Day 01 – Arrive Istanbul

Arrive Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Your centrally located hotel permits further exploration.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 – At Istanbul

Today morning after breakfast proceed for Istanbul Classic Tour.

It’s where East meets West, and a city whose architecture and culture is as diverse as its history. Come and discover Istanbul, its sights and sounds with this combined tour by land and water.

Highlights
- See the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque with the help of a guide
- Weave your way around the Grand Bazaar
- Admire the sights from the Bosphorus with a river cruise
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 – At Istanbul

Today after breakfast proceed to the tour of Dolmabahace and two continents.
Discover the magic of this fabled city between Europe and Asia in this comprehensive full-day tour taking in Ottoman Palaces, Roman Fortresses, bustling harbours, serene Imperial gardens and the Bosphorous.

After being picked up from your hotel, you will make your way to the Dolmabahce Palace, a full-blown Victorian flight of fancy, residence of the Ottoman court in the 19th Century. We'll tour magnificent state rooms decorated in gilt and crystal. Next, visit the Bosphorus Bridge for a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes!

Continue as you travel up Camlıca Hill, famous for its spectacular bird’s eye views over Istanbul. Admire iconic landmarks including the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn from the highest point in the city, as well as sweeping views over the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea.
Evening depart for the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony.
The branch of Sufic mysticism, practiced widely in contemporary Turkey, is rooted in a man called Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and is famous for its Whirling Dervish Tradition, where through rotating on the left foot by crossing over it with the right, the Dervish reaches a spinning intensity, rotating to the music that musicians play close by. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 04 – Istanbul-Cappadocia

Today you will be making your way from Istanbul onto one of the most famous regions in Turkey – Cappadocia. You will be collected from your Istanbul accommodation and transferred out to the airport to meet your flight. On your arrival into Cappadocia you will be transferred directly onto your accommodation.

Day 05 – At Cappadocia.

Optional Balloon flight at 04.30 AM flight.

At 09.30 leave for North Cappadocia tour – Cappadocia Highlights.

Magical land of fairy chimneys

Your day will start with a pick up at 9:30am to head off for the North Cappadocia Tour. This tour is a mixture of the ancient history surrounding this area. You are about to take in some of the best vantage points that showcase why Cappadocia is put on the tourist trail. Views over Goreme Esentepe and Pasabag are picturesque which you should get your camera ready.

Soaking up the local history along with a visit to the Open Air Museum where you can see where early Christian settlements took up refuge in times of persecution. The amazing frescos that they left behind in the cave like dwellings are also in the list. You will also visit the Dervent Valley which is known for its moonlike landscape and the amazing view over Three Beauties, which takes in the town of Urgup. Around 17:00, you will be transferred back to the hotel

Day 06 – At Cappadocia.

Cappadocia's Fascinating Red & Rose Valleys trek

Today is another action packed day with lots more still to see with the South Cappadocia Tour. This is the day to visit many of the beautiful valleys that make up Cappadocia. There is Rose Valley, named after the beautiful rose coloured rocks. Red Valley with all its many paths leading to hidden churches. Pigeon Valley that showcase all the pigeon homes that have been dug into the rock formations giving it all the unique look it holds onto today. As well as most people’s favourite Love Valley that has self-explanatory rocks as to why this valley has been given its name.

Mysterious Underground City

Today one of the other major highlights is your visit into the Underground City. These cities were dug out for the fleeing Christians to hide from persecution. They are well crafted to house not only themselves, but also livestock and store all their food, wine and water. You will marvel at the engineering of these ancient times. After being underground it will be time to enjoy the wide open spaces with a short stroll through Meskendir Valley. You will also take in the most ancient settlement in the area with a stop at Cavusin Valley and another photo opportunity with a visit to the panoramic view over Uchisar Castle.

Return to Istanbul

The tour will end around 17:00 PM where you will then have time before being transferred back to your hotel to fly back onto Istanbul. From your airport arrival in Istanbul, you will be transferred onto your accommodation there.

Day 07 – Istanbul- Airport

After breakfast transfer to the airport for next destination.