Highlights Of Turkey – Sic Basis

Arrival to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Transfer to your hotel & Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relax and freshen up. (Standard check in time is 14:00 pm). Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at hotel. Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leather ware and souvenir. Lunch at Local Restaurant. Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. Overnight in Istanbul.

Included Meals :Breakfast•Local Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your flight back to Cappadocia. Upon arrival to Kayseri Airport (ASR) or Nevsehir Airport (NAV), transfer to your hotel for check in process. Rest of the day will be free at leisure for relax. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Included Meals :Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. After visiting Devrent, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch at local restaurant, proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Included Meals :Breakfast•Local Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Full Day Cappadocia South Tour on SIC basis including Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Belisirma, Onyx Workshop, Pigeon Valley, and Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Included Meals :Breakfast•Local Lunch

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport. Flight to Antalya. Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Antalya.

Included Meals :Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Antalya tour including Duden Waterfalls, Konyaalti Beach, Old Town Kaleici Tour, Hadrian Gate, Hidirlik Hills, Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret and Palm Street. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

Included Meals :Breakfast•Local Lunch

Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Pamukkale tour including Karahayit Red Spring Water, Hierapolis Cotton Terraces, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Apollon Temple and Antique Pool. Return back to Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Included Meals :Breakfast•Local Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, check out from Antalya hotel and proceed to airport to take your flight to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul and check in to Istanbul hotel. Rest of the day is leisure by own in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Included Meals :Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, check out process and transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your flight back to home. (Standard check out time is 12:00 pm).

Included Meals :Breakfast