tiles. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, parks and charming small villages along the shores of both sides. In the afternoon we will visit Dolmabahce Palace, the new residency of the Ottoman Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bebek Hotel

Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bebek Hotel

Transfer to the airport. Flight to Kayseri. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Museum Hotel - Luxury Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Your will wake up early in the morning and experience a spectacular air balloon ride. Later you will begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley. This will be followed by Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. In the afternoon, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in the region. The last stop will be Uchisar Village, located next to the natural citadel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Museum Hotel - Luxury Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Today you will visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Later continue to the old Christian village of Cavusin. This is followed by Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeions. In the afternoon, we will visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar and Sinasos villages. Early evening you will attend the mystical ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes at Saruhan Caracansarai. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Museum Hotel - Luxury Cave Hotel Cappadocia

Transfer to the airport. Flight back to Istanbul. Departure and End of our services

Meals: Breakfast