Istanbul (2 Half) – Cappadocia – Bursa – P17

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Daitailed Tour Plan

• Day 1; Welcome, Dinner included

  Welcome to Turkey. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, get picked up and transfer to your hotel. Check in,

   

  Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus – pick up by 19:00, drop off by 23:45;

  Join us for an unforgettable evening on the enchanting Bosporus River in Istanbul! Experience the perfect blend of dining, entertainment, and stunning views aboard our exquisite party dinner cruise. Enjoy a Sea breeze and the lights of Istanbul from the water during this evening cruise on the Bosphorus Strait.

  Your evening includes a delicious dinner, unlimited drinks, belly dancing, regional dancing, folk shows.

  Be ready to sail through the heart of this mesmerizing city. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, as live music fills the air and a lively DJ sets the stage for non-stop dancing and celebration. Capture breathtaking panoramic vistas of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated against the night sky. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking an extraordinary night out, our party dinner cruise on the Bosporus River guarantees an extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss. Book your place now and embark on an unforgettable journey of entertainment, and pure enchantment!

   

  First overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

• Day 2; Breakfast, Included

  Breakfast,

  Half day tour of Iconic Istanbul – pick up by 08:30, drop off by 12:30;

  You can take in some of the most iconic sights of Istanbul in this morning tour that commences with a visit to the Blue Mosque.  This magnificent mosque which was designed by Sinan and completed in 1616 is known for its majesty and superb iznik ceramic tiling.

  Continue outside to stroll along the Hippodrome.  This vast public space was built by the Romans in the 3^rd and 4^th centuries AD to accommodate events such as chariot races and gladiator fights.  It is also home to the Column of Constantine, an Egyptian obelisk and the Serpentine Column.

   

   

  Next to the Hippodrome we will visit the Hagia Sophia (only from outside view, no interior visit). Originally built in 537AD as a Greek Orthodox church, this breath-taking building was converted to a mosque by the Ottomans and is now a museum.  Inside there are two floors built around a central nave.  It is adorned with superb decorations and has an enormous dome that soars overhead.

  Finish the morning with a walk through the Grand Bazaar for some shopping or just to absorb the sights, sounds and historic architectural beauty of this bustling market.

  Evening transfer to Istanbul Airport and flight to Kayseri/Nevsehir, arrive and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia following the flight, check-in.

  Overnight stay at your hotel in Cappadocia,

• Day 3; Breakfast, Lunch Included

  Optional: Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight Cappadocia – Early morning at Sunrise;

  Have you thought of making a hot air balloon trip one of the highlights of your trip to Turkey? It is hard to imagine anywhere better to experience the thrill of the ride than above the incredible landscape of Cappadocia. In a balloon, you can take in the beauty and expanse of this breath-taking place from a different perspective as you drift in silence to heights of up to 700 meters.

   

  Breakfast,

   

  Full day Regional Tour – pick up by 09:30, drop off by 16:00;

   

  Cappadocia is known for its stunning conical rock formations (fairy chimneys), colourful landscapes and ancient homes that were carved into the rock formations. This tour takes you through the beautiful Devrent (Imagination) Valley where fairy chimneys tower overhead before moving into Pasabag (Monk Valley) nearby, where the fairy chimneys have strange double and triple-headed caps.

  After lunch at Avanos, you will visit the Goreme open air museum that has churches and frescoes from the 10^th and 12^th centuries. The day finishes at Uchisar Castle, a fortress that was cut from a large and tall fairy chimney.

  Evening transfer to Kayseri/Nevsehir Airport and flight to Istanbul. Arrive and transfer to your hotel following the flight, check-in.

  Second overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

• Day 4; Breakfast, lunch Included

  Breakfast,

  Full day Green Bursa Tour – pick up by 08:30, drop off by 22:00;

  Across the Marmara Sea from Istanbul and nestled on the slopes of Mt Uludag is the beautiful city of Bursa known as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire. Join us for a long day tour to visit the city’s many UNESCO world heritage listed sites, magnificent mosques, the covered bazaar and the silk market. The day’s tour also takes you to Mt Uludag where you are free to wander on your own or you may prefer to go on a quad bike safari or snow ski during the winter.

  Third overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

• Day 5; Breakfast, Included

  Breakfast,

  Half day tour of Europe & Asia – pick up by 08:30, drop off by 12:30;

  Take a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, the busy waterway that runs between the Marmara and Black Seas with European Istanbul on one shore and Asian Istanbul on the other. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air, the sea and the sights as you pass magnificent palaces, mosques, mansions and places of historical note.

   

  After getting off the boat at Eminonu, continue your tour into the historic Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar nearby that is bursting with traditional sweets, coffee and spices, and oozing with appeal.

   

  Fourth overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul,

• Day 6; Breakfast Included

  Breakfast,

  Free day,

  Transfer to Istanbul Airport 4 hours before your flight. End of our services here. Thank you for choosing us for your travel in Turkey.

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