Turkey

Day 1 :  Arrive at Istanbul

Arrive at  Istanbul Airport . Meet our local representative and get private transfers to your prebooked hotel. Check in and relax.

Day 2 : Half Day City Tour Istanbul Morning with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Breakfast at hotel. Today visit half Day City Tour Istanbul Morning with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. See the sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour that takes in the city’s famous historical landmarks and cultural sites. Hippodrome – The center of sport activites in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments;The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column).

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) – Built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet aga. Until 19th century was the traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Hagia Sophia Museum – The best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Grand Covered Bazaar – The most attractive shopping centre in the world, with nearly 4000 shops, selling antique, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wear and souvenirs

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show from Istanbul

Free pick up transfer from the hotel in Istanbul to the ship is arranged between 7:00 – 8:00pm. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and live music upon arrival on board. The ship follows a route including views of historical sites, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges illuminated at night. Just relax and enjoy the evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait. Let’s not forget delicious onboard meals superbly prepared by the chef. It’s possible to choose fish or meat menu consisting of three courses. What will make the evening more memorable is a rich show programme including Gypsy Dance, Dervish show, Henna Ceremony, Belly Dance, Caucassian Show, Anatolian Dance Show, Drum Show and Live DJ performance. Return transfer to the hotel is arranged at midnight. Definitely join this tour when you are on holidays in Istanbul. Stunning panoramic views over the city at night, delicious cuisine and amazing entertainment programme will stay in your memory for a long time.

Day 3: Istanbul – Princess island Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Today visit Full Day Princess Island Tour With Lunch on SIC.Travel by boat from Istanbul to Buyukada and explore the largest of the Princes islands. See Ottoman-era mansions, enjoy a tasty lunch at a seafood restaurant, and afterwards take some time at your leisure to explore the island.Travel from your hotel by air-conditioned coach to the port with your guide, and board the boat that will take you to the Princes islands. The largest and most interesting of the islands is Büyükada, which is your destination for the day. Pass lovely wooden mansions that are stunning examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture, and look out over the sparkling sea. Seagulls are everywhere in Buyukada, and if you’d like to feed them your guide will give you simits (bread with sesame seeds) so you can toss them a treat.

Day 4: Istanbul to Kayseri

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and private transfer to airport and board the flight to Kayseri. Arrival private transfer to Cappadocia hotel. Day is at free to explore. Over night at hotel.

Day 5: Cappadocia

Private Day Tour of Cappadocia with Guide. Private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cappadocia.  Your exploration of the region will begin with the Goreme Open air Museum. Through an extensive tour of the Monastic Center that currently functions as an open-air museum, you will have the opportunity to see some of the very well-preserved churches such as Dark Church and Buckle Church decorated with colorful Byzantine frescoes depicting biblical scenes.  You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant tasting some of the best local dishes.  Continue to Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where bizarre, mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles rear up from the surrounding vineyards. Take photos of these surreal formations and hear how hermits and monks once made shelters in their cones. Next, head to Avanos, where you will participate in a pottery-making workshop. Admire the dexterity of the potters at work, and take the opportunity to spin and create your own pottery masterpiece as you learn more about one of Turkey’s oldest crafts.  Your guide and driver will drop you at your hotel in Cappadocia at the end of the tour.

Day 6 : Cappadocia- Kayseri- Istanbul-Departure

Breakfast at hotel, check and board the flight to Istanbul. Change the flight and board the flight back to India .

Tour Ends !!