Turkey: Where Continents and Cultures Meet
Turkey, now officially known as Türkiye, is a breathtaking bridge between Europe and Asia, offering a tapestry of ancient history and modern luxury. Begin your journey in Istanbul, the only city to span two continents, where the magnificent Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque stand as timeless monuments.
Witness the surreal, lunar landscapes of Cappadocia, best experienced during a spectacular hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the fairy chimneys. Travel to Pamukkale to soak in the famous white, mineral-rich travertine terraces—a true natural wonder.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Istanbul International Airport | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight. | ||||
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Explore the incredibly well-preserved ancient Roman ruins of Ephesus, walking the same streets as emperors and philosophers. Relax on the stunning Turquoise Coast of Antalya, boasting golden beaches and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Indulge in the world-renowned Turkish cuisine, from savory kebabs to sweet baklava. The warmth of Turkish hospitality promises an unforgettable and vibrant travel experience. Step across history and into adventure in Türkiye.
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Istanbul & Free Day
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, We will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. After Check in, this day will be your free day till evening.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2
Eminonu & Spice Bazaar & Bosphorus Boat Tour (B)
HIPPODROME, The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, EGYPTIANOBELISK, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the WALLEDOBELISK. BLUE MOSQUE. The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.(Informationis given from outside when the line is excess.) HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE ((Entrance is extra) This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.(Information is given from outside when the line is excess.) GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, waterewers, onyxware and meerschaumpipers. LUNCH (Drinksareextra) HAGIA IRENE CHURCH Built during the same period (4thcentury) as its neighbor the Hagia Sophia. The name Hagia Irene Church means ‘’Godly’’ or ‘’Holy Wisdom’’ in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapı Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building’s structure. TOPKAPI PALACE(Entrance is extra) The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHABER OF SACRED RELICS. Also visioned during the tours;*OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS*SERPENTINE COLUMN*GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II*WALLED OBELISK
CLOSED:
Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday/Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque closed on Friday due to Prayer Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday
IMPORTANTNOTICE:
This tour is not operated on Tuesday & Friday Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3
Eminonu Spice Bazaar & Bosphorus Boat Tour (B)
CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus.
Two streams drain into this in let at its far end. SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS Anamazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress. RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA – NO INTERIOR VISIT) İstanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453 but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4
We will transfer you to Istanbul Airport for Flight to Cappadocia with Domestic Flight. When you landed to Kayseri Airport, we will transfer you to Hotel. Today will be your free day in Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
The turkish night is in every way a cultural extravaganza and guarantees a night of fun. A traditional Turkish night marks the perfect end to a day of sightseeing in Cappadocia. The show highlights the dance traditions of Turkey, complete with traditional costumes and of course, belly dancers. The shows take place in Cappadocia’s cave restaurants. It was fascinating to watch the dancers as they performed the traditional way in which a girl gets married in Turkey. This lively performance is a great way to enjoy traditional Turkish music, dancing and join in the festivities during audience participation. The rate of the Turkish Night is including fruits and unlimited beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) .It is possible as an option without dinner. The rates also include transfers between hotel and restaurant. We will pick you up at your hotel about at20:00 (winter)or20:30 (summer)and drive you to one of the cave restaurants where the show is performed nightly.
Day 5
HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR
Pickup time from Hotel is at 04:00 and drop off Hotel is at 08:00. About 1 hour balloon flying. You will enjoy Cappadocia’s wonderful view from sky Our first stop of the day will be at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göreme Open Air Museum which was once a Byzantine monastic settlement comprised of more than 10 churches, rectories, accommodation and a theological school. You’ll be amazed atthe tiny churches carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes, many of which are in good condition. Our second stop will be Paşabağ Valley, also called the Monks Valley, home to some of the best examples, and the most interesting of the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. This valley was previously home to a settlement of monks, and today you can climb up in to one of the fairy chimneys and see part of their former quarters. We then drive to Devrent Valley , also known as “Imagination Valley”, where some of the most surreal rock formations can be found, many of them shaped like animals. See if you can spot the camel, snake, seal and dolphin- shaped rocks.
We will have lunch at a local cave restaurant in the town of Avanos, which is famous for its pottery. After a tasty lunch of traditional Turkish cuisine, we will visit a local family-run pottery workshop for a kick-wheel pottery demonstration. Our last stop will be Uçhisar Castle & PigeonValley.Uçhisarishighest point of the Cappadocia. This is a great opportunity to get some great panorama shots of Cappadocia and the fairy chimneys. The tour ends at around 17:00. We will then transfer you to Hotel back.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Included ATV SUNSET SAFARİ TOUR
Being a mysterious place of Turkey and with its stunning view of the landscapes, If you have chance for ATV TOURs you will be fascinated by spectacular view of Cappadocia. Let yourself experience this ATV tours and have a real entertainment with it. Discover the rough valleys of Cappadocia on an ATV ride. With our ATV tours you will get an exciting adventure over the beautiful spots of Cappadocia. If you have no experience, ıf you think about how to ride the atv vehicle, No worries. Because It is very easy to use and operate as it is fully automatic. If you like extreme sports, this is the right choice for you and memorable one.
Day 6 : Departure
We will transfer you to Kayseri Airport for Flight to Istanbul with sweet memories.

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