Istanbul & Cappadocia

Istanbul & Cappadocia

Day 1    Istanbul  Arrival
Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Transfer to old city and tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets built  in the name of  Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will  have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place. Then visit the St. Sophia museum which is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times. Finally the famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was built as the home of  the Ottoman sultans. Then check-in to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (L)

Day 2    Istanbul / Kayseri  / Cappadocia
Departure in the morning. Flight to Kayseri. Meet and transfer to Cappadocia. Visit naturel citadel of Uchisar. After lunch we will visit the Valleys of Goreme to explore the unusual troglodyte dwellings, remains of early churches, some decorated with scratched frescoes and complicated rooms hollowed out of the cones of volcanic ash. Then visiting and taking lovely pictures of Zelve Valley and Avanos. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)

Day 3     Cappadocia
During the day we will visit underground city of Kaymakli; and Kizilcukur Valley and Cavusin. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 4     Cappadocia / Kayseri  / Istanbul
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 5     Istanbul
Full day free at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 6     Istanbul
Say goodbye to Istanbul as you board your flight back home.(B)

ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA    5 Nights /  6 Days
Private Basis – Rates are in US$ and valid for 2011.

Cost include:  Accommodation at below specified hotels, all meals specified in the itinerary, air-conditioned minibus or bus (depending on the size of the group), English speaking guide, domestic flights, meals specified in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner), baggage handling at hotels, entrance fees of the museums, service charge and V.A.Tax.

HOTELS TO BE USED:
Istanbul         Seminal Htl or similar (4 star)
Cappadocia   Perissia Htl or similar (5 star)