Turkish Delight

Arrive at Istanbul Atatürk Airport and meet our local representative. Then board a flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and relax. Cappadocia is one of those places where you experience an extraordinary meeting of nature's artistic splendour. From rock-cut churches, splendid hiking trails to dramatic rock formations; it is worth going out of your way to visit this amazingly beautiful Turkish city. Enjoy a local dinner and have a relaxing overnight stay in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, proceed for a full day city tour of Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum and explore the finest rock-cut churches, with beautiful frescoes (wall paintings); some of those paintings still retain their original freshness. Visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) where you will see striking mushroom shaped fairy chimneys standing tall with multiple stems and cones. Proceed to Avanos, famous for its abundance of pottery workshops. You will visit a pottery workshop and may even get an opportunity to try your hand at pottery. Pick some pieces of unique Turkish pottery to take back home with you. After the excursion, head back to the hotel for a local dinner and an overnight stay.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Proceed to a city dug deep into the soft volcanic rock, Kaymakli Underground City. Built under a hill, the city consists of 8 underground levels made up of low, narrow, sloping passageways, of which only 4 are accessible. Incredibly well-preserved and maintained, this is a fascinating site to visit. Then proceed to Kayseri Erkilet Airport as you board a flight to Istanbul. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and spend your day at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Istanbul.

After a delightful breakfast proceed for a full day tour of Istanbul. At first, visit the Hippodrome, an ancient stadium for racing horses and chariots. Further, proceed for a visit to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, a magnificent creation built in 1,609 Owing to its the splendid blue Iznic tiles that adorn its walls, the mosque got its name. Next visit the Hagia Sophia Church. This monument was an architectural beauty of great importance during Byzantine and Ottoman Empire. You shall also visit the Topkapı Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world. Visit the opulent pavilions; jewel filled Treasury and Harem in the Palace for a fascinating glimpse into the life of the sultans. Next, stop is the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world. With about 3,000 shops in 61 covered streets; truly a shopper’s delight! Choose your pick from the Turkish pottery, traditional jewellery especially with the ‘evil eye’, and many other Turkish souvenirs. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel in Istanbul.

Have a healthy breakfast as you proceed for a local sightseeing tour on seat in coach basis. Start your tour by visiting the Spice Bazaar, where you may buy fresh supply of spices, nuts, dried figs and a bunch of Turkish delights. Later, go for an unforgettable experience of a cruise along the Bosphorus strait. Take a look at the palaces, pavilions, mansions overlooking the shore as the boat meanders slowly around the calm waters of the lovely Bosphorus. If you are lucky, you may be able to capture the beautiful sunset. Return back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Istanbul.

Grab a delicious breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Proceed to Istanbul Atatürk Airport and board a flight for your onward journey back home with memorable moments from an incredible trip.