Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at guests' expense.

Day 2- Istanbul

After breakfast visit the Hagia Sophia Church, the 6th century Byzantine basilica, the largest church of its era and the architectural glory of the Byzantines; the Blue Mosque, 17th century imperial mosque famous for its six minarets as well as its interior blue tiles; Byzantine Hippodrome, now an open air exhibition park with a number of monuments where chariot races were once held and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch, afternoon & Dinner free. (B)

Day 3 - Istanbul

Breakfast. Free day at your leisure. (B)

Day 4 - Istanbul

Breakfast. Another free day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5 - Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia

Following breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel for transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Ankara. Meeting at Ankara Esenboga Airport and visits in Ankara -the capital city of Turkey, including the Anatolian Civilization Museum, where archaeological pieces dating as far back as the prehistoric age are exhibited; the Mausoleum of Ataturk, where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies; and finally a visit to the Ancient Citadel. After lunch in Ankara depart for Cappadocia. Dinner at hotel in Cappadocia. (B-L-D)

Day 6 - Cappadocia

After breakfast a visit to the natural citadel of Uchisar; then visit the Subterrenean City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, built in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution, in which a visitor is able to descend several floor levels. After lunch, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, the Cavusin; the Pasabag Valley, and finally Avanos Village. Shop for carpets. Dinner at hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 7 - Cappadocia / Ankara

After breakfast short visit to Ortahisar and then proceed to Ankara. Lunch en-route. Dinner at guests' expense (B-L)

Day 8 - Ankara / Istanbul / Home

After breakfast transfer to Ankara airport. End of services. (B)

• Please consult us for an immediate reply about the prices.
• Tours run twice, every week of the year. Contact us for groups or private arrangements.
• Four star category hotels are used for the above programmes, with 5 star options in Istanbul.
• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. In case the excursions are on the days that these attractions are closed, they might either be skipped or substituted with other attractions depending on the convenience of the program's schedule .
• Cappadocia to Pamukkale is a long leg (about 10 hours including visits and stops), and guests must be informed.