When East Meets West
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Istanbul – Cappadocia
Upon arrival in Istanbul, take connecting to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia, meet our representative at airport and transfer to cave hotel in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 : Cappadocia Regional Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately around 09:30AM to visit the sights and unique geographical landscape of Cappadocia, including the Dervent Valley and its fairy-chimneys; Paşabağ (Monk’s Valley) and its mushroom-shaped pinnacles; Avanos, a center of terra-cotta art, for a pottery demonstration and lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-cut churches that date back hundreds of years, many filled with excellent examples of Byzantine art. Our last stop is a visit to the Uchisar rock castle for a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Transfer to hotel after the tour.
You will be picked up from hotel in the evening and transfer to Cappadocia airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul Classics & Highlights Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately around 09:30AM for your Istanbul Old City tour. Today we will visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. After lunch we will explore Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately around 09:30AM for your morning Bosphorus Cruise. Enjoy the magnificent view of Istanbul’s landmark such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Bebek, Arnavutkoy Bosphorus Bridge, etc. After the cruise the tour continues with a visit to one of the most famous bazaar in Istanbul, namely the Spice Bazaar. This spice heaven is a great for spice lovers and those who are looking for local delicacies. Free afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5: Depart from Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up from hotel at approximately 3 hours before your departing time and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.
NOTE
The price is quoted based on 2 pax staying in double room on sharing basis
