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Jewels of Cappadocia

With this tour you will get to know Istanbul, the city between two continents, and visit some of its most significant places: admire the rich cultural heritage with the impressive Hagia Sophia, soak up the local spirit in the Grand Bazaar or sail the waters of the Bosphorus, among many other activities.

The journey continues in Cappadocia where you will visit unique places such as the Derben Valley, the open-air Goreme Valley-Museum or some of the incredible subway cities, such as Kaymakli. Here you will have the option to get on a hot air balloon and enjoy the sunrise over the beautiful landscape of Cappadocia.

A country between two continents, multicultural richness and a turbulent past are the keys that define the character and identity of today's Turkey.

 

The trip includes

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Assistance at the airport by our representative and transfers airport-hotels-airport included.

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6 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.

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All visits indicated in the itinerary, with a local English-speaking guide and tickets included.

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Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners in local restaurants (drinks not included).

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All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.

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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (dancers) in Cappadocia.

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Domestic flight (Cappadocia – Istanbul )

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Bed tax, Government fees, Service Charge, fuel and management fees.

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Travel insurance with healthcare coverage worldwide from the date of departure to the date of arrival.

Itinerary

1

Arrival in Istanbul

Meet & Greet at the airport. Departure to Istanbul. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Hotel accommodation.
Day 1
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Day 2

Istanbul - Bosphorus + Sultanahmet Tour

Departure for the visit of the Egyptian Bazaar (spice market) and then boat trip on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe from Asia, where we can enjoy the great beauty of Istanbul's forests, its palaces and the yalı - wooden palaces built on both banks. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of the Sultanahmet district, where we will see the Roman Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque -unique among all Ottoman mosques for having 6 minarets- and the splendid 6th century Hagia Sophia Basilica.
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Day 3

Istanbul - Ankara

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace (harem section entrance free is not included ) the house of the ottoman sultans. Free time at Grand Bazaar (closed during the first day of the religious holidays). In the afternoon (+/- 13:00) departure from the hotel to Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Arrival to Ankara in early evening. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
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Day 4

Ankara - Cappadocia

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. Departure by bus to Cappadocia (about 290 km). On the way, we will stop to visit one of the subway cities built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. The subway city we will visit preserves the stables, common rooms, meeting rooms and small rooms for families. Arrival in Cappadocia, dinner at the hotel and overnight.
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Day 5

Cappadocia - Optional Hot Air Balloon Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional Activity: Sunrise Balloon Excursion
Enjoy one of the most authentic experiences in Cappadocia. A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the spectacular "fairy chimneys," natural formations that remind us of lunar landscapes. *Visit not included in the price Today we will dedicate the day to visiting this fantastic region, unique in the world. The Goreme Valley, with its rock-hewn churches and paintings from the 10th and 11th centuries. We will continue the visit to the troglodyte village of Uçhisar and the Derbent Valley, with its curious natural rock formations, and time to visit artisanal carpet and onyx (semi-precious stones) workshops. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 6

Cappadocia - Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and take a domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul, meet with english speaking assistant at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free day at lesiure. Overnight at the hotel .
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Day 7

Depart from Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. At the time according to the departure flight, transfer to the airport.
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