Highlights:
- Walk on the Ancient streets of historical peninsula and see Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar
- Explore Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock cut churches, storage rooms and kitchens
- Learn history about early Christians, Byzantines, and Ottomans from your local expert guides
- Visit Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and experience shopping with locals
- Walk on on narrow&colourfull streets of Antalya Old Town and see Hadrian's Gate
- Tasty amazing foods from Turkish Cuisine
Overview:
Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires, Walk on the historical Peninsula and visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace, Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock cut churches, storege rooms and kitchens, visit Antlay, the heart of Mediterranean, learn history about early Christians from your local guide.
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
(No Meal)
Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 3 Flight to Kayseri / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
According your pick up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and drive to Cappadocia, meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you to your hotel. Ckeck In. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast Box-Lunch)
Day 4 Underground Cities of Cappadocia
10:00-16:00)
Today you Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 5 Flight to Antalya
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, according to your flight departure time drives to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Antalya. Upon arrival Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Check ın. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast)
Day 6 Antalya Old City Tour
(09:30-16:00)
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 7 End of our servıce
Today is the last of our service. Please note, check out ıs at 12:00pm. End of our service.
(Breakfast)