DAY 1
Welcome to Istanbul
- Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents- Europe and Asia. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel
- Check-in and spend the first rest of the day relaxing
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 2
Istanbul City Tour
- After breakfast, visit the popular sites of Istanbul such as the Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine church built by the emperor Justinian, the Byzantine Hippodrome (the sporting and social centre of Constantinople), the world famousBlue Mosque, Topkapi Palace(home to generations of Sultan) and the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered bazars in the world
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 3
Istanbul – Two Continents
- After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be moved to the beautiful Bosphorus strait which separates two continents- Europe
- After breakfast, visit one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia. Explore the bustling Spice Bazaar, the 16th century Ottoman Rustem Pasha Mosque, the Bosphorus Cruiseand the summer residence of the sultans, Beylerbeyi Palace. Head towards towards the Bosphorus Bridge, suspension bridge connecting Europe and Asia and the Camlica Hill, known for its unique scenery
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 4
Istanbul to Antalya
- After breakfast, depart for Antalya, Turkey’s prime holiday resort in the Mediterranean region
- Today you will be free to make your own plans for the rest of the day. Explore the ancient monuments, capture the sunset on the beach or roam around the palm-lined boulevards
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5
Perge Aspendos and Kursunlu
- After breakfast, visit Perge, a significant Roman ruin site just 17 km northeast of Antalya. Next, drive to Aspendos, an archaeological site famous for its best preserved 2nd century built Roman amphitheatre. Later proceed to visit the Kurşunlu Waterfalls and experience the serenity
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6
Antalya – Cappadocia
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Antalya airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be driven to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of your day will be free to explore the city on your own
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
North Cappadocia
- Have breakfast at the hotel and visit the picturesque Esentepe, followed by a visit to the Uchisar Castle (a natural rock fortress and also the tallest point in Cappadocia). Next, head towards the Goreme Open air museum and theOrtahisar Castle. Afterwards, visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys and the Devrent Valley
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 8
South Cappadocia
- After breakfast, move to the Pigeon Valley and the Red Valley. After visiting cave churches we proceed to the Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where you will learn about the hand-made potteries
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 9
Cappadocia – Istanbul
- This will be the last day of your Istanbul tour package
- After breakfast, proceed to Kayseri airport to catch your flight to Istanbul. Your tour comes to an end with arrival in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
