Turkish Bliss 6 Days | 5 Nights

6 Days

Overview

Step into the golden ages of the Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman empires with a full-day, private tour through Istanbul’s Old City. See the monuments and historic sites of Hippodrome Square, where Roman charioteers raced in ancient times, then explore St. Sophia’s stunning architecture and museum. See the iconic tiles, mosaics and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque and browse traditional handicrafts inside the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the lives of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, which contains a remarkable collection of Turkey’s greatest holy relics, imperial treasures and artwork.

Although many cross-country tours in Turkey only allocate a day to Cappadocia’s preternatural landscape and innovative architecture, most travelers find that a two-day tour strikes the right balance between seeing the region’s highlights and sacrificing time elsewhere in the country. See all of the highlights of Cappadocia comfortably during this two-day tour departing from Istanbul. Don’t risk running out of time to see all of the region’s unique natural heritage; instead, make sure you get to experience all of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, its cave churches, and the underground city.

Trip Highlights

  • Flights included
  • Airport transfers included
  • 4-5 star hotel stay at Istanbul
  • Old Istanbul day tour
  • Cappadocia Flight transfers
  • 4-5 star hotel stay at Cappadocia,

Itinerary

Arrival to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Transfer to your hotel & Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relax and freshen up.

(Standard check in time is 14:00 pm)
Airport Transfer on a shared Basis in Luxury Coach.
Hotel Stay in a 4-5 Star Hotel as per availability at the time of booking.

Breakfast at hotel. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

Break for Lunch,(not included in Package)

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at hotel and departure for half day tour of Istanbul. Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines and drive along 22 kms. long Byzantine City.

Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Bosphorus Cruise (by regular boat for SIC & PVT tours), 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 (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

Tour terminates at Spice Market giving you the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own and come back to hotel on your own.

Overnight Rest in Istanbul Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your flight back to Cappadocia. Upon arrival to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV), transfer to your hotel for check in process. Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relax.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Breakfast at the hotel and meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. After visiting Devrent, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch at local restaurant, proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV) for your flight back to home via Istanbul.
(Internal Airport Transfer from SAW to IST not included)

(Standard check out time is 12:00 pm)

Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Flights
  • Sight seeing
  • Accommodation at 4-5 * Hotel in city center
  • Breakfast

Excludes

  • Guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance

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Turkish Bliss 6 Days | 5 Nights
30% Off
From ₹204,200 ₹142,100
/ Adult
From ₹204,200 ₹142,100
/ Child
From ₹408,200 ₹164,200
/ Couple

Trip Facts

  • All seasons
  • Istanbul
  • Cappadocia
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  • Flights
  • Breakfast