Istanbul, Ankara & Cappadocia: 8 Days / 7 Nights Guaranteed /Departure Every Monday AND Friday

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Free day to explore the city at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Departure to visit the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque, located on the third hill of Istanbul, offering one of the most famous panoramic views of the city. Built by the renowned imperial architect Sinan on the orders of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
-Free time after the visit to explore the city on your own or optionally book a full-day tour of Istanbul's historic district. Highlights include:
-Hagia Sophia, the pinnacle of Byzantine art.
-Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans for four centuries.
-Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet district.
-Visit the Blue Mosque, a marvel of harmony, proportion, and elegance.
-Explore the Hippodrome, which houses the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm, and the Egyptian Obelisk.
-In the late afternoon, visit the famous Grand Bazaar and enjoy free time to wander among its 4,000 shops.
-Overnight stay in Istanbul.

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Departure for a boat trip on the Bosphorus, the strait separating Europe and Asia. During this trip, you will see sultans' palaces, old wooden houses, and enjoy the city's history from a different perspective.
-Visit the Spice Bazaar, established by the Ottomans five centuries ago. The tour ends here, and you can enjoy its lively atmosphere and diverse shops.
-In the afternoon, optional tour with lunch on the Asian side of Istanbul, visiting the Beylerbeyi Palace, the former summer residence of Ottoman sultans, and the famous Bosphorus Bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of the city.
-After lunch, visit Camlica Hill, located in the Üsküdar district on the Asian side. At 268 meters high, Camlica Hill offers panoramic views of both sides of Istanbul.
-Return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Departure to Ankara via the Bolu Mountains.
-Arrive in Ankara, the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city in Turkey, rich in history and culture.
-Continue the journey to Cappadocia. On the way, visit Salt Lake, the second largest lake in Turkey, and a 13th-century caravanserai (medieval inn).
-Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia. (On some departures, the Istanbul-Ankara leg may be done by high-speed train or internal flight for operational reasons.)

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Explore the fascinating region of Cappadocia and its unique landscape, formed by the lava from the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago.
-Visit Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex with rock-cut churches and beautiful frescoes.
-Continue to Avcilar Valley and the valleys of Pasabagi and Gövercinlik, where you can admire the famous "fairy chimneys."
-Visit typical carpet and onyx and turquoise stone workshops.
-Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul.
-Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

-Breakfast at the hotel.
-Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of services.