Turkey 5Night - 6Days Tour

Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Transfer to your hotel & the Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relaxation and freshening up.
(Standard check-in time is 2:00 pm)
Overnight in Istanbul
Transfer from Airport to hotel in Istanbul 1 hrs
Shared Transfer
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul Hotel Transfer in Coach (Shared Basis)
Check-in to Hotel in Fatih

Activities : Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, is one of the greatest marvels of architecture, was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, is famous for its blue İznik tiles and is unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, the center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. The Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar is, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenir.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant.

Topkapı Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibited an imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, a kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, a calligraphy section, etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans in the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green, and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

Overnight in Istanbul. (B/L)
Spend time at Leisure

Activities : Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for half day tour of Istanbul. Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus, and a natural harbor of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines and drive along 22 km. long Byzantine City Walls, the strongest fortification of the middle age. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, etc. Bosphorus Cruise (by regular boat for SIC & PVT tours), through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with the possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials, and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. The tour terminates at Spice Market and comes back to the hotel on your own.
Overnight in Istanbul. (B)
Day Meals
Breakfast & Dinner: Included in Istanbul

Activities : Boating

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your flight back to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV), transfer to your hotel for the check-in process. The rest of the day will be free leisure for relaxation.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (B/D)
Checkout from Hotel in Istanbul
Flight from Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen to Kayseri
Check-in to Hotel in Avanos
Day Meals
Breakfast: Included in Istanbul
End Of Day

Activities : Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel and meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. After visiting Devrent, 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 in Turkey. Further to the time for lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires an 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 before going back to the hotels.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (B/L/D)

Activities : Museums

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV) for your flight back home via Istanbul.
(Internal Airport Transfer from SAW to IST not included)
(Standard check-out time is 12:00 pm) (B)
Transfer from Hotel in Cappadocia to Airport 1 hrs
Private Transfer
Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Transfers of SIC Basis

Activities : Sightseeing