Inclusion:
- Hotels including Breakfast (4*) (on Double Sharing)
Istanbul: Deluxe Golden Horn Sultanahmet Hotel, Taxim Lounge Hotel Istanbul or similar
Cappadocia: Urgup Evi Cave Hotel, Helios Cave Hotel, Stone House Cave Hotel or similar
Kusadasi: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Charisma De Luxe, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi or similar
- Sightseeings as per itinerary (all sightseeings include pick and drop from the hotel and are in small groups)
- All intercity transfers with airport transfer and flight tickets (airport transfers by private cab)
- GST
- Visa assistance
Key Exclusions:
- International Airfare
- Visa cost
- Cost for Hot Air Balloon is excluded because the activity is optional (deluxe ride cost approximately between EUR 180 and 250 depending on the season and rush)
- Lunch and Dinner
The quoted cost is on double sharing. If travelling alone, the single supplement cost will be extra.
Arrival at Istanbul and Transfer to your Hotel
Meet at the airport to transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. You will have time to get rest until the evening.
Full Day Istanbul City Tour including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia etc.
After breakfast, you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE" The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is the "SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE" Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the "BLUE MOSQUE" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the "HIPPODROME". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break we head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the shopping tour, come back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
Transfer from Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight
After breakfast, we will depart Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Istanbul Airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon (Optional) and Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Early morning, at about 4:00 you will be picked up for your hot air balloon ride. Refreshments will be available before the flight. After the ride you will be taken back to your hotel to get ready for the day.
After breakfast, we will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Then, visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then, you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley, you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
Transfer from Cappadocia to Kusadasi by Flight
After breakfast you will have the day at leisure. As per flight timing we will depart for Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport for your domestic flight to Kusadasi. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Full Day Ephesus Tour and Turkish Village Sirince
Full Day Pamukkale Tour with Cotton Castle and Hierapolis
After breakfast, we will depart for Pamukkale for the Pamukkale Tour. Upon arrival we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. End of the tour, we will return to the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi
Transfer from Kusadasi to Istanbul by Flight & Dinner Cruise
After breakfast we will depart Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus In the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 we will take you to Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus including dinner, unlimited local alcoholic/soft drinks and full entertainment. Enjoy as you cruise on the Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower and also Istanbul’s famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. After the cruise approx. at 24:00 you will be transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul
Departure: Transfer to the Airport for your Flight Back Home
After breakfast you will have the day at leisure. As per flight timing we will depart for Istanbul Airport for your flight and then back home. We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing WiseYatra.
Admission tickets to sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary at relevant places
Lunch included where mentioned in the itinerary
Cost for Hot Air Balloon is excluded because the activity is optional
Day 1
Arrival at Istanbul and Transfer to your Hotel
Istanbul
Day 2
Full Day Istanbul City Tour including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia etc.
Istanbul
Day 3
Transfer from Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight
Cappadocia
Day 4
Hot Air Balloon (Optional) and Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia
Day 5
Transfer from Cappadocia to Kusadasi by Flight
Kusadasi
Day 6
Full Day Ephesus Tour and Turkish Village Sirince
Kusadasi
Day 7
Full Day Pamukkale Tour with Cotton Castle and Hierapolis
Kusadasi
Day 8
Transfer from Kusadasi to Istanbul by Flight & Dinner Cruise
Istanbul
Day 9
Departure: Transfer to the Airport for your Flight Back Home
Istanbul_
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