MARVEL OF TURKEY (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS)

Tour Details

  • Code: MOT
  • Duration: 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
  • From: Istanbul Hotels/Airport
  • Plan: Istanbul, Cappadocia

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Tour Description


DAY 1: ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey. You will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL

In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and go to the Hippodrome.

The Hippodrome, was the social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. And it was a public arena mainly used for chariot races. It was also home to gladiatorial games, ceremonies and celebrations. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The Hippodrome is known for its four monuments; Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, Walled Obelisk and Statues of Porphyrios.

 

Hagia Sophia Museum, is the most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments. It was built at Constantinople in the 6th century. It is the former Christian cathedral, later an Ottoman  mosque and now a museum. Now, it is welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

 

Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, was constructed in the 17th century. It is one of the most important works of Ottoman history and sone ignificant symbols of Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. (Closed on Friday)

 

Topkapi Palace, was the political center of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries. It was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. It is now a museum that exhibits the imperial collections of the Ottoman Empire. (Closed on Tuesday)

 

Grand Bazaar, is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world which has lots of shopping opportunities with its carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, spices and antique tiles.

(Closed on Sunday)

In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight.

 


DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA

Early in the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to the Istanbul Airport. And, you fly to Cappadocia. Our tour guide will welcome you there. The first place that you will visit is Goreme Open-Air Museum.

Goreme Open-Air Museum, is an enchanting open-air museum and an example of the cultural heritage of humanity. Fairy chimneys seem mysterious and cities that extend many meters deep into the earth are all enveloped in an atmosphere that is ethereal and unworldly.

Uchisar Castle, is situated at the highest point in Cappadocia. There are many rooms connected to each other via stairs, tunnels and narrow passages. It also have most magnificent panoramic view of the magical fairy chimneys and towns.

Pasabag (Monks Valley), contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. In ancient times, the hermits of Cappadocia have distanced themselves from the world in this place.

Avanos (Pottery),  is famous for the pottery, silk, wool and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This magnificent place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both natural and human-made masterpieces today.

Devrent Valley, is also known as the Pink Valley or Imaginary Valley. Unlike other valleys, it was never inhabited. It is famous for its lunar landscape. The fairy chimneys are strange with their look. They have many different shapes like human figures and animals.

In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA

In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel. And, the first place that you will visit is Cavusin Village.

Cavusin Village, is an old Greek village in Cappadocia. There is a 5th century church of Saint John the Baptist, situated in the old village part.

Ortahisar Castle, offers an amazing panorama over the fairy chimneys. It is one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia.

Kaymakli Underground City, is the widest underground city, while the deepest one is Derinkuyu Ungerground City. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a member of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pigeon Valley, is one of the best spots for walking in Cappadocia Region. Pigeons had been used for food and fertilizing the inefficient soil in this region. Their rocky homes can still be found throughout the region.

In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 5: ISTANBUL

In the morning, you will be transferred to the Kayseri Airport and fly to the Istanbul Airport. Then you will fly back to your home.