OPTION
1 : ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA
DAY 1
Arrive
in Istanbul Airport, where you will be met by our representative,
for a private transfer to your hotel. There
you will enjoy a welcome cocktail
and be given a brief orientation by your English speaking
guide.
Spend the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning at your own
leisure. In the afternoon, you will meet your guide
and driver for a private half day tour of the Old City,
during which you will visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia
and the Blue Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for a private
half day Bosphorus tour. You will begin the tour amid
the aromas of the Spice market, followed by a visit
to Rustempasha Mosque - the piece de la resistance of
mosques, praised for its graceful design; and finally
board a boat for an impressive sightseeing cruise along
the Bosphorus. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport
and fly to Kayseri, to reach Urgup - the heart of Cappadocia.
Overnight in Ürgüp.
DAY 5
In the late morning, you will begin a tour of the Cappadocian
region, with a first stop-off at
Devrent Valley, followed by Zelve Open Air Museum, one
of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area.
Next, visit Pasabag (also known as Monk's Valley), followed
by driving to Avanos, a village situated on the banks
of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After
a lunch break there, where you can also participate
in a hands-on pottery workshop demonstration, you will
proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum, featuring the
most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia.
The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located
next to a natural Citadel. Overnight in Urgup. Optional:
Whirling Dervishes performance to Sufi music in an old
Caravansarai.
DAY 6
In the late morning, you will further explore Cappadocia.
The
day's first stop-off is at Red Valley, presenting an
opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards,
between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue
the walk in Rose Valley. Afterwards, visit the
old Christian village of Cavusin. Following a
lunch break, visit Pigeon Valley, so named after the
hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to
attract nesting pigeons. Then visit Kaymakli Underground
City, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Village, an old
Greek village also known as Sinasos. Overnight
in Urgup.
DAY 7
Transfer to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul. Transfer
to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your
own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 8
Private transfer to the airport.
OPTION
2 : ISTANBUL - BODRUM
DAY
1
Arrive
in Istanbul Airport, where you will be met by our representative,
for a private transfer to your hotel. There
you will enjoy a welcome cocktail
and be given a brief orientation by your English speaking
guide.
Spend the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2
Breakfast
at the hotel. Spend the morning at your own leisure.
In the afternoon, you will meet your guide and driver
for a private half day tour of the Old City, during
which you will visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and
the Blue Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for a private
half day Bosphorus tour. You will begin the tour amid
the aromas of the Spice market, followed by a visit
to Rustempasha Mosque - the piece de la resistance of
mosques, praised for its graceful design; and finally
board a boat for an impressive sightseeing cruise along
the Bosphorus. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4
After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to
the airport and fly to Bodrum. Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred to your exclusive and intimate Hotel - offset by elegance and luxury at every turn, set on a beautiful location in Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 5
After breakfast, you will be picked up to start a private
boat tour with lunch included. Explore the secluded
bays and coves of the Bodrum coastline, bask in the
sun or take a dip in the cool turquoise waters, with
a delicious lunch served onboard. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 6
Spend a free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 7
Spend a free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 8
Spend a free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 9
Private transfer to Bodrum Airport and fly back to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred to your
hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 10
Private transfer to the airport.
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