EXPLORE ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA
5 Nights & 6 Days
Day 1 :
Arrive SAW Airport meet our representative then transfer to hotel. Evening Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with soft drinks. Meet at APT and transfer to hotel. Check in and free time to relax or explore the nearby areas. Evening your pick up will be ready for Bosphorus Cruise. Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner as straddle two continents on a 4-hour dinner cruise in Istanbul. The leisurely nighttime route along the Bosphorus takes you past the most iconic landmarks of both the Asian and European sides of the city. While you dine, enjoy live belly dancing, folk dancing, and whirling dervish performances. Afterwards, you’re free to join in the dancing. Have a traditional Turkish dinner on the boat Enjoy live cultural performances during the meal Experience the beauty of the city by night Photograph Istanbul from an ideal vantage point. Overnight at Istanbul
Day 2 : Full Day Ottoman and Byzantium relics City Tour with Lunch. Overnight in Istanbul
We will visit to; Hagia Sophia: Also Called the Church of Divine Wisdom, it is a master piece of grandeur and proportion. Coveted by the Islamic East and Christian West, the Hagia Sophia is one of mankind's greatest treasures. Blue Mosque ( Sultanahmet Mosque):No one has been to Istanbul at least once can ever forget the feeling of awe and wonder at seeing the Blue Mosque for the first time. Hippodrome and Obelisk: The vast Hippodrome, known as At Meydani or " plaze of the horses" stretches between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Shopping Opportunity Grand Covered Bazaar ( Kapali Carsi):The Oldest and the largest covered market place in the world is situated in the center of the city. LUNCH Topkapi Palace: Topkapi palace was the main residence of the Sultan and his court. It was initially the seat of government as well as the imperial residence. Even though access was strictly regulated, inhabitans of the palace rarely had to venture outsince the palace functioned almost as an autonomous entity a city within a city. Audience and consultation chambers and areas served for the political workings of the empire. Little Hagia Sophia Mosque: Little Hagia Sophia (KüçükAyasofya Camii), formerly the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. Today the environment is a worth seeing natural culture center of the lost Ottoman Arts. 17:00 PM is the end of the tour, then participants will be transferred back to their hotel.
Day 3 :Full Day Princess İsland Tour with lunch. Overnight in Cappadocia
Explore Büyükada, the largest of Turkey’s Princes islands, on this 9-hour excursion from Istanbul. Cruise across the Sea of Marmara, watching the sights of Istanbul slip from view. See the pedestrianized island in the best possible way – by bike (not included) or spend time at leisure, perhaps relaxing on one of its beaches, before returning to Istanbul. Travel from your hotel by air-conditioned coach to the port with your guide, and board the boat that will take you to the Princes islands. The largest and most interesting of the islands is Büyükada, which is your destination for the day.
From the boat, look back on the sights of Istanbul, seeing iconic landmarks such as Topkapi Palace and the pretty Kiz Kulesi (also known as the Maiden’s Tower), which was featured in the James Bond film, The World is Not Enough. Dock in Büyükada and then take a stroll through the streets with your guide, soaking up the laid-back atmosphere of island life. Listen as your guide talks about the island’s history during the ride, and about its time as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and of its life as a monastic settlement during Turkey’s Byzantine-Christian period. Pass lovely wooden mansions that are stunning examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture, and look out over the sparkling sea. Seagulls are everywhere in Büyükada, and if you’d like to feed them your guide will give you simits (bread with sesame seeds) so you can toss them a treat. Have lunch on the boat, then spend the rest of your day at leisure on the island. Later, meet your guide at a pre-arranged time for your boat ride back to Istanbul. The last leg of your journey will be by coach, and you’ll be dropped off at your Istanbul hotel. After tour transfer to IST/SAW Airport for flight to Kayseri. Transfer to hotel.
Day 4 : Full Day South Cappadocia tour with lunch. Overnight at Cappadocia
Discover some of the most impressive scenery of the Cappadocia region on an all-day guided tour. See fairy chimneys and unique rock formations. Get picked up from your hotel and head to Goreme Panorama. Take in wonderful views of the town’s spectacular cave houses. Hike through the beautiful Red and Rose Valley. Pass by fairy chimneys, local farms, and cave chapels. Learn interesting facts about the surrounding nature and history of the area from your guide. Stop off briefly at the old Greek village of Cavusin. Try traditional Turkish food during lunch in Avanos. Next, visit the impressive Kaymakli Underground City, which was used by early Christians as a shelter from enemies. Take in the terrific views of Pigeon Valley and learn about the carved pigeon houses. Make a final stop at the Onyx factory and hear about the semi-precious volcanic stones of Turkey.
Day 5 : Full Day North Cappadocia tour with lunch.Overnight at Cappadocia
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Cappadocia while discovering the city’s famous rock formations and breathtaking views. Start the day by taking in the beautiful panorama at Uchisar Castle while learning about the rich history of Cappadocia and its unique rock formations. Next, head to the Goreme Open Air Museum and explore thousand-year-old fresco-covered cave church walls with your guide. Watch a pottery demonstration using a kick wheel. Show off your own talent or just observe. Try traditional Turkish food during lunch in Avanos. Then see the Halys River, the longest river in Turkey. Stop off in Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, and see the chapel dedicated to St. Simeon along with unique mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. Make a final stop in Devrent Valley and take fantastic pictures with the animal-shaped rock formations. Overnight at Cappadocia.
Day 6 : Transfer to ASR airport for flight to Istanbul and catch homebound flight.
SPECIAL NOTES: THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PER THE CHOSEN FLIGHT AND THE SCHEDULE.
Inclusions
- 2 Nights in Istanbul on BB Basis
- 3 Nights in Cappadıcıa on BB Basis
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
- Full Day Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour with Lunch
- Full Day Princess İsland Tour with lunch
- North Cappadocia Tour with Lunch
- Full Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch
- Aırport transfers on Pvt Basis
Exclusions
- Any domestic or international airfare
- Visa fee (if applicable)
- Lunches and dinners other than mentioned
- Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips to drivers and guides
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
Package Cost Per Person in QAR
CITY : ISTANBUL, HOTEL : TITANIC TAKSIM OR SIMILAR
CITY :CAPPADOCIA , HOTEL : CAPA ROSA OR SIMILAR
Double Per Person : Qr. 3500*
Child No Bed : Qr. 1800*
Child With Bed : Qr. 2900*
Important Note: Rates are dynamically priced and subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY: -
- Service charge is non-refundable.
- Prior to 45 days or more: 10% of the holiday amount is non-refundable + Full cancellation for non-refundable tickets
- 44 and 31 days of departure: Non-refundable booking amount + 25% of the holiday cost
- 30 and 15 days of departure: Non-refundable booking amount + 50% of the holiday cost
- 14 and 10 days of departure: Non-refundable booking amount + 75% of the holiday cost
- 10 days prior to departure 100% of the total amount will be deducted.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: -
- Passport and Resident Permit should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the expected date of return from the destination.
- There will not be any refund for any unutilized service or sightseeing.
- In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
- You are fully responsible for verifying and obtaining the documents required for your trip and visa.Check In to the hotel is always 1400/1500 hours & Check Out is always 1100/ 1200 Hours. Early Check in and late checkout is subject to availability.