International Holidays

Day 1 - Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with Representative and transfer to your hotel. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Murtis Tour will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Free Evening and optional Istanbul Evening Shows or Bosphorus Dinner Cruise incluing traditional Turkish entertainment and dinner. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour & Cappadocia

Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe). CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. After the tour transfer to airport and fly to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour

Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Göreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating back to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Çavuşin, which is an abondened village with old cave Greek houses. After Çavuşin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Paşabağı, where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Paşabağı you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called İmagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beatiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour

Tour starts with Esentepe, where you can see the panoramic view of Cappadocia. After Esentepe, you drive to Derinkuyu Underground City, the deepest underground city of Cappadocia with eight floors. Next stop is Ihlara Valley, which is 14 km long, 100 m deep canyon. You go down in the valley and you see Ağaçaltı Church, one of the cave churches carved in the rock. Then it is hiking time. You wlk about 4 km in the valley, under the trees, by the river. And you arrive in Belisırma village in the valley to have lunch. Then the driver takes you to Selime Monastery, a high rock carved and converted to monastery in 4th century. After Selime, you visit a workshop where you can see the stones special for Turkey like onyx, turquoise etc. Last stop is another panoramic viewpoint of Cappadocia where you can see piegon valley and old Uçhisar village with the piegons flying over you. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 – Cappadocia to Istanbul

Today after check out transfer to airport and fly to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 - Istanbul - End of Tour

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future.
 

All prices quoted per person on twin sharing basis in Indian Rupees. Rates are applicable for a minimum of two persons travelling at one time.Rates valid for Indian Nationals only For Enquiries related to the period 1st Oct - 31st March please send Query Rates subject to change without notice depending on currency fluctuation Rates are based on Standard category of rooms Rates not valid during conventions and special events. In case carrier is Air Asia package price does not include charges for checked baggage and meals

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Adult Price : Rs 90,500