Arrive at
Today after breakfast
you start your visits with the Hagia Sophia
Church, built in the 6th century as a Christian basilica which
became the largest church in the world for many centuries with magnificent Byzantine
mosaics; the Blue Mosque, built by the order of Ottoman Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century with six minarets and
fine interior tiles from Iznik, it’s the most
important mosque of the city; Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races
were once held and several monuments, such as 3600 years old Egyptian obelisk,
were erected for decoration. After lunch visit world famous Topkapi Palace, main residence of the Ottoman
Sultans for about 400 years, where you can see incredible collections of
imperial treasury, sultans’ costumes, silverware, porcelains etc.; and the
Grand Bazaar, largest of its kind, with approximately 4000 shops, 80
streets and 18 gates. Dinner at guests' expense. (B-L)
After breakfast
transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to
After
breakfast visit this unique region with its incredible vulcanic
formations and housing carved into the rocks. Today visits will include natural
rock citadel of Uchisar, for a panoramic view
of the region; the Underground City of Kaymakli or
Derinkuyu, carved into the rock under the ground
in the early years of Christianity by that community escaping from
persecutions, where you can visit several levels full of bedrooms, galleries,
storages etc. After lunch you’ll visit the Göreme
Open Air Museum, with its 10th – 13th century churches
carved into the rock with magnificent interior frescoes; Continue to see more
of these unusual formations and traditional villages such as Cavusin; Pasabag
Valley, and finally Avanos Village,
founded next to the longest river of Turkey – Red River, famous for its
pottery. Today you’ll also have some time for shopping as
Following
breakfast, visit the town of
Day
06
After breakfast
at the hotel drive to
After
breakfast depart for
Breakfast is
included in the hotel. Whole day at leisure, or you can book an optional
Bosphorus cruise and Asian side tour. Dinner at guests'
expense. (D)
After
breakfast transfer to the airport. End of
services. (B)
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is guaranteed departure and
run every Friday from
First Class
Hotels |
Per person
in DBL |
Single
Supplement |
01.Nov - 31.Mar |
CALL |
CALL |
25.Dec – 04.Jan |
CALL |
CALL |
01.Apr – 31.Oct |
CALL |
CALL |
Deluxe Hotels |
Per person
in DBL |
Single
Supplement |
01.Nov - 31.Mar |
CALL |
CALL |
25.Dec – 04.Jan |
CALL |
CALL |
01.Apr – 31.Oct |
CALL |
CALL |
01.Jul
– 31.Aug |
CALL |
CALL |
Included: 8 nights accommodation
and meal plans as outlined in the itinerary. Licensed tour
guide during tours and transfers. All transfers. Entrance fees to the
sites outlined in the itinerary. Service charges and all
taxes. Transportation by car/van/bus depending on the
number of participants.