Arrival in Istanbul - Airport Transfer

Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul! Our driver will greet you at the airport and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel.

Old City Tour

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Begin your tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul, designed by Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles, perfect for a photo stop.

Blue Mosque - Next, visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, just a short walk from Topkapi Palace.
Please note that the Blue Mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays due to religious prayer services. On Fridays, tours will only include the exterior of the Blue Mosque, with no interior access for tourists.

Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople, located next to the Blue Mosque, was once a circus and the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire’s capital.

Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops across 30,700 m2, attracting 250,000 to 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014, it was ranked as the world’s most-visited tourist attraction with 91,250,000 annual visitors. It is often considered one of the first shopping malls in the world.

Topkapi Palace - Visit the palace complex, which includes intricately decorated courtyards, lush gardens, pavilions, and numerous buildings, each with specific functions. These include the sultan’s family residences, the Imperial Treasury with priceless artifacts, the Divan for state affairs, and various chambers for official and private use.

Jewel of Istanbul Tour & Flight to Cappadocia

Rustem Pasha Mosque - Your guide will take you to the Rustem Pasha Mosque, built by Master Architect Sinan. Known for its lavishly decorated, tiled interior, the mosque’s characteristic Iznik tiles were likely ordered by Rüstem Pasha to support court designer Kara Memi, famous for elegant floral designs.

Bosphorus Strait - After lunch, enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus, a stunning cruise between Europe and Asia, passing by Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas, and mansions.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Conclude the tour with shopping time at the Spice Market, one of the city’s largest bazaars, located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, and the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Istanbul - After the tour, you will be transferred to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Explore Cappadocia

Devrent Valley - After breakfast, begin your Cappadocia tour with Devrent Valley, known for its unique rock formations, just a 10-minute drive from Goreme. The valley’s fairy chimneys create a lunar landscape, with many rocks shaped like animals.

Pasabag - Continue to Pasabag, or Pasha’s Vineyard, located on the Zelve road between Goreme and Avanos. Here, you’ll find spectacular cone-topped rock pillars known as Fairy Chimneys, reminiscent of the Ottoman officer Pasha’s era.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The Goreme Open-Air Museum resembles a vast monastic complex with numerous refectory monasteries, each featuring its own remarkable church.

Uchisar Castle - Uchisar, situated at the highest point in Cappadocia on the Nevsehir-Goreme road, offers a breathtaking panorama of the area, with Mount Erciyes visible in the distance.

Explore Cappadocia & Antalya

Red Valley - After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day Cappadocia tour. Depart to visit Red Valley, explore the famous rock-cut churches, and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere Valley.

Cavusin - Visit Cavusin village, renowned for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen.

Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley, near Uchisar town, is named for the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the soft tufa since ancient times, offering another stunning panoramic view over Cappadocia.

Ozkonak Underground City - Ozkonak underground city, built on the steep northern slopes of Mount Idiş, features thick layers of volcanic granite and tuff. The galleries are spread over a large area and connected by tunnels.

Antalya - After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Antalya. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya. Ensure your travel dates align with domestic flight schedules.

Antalya City Tour

Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi - After breakfast, explore Antalya City. Begin with a drive to the city’s west side for a round trip on the Tunektepe cable car, offering a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Please note that the Tunektepe Cable Car is closed on Mondays.

Lower Duden Waterfalls - Next, visit Duden Waterfall, where you’ll have about an hour of free time and lunch at the waterfall.

Upper Duden Waterfalls - Finally, visit Karpuz Kaldıran Waterfall, where the river cascades into the sea. After the tour, return to the hotel.

Explore Pamukkale

Pamukkale - After breakfast, head to the stunning white calcium terraces, known as Cotton Castle (Pamukkale), and tour the ancient city of Hierapolis, renowned in Roman times for its therapeutic properties.

Istanbul - After the tour, return to Antalya and check into the hotel.

Departure

Antalya - On your departure day, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule.

• All sightseeing tours as per program
• Lunch included
• Guidance by English-speaking guides licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Inclusive of all entrance & parking fees, ferry, tolls, and petrol
• Breakfast provided
• Domestic flight tickets covered
• All local taxes included
• Accommodations included
• Transport in new, air-conditioned vehicles

• Drinks, visas, personal expenses, porters, tips
• International airfare to TURKEY
• Meals not listed

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.