DAY 1: Arrival in Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel.Brief orientation followed by a free day to enjoy at your own leisure.Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 2: Begin the day at the Spice Market and Rustempasa Mosque. This is followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents. Free afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 3: The tour begins with Hagia Sophia, a 5th century church,once the greatest in all the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Afterwards, visit the ancient Roman Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons,calligraphy section then the world-famous Grand Bazaar –a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops. At evening transfer to airport . DAY 4: Begin the day with Zelve Open Air Museum,one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next,visit Pasabag followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery.After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop, you will proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum,featuring the most impressive of all rock carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel. Then visit Kaymakli Underground City, Transfer to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 5: Transfer to Istanbul airport and flight back to sweet home
OPTIONAL TOURS: Whirling Dervishes performance to Sufi music in an Old Caravansarai,Hot air Balooning Tour
FLIGHT DETAILS:Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir: From Istanbul TK0266 Flight Number 22:20 Departure.Arrival 23:35 From Kayseri TK0265 Flight Number 20 20:Deparure .Arrival 21:50 |