Our representative will meet you at Istanbul Airport holding a sign with your name on it and transfer you to your hotel. You are free for the rest of the day. You may explore the streets of Istanbul at your own will. Accommodation in Istanbul hotel.
* If your flight arrives earlier than midnight, we’ll have a Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon.
After breakfast, we’ll start the tour of the day. First, we’ll visit Saint Sophia or Hagia Sophia, built by the emperor Justinian in 532 - 537. Designed and built as a church, Hagia Sophia was later converted into a mosque in the Ottoman period and become a museum afterward, we’ll have a stroll around the Hippodrome Square where horse races took place and entertainment, sports, and political activities were organized during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Here, we will see the Serpent Column brought from Delphi in India, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes. Our next stop will be the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, built between the years 1609-1617 and best known for its 6 minarets and blue Iznik tiles that lend the mosque its name.
Afterward, we’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant and visit the Topkapı Palace which served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, and as the home of the Sultans and their families. Finally, we’ll be visiting the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world, made up of 61 covered streets. It is home to more than 4000 shops selling anything you can think of from carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs to garments, bags, decorations, spices, and home textiles.
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast – Lunch )
Early morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir airport. Upon your arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll start the tour of the day.
First, we’ll visit the Uçhisar Castle, situated at the highest point of Cappadocia, shaped by flowing volcanic lavas. From here, we will be able to see the fairy chimneys, valleys, and wonderful views of the region. Next, we will go to the Göreme Open Air Museum, which is home to a large monastery complex with dozens of monasteries, each of which has its own church, offering some of the best examples of Byzantine art. The churches carved into the rocks feature paintings and frescoes from the tenth to the thirteenth century, whose colors still retain their original condition. Afterward, we’ll visit the Love Valley, a popular valley for hikers and photographers, to marvel at its tall fairy chimneys and other rock formations.
Afterward, we will have lunch in Avanos town, located nearby River Kızılırmak. Here, we will see how world-famous pottery and ceramic are made. You can also join a pottery atelier and learn how to use the traditional kick wheels and buy souvenirs if you like. Next, we will see the Paşabağı Valley. Some of the mushroom-shaped rock formations here are several meters high. Fairy chimneys shaped by erosion for many years were used as houses by various religious groups, therefore it is also known as the Monks Valley. Next, we will visit Devrent Valley, also known as Valley of Dreams, which is famous for its rock formations resembling different animal figures.
End of the tour and return to the hotel. Accommodation in Cappadocia hotel. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
Optional Events in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Tour: Per Person 150 - 350 USD
* Prices are not fixed, they may vary according to the season. (4:30 am to 9:30 am )
Turkish Night Per Person 65 USD
* Upon your request, we can make reservations in the evening for an amazing Turkish Night in a great music hall in a cave with traditional dance shows.
Whirling Dervishes Show :Per Person 30 USD
If you want to have an extraordinary experience and enjoy the views of Cappadocia from the air, you should take advantage of our special rates.
Hot Air Balloon Tours take place between 04.30 – 09.00 a.m. depending on the weather conditions.
After breakfast, our tour will start at 09:30 am with a visit to Kaymaklı Underground City which is believed to be the oldest underground city in Cappadocia. It is estimated that people have been living inside the houses built in the rocks since the Paleolithic Period. However, we know that they were mostly used for protection against Roman, Persian, and Arab attacks. Next, we will visit the Mustafa Paşa Village, formerly known as Sinasos, where Orthodox Greeks and Turks lived together until 1924. Here, we will observe the local life and see the authentic stone houses built by Sinasos architects.
Afterward, we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Soğanlı Valley, known as the third largest monk center in Cappadocia, and visit the Pigeon Valley right after our break. Finally, we’ll watch a wonderful Whirling Dervishes performance accompanied by the authentic music of the Mevlevi.
At the end of our tour, we will take a shopping break at the Cappadocian onyx souvenir workshop.
Return to hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
Today we will have a wonderful road trip to Antalya, which will take approximately 7 hours in total (approx. 550 km). We will depart early at 06:00 in the morning. On the way, we’ll give a break in the city of Konya, one of Turkey's religious centers, we will visit the Mevlana Museum which houses the tomb of the great 13th-century Persian poet and founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, also known as Rumi. Afterward, we will cross the Taurus Mountains enjoying their beautiful landscapes, and arrive in Antalya, the most beautiful holiday center of the Mediterranean.
Upon arrival, we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant and visit Antalya’s Old Town (Kaleiçi) where you can see the ancient Hadrian’s Gate with its three doors, referred to as one of the most beautiful structures of the Roman period. You will enjoy the narrow streets of the old city with the Antalya Clock Tower, the ancient harbor, and the Fluted Minaret. We will arrive at Antalya Ancient harbor by walking among Ottoman-style buildings. . On the way, you can buy souvenirs from the local shops.
Our tour will end here and we’ll check in to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Antalya. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
Our tour will start after breakfast. We’ll be transported to the Yacht Marina for a nice boat trip from Antalya’s ancient harbor to the Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall (approx. 2 hours), which falls to the sea from a cliff at a height of 40 meters. Afterward, we’ll return to the land and start our sightseeing tour of the city. At the end of the boat tour, we will visit the wonderful Düden Waterfalls, which is located 12 km from Antalya. Here, we’ll be surrounded by the lush greenery of the areas and see caves and feel the refreshing wind coming from through the canyons.
We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant here and return to Antalya city center for a shopping tour. We’ll visit a leather factory’s outlet store and the Mall of Antalya a popular local shopping center where you can find many international fashion brands’ shops.
Our tour will end here and we’ll return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation in Antalya. ( Breakfast - Dinner )
You are free until your transfer time to the airport. Our tour concludes with your transfer to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul Airport. We hope to see you on another tour. ( Breakfast )
Remarks
- Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
*These sites can be replaced with other sites on the days they are closed.
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