'Cappadocia Highlights Tour'
6 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul City Tour  

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B, L)

Istanbul & Bosphorous Cruise

After a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar (closed Sunday), cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous before visiting Rumeli Fortress. After the tour we transfer to Ataturk Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L)

North Cappadocia              

Today we tour the highlights of North Cappadocia. We visit Esentepe and Uchisar Castle before trekking through Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stop for lunch and learn about hand-made potteries. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, Devrent Valley and then Urgup Winery to taste the delicious wines of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L, D)

South Cappadocia  

This morning we head to Pigeon Valley, followed by Ihlara Valley for a light trek. After visiting the small villages of Selimiye and Yaprakhisar, we visit the place where scenes from Star Wars were shot. After lunch, we head to Derinkuyu Underground City, the biggest in the region. After the tour we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B, L)

Istanbul

After breakfast your tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight. (B)

Tour includes

o All airport transfers as detailed in itinerary
o Domestic flights as per itinerary
o Entrance fees to various sites
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Full day Istanbul tour
o Half day Bosphorous cruise
o North & South Cappadocia Tours
o 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner
o 5 nights - 5 star accommodation in total.

• 2 nights in Cappadocia
• 3 nights in Istanbul

Tour does not include

o Tips