DAY 1 Istanbul Arrival Day
Your first day in Turkey will be a free day for relaxation and allowing you time to adapt to the environment. You will have a great welcome on arrival and will be transferred to an amazing hotel in Istanbul. Other than relaxation, you can plan any activities on the first day on your own and explore the great city of Istanbul. For instance, you can go shopping at the Grand Bazaar or visit popular places to take some memorable pictures. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Istanbul.
Welcome on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time for leisure.
Welcome on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time for leisure.
Meals: NA
Overnight: Istanbul
Overnight: Istanbul
DAY 2 Istanbul
Day 2 starts with a great breakfast at the hotel and taking the Bosphorus Cruise to see the amazing topography of the entire city and how the seven hills support enhance this beauty. You will be visiting various places that hold religious and historical importance. Explore the Topkapi Palace, which has many belongings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and other prophets as well. We will also visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the renowned Blue Mosque. You can take great pictures at these mosques and enjoy the visit to the Old Ottoman Houses. The day will end with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the world that has over 4000 shops.
Meals: Breakfast (hotel) – Lunch (local) – Dinner (local)
Overnight: Istanbul
Overnight: Istanbul
DAY 3 Istanbul
Day 3 in Istanbul is mainly dedicated to photo stops throughout Istanbul, such as famous streets, Rustem Pasha Mosque, popular mosaics in the Chora Church, and Sulaymaniyah Mosque.
Today we will have fantastic photo stops. Visit The Hippodrome Square, which was a trading, sporting, and social hub in Constantinople. You will also have time for shopping and taking pictures at Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. We will be driving through the old city in vintage American cars of the 60s and 70s for around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get an amazing view of the city.
Route of the Highlights of the The Old City: Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Sarayburnu, Ahırkapı, Çatladıkapı, Kumkapı, Kadırga, Langa, Bayazıt, Kapalıçarşı, Üniversite, Şehzadebaşı, Süleymaniye, Vefa, Şehzadebaşı, Unkapanı, Zeyrek, Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Haseki, Cerrahpaşa, Esekapı, Samatya, Yedikule, Belgradkapı, Silivrikapı, Mevlanakapı, Topkapı, Sulukule, Edirnekapı, Kariye, Eğrikapı, Ayvansaray, Balat, Fener, Cibali, Tahtakale, Eminönü, Sultanahmet. End our tour with a visit to the Spice Bazaar.
Route of the Highlights of the The Old City: Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Sarayburnu, Ahırkapı, Çatladıkapı, Kumkapı, Kadırga, Langa, Bayazıt, Kapalıçarşı, Üniversite, Şehzadebaşı, Süleymaniye, Vefa, Şehzadebaşı, Unkapanı, Zeyrek, Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Haseki, Cerrahpaşa, Esekapı, Samatya, Yedikule, Belgradkapı, Silivrikapı, Mevlanakapı, Topkapı, Sulukule, Edirnekapı, Kariye, Eğrikapı, Ayvansaray, Balat, Fener, Cibali, Tahtakale, Eminönü, Sultanahmet. End our tour with a visit to the Spice Bazaar.
Meals : Breakfast (hotel) – Lunch (local) – Dinner (local)
Overnight : Istanbul
Overnight : Istanbul
DAY 4 Istanbul – Cappadocia
After having breakfast at the hotel, we take a 1 hour 20 min flight to Kayseri and drive to Cappadocia for about 1 hour. Here you will get to visit the Pigeon Valley, which is a 6km long valley known for trekking and long walks. Explore the Uchisar Citadel, which dates back to the 12th century and is popular for its rich history. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the Open Air Museum of Goreme, which has amazing volcanic rocks. You will get to witness a beautiful sunset at the Derbent Valley and take great photos of blooming bines at a vineyard before heading back to the hotel and staying the night at Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast (hotel) – Lunch (local) – Dinner (hotel)
Overnight: Cappadocia
Overnight: Cappadocia
DAY 5 Cappadocia
Cappadocia has an ancient Underground City that extends to a depth of 85 meters and is built during the Byzantine era. It can support over 20000 people and a lot of livestock. After exploring this amazing underground city, we will visit the carpet factor as Turkey is known for producing high-quality and beautiful carpets. You will also get to visit the Avanos Pottery Atelier, the pottery hub of Turkey. We will head back to the hotel for dinner and spend another night in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast (hotel) – Lunch (local) – Dinner (local)
Overnight: Cappadocia
Overnight: Cappadocia
DAY 6 Guzelyurt and Belisirma Villages
We will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and travel to Guzelyurt and Belisirma, which are known for their ruins around them and great scenery. You will get to take great pictures in these villages before we head to the famous Hasan Dagi Volcano, which has massive two peaks and an altitude of over 3000 meters. After exploring the volcano site, we will go back to the hotel in Cappadocia and stay there overnight.
Meals: Breakfast (hotel) – Lunch (local) – Dinner (hotel)
Overnight: Cappadocia
Overnight: Cappadocia
DAY 7 Cappadocia - Istanbul – Return
The trip ends on day seven after having breakfast at the hotel and going to the airport to catch a return flight to Istanbul. The tour will end when you land in Istanbul. There are no default accommodation arrangements in Istanbul, but you can request them if required.
Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
Scenic Highlights
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Topkapi Palace
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Spice Bazaar
- Taksim Square & Istiklal Street
- Galata Tower
- The Hippodrome of Constantinople
- The Pigeon Valley
- Uchisar Citadel
- The Open Air Museum of Goreme
- The Derbent Valley
- Underground city
- Avanos Pottery Atelier
- Belisirma village
- Hasan Dagi Volcano
Guidance
- English-speaking licensed local guides will be assisting you.
- Indonesia-speaking licensed local guides for Indonesian travelers.
Package Includes
- Hotel Accommodation
- All airport transfers
- Transportation by AC Coach, Wi-Fi & Parking Fees
- Professional Tour Guide Service
- Full Board Meals (Local & Asian)
- Entrance fee per itinerary
- Water Service during Meals and on the Bus
- Private boat for Bosphorus Cruise Trip for ten pax and above
- Regular boat for Bosphorus Cruise Trip for nine pax and below
Personal Expenses, Drinks, Domestic & International Flight Tickets, Portage Service, PCR Test, Optional Tour, and Gratuities for your guide and driver are not included in the price.
Remarks
- Timing on itinerary may change due to traffic, weather, or unexpected situations. There will be no refund for unused service.
- Prices are not applicable on fair dates, on religious holidays, and during the Christmas – New Year period.
