DAY 1

• MORNING

Arrive in Istanbul

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Arrive in Istanbul. Located in the Marmara region of Turkey, Istanbul is the world's most gorgeous and mysterious city. Check out the beauty, the great culture, the colourful lifestyle, the harmony of opposites and everything this amazing city has to offer. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel located in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 2

• FULL DAY

Full Day Istanbul City Tour with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Obelisk, Sultanahmet, Old Bazaar with Lunch at Indian Restaurant

• After breakfast, our representatives will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer to old city of Istanbul. First visit will be Hippodrome, The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The German Fountain Of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and the Column Of Constantine. Then visit “The Blue Mosque” The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the Blue Mosque as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Next stop will be The Hag?a Soph?a Grand Mosque. 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. After Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar (Covered Market) 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, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers. The last stop will be Hag?a Irene Church. Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour 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 Topkap? Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building’s structure. Topkap? Palace 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; Chamber Of Sacred Relics. After tour, you will be drop off to your hotels.

DAY 3

• MORNING

Transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight (on own) to Cappadoc

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your flight (on own) to Cappadocia. Upon arrival to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV), transfer to your hotel for check in process. Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relax. Overnight in Cappadocia

DAY 4

• FULL DAY

Full Day Cappadocia North Tour with Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos with Local Lunch at Restaurant

Our first real encounter with Cappadocia almost Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. We visit Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art which is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river and is its production of earthenware pottery, it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the K?z?l?rmak has always been used. A visit to ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics made by hand. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. People of Goreme, at the heart of the Cappadocia Region, realized that these soft rocks could be easily carved out to form houses, churches, monasteries. These Christian sanctuaries contain many examples of Byzantine art from the post iconoclastic period. These frescoes are a unique artistic achievement from this period. You visit a carpet cooperative, where you'll see how exquisite Turkish carpets are hand-woven. We complete the tour with a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.

DAY 5

• MORNING

Transfer to Airport for your flight back to onward destination .