Day -1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul
Ataturk airport. Istanbul, the only city
which straddles two continents Europe and
Asia.Transfer to the hotel and have briefing.
The remaining of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay
in istanbul
Day - 2 : Istanbul city tour
A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover
the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit
Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world
s greatest architectural marvels, built
by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century
and reconstructed by Justinian in the
6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet
Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique
with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior
decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The
Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot
races with three monuments, the Obelisk
of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine
column and the column of Constantine.
Before lunch visit the Grand covered
bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops.
Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great
palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the
15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit
the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550
by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized
by the four minarets rising one from
each corner of the courtyard. You ll
be returned back to hotel in the early
evening. (B.L)
Day -3: Istanbul - Ankara - Hattusas -
Cappadocia
Early in the morning fly to Ankara. You
ll be met in the airport and start the
tour. Visit the Hittite museum and mousoleum
of Ataturk After Lunch .Departure for
Hattusas"Hittites as they were" This
city was the capital of the proud and
warlike Hittites from the year 1750B.C.
to the year 1180B.C. Their empire stretched
from the black sea to syria. The visit
will include the capital city itself
and its gates and walls. Lunch will be
taken in the area in a regional restaurant.
The visits for the afternoon will start
with the visit to the outdoor shrine
of Yildizkaya. This is the site where
the Hittite s gods march across the cliff
face. That will conclude the tour of
the region and Drive to Cappadocia Check-in
Hotel in the evening Dinner and Overnight
stay in Cappadocia. (
B.L.D)
Day -4: Cappadocia
Fully Guided tour to North Cappadociashort
rest before starting the tour to visit
Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum,
Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will
find the world known fairy chimneys. Break
for lunch in Avanos and then continue on
to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you
will visit the numerous rock carved churches
and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic
view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar,
a natural rock castle
Dinner &Overnight stay in Cappadocia ( B.L.D)
Day - 5 : Cappadocia - Istanbul
Breakfast served at the hotel
After Breakfast Another full day tour this
time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground
City. Afterwards a short hike through the
green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting
some of the churches along the way. Stop
in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime
for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan
Caravansarai is included. Evening Take
flight back to istanbul. Upon Arriveal
Transfer
to hotel and Check-in
Overnight stay in istanbul. (
B.L.)
Day - 6 : ENDS
After Breakfast transfer to airport for
final Departure (B)