Day 1 // Arrival to Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel

Your personal Agent will meet you at the A/P and you will get the tour documents and briefing about your tour.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 // Full Day City Tour // Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (B-L)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.

Hippodrome: The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Suleymaniye Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman "The Magnificent" built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of all times.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 // Full Day City Tour // Bosphorus & Two Continents (B-L)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour.

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.

Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. * Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday.

LUNCH: Full Course Deluxe Menu at a charming restaurant.

Dolmabahce Palace: The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 // Flight to Cappadocia // North Cappadocia Tour (B-L)

Pick up early from your hotel and transfer to A/P to take a flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival your Tour Guide will meet you at A/P and you will have a full day city tour. (Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Lunch at a local Restaurant, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle) After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 // Full Day City Tour // South Cappadocia (B-L)

Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 and you will have a full day city tour. (Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime, Yaprakhisar Monastry, Agzikarahan Caravanserai ) After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 // Full Day City Tour // Mountain Nemrut (B-L)

Departure in the morning from Cappadocia. After passed Kayseri we will stop to visit the 13 th century Seljukian Caravanserai "Karatayhan". The next stop will be in Pinarbasi for a short tea break then drive to Tekir for lunch. After lunch drive to Kahramanmaras. We will stop there and have the worldwide famous ice-cream in a local cafe then drive to Kahta.

Overnight in Kahta.

Day 7 // Full Day City Tour // Mountain Nemrut - Sanliurfa (B-L)

Early departure to drive up to Mt.Nemrut. After get off the minibuses 25 minutes climbing on foot to the top where we will watch the beautiful sunrise between the colossal size statues and heads of the Kings and Gods. After sunrized visit the ruins of Nemrut and free time to walk around then drive back to Kahta using different road to see the ruins of Arsemia, Roman bridge of Cendere and tumulus tomb of Karakus. Arrival in Kahta, breakfast and relaxing then drive to Sanliurfa and on the way we will stop to see Ataturk Dam which is the biggest Dam in Middle East. Arrival in Sanliurfa, check in to hotel and have lunch in a local restaurants which is famous with its Kababs. After lunch visit the oriental old covered bazaar,Abraham's Cave and the pools of holy carp surrounding it then drive to Harran a village of spellbinding mud-brick beehive houses mentioned in the book of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his life. Visit the ruins of Harran including city walls ,oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 8th century.Then free time to walk around in Harran village and drive back to the hotel.

Overnight in Sanliurfa.

Day 8 // Flight to Istanbul // Departure (B)

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to A/P to take a flight to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.

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