Travel Asia

Day 1-> Arrival at Istanbul Airport

Meet and greet at Istanbul New Airport.. After that you will be transferred to your hotel, check in to your hotel get refreshed.. Afternoon Visits to City Walls, Golden Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill..

Then, Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendor and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat, no interior visit) and Leander’s Tower (from the boat, no interior visit)… After that drop at the hotel for your overnight stay..

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2-> Explore Istanbul

After breakfast depart from Hotel for full day walking tour of Old City..Visit

Hagia Sophia, once described as the greatest church in Christendom, is certainly a masterpiece with a synthesis of the Occident and the Orient.
Blue Mosque (will be visited from outside if the tour is taken on Friday), which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet, and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to the 15th century.
Hippodrome, a public park used in the days of the Byzantine Empire for ceremonies and sporting events(chariot races, athletics).
Topkapi Palace which had been the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire that ruled three continents for centuries, was constructed between the years of 1460 and 1478 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II(The Conqueror). It was home to the sultans and their families until the reign of Sultan Abdülmecit.
Tombs of the Sultans at Hagia Sophia , five sultans Mehmed III, Selim II, Murad III, Ibrahim I and Mustafa I rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

End of tour transfer back to hotel..

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3-> Fly to Cappadocia and Cappadocia North/Red Tour

Wake up with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and witness the amazing view. Check out from the hotel and get ready to visit your next destination. Hotel pick-up and transfer to Istanbul New Airport to take a domestic flight to Cappadocia.. After reaching check in to your hotel get refreshed and start exploring North Cappadocia..

It starts with Goreme Panorama, a stop to take nice pictures of Goreme town at a spectacular viewpoint.

Goreme Open Air Museum, almost all rock blocks have ruins of churches, chapels, dining halls and living rooms. Today’s Goreme is considered the place where Open Air Museum monastery education system got started.

Avanos, its name in the period was Venessa. The tradition of making ceramics in the district dates back to Hittites. The ceramic mud made from red soils and loam brought by Kizilirmak(Red River) is shaped in the hands of the ceramic artists of Avanos.

Devrent Valley, also known as valley of Fairy Chimneys. Not very large valley , with small tuff cones standing close to each other by the hundreds and making the horizon look ragged.

Pasabagi(Monks Valley), the region used to be called Priests Valley is decorated with very interesting natural formations. Conical shapes of single bodies with several heads scattered in vineyards make the area a nice walking place. Was used for seclusion by priests aimed to live a reclusive life.

Urgup’s Fairy Chimneys, with conical shaped body and a boulder on top of it. Three Graces

(Uc Guzeller) are the brilliant three fairy chimneys.

End of today’s tour here ..

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4-> Cappadocia south tour

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and an amazing view.Get ready to explore the city of Cappadocia and explore its rich culture and fascinating pathways.Visit the underground city of Kaymakli, considered to be the widest one, which consists of eight stories below, out of which only four are open to the public. The next destination would be the Citadel of Uçhisar which is the highest town in biblical Cappadocia with its natural rock castle. After lunch, continue with the valley of Goreme Openair Museum.

While in Turkey, you can also explore Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia at your own cost… The timing for Hot Air Balloon is in between 4am to 5am so you need to drive from your hotel in an around 3:30 am and to do this activity you need to book in advance before 3 months of your tour date as there is no other option to get ticket except advance booking…After completing your activities and tour get back to the hotel for your night stay..

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5-> Cappadocia - Konya – Pamukkale

Wake up with a lovely breakfast. Early in the morning check out from the hotel and drive to Konya. On the way visit the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai and Sultanhan. The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes. After lunch at a local restaurant drive to Pamukkale…

Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 6-> Pamukkale – Kusadasi

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and an amazing view. Check-out from the hotel.Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryem Ana and visit the House of Virgin Mary. After lunch, continue to Ephesus, the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco-roman theatre. After the tour check-in to the hotel in Kusadasi..

Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 7-> Departure

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport to take a domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport take a direct international flight for your onboard journey with a bag full of memories…